Library Love Fest

Can't Miss Events at BEA!

Library Love Fest — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:45:52 -0400

Are you attending BEA? First of all, make sure you track us down and say hi! But also, do not miss these two events. Friday, May 31st from 9:30-10:50am in Room IE14/IE15 Carol Fitzgerald of ReadingGroupGuides.com, will moderate a speed-dating...

The Great Gatsby!

Library Love Fest — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:29:57 -0400

Have you guys seen the movie?? It looks like quite the spectacle (in a good way), and I definitely plan on checking it out. Tell me what you thought! Some fun Gatsby facts that I didn't know: 1. The Modern...

An Ode to Paper

Library Love Fest — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:32:27 -0400

Ian Sansom, author of Paper: An Elegy which went on sale yesterday, has very nicely stopped by to guest blog. In an age where digitization can seem relentless, it's good to be reminded just how important paper is. *** For...

What I'm Reading: Help for the Haunted by John Searles

Library Love Fest — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:19:49 -0400

Murdered parents? Check. Lonely, orphaned sisters? Check. Creepy, possessed dolls? Check. Help for the Haunted by John Searles has all of these wrapped in a compelling story told by a 14 year old narrator. The author of the critically acclaimed...

Sight Reading by Daphne Kalotay

Library Love Fest — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:29:58 -0400

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU. Daphne Kalotay's debut novel, Russian Winter, was met with huge acclaim and rave reviews. Her latest, Sight Reading, will wow you as well. It is the story of what makes a marriage and...

Mitch Albom Joins Harper!

Library Love Fest — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:37:29 -0400

I have some exciting end of the week news for you lovelies! Harper just acquired three new books by #1 internationally renowned and bestselling author Mitch Albom! Wha?!?! No way!? Totes way, friends. So for all you fans of Tuesdays...

La Dolce Vita and Libraries

Library Love Fest — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:30:08 -0400

Katherine Hall Page is no stranger to Library Land. She is the author of 21 Faith Fairchild mysteries, the latest of which, The Body in the Piazza, just went on sale yesterday. She has been nice enough to agree to...

Bear Witness to a New Line of Books!

Library Love Fest — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:01:14 -0400

Exciting news, sports fan! William Morrow, one of Harper's illustrious imprints, just announced the launch of Witness, a new digital-original mystery, suspense and thriller line! Witness will debut in October 2013 with ten full length titles. In addition, Witness will...

Home Sweet Home

Library Love Fest — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:17:17 -0400

Well TLA was a success IMHO. Great librarians, great author events, great food. PS: I want to go on a road trip with Daniel Vaughn. I will be posting pictures shortly. Side note: Have you guys used Vine? I am...

Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominees!

Library Love Fest — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:32:32 -0400

Nancy Pearl and Maureen Sullivan just announced the finalists for the Andrew Carnegie Medals and I am happy to say that HarperCollins is proud to be so well represented. Canada by Richard Ford and The Round House by Louise Erdrich...

Someone Else's Love Story by Joshilyn Jackson

Library Love Fest — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:11:20 -0400

Usually when Kayleigh tells me to read something, I immediately put it in the TBR pile. In this instance, she and Kirkus are in agreement so after I finish We Are Water, I am getting on that train. Someone Else's...

Booklist ♥'s The Carrion Birds

Library Love Fest — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:27:55 -0400

We aren't the only ones who are fans of Urban Waite's The Carrion Birds (which went on sale yesterday). Booklist's Bill Ott had this to say in his starred review: Advice to all good-hearted crooks who want to get out...

Keeping Boston in Our Thoughts

Library Love Fest — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:52:39 -0400

In the aftermath of the horribly sad events that happened in Boston yesterday, we want to let those affected know we are thinking of you. Local author Dennis Lehane had these thoughts to share. "Every thought and every prayer goes...

A Mother's Insight...

Library Love Fest — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:52:18 -0400

Many of you are probably familiar with the Leaphorn and Chee series by New York Times bestseller Tony Hillerman. Recently his daughter, Anne, has taken up the mantle and will continue the series with Spider Woman's Daughter. Tony's widow, Marie,...

Four Score Starred Reviews!

Library Love Fest — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:45:14 -0400

Ok, that's a fib, but The Gettysburg Address (a graphic adaptation) by Jonathan Hennessey and Aaron McConnell did get a rave starred review in Kirkus that I had to share. *** Where the format might lead some readers to anticipate...

Nia Vardalos at TLA!

Library Love Fest — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:49:19 -0400

If you’re planning to attend the Texas Library Association conference in Fort Worth this year, please note this schedule change!! Hear Nia Vardalos, Academy Award Nominated actress and writer, talk about her newly published book, INSTANT MOM. Complimentary copies will...

Thrillers from Harper360

Library Love Fest — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:22:57 -0400

Some of you might be familiar with our relatively new program, Harper360, whose goal is to ensure that all books published by any division of HarperCollins around the world are available in all English-language markets. What that means for you...

Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende

Library Love Fest — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:21:51 -0400

I think we can all agree that Isabel Allende has written some pretty great novels, and her latest is no exception. Maya's Notebook has been getting lots of in-house buzz including from Virginia who is a big fan. Maya's Notebook...

Sneak Peek at THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI

Library Love Fest — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:11:54 -0400

NOT surprisingly, I love The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker (I dare you to click on all those links), so it's exciting that I can now share a sneak peek with you. Just click through to Facebook via...

"Neil Gaiman and Joe Hill are Stars! Stars, We Tell You!" - Booklist

Library Love Fest — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:25:02 -0400

That was the title of Booklist's'latest newsletter, so obviously I had to share. While the poor folks in Chicago suffer through this prolonged winter also (side note: if anyone is warm anywhere in the U.S. please let me know so...