DECEMBER
Fools in Love published
Fools in Love, the YA romance trope anthology co-edited by agents Ashley Herring Blake and Rebecca Podos, is out now from Running Press Kids!Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things a Morris Finalist
Margie Fuston’s debut YA novel, Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things, was announced as a finalist for the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, an annual award given to a work of young adult literature by a "first-time author writing for teens."Buzzfeed picks Hana Khan
BuzzFeed has named Hana Khan Carries On, the sophomore romance novel from author Uzma Jalaluddin, as one of 2021's Best Romance Novels.
NOVEMBER
Hazel Bly makes CPL’s Picks
Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue See has made the Chicago Public Library’s list for Best Fiction for Older Readers of 2021Magic Dark, Magic Divine published
Magic Dark, Magic Divine, the debut fantasy novel by A.J. Locke, is out now from Entangled!Journey to the Heart of the Abyss published
Journey to the Heart of the Abyss, the sequel to Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah, is out now from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers!Briar Girls published
Rebecca Kim Well’s latest YA fantasy, Briar Girls, is out now from Simon & Schuster!The Nobleman’s Guide to Shipwrecks and Scandals published
The Nobleman’s Guide to Shipwrecks and Scandals, the third and final novel in the NYT Bestselling Montague Siblings series by Mackenzi Lee, is out now from Katherine Tegan Books!
OCTOBER
A Groom by Midnight sold
Felicia Grossman’s newest historical Jewish romance, A Groom by Midnight, has sold to Sam Brody at Forever/Macmillan.Shelf Awareness picks The Gods of Green County
The Gods of Green County, by Mary Elizabeth Pope, is a Shelf Awareness Pick for October. In their review of the novel, Shelf Awareness says of the book, “A harsh Southern gothic…This bleak novel about the dangers of power will grip readers from beginning to end.”Southern Review of Books picks The Gods of Green County
The Southern Review of Books has chosen Mary Elizabeth Pope’s The Gods of Green County as one of its Best Southern Books of October.
The Orphan Witch published
The Orphan Witch, the debut adult fantasy novel from Paige Crutcher, is out now from St. Martin’s Press!
SEPTEMBER
Tides of Mutiny published
Tides of Mutiny, the debut YA novel by Rebecca Rode, is out now from Jimmy Patterson Books!Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things sells abroad
Margie Fuston’s debut YA contemporary fantasy, Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things, has sold Russian Language Rights to AST.
AUGUST
Hana Khan optioned for film
Uzma Jalaluddin's romcom Hana Khan Carries On has been optioned for film by Mindy Kaling and Amazon Studios. Sahar Jahani, of 13 REASONS WHY and RAMY, is attached to write the screenplay.Cruel Illusions sold
The sophomore contemporary fantasy YA from Margie Fuston, Cruel Illusions, has sold to Sarah McCabe at Margaret K. McElderry Books.Silver Under Nightfall sold
Silver Under Nightfall, the debut adult fantasy by Rin Chupeco (author of The Bone Witch series, A Hundred Names for Magic series, etc) has sold to Amara Hoshijo at Saga Press.Magic, Lies, and Murder Pies sold
The fantastical cozy mystery Magic, Lies, and Murder Pies, by Misha Popp, has sold to Faith Black Ross at Crooked Lane Books.
JULY
Heartbreak for Hire published
Hearbreak for Hire, the debut adult romcom by author Sonia Hartl, is out now from Gallery Books!Murder at the Mena House wins
Congratulations to Erica Ruth Neubauer for winning the Agatha Award for Best First Novel for Murder at the Mena House.Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things gets a star
The first trade review is in for Margie Fuston’s debut YA novel, Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things, and it’s a starred review from Kirkus! “In a desperate gambit to save her terminally ill father, a girl goes looking for a vampire… Charmingly eclectic; becomes cohesive through its emotional resonance.”
JUNE
SLJ reviews Ivy
In its review of The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe by Hannah Moskowitz, School Library Journal declares: “Moskowitz’s novel begins like a boisterous romance focusing on Andie’s experiences in Providence’s queer scene, but becomes an exploration of substance abuse and recovery after trauma... The book’s strength is in its exploration of what it means to be in a healthy relationship.”The Horn Book reviews Hazel Bly
The Horn Book, in its review of Ashley Herring Blake’s latest MG novel, Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea, says, “Blake balances many plot elements, often serious ones, without overburdening the narrative, to create a character-based, atmospheric novel with a strong sense of place.”The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe published
The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe, the latest YA novel by Hannah Moskowitz, is out now from Entangled!
MAY
Murder at the Mena House nominated
Congratulations to Erica Ruth Neubauer on her nominations for Best First Novel for Murder at the Mena House for The Agatha Awards, the Lefty Awards, and the Anthony Awards!Hazel Bly gets a star
In its starred review of Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea, the latest middlegrade novel from Ashley Herring Blake, Publishers Weekly says of the book: “Resonant with messages about healing, the author invites readers into an exploration of grief, memory, and familial relationships while employing layered metaphors about oceanic fact and fiction.”B.A. Shapiro books sell in Poland
Polish rights for B.A. Shapiro’s bestelling novels The Art Forger and The Collector’s Apprentice have sold to Arkady.The Historical Novel Society recommends A Peculiar Combination
The Historical Novel Society "highly recommends" A Peculiar Combination, the first in Ashley Weaver's new series, saying, "Fans of historical thrillers and strong female characters are going to love this World War II spy adventure."
APRIL
Hana Khan is a Best Seller
Uzma Jalaluddin's Hana Khan Carries On has debuted at #6 on the Toronto Star's Best Sellers list.Country Living picks Heartbreak for Hire
Country Living has featured Hearbreak for Hire, Sonia Hartl’s upcoming adult romcom, in their list of “30 Can't-Miss Beach Reads for This Summer” calling the book “perfect for fans of Well Met, Beach Read, and Party of Two.”The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe sells audio rights
Audio rights for The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe, the next YA novel from Hannah Moskowitz, has sold audio rights to Tantor Media.Amory Ames sells in Italy
All seven books in Ashley Weaver's Amory Ames Mystory Series have sold Italian rights to Polillo Editore.Hana Khan gets a star from Library Journal
In its starred review of Uzma Jalaluddin’s sophomore romcom, Hana Khan Carries On, Library Journal says: “Packed with emotion, this romance is also a beautifully written coming-of-age story about a first-generation immigrant.”Library Journal reviews A Peculiar Combination
Library Journal has reviewed A Peculiar Combination, the forthcoming first novel in Ashley Weaver’s new mystery series: “Louisiana librarian Weaver (Murder at Brightwell) launches an engaging new series that sparkles. Infused with witty romantic conflict, this historical mystery with convincing period details concludes with enticing story threads for future entries."Booklist reviews Hazel Bly
In its review of Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea, the new middle-grade novel forthcoming from Ashley Herring Blake (Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World), Booklist says: “This latest from Blake (The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, 2019) is a moving story of grief and guilt… This novel deals with loss in a way that feels accessible but never condescending.”Read Murder at the Brightwell for free
For the month of April, AARP Magazine will serialize Ashley Weaver’s Murder at the Brightwell for free for members, accompanied by charming new illustrations.Hana Khan gets a star from Bookpage
In its starred review of Uzma Jalaluddin’s next romantic comedy, Hana Khan Carries On, Bookpage says: “this modern romantic comedy is full of warmth, and complemented wonderfully by Hana’s courageous self-determination and the scene-stealing secondary members of the Khan family…Whatever Jalaluddin writes next will be inventive, extraordinary and well worth a read.”
MARCH
Publishers Weekly gives A Peculiar Combination a star
A Peculiar Combination: An Electra McDonnell Novel, the first in a new series by Ashley Weaver, has a starred review from Publishers Weekly: "A gifted lock-picker is called upon to serve her country during WWII in this superb series launch from Edgar finalist Weaver (the Amory Ames series)... Readers will look forward to the next mission for the smart, feisty Ellie and her circle."Hazel Bly sells in large print
Thorndike has acquired large print rights to Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea, to be published under the Thorndike Striving Reader imprint, aimed at making important, diverse YA and MG novels accessible for children with sight impairments or who are learning English.
FEBRUARY
Publishers Weekly reviews Hana Khan Carries On
Publishers Weekly says of Uzma Jalaluddin's forthcoming sophomore romcom, Hana Khan Carries On: “Jalaluddin follows Ayesha at Last with another charming contemporary romance, which maintains a fun, energetic mood while tackling serious themes of prejudice.”Goodreads picks Ayesha At Last
Ayesha At Last, the debut romance by Uzma Jalaluddin, has been named as one of “The 52 Most Popular Romances of the Last Three Years” by Goodreads.Kirkus reviews A Peculiar Combination
Kirkus writes of A Peculiar Combination, the first novel in Ashley Weaver's new Electra McDonnell series, "A clever young woman’s criminal lifestyle improbably puts her on the road to redemption in this exciting World War II series debut from Weaver."Uzma Jalaluddin introduces Jane Austen
Uzma Jalaluddin’s introductory essay to Jane Austen’s Persuasion, released as part of the Modern Library’s Torchbearers series featuring women who wrote on their own terms, has been published.
JANUARY
Not Your #Lovestory sells in Turkey
Sonia Hartl’s sophomore YA novel, Not Your #Lovestory, has sold Turkish rights.Accidental Pinup sells to Berkley
Danielle Jackson’s debut adult romance and a second untitled novel has sold to Cindy Hwang and Liz Sellers at Berkley Romance.