The October 2026 Indie Next List includes six Macmillan titles! #1 PICK: BAD WORDS by Ríoghnach Robinson 9781250431295 | 10/6/26 “Robinson, the author of best-selling YA novels as Riley Redgate, makes her adult debut with this lit world–set look at how we communicate now. It’s a rom-com with plenty of heft, in the way it […]
Day’s YA: GILDED WINGS
GILDED WINGS by Emily Thiede 9781250407863 1/12/2027 Wednesday Books Ages 13–18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley NEW YORK, November 3, 1899 — The city’s gilded elite parade in jewels and jewel tones, armor against the winged beasts that hunt the city’s skies. A centuries-old pact protects the wealthy from dragon attacks, but the factory […]
Starred Review Roundup (9/2/2026)
Stars all around! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: THE AGI CHRONICLES: The Inside Story of the Race to Create an Artificial Superintelligence by Kevin Roose 9780374618759 | 10/6/26 “Clear-eyed, deeply reported, and brisk, Roose’s account is an indispensable window into how the world arrived at a precarious technological inflection point.”—Publisher’s Weekly, starred review […]
Staff Review: RULES TO LIVE BY
RULES TO LIVE BY: How Extraordinary Lives Define What Really Matters by Jimmy Chin97812503716459/29/26Celadon BooksSelf-Help / Motivational & Inspirational In RULES TO LIVE BY, New York Times bestselling author, National Geographic photographer, and Academy Award–winning filmmaker of Free Solo, Jimmy Chin turns to icons who have helped him think more deeply about how we choose to […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (9/1/26)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: THE HAUNTING OF LADY DEATH by Maddie Martinez9781250367907 | 2/9/27 The city of Larzeg glitters as bright as its famous Nectar Performance House, where violinist Kasia has worked her fingers to the bone to […]
2026 Hugo Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2026 Hugo Award Winners! BEST NOVEL THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow BEST NOVELLA THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar BEST SERIES OLD MAN’S WAR by John Scalzi BEST DRAMATIC PRESENTATION, SHORT FORM MURDERBOT: “ALL SYSTEMS RED”, written by Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz, directed by Roseanne Liang, based on the […]
Happy Half Hour (8/31/26)
Today, we’re chatting about a woman trying to navigate the fraught higher education system during the COVID-19 pandemic as an international student; a noble’s son and a merchant’s captive daughter who must find a way to reverse the effects of stolen potions; and two women attempting to figure out how to fix their severed bond—and […]
Fall Fiction Audiobooks (8/28/26)
Fall is fast approaching—check out these audiobook excerpts for some exciting upcoming fall titles! BAD WORDS BY RÍOGHNACH ROBINSON; read by Katharine Chin and Major Curda | 9781250453914 | 10/6/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! FALLOW BY SARAH ANDERSON; read by Natalie Naudus | 9781250453945 | 9/15/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! WEDLOCKED BY HILLARY FRANK; read […]
Day’s YA: THE MIRROR OF INFINITE ENDINGS
THE MIRROR OF INFINITE ENDINGS by Stephanie Garber 9781250462039 9/22/2026 Flatiron Books Ages 13-18 Welcome back to the Magnificent North! Step into the cozy, warm Hollow’s tavern and you’ll find Jacks and Evangeline, who are finally embracing their happily ever after. Surely nothing can go wrong, and surely no one is keeping a secret… except […]
Back to School Staff Picks (8/26/26)
It’s back to school season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with some academia-themed reads! AMANDA’S PICK: HALLOWED BONES BY LUCY SMOKE Death and ghosts haunt the corridors of this gothic academy, but the real danger lies in the shadows. Loosely inspired by the cult-favorite movie The Covenant, this dark “why choose” romance […]
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