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Sophie Burnham

Announcing Sophie Burnham’s Groundbreaking Trilogy, SARGASSA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Navah Wolfe at DAW Books Acquires Sophie Burnham’s Groundbreaking Trilogy, SARGASSA New York, NY (September 19, 2023): DAW Books is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Sargassa, the first book of a riveting new trilogy from debut author Sophie Burnham. Set in an alternate North America called Roma Sargassa, where the Roman Empire never fell, readers will plunge... Read More

Sheila Gilbert Retirement

Celebrating Sheila Gilbert’s 53 years at DAW!

A huge thank you to Sheila Gilbert for incredible contributions to the science fiction and fantasy community. Sheila retired from her position as co-publisher of DAW on June 30th, and her colleagues wish her great enjoyment in her future adventures! Sheila worked in publishing, specifically in science fiction and fantasy, for 53 years, but her... Read More

Announcing THE FLOATING HOTEL by Grace Curtis

Announcing THE FLOATING HOTEL by Grace Curtis

Grace Curtis’s FLOATING HOTEL, a cozy science fiction novel that follows a floating hotel in space, along with the colorful personalities of the staff and guests, and a mystery that spans the stars, to Navah Wolfe at DAW Books, for publication in Spring 2024, by Zoe Plant at The Bent Agency (North American). Navah says,... Read More

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Patrick Rothfuss in Conversation – The Narrow Road Between Desires Virtual Conversation Series

Leading up to the publication of The Narrow Road Between Desires, Patrick Rothfuss has invited esteemed authors to join him in conversation about books, plus this, that, and the other thing. AUG 17, 6pm CT • “World Enough and Time” with Nnedi Okorafor and Tad Williams Patrick talks world-building with New York Times bestselling fantasy authors... Read More

Rivermouth by Alejandra Oliva, Book Club Discussion Guide

RIVERMOUTH by Alejandra Oliva: A Book Club Discussion Guide

Explore and download the reading group guide. Praise for Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration by Alejandra Oliva “I am fascinated by translation both in theory and practice and it is translation that serves as the foundation of this excellent book that is about borders, and migration and how migration experiences can be... Read More

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Patrick Rothfuss Reveals the Title of His New Novella

The Narrow Road Between Desires will be on sale November 14, 2023 and is available for preorder everywhere. PRESS RELEASE: May 18, 2023 #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Patrick Rothfuss returns to the universe he conjured in his wildly popular Kingkiller Chronicle with The Narrow Road Between Desires, a stunning expansion and reimagining of... Read More

Baby Yoda Recommends - Reads for Star Wars Day

Baby Yoda Recommends: Books to Celebrate Star Wars Day

“These are the books you’re looking for.” Does your TBR pile need more Star Wars vibes? Of course it does!  The Force is on your side, padawan, because in celebration of Star Wars Day, we’ve picked five of our favorite DAW Books that would satisfy any reader looking for rollicking science-fiction adventures! HOW RORY THORNE... Read More

Uranians Opera Playlist

Opera Playlist by Uranians author Theodore McCombs

Many years ago, a colleague challenged me to a friendly contest. We’d each prepare an opera playlist that could serve as a crash course: designed to introduce an open-minded but unfamiliar listener to this peculiar art form that inspires so much devotion in some but holds the uninitiated at arm’s length.  There were, naturally, lots... Read More

Quirky Nonfiction books from Astra Books for Young Readers

Explore a wonder-filled house, a museum of nothing, and more in Astra’s fantastic fall collection

The ABFYR marketing team runs librarians through a selection of Fall 2023 titles 1. Addie and the Acrobats Addie must choose fame or friendship in this delightfully off-beat picture book debut, perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey and Ryan T. Higgins. 2. Look and Cook Snacks: A First Book of Recipes in Pictures The first... Read More

Poetry Collections with Elementary Energy

6 Poetry Picture Books with Elementary Energy

Perfect for elementary school age readers... readers of all ages will enjoy the whimsical artwork and rhymes. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More