IN CONVERSATION WITH REBECCA ROSS
Join Emily and Rebecca Ross for the St. Louis launch of Ross’s incredible new book DIVINE RIVALS. The event takes place on April 7th at 7 PM at the Novel Neighbor.
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET PUBLISHED BY INSEL
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET is now available in German!
IN CONVERSATION WITH CATHERINE BAKEWELL
Emily will join YA author Catherine Bakewell in conversation as part of Catherine’s book launch for FLOWERHEART on March 14 at 7 PM CT. For more information and to register for the event, see the Novel Neighbor.
IN CONVERSATION WITH TAHEREH MAFI
Emily will join Tahereh Mafi in conversation as part of Tahereh’s book tour for THESE INFINITE THREADS on February 9th at the St. Louis County Daniel Boone library.
This event is ticketed and begins at 6:30 PM.
EMILY’S DEBUT ADULT NOVEL ANNOUNCED
ENCHANTED HILL, a historical mystery set in 1930 at a lavish California mansion, will be published in fall 2023.
COME SEE EMILY AT THE ST. LOUIS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL!
December 3, 2022, 1-5 PM, Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
The St. Louis Teen Book Festival will feature book talks, author panels, signings and lots of fun activities. Presented in partnership with the Novel Neighbor and St. Louis County library. Free and open to all readers.
For more information, visit: https://www.slcl.org/teens/st-louis-teen-book-festival
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET NOMINATED FOR THE 2022-2023 TRUMAN AWARD
“The librarians of Missouri believe that exposing students to quality literature impacts their future reading habits. These awards encourage students in grades one through twelve to explore new literary genres, to recognize excellence in writing and illustrating, and to experience the joy of literature.
MASL’s five Readers Awards represent the best current youth literature available to students of different grade levels.”
NEW INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS DEALS
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET will be published in Russia, Turkey, and Germany.
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET IS A 2021 CARNEGIE MEDAL NOMINEE
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. A full list of the 2021 Carnegie Medal nominees can be found here.
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET GETS SECOND STARRED REVIEW
It’s a star from BOOKPAGE for SPLINTERS OF SCARLET!
"An assured blend of historical fiction and fantasy, with satisfyingly researched details appearing alongside a simple but powerful system of magic.... Most satisfying is the book’s villain, an occasional narrator whose identity is revealed in time. Murphy has created a more nuanced villain than is usually attempted in YA fantasy, with valid (yet misguided) goals and easily understandable, even sympathetic motivations. Marit’s struggle to find and protect her found family, the lush and hygge-filled Scandinavian surroundings and the thrilling showdown with a complex villain make Splinters of Scarlet a finely woven tale perfect for historical fiction and fantasy readers alike."—BookPage
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET IS A #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL GIVES SPLINTERS OF SCARLET A STARRED REVIEW
“Readers will delight in exploring the intricate passageways and elaborate furnishings of the mansion. Reminiscent of Robin McKinley, who could easily expand a simple fairy tale to novel length, Murphy’s attention to detail is delicious…. The writing is sophisticated, but the morality is perfect for middle school and, like all fairy tales, things wrap up neatly at the end.” Read the full review here.
The reviews are coming in for SPLINTERS OF SCARLET!
Booklist says:
See the full review here.
KIRKUS REVIEWS SPLINTERS OF SCARLET!
Kirkus says: “Issues of servitude and sacrifice simmer beneath the surface of a lush 19th-century fantasy.… Come for the ballet costumes, stay for the exposé of corruption.”
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET is “Part wish-fulfillment fantasy, with lavish descriptions of clothing, food, and flowers, part gritty whodunit.” Read the full review here:
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/emily-bain-murphy/splinters-of-scarlet/
AUDIOBOOK NEWS!
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET will be an audiobook produced by Dreamscape, available July 21, 2020!
UK publication Good to Know features SPLINTERS OF SCARLET in its roundup of “Books to Get Kids Excited About Reading,” calling it
“A compelling fantasy sure to thrill fans of historical fiction with a touch of magic.”
THE DISAPPEARANCES is now published in Russian by ACT as Исчезновения. Look at their gorgeous take on the cover!!
C O V E R R E V E A L !
I’m so thrilled to share the gorgeous cover for SPLINTERS OF SCARLET with you! I adore the intricate embroidery, the beadwork, and the way the ice is delicately cracking beneath it all. A huge thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the beautiful design, which fits the story so perfectly.
Enchantée meets Downton Abbey in this atmospheric YA historical fantasy set in 19th century Denmark, where secrets can kill and magic is a deadly gift.
Pre-order details coming soon! In the meantime, if you’d like, you can add SPLINTERS OF SCARLET to Goodreads here!
The official release date has been announced! SPLINTERS OF SCARLET is coming July 21, 2020.
I have seen the cover and it is absolutely gorgeous! Word has it that I get to share it with you very soon!
SPLINTERS OF SCARLET ANNOUNCED
I’m so thrilled to share my latest news! Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing my second book, SPLINTERS OF SCARLET, in 2020! I’m absolutely ecstatic and can’t wait to share this story with all of you!
You can add SPLINTERS OF SCARLET on Goodreads here, and more information (including pre-order details) are coming soon!!!
THE DISAPPEARANCES RELEASES IN PAPERBACK
The Disappearances turned one year old and is now available in paperback!
YALSA'S 2018 TEENS' TOP TEN NOMINEE
THE DISAPPEARANCES is nominated for the 2018 Teen's Top Ten-- a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year.
BANK STREET CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE SHORTLIST 2018
I am so INCREDIBLY thrilled about the news that THE DISAPPEARANCES has been shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. I remember spending a lot of time wandering around Waterstones bookstores when I studied abroad in London and I never, ever dreamed that something like this could happen. An enormous thank you for this honor, it truly means more than I can say!
BOOK RIOT BEST UK COVERS OF THE YEAR
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST AND BRIGHTEST
The Disappearances is named to the Denver Public Library's 2017 Best and Brightest Books list.
THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
"This is a lovely novel about trying to recapture what is lost while mixing historical fiction and magical realism."
THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT OF LONDON
"Also from Pushkin, The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy is an appealing chimera, part alternative history, part romance, laced with magical realism, and boasting a strange, compelling premiss.... Inventive, ambitious, effortlessly evoking the ephemeral beauties of the workaday world, this elegiac mystery might prompt the reader to ransack Hamlet or Othello in the hope of finding steganographic secrets within." - Buzz-Saw of the Imagination, The Times Literary Supplement of London
THE DISAPPEARANCES NOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL
So honored and excited that The Disappearances was nominated for a Carnegie Award for distinguished children's literature in the U.K.!
THE DISAPPEARANCES IN THE BUFFALO NEWS
"Debut author Emily Bain Murphy weaves a shimmering magic into this hauntingly lovely mystery, of family secrets, of old hurts and deadly grudges, of cherished things seemingly lost forever."
USA TODAY RECOMMENDS THE DISAPPEARANCES
And I shamelessly bought three copies of the print edition at the gas station. ;)
3.5/4 stars, one of USA TODAY'S "Four Teen Mysteries that Deliver Summer Thrills"
I had a lot of fun doing this interview with BRIT + CO on The Disappearances and some of my inspirations!
BRIT + CO: Emily Bain Murphy’s Novel Is the Magical Mystery Your Summer Needs
THE DISAPPEARANCES IS ONE OF EPIC READS' MOST ANTICIPATED YA BOOKS FOR JULY
So exciting! To see what other books made the list, click here: http://www.epicreads.com/blog/most-anticipated-ya-july/
BARNES AND NOBLE BLOG: 35 OF OUR MOST ANTICIPATED FANTASY NOVELS OF THE SECOND HALF OF 2017
THE DISAPPEARANCES makes this incredible list from the B&N Teen blog! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/teen/35-anticipated-fantasy-novels-second-half-2017/
NYC TALON NAMES THE DISAPPEARANCES TO ITS TOP 15 SUMMER READS LIST
Check out THE DISAPPEARANCES and other selections here: http://nyctalon.com/top-15-summer-beach-reads/
BOOKISH FEATURES THE DISAPPEARANCES ON ITS MUST-READ YA BOOKS FOR SUMMER
BOOKISH says: "Historical fiction readers who want a healthy dose of suspense and a dash of magical realism will not be able to put this one down."
https://www.bookish.com/articles/must-read-summer-books-young-adult-2017/
THE DISAPPEARANCES NAMED TO GOOGLEPLAY'S BEST-OF SUMMER READING LIST
The editors at GooglePlay name THE DISAPPEARANCES to their recommended list of books for summer!
THE DISAPPEARANCES GETS A STARRED REVIEW FROM PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Publishers Weekly gives THE DISAPPEARANCES a starred review:
"Sumptuous worldbuilding, richly developed characters, and a swoon-worthy romance elevate this delightful, fantasy-tinged mystery."
DREAMSCAPE MEDIA TO PUBLISH "THE DISAPPEARANCES" AUDIO BOOK
Dreamscape Media will publish THE DISAPPEARANCES audio book in both audio CD and MP3 formats.
THE DISAPPEARANCES will be available on July 4, 2017.
For more details: https://www.dreamscapeab.com/audiobook/4300881/detail
RANDOM HOUSE AUTHOR BREEANA SHIELDS BLURBS "THE DISAPPEARANCES"
Check out this lovely blurb from the author of POISON'S KISS, Breeana Shields!
#1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON
Love that exciting little orange banner. THE DISAPPEARANCES hits the number one new release for the magical realism category on Amazon.com multiple times in pre-order:
THE DISAPPEARANCES Named an ALAN Pick!
The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of the NCTE named THE DISAPPEARANCES a "pick" for December 2016!
THE DISAPPEARANCES Becomes Available for Pre-Order on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Disappearances-Emily-Bain-Murphy/dp/0544879368
THE DISAPPEARANCES Cover Reveal on YA BOOK CENTRAL -- September 22, 2016
From YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/blog/it-s-live-cover-reveal-1-16
THE DISAPPEARANCES to be Published in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand -- September 16, 2016
From The Bookseller: http://www.thebookseller.com/news/odedina-makes-first-acquisitions-pushkin-394181
THE DISAPPEARANCES SOLD TO HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT -- January 11, 2016
From Publisher's Weekly: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/69133-rights-report-week-of-january-11-2016.html
