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Acquisition Announcement: Christopher Ruocchio’s THE GODSTAINED HOUSE

Aranya Jain, Editor at DAW Books, has acquired North American rights to Christopher Ruocchio’s three-book epic fantasy trilogy, The Doomsong Saga, which begins with The Godstained House, from Shawna McCarthy at The McCarthy Agency. ... Read More

Astra House Holiday Gift Guide

From fans of true crime and weird girl lit to climate activists, Astra House is here to help you find the perfect gift for every type of reader in your... Read More

Astra Books for Young Readers Holiday Gift Guide

From budding history buffs to fans of graphic novels, Astra Books for Young Readers is here to help you find the perfect gift for all the young readers in your... Read More

DAW Holiday Gift Guide

From romantic epics to cozy cottagecore, here’s the ultimate holiday gift guide for every reader in your life. For the reader seeking… To run away to a  fairytale circus full... Read More

How Nonfiction (and a Calkins Creek Book!) Helped Me Nail a Final Jeopardy! Question

In my house, we’re loyal Jeopardy! watchers. Every evening at 7 p.m., you’ll find my family glued to the TV, testing our trivia skills. I have to admit—I usually do pretty well.... Read More

Good Housekeeping Best Books Picks from ABFYR!

Believe it or not, the new year is just around the corner. It’s time to celebrate the very best of 2025– including all our favorite books!   The Good Housekeeping 2025... Read More

Acquisition Announcement: Wole Talabi’s THE FIST OF MEMORY

DAW has acquired Nommo and Sidewise Award-winning author Wole Talabi’s THE FIST OF MEMORY, a first contact thriller unlike any other and a meditation on the nature of reality, memory... Read More

Acquisition Announcement: Jason Kaleko’s THE JOPLIN HORROR

DAW has acquired screenwriter Jason Kaleko’s THE JOPLIN HORROR, a cinematic horror about a crew of graverobbers who target a mausoleum only to be chased by a malevolent entity through... Read More

Exploring Gail Jarrow’s Medical Fiascoes Series

Award-winning author Gail Jarrow is known for bringing history to vivid life with gripping nonfiction narratives, and the books in her Medical Fiascoes series are a perfect example. This riveting series of... Read More

Acquisition Announcement: Amy Avery’s THE THORNS WE WEAR INSIDE

Step into the haunted halls of Amy Avery’s THE THORNS WE WEAR INSIDE, a dark sapphic fantasy about a witch and a monster, each haunted by parasitic demons, who must break... Read More

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