Kevin Wilson, author of NOTHING TO SEE HERE Library Love Fest 2019-09-12 | Kevin Wilson, author of NOTHING TO SEE HERE, and Zack Wagman, Executive Editor of Ecco Books, take part in United for Libraries' Editor's Panel at ALA Annual in Washington D.C.
Jim OHeirs WELCOME TO PAWNEE is a LibraryReads Bonus Pick for November! Library Love Fest 2024-10-15 | ...
THE AUTHORS GUIDE TO MURDER is a LibraryReads selection for November! Library Love Fest 2024-10-15 | ...
Galley Gab Fest - October 2024 Library Love Fest 2024-10-02 | We gabbed about chewy reads, Halloween costumes, and Library Journal's Day of Dialog during October's episode of Galley Gab Fest! It was a blast and a half. Catch the replay! Edelweiss+ catalog of the books discussed: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=5107166
Writers to Watch: September 2024 with Jim OHeir, Edward Underhill, Elinor Lipman, & Marianne Cronin Library Love Fest 2024-09-24 | Writers to Watch - September 2024We were thrilled to welcome the following authors this month:WELCOME TO PAWNEE/Jim O'Heir (on sale 11/19/24)THE IN-BETWEEN BOOKSTORE/Edward Underhill (on sale 1/14/25)EVERY TOM, DICK & HARRY/Elinor Lipman (on sale 2/11/25)EDDIE WINSTON IS LOOKING FOR LOVE/Marianne Cronin (on sale 12/31/24)Edelweiss catalog with all the books: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=5091784
Tessa Baileys WINDOW SHOPPING is in the LibraryReads Hall of Fame! Library Love Fest 2024-09-16 | ...
Erin Sterlings THE WEDDING WITCH is a LibraryReads selection for October! Library Love Fest 2024-09-16 | ...
An interview with Hannah Deitch, author of KILLER POTENTIAL! Library Love Fest 2024-09-09 | Hear from Hannah Deitch, author of KILLER POTENTIAL! She was in conversation with Jessica Williams, VP Editorial Director of fiction at William Morrow, and Lainey Mays, Library Marketing Associate. This thriller is our Lead Read for the Winter 2025 season, and we hope that you love it as much as we do. More about KILLER POTENTIAL (on sale 3/18/25):Darkly funny and provocative, this edge-of-your-seat thrill ride follows two unlikely fugitives—an SAT tutor who finds her rich employers brutally murdered and the bound woman she frees from their mansion—an irresistible debut novel perfect for fans of The Guest and My Sister, the Serial Killer. Download an egalley on Edelweiss: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063356481&g=4400Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/436860
Book Club Snug with Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, & Karen White — 8.21.24 Library Love Fest 2024-08-21 | Book Club Snug is an interactive conversation between authors, hand picked for your book club!We were thrilled to welcome Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White in August! They talked about their forthcoming novel THE AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO MURDER and why it's perfect for your book club! More about THE AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO MURDER (on sale 10/9/24):Agatha Christie meets Murder, She Wrote in this witty locked room mystery by New York Times bestselling team of novelists: Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White.Download an egalley from Edelweiss: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063259869&g=4400Download an egalley from NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/355834
“Reading sets you free” Library Love Fest 2024-08-09 | The new Charlie Mackesy poster from ALA Graphics is an instant classic with an uplifting message about the power of reading and the magic of stories. Perfect for inspiring readers of all ages! 📚💖 Buy a poster here: bit.ly/CharlieMackesyPoster
Aran Shetterly, author of MORNINGSIDE, in conversation with Margot Lee Shetterly Library Love Fest 2024-08-05 | Hear from Aran Shetterly, in conversation with Margot Lee Shetterly, about his forthcoming book MORNINGSIDE (on sale 10/15/24). More about MORNINGSIDE: An unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, N.C., and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America’s promised ideals. Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/386054Download an egalley on Edelweiss: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0062858211&g=4400
Jennifer Weiner, author of THE GRIFFIN SISTERS GREATEST HITS, sends a message to librarians! Library Love Fest 2024-07-09 | Paula Hawkins, author of THE BLUE HOUR, recorded a lovely message for the librarians attending the ALA Annual Conference in San Diego! About THE GRIFFIN SISTERS' GREATEST HITS (on sale 4/8/25):From beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes one of the most anticipated books of the year, a stirring and soulful novel set in the Golden Age of pop music that celebrates the ties between women and the power of love and forgiveness, even after the music stops.Learn more: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063342448&g=4400
Writers to Watch: June 2024 with Paula Hawkins, Anna Montague, Nikki May, & Emily Layden Library Love Fest 2024-06-20 | This June, the HarperCollins Library Marketing team (aka Library Love Fest) invited authors to talk about their books and take questions from the audience.On this episode of Writers to Watch, we hosted: Paula Hawkins/THE BLUE HOUR (on sale 10/29/24):A stylish and immersive new novel of ambition, legacy, and betrayal from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train.Anna Montague/HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL, MAGDA EKLUND? (on sale 10/22/24):For fans of Less and Remarkably Bright Creatures comes a funny and moving novel about love, loss, and new beginnings found on an unlikely road trip.Nikki May/THIS MOTHERLESS LAND (on sale 10/29/24):From the acclaimed author of Wahala, a “vibrant” (Charmaine Wilkerson) retelling of Mansfield Park, exploring identity, culture, race, and love.Emily Layden/ONCE MORE FROM THE TOP (9/10/24):A propulsive, layered novel about the meteoric rise of a legendary pop star and the secret she’s kept hidden for fifteen years, for fans of Megan Abbott and Daisy Jones & the Six.Edelweiss catalog with all of the titles: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=5055869
Five Minutes with Kasley Killam, author of THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONNECTION Library Love Fest 2024-06-18 | Spend five minutes with Kasley Killam, author of THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONNECTION (on sale now)! More about THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONNECTION:A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy that introduces the need for social health—the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected—to truly flourish.“Even wallflowers will be motivated to strike up new friendships.”— Publishers Weekly“Upbeat and informative, this book will spark an interest in building and strengthening vital relationships.”— Booklist“Social connections are the key to sustainable flourishing in an uncertain and changing world. Killam not only accurately diagnoses our human need for connection, but also offers concrete solutions for creating better conditions for global social health so that we can flourish together.”— Robert Emmons, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology, author of Thanks!
LLF Presents Fall/Winter Highlights from HarperCollins Publishers at ALA 2024 in San Diego! Library Love Fest 2024-06-11 | Come hang loose with us in sunny San Diego! We'll be catching waves at ALA Annual 2024 during our WORLD-FAMOUS BOOK BUZZ! Join us on Saturday, June 29th at 8:30 AM in the San Diego Convention Center, room 06F. Those who attend will receive an exclusive galley of THE BLUE HOUR by Paula Hawkins!RSVP to our World-Famous Book Buzz: bit.ly/4ejoSNxSee our full schedule including author signings: bit.ly/4b1BXsR
Writers to Watch: May 2024 with Louise Erdrich, Sophie Jordan, Michael Ralph, & Elyse Graham Library Love Fest 2024-05-23 | This May, the HarperCollins Library Marketing team (aka Library Love Fest) invited authors to talk about their books and take questions from the audience.On this episode of Writers to Watch, we hosted: Louise Erdrich/THE MIGHTY RED (on sale 10/1/24)Sophie Jordan/A FIRE IN THE SKY (on sale 9/24/24)Michael Ralph/BEFORE 13TH (on sale 9/24/24)Elyse Graham/BOOK AND DAGGER (on sale 9/24/24)Edelweiss catalog featuring the books: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=5042229
Five Minutes with Craig Foster, author of AMPHIBIOUS SOUL Library Love Fest 2024-05-15 | Spend five minutes with Craig Foster! Hear about his new book: AMPHIBIOUS SOUL, on sale now! More about AMPHIBIOUS SOUL: A passionate love story about nature that inspires readers to reclaim their inner wildness—the debut adult nonfiction book from the naturalist, filmmaker, creator, and star of the Oscar-winning documentary, My Octopus Teacher.“Amphibious Soul is an important book that will transform how we think about being human. Craig Foster's skilled storytelling reminds us that humans are not separate from the incredible, biological intelligence all around us. This book isn't about learning how to be wild but rather a guide to recognizing and reconnecting with the wild in and around us. It is a book that will inspire hope.” —Jane Goodall“Amphibious Soul is the story of finding wildness in a world gone tame, and feeling the hearts of animals beating inside our own.... This book will guide you to find your own wild heart wherever you might live.” —James Cameron“Craig Foster’s powerful yet tender voice enchants in this meditation on what lies beneath, unexplored and unseen—both under the ocean’s surface, and within our own human nature. A wondrous, entertaining, and thought-provoking read.”—Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures
We have SEVEN June 2024 LibraryReads Picks! Listen in as we tell the authors the good news! Library Love Fest 2024-05-15 | The June LibraryReads list is here! The TOP PICK this month is Catherine Newman's SANDWICH. Also making the list is Rufi Thorpe's MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES and Kirsten Miller's LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS. We also have four (!) Hall of Fame authors: Wanda M. Morris, author of WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND; Lucy Foley, author of THE MIDNIGHT FEAST; Peter Swanson, author of A TALENT FOR MURDER; and Paul Tremblay, author of HORROR MOVIE.We called to tell the authors the good news!More info on librarylovefest.com.
Chloé Caldwell, author of WOMEN, in conversation with Grace Caternolo Library Love Fest 2024-04-19 | Like many readers, I look for books that make me feel something. WOMEN by Chloé Caldwell is all feeling. In WOMEN, an unnamed narrator grapples with the heartbreak from her first queer relationship with fervor and vulnerability. It captured my attention with its visceral and punchy prose and held it with its intimate intricacies of queer love and fall out. This small but mighty novella lingered long after I finished it. Caldwell writes without inhibition and that is a gift to all of her readers. My hope is that WOMEN ends up in libraries, that it passes through hands of those who need it. —Grace Caternolo, Library Marketing Assistant at HarperCollinsThe reissue of WOMEN goes on sale June 4th, 2024.Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063387077&g=4400Downlaod an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/312566
A Message From Author Kate White, Author of THE LAST TIME SHE SAW HIM Library Love Fest 2024-04-18 | Hear from author Kate White about her forthcoming novel THE LAST TIME SHE SAW HIM!More about THE LAST TIME SHE SAW HIM (on sale 5/14/24):A young woman is left reeling when a broken engagement is followed by a shocking death—one she must prove was a murder, in the latest psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Kate White.Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063247399&g=4400Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/314012
Writers to Watch: April 2024 with Kirsten Miller, Peng Shepherd, Willy Vlautin, & Dr. Ian K. Smith Library Love Fest 2024-04-18 | April showered you with a night of literary delights! We invited four fantastic authors to talk about their forthcoming novels and take questions from the audience.Hear from Kirsten Miller (LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS), Willy Vlautin (THE HORSE), Ian K. Smith (EAGLE ROCK), and Peng Shepherd (ALL THIS AND MORE)!List of books discussed: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=5031342
Galley Gab Fest - April 2024 Library Love Fest 2024-04-10 | Once a month, the HarperCollins Library Marketing team (aka Library Love Fest) is going LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast for an hour of book talking.We told you about upcoming galleys to download, our latest author programs, and much more! We look forward to gabbing with you next time! Find titles discussed here: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=5027858
Debut novelist Alan Murrin, author of THE COAST ROAD, in conversation with Virginia Stanley Library Love Fest 2024-04-10 | When I read the first page of THE COAST ROAD, I knew it was all over for me. I was all in. This debut novel is set in County Donegal in 1994 when divorce was not yet legal. The main characters, two women who find themselves in unhappy marriages, are so real and accessible, and their stories—their situations—are unique but in a larger sense, the same. Their voices and their conversations with friends, family, enemies, themselves are all so real. I was reminded of Wally Lamb’s writing in that Alan Murrin has that same sensibility to so fully and respectfully capture the essence, movement, and emotions of women. THE COAST ROAD is a gift to anyone who loves a good story with characters you feel for, root for, and miss when the last page is turned. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.—Virginia, HarperCollins Library Marketing DirecterTHE COAST ROAD goes on sale 6/04/2024.Vote for LibraryReads by May 1st!Download an egalley here: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063336529&g=4400
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Galley Gab Fest ft. David Pomerico – March 2024 Library Love Fest 2024-03-13 | 🛸 This Galley Gab Fest episode was OUT OF THIS WORLD!Listen to David Pomerico, VP/Editorial Director of Harper Voyager and Executive Editor at William Morrow. He talked all about upcoming sci-fi/fantasy reads!More about Harper Voyager: Harper Voyager is committed to publishing the best plot-driven, action-oriented, character-focused science fiction and fantasy. These vital genres propel society forward through provocative questions, progressive new worlds, and expanded perspectives.
Writers to Watch: March 2024 with Lucy Foley, Kate Quinn, Rufi Thorpe, & David Nicholls Library Love Fest 2024-03-07 | 🍀 It's your lucky day! The HarperCollins Library Marketing team (aka Library Love Fest) hosted a night of literary delights. Our guest authors talked about their books and took questions from the audience.In March, we welcomed the following authors:Lucy Foley/THE MIDNIGHT FEAST (on sale 6/18/24):The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List returns with a deliciously twisty locked room mystery set at a luxe coastal retreat, perfect for fans of The White Lotus.Kate Quinn/THE BRIAR CLUB (on sale 7/9/24):The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.David Nicholls/YOU ARE HERE (on sale 6/18/24):From the internationally bestselling and Booker Prize-longlisted author of One Day, one of the most enduring love stories of its generation, comes an uplifting and unputdownable love story about second chances.Rufi Thorpe/MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES (on sale 6/11/24):A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.Edelweiss+ catalog of all the books: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=5004731
Announcing the March 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. the authors reaction!) Library Love Fest 2024-02-27 | The LibraryReads list is here! We are thrilled to share that Cristina Henríquez's THE GREAT DIVIDE has been selected for the March LibraryReads list! Congratulations, Cristina!Find show notes here: bit.ly/48N6XLrWe also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message!You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Announcing the February 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!) Library Love Fest 2024-02-27 | Hear from our LibraryReads winners! We are thrilled to share that Gareth Brown's THE BOOK OF DOORS has been selected for the February LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Olivia Dade's AT FIRST SPITE, Susan Elizabeth Phillips' SIMPLY THE BEST, Kate Quinn and Janie Chang's THE PHOENIX CROWN, and Tessa Bailey's FANGIRL DOWN have made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all!Find show notes here: bit.ly/48wXNCnWe also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message!You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Debut novelist Bill Gaythwaite, author of UNDERBURN, in conversation with Virginia Stanley Library Love Fest 2024-02-27 | Check out this very special conversation HarperCollins Library Marketing Directer Virginia Stanley had with debut novelist Bill Gaythwaite. They discuss Bill's recently published book UNDERBURN.Praise for UNDERBURN:“A wonderfully engaging tale of both family and the underside of fame, Bill Gaythwaite’s debut novel Underburn mirrors the deceptive richness of the very generational ties it so charmingly explores: the long memories, conflicts big and small, surprisingly pivotal moments, and rediscovered bonds. One rarely encounters characters drawn with such candor, warmth, and humanity: you will gladly cheer and care for everyone as they seek to make peace with the past, while risking it all for a brand-new future.”—Natalie Jenner, author of the international bestseller The Jane Austen Society"A quirky family story told with wit and wisdom, with shades of Anne Tyler or Elizabeth Strout...a fine debut."—Kirkus ReviewsSubscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Announcing the January 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. reactions from the authors!) Library Love Fest 2024-02-26 | We are thrilled to share that Benjamin Stevenson’s EVERYONE ON THIS TRAIN IS A SUSPECT and Mariana Zapata's ALL RHODES LEAD HERE have been selected for the January LibraryReads list! Congratulations to both authors!Find show notes here: bit.ly/49ussBNFor February reads, go here: bit.ly/48eGwycWe also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message!You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Announcing the December 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. reactions from the authors!) Library Love Fest 2024-02-26 | We are thrilled to share that Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene’s REBECCA, NOT BECKY has been selected for the December LibraryReads list! Additionally, Darby Kane has made the Hall of Fame with THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY. Congratulations to all!Find show notes here: bit.ly/46b07xXFor January reads, go here: bit.ly/47cWjxqWe also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message!You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Announcing the November 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. the authors reaction!) Library Love Fest 2024-02-26 | We are thrilled to share that Gilly Macmillan’s THE MANOR HOUSE has been selected for the November LibraryReads list! Congratulations, Gilly!Find show notes here: bit.ly/47yikq9We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message!You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
LIVE from ALA 2023! Kim van Alkemade, author of COUNTING LOST STARS Library Love Fest 2024-02-26 | Hear from author Kim van Alkemade LIVE from the ALA 2023 show floor. She discusses her new novel, COUNTING LOST STARS, on sale now.You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
LIVE from ALA 2023! Jean Kwok, author of THE LEFTOVER WOMAN Library Love Fest 2024-02-26 | Hear from author Jean Kwok LIVE from the ALA 2023 show floor. She discusses her new novel, THE LEFTOVER WOMAN, on sale now.You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Announcing the October 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!) Library Love Fest 2024-02-26 | We are thrilled to share that Jean Kwok’s THE LEFTOVER WOMAN, Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy's A HOLLY JOLLY EVER AFTER, and Thea Guanzon's THE HURRICANE WARS have been selected for the October LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Tessa Bailey's WRECK THE HALLS has made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all!Find show notes here: bit.ly/octlr23We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message!You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.Subscribe to our podcast on SoundCloud or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Five Minutes with Piper Huguley, author of AMERICAN DAUGHTERS Library Love Fest 2024-02-26 | Spend five minutes with Piper Huguley. Hear about her new book: AMERICAN DAUGHTERS, on sale April 2, 2024.More about AMERICAN DAUGHTERS: In the vein of "America’s First Daughter," Piper Huguley’s historical novel delves into the remarkable friendship of Portia Washington and Alice Roosevelt, the daughters of educator Booker T. Washington and President Teddy Roosevelt.Download an egalley here: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063273705&g=4400
Galley Gab Fest ft. Priya Krishna, author of PRIYAS KITCHEN ADVENTURES — February 2024 Library Love Fest 2024-02-15 | We cooked up a special Galley Gab Fest for you this month! The Library Love Fest team was joined by Priya Krishna, author of PRIYA'S KITCHEN ADVENTURES!Priya talked about her beautifully illustrated cookbook for kids and their parents! She also demonstrated a recipe LIVE for you.During the second half of the hour, the LLF team demonstrated recipes from other cookbooks!More about PRIYA'S KITCHEN ADVENTURES (on sale 4/30/24): From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Indian-ish and Cooking at Home, an illustrated cookbook for kids and their parents that draws on Priya’s childhood experiences traveling the globe with her family. With delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures will get kids cooking and expand their curiosity about the world.Find out more and view spreads from the book on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0358692938&g=4400
Writers to Watch: February 2024 ft. Rainbow Rowell, Catherine Newman, Wanda M. Morris, & Alan Murrin Library Love Fest 2024-02-08 | ❤️ We went LIVE for a night of literary delights! Our invited authors talked about their books and took questions from the audience.In February, we welcomed the following authors:Catherine Newman/SANDWICH (on sale 6/18/24):From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063345161&g=4400Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/307771Rainbow Rowell/SLOW DANCE (on sale 7/23/24):A bright, beaming power ballad of a novel from Rainbow Rowell—the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Landline, Fangirl, and Eleanor & Park—Slow Dance tells the humorous and heartbreaking love story of best friends Shiloh and Cary from their inseparable teen years to their far-flung adulthoods as they try to figure out what their relationship is, where it went wrong, and how to finally make it right.More info on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063380196&g=4400Wanda M. Morris/WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND (on sale 6/18/24):Award-winning author Wanda Morris returns with a powerful, haunting thriller following a lawyer who after the mysterious disappearance of a local landowner and the death of his sister just months before, uncovers a conspiracy that dates back to Reconstruction and persists in half the United States today. Also available as a library hardcover.More info on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063322218&g=4400Alan Murrin/THE COAST ROAD (on sale 6/4/24):A poignant debut novel about the lives of women, set in a claustrophobic coast town. How can they find independence in a society that seeks to limit it?Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063336529&g=4400Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/311060Edelweiss+ catalog with all of the books: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=4976242
Writers to Watch: January 2024 with Kaia Alderson, Peter Swanson, Monica Wood, & Zoë Schlanger Library Love Fest 2024-01-30 | We rang in 2024 with a new episode of Writers to Watch! Our invited authors talked about their books and took questions from the audience.In January, we welcomed the following authors:Kaia Alderson/IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN (on sale 8/6/24):From the author of Sisters in Arms comes the incredible, untold story of Effa Manley, a black businesswoman in the male dominated baseball industry, and, currently, the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.More info on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063228386&g=4400Peter Swanson/A TALENT FOR MURDER (on sale 6/11/24):A newlywed librarian begins to suspect the man she married might be a murderer—in this spectacularly twisty and deviously clever novel by Peter Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of The Kind Worth Killing and Eight Perfect Murders.Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063205033&g=4400Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/309384Monica Wood/HOW TO READ A BOOK (on sale 5/7/24):From the award-winning author of The One-in-a-Million Boy comes a charming, deeply moving novel about second chances, unlikely friendships, and the life-changing power of sharing stories.More info on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063243679&g=4400Zoë Schlanger/THE LIGHT EATERS (on sale 5/7/24):Award-winning environment and science reporter Zoë Schlanger delivers a groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom and reveals the astonishing capabilities of the green life all around us.Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063073854&g=4400Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/307045David Nicholls/YOU ARE HERE (on sale 6/18/24):From the internationally bestselling and Booker Prize-longlisted author of One Day, one of the most enduring love stories of its generation, comes an uplifting and unputdownable love story about second chances.More info on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063394057&g=4400Edelweiss+ catalog with all of the books: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=4975563
Five Minutes with Ijeoma Oluo, author of BE A REVOLUTION Library Love Fest 2024-01-30 | Spend five minutes with Ijeoma Oluo. Hear about her new book: BE A REVOLUTION, on sale now!More about BE A REVOLUTION: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre, an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America."Vivid profiles in activism…an inspiring look at those fighting against the 'deep, systemic issues'….An urgent plea for individual and collective action."—Kirkus ⭐️ review"Enlightening profiles of people who’ve put their anti-racist values into action....Readers will find inspiration and clarity."—Publishers Weekly ⭐️ reviewGet your copy here: harpercollins.com/products/be-a-revolution-ijeoma-oluo?variant=41045186904098
Book Club Snug with Catherine Newman & Laura Zigman — 1.24.24 Library Love Fest 2024-01-24 | "Yes, you're suddenly invisible but it's incredibly freeing." –Donna Burger We kicked off the new year with a new program! Presenting Book Club Snug – an interactive conversation between authors of books hand picked for your book club! Hear why these titles are ripe for discussion.We were beyond excited to kick off this new series with Catherine Newman, author of WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS and the forthcoming SANDWICH, and Laura Zigman, author of SEPARATION ANXIETY and SMALL WORLD. They discussed their books and why they think they’ll be the perfect fit for your book club!
Writers to Watch: December 2023 with Jessica Shattuck, Ace Atkins, & Diane Richards Library Love Fest 2023-12-15 | We went live for a night of literary delights with the HarperCollins Library Marketing (aka Library Love Fest) team. Hear about these amazing upcoming reads.In December, we welcomed the following authors:Ace Atkins, author of DON'T LET THE DEVIL RIDE (on sale June 4, 2024):S.A. Cosby meets Don Winslow in the breakout thriller from New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins. A Memphis woman hires a PI to find her missing husband, only to discover that he is involved in a dangerous web of international intrigue—and she and her children are now at risk.Find out more on Edelweiss: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063293382&g=4400Jessica Shattuck, author of LAST HOUSE (on sale May 14, 2024):From the New York Times bestselling author of The Women in the Castle comes a sweeping story of a nation on the rise, and one family’s deeply complicated relationship to the resource that built their fortune and fueled their greatest tragedy, perfect for fans of The Dutch House and The Great Circle.Find out more on Edelweiss: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0062979892&g=4400Diane Richards, author of ELLA (on sale May 7, 2024):In the vein of The Paris Wife and The Personal Librarian comes this debut novel, a magnificent work of “biographical fiction” that reimagines the turbulent and triumphant early years of Ella Fitzgerald, arguably the greatest singer of the twentieth century.Find out more on Edelweiss: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063338653&g=4400
Debut novelist Bill Gaythwaite, author of UNDERBURN, in conversation with Virginia Stanley Library Love Fest 2023-12-12 | Check out this very special conversation HarperCollins Library Marketing Directer Virginia Stanley had with debut novelist Bill Gaythwaite. They discuss Bill's recently published book UNDERBURN. Praise for UNDERBURN: “A wonderfully engaging tale of both family and the underside of fame, Bill Gaythwaite’s debut novel Underburn mirrors the deceptive richness of the very generational ties it so charmingly explores: the long memories, conflicts big and small, surprisingly pivotal moments, and rediscovered bonds. One rarely encounters characters drawn with such candor, warmth, and humanity: you will gladly cheer and care for everyone as they seek to make peace with the past, while risking it all for a brand-new future.”—Natalie Jenner, author of the international bestseller The Jane Austen Society "A quirky family story told with wit and wisdom, with shades of Anne Tyler or Elizabeth Strout.... a fine debut."—Kirkus Reviews
Galley Gab Fest ft. Armistead Maupin, Author of MONA OF THE MANOR - December 2023 Library Love Fest 2023-12-07 | In December, we had the most special guest! Armistead Maupin was in conversation with his editor, Millicent Bennett. MONA OF THE MANOR is the 10th installment of the Tales of the City series. More than 2 million copies of the Tales of the City series have been sold, and this is the next, eagerly awaited spinoff following the beloved character first seen in the Tales of the City series. Mona of the Manor is exactly what you want in a new Maupin book—charm, joy, humor, and just the right amount of sex, while exploring important issues that needed talking about in 1993 and still do today. Both Michael Tolliver and Anna Madrigal make an appearance in this perfect new addition to the Tales series that is sure to delight booksellers, librarians, and readers of all ages—whether they’re old fans of Armistead’s or just discovering him for the first time."Maupin is one of America's finest storytellers."— Neil GaimanDownload an egalley from Edelweiss+ and find out more about the Tales of the City series: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0062973592&g=4400
Five Minutes with Bill Gaythwaite, author of UNDERBURN Library Love Fest 2023-11-30 | Spend five minutes with Bill Gaythwaite! Hear about his new book: UNDERBURN, on sale now.More about UNDERBURN: After devastating wildfires force Frank and his young boyfriend, Logan, from their rental home in the California hills, Frank’s mother, Iris, a former B-list actress, offers them temporary shelter as more family trouble beckons from across the country.“A wonderfully engaging tale of both family and the underside of fame, Bill Gaythwaite’s debut novel Underburn mirrors the deceptive richness of the very generational ties it so charmingly explores: the long memories, conflicts big and small, surprisingly pivotal moments, and rediscovered bonds. One rarely encounters characters drawn with such candor, warmth, and humanity: you will gladly cheer and care for everyone as they seek to make peace with the past, while risking it all for a brand-new future.” — Natalie Jenner, author of the international bestseller The Jane Austen SocietyPurchase your copy here: harpercollins.com/products/underburn?variant=41016573853730
Health & Wellness Galley Gab Fest ft. Karen Rinaldi, SVP/Publisher of Harper Wave - November 2023 Library Love Fest 2023-11-30 | For November's Galley Gab Fest episode, we were joined by Karen Rinaldi, SVP/Publisher of Harper Wave! We talked about various forms of health and wellness. Find the list of the titles that were discussed here: https://www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=4966124
Five Minutes with Yulin Kuang, author of HOW TO END A LOVE STORY Library Love Fest 2023-11-20 | Spend five minutes with Yulin Kuang! Hear about her new book: HOW TO END A LOVE STORY, on sale 4/2/24.More about HOW TO END A LOVE STORY: The brilliant contemporary romance novel debut from Yulin Kuang, the acclaimed screenwriter of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation and director of the forthcoming Beach Read feature film."An utterly compelling debut complete with romance secret sauce—a couple with a real reason to stay apart...and simply can't. Emotional, relatable and binge-worthy." —Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author “This captivating novel is a sexy and emotional read that deals with the aftereffects of trauma in a realistic and heartrending way. Readers looking for a contemporary romance with a passionate and grand love story, characters that leap off the page, and an original storyline will relish screenwriter and director Kuang’s debut novel.” —Library Journal ⭐️ reviewDownload an egalley here: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063310686&g=4400@yulinisworking
Five Minutes with Evelyn McDonnell, author of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOAN DIDION Library Love Fest 2023-11-14 | Spend five minutes with Evelyn McDonnell! Hear about her new book: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOAN DIDION (on sale now)More about THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOAN DIDION: An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigorous interrogation, and beautiful style.“Intrepid journalist, novelist, essayist, and memoirist Joan Didion inspires passionate admiration…. Shaped by intellectual rigor and artistic grace in chapters coalescing around totem objects that figured prominently in Didion’s life and imagination.... McDonnell’s portrait is vibrant, fluent, sensitive, and clarifying.”—Booklist ⭐️ reviewGet a copy of the book here: harpercollins.com/products/the-world-according-to-joan-didion-evelyn-mcdonnell?variant=41001679487010
Writers to Watch: November 2023 with Tamron Hall, Sara Paretsky, Andrey Kurkov, & Anthony Horowitz Library Love Fest 2023-11-09 | The HarperCollins Library Marketing (aka Library Love Fest) team hosted another night of literary delights! We had a special MYSTERY episode for you in November.In November, we welcomed the following authors:Anthony Horowitz, author of CLOSE TO DEATH (on sale April 16, 2024)Tamron Hall, author of WATCH WHERE THEY HIDE (on sale March 12, 2024)Sara Paretsky, author of PAY DIRT (on sale April 16, 2024)Andrey Kurkov, author of THE SILVER BONE (on sale March 5, 2024)Find out more about these books and download egalleys here: https://www.edelweiss.plus/#catalogID=4952626
Five Minutes with Kleaver Cruz, author of THE BLACK JOY PROJECT Library Love Fest 2023-10-19 | Spend five minutes with Kleaver Cruz! Hear about their new book THE BLACK JOY PROJECT (on sale 12/26/23)!More about THE BLACK JOY PROJECT: This special, totally singular book is a LITERARY *and* VISUAL love letter to the role of joy in Black life — giving a full, 360-degree picture of how Black people resist oppression and thrive.Learn more on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0358588758&g=4400
Fives Minutes with Rachelle Unreich, author of A BRILLIANT LIFE Library Love Fest 2023-10-16 | Spend five minutes with Rachelle Unreich! Hear about her new book A BRILLIANT LIFE (on sale 11/28/23)!More about A BRILLIANT LIFE: The powerful, true story of a Holocaust survivor told by her daughter—a tale that reminds us of the resilience of the soul and the ability of the heart to heal.Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063328755&g=4400Download an egalley on NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book/297047
