Edgar-nominated Author
Libby Sternberg/Libby Malin

Spring 2009....Romantic Comedy
Fire Me! A Tale of Scheming, Dreaming, and Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places by Libby Malin
Anne Wyatt goes to work one fine spring day prepared to hand in her resignation to charismatic boss and successful business consultant Mitch Burnham. When she learns that Mitch plans to lay off one staffer by the end of the day, she quickly changes course--and decides to try for the brass ring of the severance pay package by earning her boss' wrath. During a day of hilarious hijinks, Anne learns more about herself, her direction in life and her choices in men, than she'd bargained for. This book has been optioned for film
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October 2008...Teen Mystery
Recovering Dad by Libby Sternberg
In this third Bianca Balducci mystery, Bianca tackles the biggest mystery of her life--who was responsible for the death of her policeman father seventeen years ago? She's pushed into the investigation when her private-eye sister Connie convinces her that their mom is about to marry a man who could have played a part in this tragedy--fellow officer Steve Paluchek. This bittersweet, sometimes-funny story is a look at a more mature Bianca struggling with academic achievement, self-esteem, and boyfriend problems, eventually learning the true depth of a parent's love.

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November 2007...Teen Mystery (historical)
The Case Against My Brother by Libby Sternberg
In 1922 orphaned Carl and Adam Matuski travel to Portland, Oregon to stay with their Uncle Pete. When Adam is accused of stealing jewelry from his girlfriend's house, sixteen-year-old Carl rises to his defense, intent on finding the real criminal. Although he's aided by a likable news reporter, Carl is hampered by virulent anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic sentiments swirling through Oregon that fall as voters are asked whether to outlaw Catholic schools altogether. "Highly recommended..." Library Journal; "inspirational..." Booklist; "Outstanding...." TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee

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2004-2006...Teen Mysteries
Uncovering Sadie's Secrets (Edgar finalist) and Finding the Forger by Libby Sternberg

In these first two books in the Bianca Balducci series, readers meet intrepid and hair-challenged Bianca and her BFF Kerrie Daniels, both sophomores at St. John's school in Baltimore, Maryland.

Nosy Bianca is hot on the trail of new girl Sarah's shady background in Uncovering Sadie's Secrets, discovering love along the way as she finally gets together with boyfriend-to-be Doug. "An extra entertainment for mystery fans..." Kirkus; "great start to what looks like a continuing series..." School Library Journal.

In Finding the Forger, art forgery and theft are the crimes that Bianca and her private-eye sister Connie investigate while Bianca beats off the advances of British visitor Neville and tries to figure out what's up with distant Doug. "An entertaining read..." School Library Journal; "lively and captivating..." Voya; "a delightful read..." Roundtable Reviews

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2005...Women's Fiction
Loves Me, Loves Me Not by Libby Malin
Amy Sheldon's house is being sold from under her, her car is falling apart beneath her feet, and oh yeah, she's losing her dead-end job as a flower-shop manager in downtown Baltimore. All of these events--and the appearance of what seems like a genuine Don Juan--conspire to kick-start her life into gear, a life that's been languishing for two years since the accident which claimed her "perfect" fiance. "...the love story is charming..." Washington Post; "a whimsical look at the vagaries of dating..." Publishers Weekly; "Malin's clever debut toys with chick lit stereotypes and offers quite a few surprises..." Booklist; "a sensitive, inspiring tale..." Romance Reader at Heart Top Pick.