The title of the slide is "Mysteries & thrillers." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is LIE BY THE POOL by Susan Walter, "for the mystery lover obsessed with Zillow listings." The second is DEAD & BREAKFAST by Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor, "for your sibling mourning the end of spooky season." The third is QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict, "for the aunt who wants to be BFFs with Agatha Christie."
Or maybe you're looking to give something a little more mysterious...?
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The title of the slide is "Romance." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE by Claire Kann, "For the reality TV fan." The second is A LADY WOULD KNOW BETTER by Emma Theriault, "for the Bridgerton fan." The third is DROP DEAD by Lily Chu, "for the enemies-to-lovers enthusiast"
A little romance can be fun at the holidays - here are a few of our romance titles for the romance reader!
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The title of the slide is "Young Adult." there are two book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is THIS DARK DESCENT by kalyn Josephson, "for the romantasy-loving horse girl." The second is THE HEDGE WITCH OF FOXHALL by Anna Bright, "For the teen who wants to take to the woods."
Got a teenager in your life? Here are some options for the adventurous teen reader!
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The title of the slide is "Middle Grade." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents: first, THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by Victor Pineiro, "for the adventure loving preteen." Second, THE SECRETS OF LOVELACE ACADEMY, "for your middle-schooler who loves Einstein." Third, the Whatever After box set, "for your fairy-tale fancying avid reader."
For the slightly older kids, here are some suggestions for chapter book readers through middle grade readers!
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Three book covers on a blue background with gold accents: A DRAGON FOR HANNUKAH by Sarah Mylnowski, "for the kid with the ambitious wishlist," HAROLD HATES TO HIBERNATE by Vern Kousky, "For the kid who won't go to bed," and THE LITTLEST FOOD CRITIC by Debbie Rigaud, "for the pickiest eater in the family." The title of the slide is PICTURE BOOKS
For the littlest readers, here are some suggestions for picture books!
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The words HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, BOOK EDITION on a blue background with gold accents. The LDLA logo is at the bottom in white.
*Mariah Carey voice* it's TIIIIIME! It's the holidays, which means it's time for the LDLA gift guide! Looking for a gift for a reader in your life? We've got something for all ages! You can find all these titles and more on our Bookshop.org page!
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Attention lovers of historical fiction (and audiobooks!) Audible is running a sitewide sale through 12/8 - now's your chance to preorder Marie Benedict's next novel, DAUGHTER OF EGYPT! www.audible.com/pd/Daughter-...
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And talk about lucking out - @tantoraudio.bsky.social scored the first three books in the SURRENDER series and the first three books in the SINS & SCANDAL series from Lauren Smith! Congrats!!! So many fabulous #audiobooks coming your way!
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Deal alert!!! We've got oodles of #audio announcements, starting with two titles by Asia Monique! Audiobooks of WYATT: THE BARLOWE MAFIA and MAYBE IN THIS LIFETIME will be produced by @tantoraudio.bsky.social! Congrats!!
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DEAL ALERT! Congrats to @nataliasylv.bsky.social - THE ASSOCIATION will be published by @littlebrown.bsky.social!!
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QUEENS OF CRIME is a @washingtonpost.com pick for Best Audiobooks of 2025!! Congrats to Marie Benedict!!
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See you tomorrow in Brooklyn, friends!
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Delicious burgers... for your ears! Congrats to George Motz! THE GREAT AMERICAN BURGER BOOK will soon be available in audio!
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Congrats to Laura Piper Lee! ZOE BRENNAN, FIRST CRUSH is one of Audible's 2025 picks for best audiobook of the year!
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HAPPY PUB DAY to @kannclaire.bsky.social's THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE! Don't miss the book @libraryjournal.bsky.social said would stay with readers "long past the last page." (It was a starred review, too!)
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it's the last day! Don't miss your chance to win!
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OMG!!! Marie Benedict's next novel DAUGHTER OF EGYPT was selected by Zibby Books as one of their most anticipated reads of 2026!!
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There's still a few days left on this - don't miss your chance to win!
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And we also have the exciting sequel to Farrah Noorzad's first adventure, FARRAH NOORZAD AND THE REALM OF NIGHTMARES by Deeba Zargarpur!
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We have a fabulous pub day Tuesday today! First up is the second graphic novel adaptation of Sarah Mylnowski's WHATEVER AFTER: IF THE SHOE FITS!
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And let's not leave the adults out of the fun! Check out these fun and spooky reads for adults from @sewendelauthor.bsky.social @susanwalter.bsky.social @kathillisauthor.bsky.social @rosieethor.bsky.social and Melissa Holtz!
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We've got spine-tingling reads for kids, including titles from @victorpineiro.bsky.social, @kalynjosephson.bsky.social @tracycgold.bsky.social and @lilymeade.bsky.social
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Happy Halloween! It's officially spooky season. Time to light a candle and cozy up with a chilling read or two - we've got a scare for almost everyone!
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DEAL ALERT! Congrats to Eva Manalo and @kgisondi.bsky.social for RULES OF ENGAGEMENT!
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GIVEAWAY!!! Enter to win one of fifty ebook copies of @kannclaire.bsky.social's upcoming novel THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE!! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
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We love getting our finished copies in the office! Only a couple of weeks away from the pub day for @kannclaire.bsky.social's THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE - keep your eyes peeled for a #giveaway starting tomorrow 10/31!
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And Publisher's Weekly says "Zinnia's strength of will and self-respect make her an admirable heroine while Jordan's depth and eventual devotion are swoon-worthy. Readers will have no trouble rooting for these two." !!! @kannclaire.bsky.social
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Booklist says "Readers will love getting to peek behind the reality-show curtains and seeing how this relationship blossoms off-camera." @kannclaire.bsky.social
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So excited to see the praise roll in for @kannclaire.bsky.social and THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE! Library Journal says "Kann's latest will pull readers in quickly and won't let them go, staying with them long after the last page." A starred review! ⭐
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Queer Ignatz and Lambda-winning cartoonist, author of Low Orbit, out from Top Shelf in April 2025. Vote for me In the Ignatz awards! https://www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-ballot-request/
Romantasy author who loves maps, worldbuilding, and characters kissing! | 32 | she/her | http://www.sewendelauthor.com
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Paper cut and paint
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Professional nomad. Geek. Oregon Girl (#GoDucks). Connoisseur of Snark. Terrible at social media. Oxford Comma Activist. Contemporary Romance Author of PASSION AND PROTOCOL. Rep'd by @TajMcoy #amwriting #writingcommunity #romancelandia
MAEVE MULVANEY HAS HAD ENOUGH (Holiday House).
LIKE THAT ELEANOR (Cardinal Rule Press).
#KIDLIT author/illustrator. Comics geek. Trekkie. Squirrel Girl enthusiast. “Endearingly sarcastic.”
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Luna's mom! Too old for cringe! Writer of Contemporary blerd romance, comic books, essays, blah, blah, blah. Bylines in HuffPost & CafeMom Repped by Taj McCoy @ Laura Dail Literary Agency
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I got out! Sorry I’m late. I read books and sometimes write them. And screenplays, to-do lists, and the occasional … skeet? Are we really calling them that? Love Boston sports, even when we suck.
Novelist, historian, book critic, living between US and UK.
SFF author (Planetfall sequence, Split Worlds series, The Vengeance), audiobook narrator, podcaster, tea drinker. Loves LARP, dressmaking and nerdery. Co-host of the Starship Alexandria podcast. www.linktr.ee/emma_newman
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Writer of queer SFF and mystery | Co-author of DEAD & BREAKFAST (Out Now!) | author of NECROMANCY AND THE ART OF HERO KILLING (Red Tower 2027)
Children's author who loves audiobooks, field hockey, and Earl Grey tea. Canadian of mixed Taiwanese-Hungarian heritage, living in Finland. The Shadow in the Moon, Mixed-Up Mooncakes, The Beat of the Dragon Boat, and the Holly-Mei middle-grade series
Author of picture books about family and nature with Sourcebooks and Familius. Freelance editor. Mom. Horse, dog, and garden enthusiast! tracycgold.com for more
Writer. Professor. They/she/any 🏳️🌈
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SFF/Speculative Fiction Writer, GrubStreet Novel Generator 2019, GrubStreet Short Story Incubator 2021-2022, rep'd by @aiden-png.bsky.social
Biracial and Neurodivergent, Biotech Alumna, D&D Dabbler, French native
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