Macmillan Library @ TxLA 2015 (booth 1359)

Macmillan Library @ TxLA 2015 (booth 1359)

YEEHAW! We can’t wait to spend springtime with you in Austin at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in just a few short weeks! Peruse the program early, then join us in the exhibit hall at booth #1359 for some great galley giveaways and also at the events below (all are free unless otherwise noted): Know More » […]

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Shadow Falls After Dark

Shadow Falls After Dark

We love Texas-based teen author C.C. Hunter! She’s the gal responsible for the New York Times bestselling Shadow Falls series and its spin-off, Shadow Falls After Dark starring vampire Della Tsang. In ETERNAL (the second book in the Shadow Falls After Dark series after REBORN) Vampire Della is trying to prove herself as a paranormal Know More » […]

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Hardcovers for Libraries ONLY

Hardcovers for Libraries ONLY

Fun fact: sometimes we publish hardcover editions just for libraries. It's true! We love you THAT much. Here are Fall 2014 paperback original titles that will have SPECIAL limited run hardcovers JUST FOR LIBRARIES… 
GETTING EVEN by Sarah Rayner
On Sale: September 23, 2014
From the international bestselling author of ONE MOMENT, ONE MORNING comes a juicy story of jealousy, sex, friendship and backstabbing set in the heart of London.
Paperback Original edition ISBN: 9781250042118

A GIFT TO REMEMBER by Melissa Hill
On Sale: October 14, 2014
From the author of A GIFT FROM TIFFANY'S comes another New York Christmas love story to warm your heart. Darcy Archer works in a small bookstore in Manhattan. A daydream believer, she refuses to settle for anything less than being swept off her feet by the perfect man…literally.
Paperback Original edition ISBN: 9781250057884

THE TUDOR VENDETTA by C.W. Gortner
On Sale: October 21, 2014
Upon the death of Mary I (Bloody Mary), Elizabeth I takes the throne and Brendan Prescott is called to aid the young queen amid a realm plunged into chaos and a court rife with conspiracy in this riveting historical novel.
Paperback Original edition ISBN: 9780312658588 

ETERNAL by C.C. Hunter (Shadow Falls After Dark #2)
On Sale: October 28, 2014
In the second YA romance in New York Times bestselling author C. C. Hunter's Shadow Falls spinoff series, Della is trying to prove herself as a paranormal investigator while being torn between her feelings for a powerful vampire and a sexy shapeshifter.
Paperback Original edition ISBN: 9781250044617 

THE FIRELIGHT GIRLS by Kaya McLaren
On Sale: October 28, 2014
The past and present collide as three generations of women and men work to save the summer camp of their youth on Lake Wenatchee in Washington State in this heartwarming novel.
Paperback Original edition ISBN: 9781250019776 

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Teen Talk Tuesday (5/20/14 Edition)

Teen Talk Tuesday (5/20/14 Edition)

Calling all YA-readers: Teen Talk Tuesday is here! Check out the newest teen books from St. Martin's Griffin this month, then join us and @earlyword later today for Early Word YA Galley Chat at 5pm EST, hashtag #ewyagc.

A GIRL CALLED FEARLESS by Catherine Linka
Set in an altered—yet terrifyingly familiar—present-day USA, this is a riveting debut about a teen girl who must decide whether to submit to a forced marriage...or run for freedom. “Linka weaves a believable, disturbing dystopian future and never shies from violence or tragedy. A deftly plotted portrait of the evolution of a teenage girl into a dystopian heroine.” — Kirkus Reviews

A reading group guide is available for this title (it's also compatible with Common Core standards!).

BLONDE OPS by Charlotte Bennardo & Natalie Zaman
The Devil Wears Prada meets Ally Carter in this debut young adult novel, set in Rome, which features a fashion magazine intern who uncovers a plot to kidnap the First Lady. “The only person Bec can trust is herself as the plot twists and turns in this hypercharged thriller of fashion, high-tech sleuthing, and power, with bella Roma as the backdrop. Close calls, mysterious phone conversations, surreptitious whispers in office corners, and a clandestine conversation in a dark warehouse make for highly improbable, but also highly entertaining, escapist fun.” — Booklist

REBORN by C.C. Hunter (Shadow Falls After Dark #1
New York Times bestselling author C. C. Hunter returns to Shadow Falls with this brand new spin-off series starring vampire Della Tsang. “This is great for readers wanting to return to Shadow Falls....” — Kirkus Reviews

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The Ultimate #BookBattle2 Webinar Title List

The Ultimate #BookBattle2 Webinar Title List

Today at 2pm Talia and Chris (Sterling) are going head-to-head in a reprise of their Oscar-nominated book buzz performance from ALA Annual and you don't want to miss it this time around. Sign up now!

UPDATE: This event is now over. The archived Booklist webinar will be available here soon!

Here's a sneak peek at the books that Talia will be talking about this afternoon (and see her full slide deck here!). WARNING: Major spoilers below!

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50 SHADES OF GREY Read-Alikes:

WILD CARD by Lora Leigh

BLUSH by Opal Carew

PANIC SNAP by Laura Reese

TOPPING FROM BELOW by Laura Reese

Adult Titles:

THE BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY by Louise Penny

A KILLING IN THE HILLS by Julia Keller

ROGUE by Mark Sullivan

YOUNG PHILBY by Robert Littell

CHINESE WHISKERS by Pallavi Aiyar

PAW PRINTS IN THE MOONLIGHT by Denis O'Connor

MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND by Matthew Dicks

THE FORGETTING TREE by Tatjana Soli

THE ELEMENTALS by Francesca Lia Block

GRACE GROWS by Shelle Sumners

HOW I CAME TO SPARKLE AGAIN by Kaya McLaren

MR. PENUMBRA'S 24-HOUR BOOKSTORE by Robin Sloan

STORMDANCER by Jay Kristoff

THIS BOOK IS FULL OF SPIDERS by David Wong

SHAKESPEARE'S TREMOR AND ORWELL'S COUGH by John J. Ross, M.D.

WE KILLED by Yael Kohen

Teen Titles:

WAKE and LULLABY by Amanda Hocking

BENEATH THE GLITTER by Elle & Blair Fowler

ECHO by Alyson Noel

DEATH AND THE GIRL NEXT DOOR by Darynda Jones

WHISPERS AT MOONRISE by C.C. Hunter

THIS IS NOT A TEST by Courtney Summers

SPARK by Amy Kathleen Ryan

GLITCH by Heather Anastasiu

MIDNIGHT CITY by J. Barton Mitchell

THE HUNT by Andrew Fukuda

And, of course...

PIPPI MOVES IN! by Astrid Lindgren

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Boston Book Buzz: For Teens!

Boston Book Buzz: For Teens!

The Boston Book Buzz is currently underway!

For those of us following along at home check out the hastag #bostonbookbuzz and I've listed below all of the teen titles that Talia will be presenting (see her slide show here)!

FIERCE READS

STRUCK by Jennifer Bosworth

OF POSEIDON by Anna Banks

MONUMENT 14 by Emmy Laybourne

SHADOW AND BONE by Leigh Bardugo

Also see: FierceReads.com

MORE TITLES FOR TEENS

WAKE by Amanda Hocking

BENEATH THE GLITTER by Elle & Blair Fowler

WHISPERS AT MOONRISE by C.C. Hunter

ECHO by Alyson Noel

DEATH AND THE GIRL NEXT DOOR by Darynda Jones

THIS IS NOT A TEST by Courtney Summers

SPARK and GLOW by Amy Kathleen Ryan

GLITCH by Heather Anastasiu

THE HUNT by Andrew Fukuda

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Two Young Adult Signed Books Giveaways!

Two Young Adult Signed Books Giveaways!

UPDATE: These contests are now closed and the winners have been notified via e-mail. Thanks to eveyone who entered!

1. Win signed copies of SHATTERED DREAMS and BROKEN ILLUSIONS by Ellie James and the necklace from the book covers (see below)!

In the Midnight Dragonfly series, Trinity Monsour wants nothing more than to live a normal life. But Trinity is different. She sees visions, and for those she’s seen, it’s already too late... Read more here.

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Librarians, enter to win these signed books and the necklace by sending your name, your library, and your full mailing address to Library-at-MacmillanUSA.com (Subject: YA #1) by Friday, May 25th.

2. Win signed copies of BORN AT MIDNIGHT, AWAKE AT DAWN, and TAKEN AT DUSK by author C.C. Hunter!

In the Shadow Falls series, Kylie Galen's mother ships her off to Shadow Falls, a camp for troubled teens, but within hours of arriving it becomes painfully clear that her fellow campers aren’t just troubled... Read more here.

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Librarians, enter to win these signed books by sending your name, your library, and your full mailing address to Library-at-MacmillanUSA.com (Subject: YA #2) by Friday, May 25th. 

This sweepstakes is open to librarians in the United States. Librarians are welcome to enter both contests! More eligibility details below.

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Macmillan Library @ TxLA 2012 (booth #1704)

Macmillan Library @ TxLA 2012 (booth #1704)

opens in a new windowlogoTxLA 2012: April 17-20 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX.
TUESDAY, April 17th

Author Signing with Ellie James
6:30PM, booth #1704

Author Ellie James will be in our booth signing copies of books from her Midnight Dragonfly series for teens.

WEDNESDAY, April 18th

Author Signing with C.C. Hunter
10:15AM, booth #1704

Author C.C. Hunter will be signing copies of books from her Shadow Falls series for teens.  

Opening Author Session Luncheon Sponsored by LiFTA (ticketed event)

12:00 - 1:50PM, Hilton Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar St., Level 2, Ballroom AB 

Join authors Lisa Scottoline, Harlan Coben and John Green for a bite! Details here. Luncheon tickets must be purchased through the preregistration process by Friday, March 30.

THURSDAY, April 19th

Crime Time: Thriller Author Panel

8:30 – 9:50AM, George R. Brown Convention Center, Level 3, Room 371 ABDE

Come and listen to popular thriller writers including Janice Hamrick (DEATH MAKES THE CUT) recount tales of derring-do. Book signing to follow program! More details on the flier.

Publishers Dish the Latest Buzz in Books for Adults with Ali!
10:00 - 11:20AM, George R. Brown Convention Center, Level 3, Room 304 AB

The ever-popular industry preview of forthcoming titles. The Macmillan Library presentation will be given by Ali.

FRIDAY, April 20th

How to Do an Author Program - Pros within the Publishing Industry with Talia!
10:00-11:50AM, George R. Brown Convention Center, Level 3, 372 A-F

Publishing reps including Erica Melnichok from Random House, Virginia Stanley from HarperCollins, and our own Talia Sherer, will offer you guidance on how to plan and conduct a smooth author visit at your library. 

opens in a new windowwrinkle jacketAnd finally, an event plug from the Macmillan Children's Publishing Group:

This year at TLA, Macmillan is thrilled to be throwing a 50th Anniversary celebration party for A WRINKLE IN TIME featuring Madeleine L'Engle's granddaughter, Charlotte Jones Voiklis. Check out an interview and program preview with Charlotte here, and be sure to stop by the program on Tuesday, April 17th from 1:00 - 1:50PM! You'll receive a FREE A WRINKLE IN TIME tote bag filled with promotional materials!

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