Explore the Popular Christian Fiction Genre

| By Tamara Butler, Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | Before becoming an acquisitions editor at Thorndike Press, I was a librarian for over 20 years. My time in public libraries was the most rewarding. I love connecting with the community and providing resources and services that they need and want. One of the most popular … Read more

Big Ideas and Big Reads to Celebrate Spring

| By Thorndike Staff | Of the four seasons, spring is unrivaled in delivering both majestic beauty and devastating natural catastrophes. Likewise, our April picks explore opposing perspectives with unusual concepts. Two titles examine the power of memories, minds, and emotions in spellbinding tales. Nature is central to two others – one looking at environmental … Read more

March 2022 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads [https://libraryreads.org/] shares the top 10 books that librarians across the country love. The monthly Indie Next list [https://www.indiebound.org/indie-next-list] compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the … Read more

March 2022 Must Haves

| By Thorndike Staff | March, That Abyss between Cozy Hibernation and Jubilant Spring Facing the long month of March, we’re going to avoid referencing the “best of times, the worst of times” because the “best” feels too generous. Could, in fact, March have driven the woman in the supermarket mad? Originally published in 1966, … Read more

Our February Picks Are Like a Box of Chocolates . . .

If you’re looking for standard Valentine’s fare, even the local gas station can load you up with something resembling a rose and passable chocolate. Instead, show your readers some love with an assortment of sweet reads that explore lives and loves with a tinge of mystery and darkness. Check out these six acclaimed releases, starting … Read more

February 2022 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

Every month, LibraryReads shares the top 10 books that librarians across the country love. The monthly Indie Next list compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles are available in large print—an equitable … Read more

January 2022 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top 10 books that librarians across the country love. The monthly Indie Next list compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more

Five Acclaimed Titles for the New Year

While January can find folks counting calories, there’s no need to curb readers’ appetites for big servings of tempting titles. Our January large print picks are five delicious tales that explore maternal ties, intriguing lives, and “what if” scenarios. From a “love letter to mothers and grandmothers” (Fight Night) to an “homage to horror and … Read more

Wrap Up 2021 with Intriguing Family Dynamics

| By Thorndike Staff | ’Tis the time of year for family! Whether your readers are making merry with theirs or finding solace in more singular celebrations, consider adding these four tales of intriguing families to your collection to delight them in the new year. It’s no surprise that three feature plots driven by secrets— … Read more