LibraryAware September 2025

Now Read This!

SEPTEMBER 2025

Our Now Read This! newsletters offer suggestions for your next favorite read, from hidden gems to the latest hot pick. In this issue, you will find a featured book of the month, a special event worth checking out, a curated selection of newly acquired and upcoming romance titles, and booklists for further reading. Whether you prefer unconventional love stories or traditional bodice rippers, your friendly BPL Reader Services Librarians have recommendations for every reader.

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Book of the Month

Mate
by Ali Hazelwood

Bestselling author Ali Hazelwood is back with the companion to her first paranormal romance, Bride.

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left — if he'll have her.

Event Spotlight

The Happily-Ever-After Book Club Reads... Scottish Romances

Sunday, October 12, 2:30 PM

Central Library in Copley Square

Do you love romance? Are you looking for a group of fellow readers to talk about it with? Join the Happily-Ever-After Book Club for tea and a bring-your-own-book discussion centered around a popular romance trope. In October, we'll be discussing our favorite Scottish romances!

New and Upcoming Titles

The Re-Write

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

"After a breakup, aspiring novelist Temi takes a ghostwriting job to make ends meet — only to find the subject is her ex!"

Everything She Does Is Magic

Bridget Morrissey

"In the Halloween-obsessed town of Fableview, sunny Darcy and brooding Anya's fake magical pact turns into something more."

For the Record

Emma Lord

"Pop princess Mackenzie and punk rockstar Sam rediscover their sexual tension when they're forced to collaborate on a joint comeback record."

People Watching

Hannah Bonam-Young

"An introverted small-town woman’s journey to spread her wings takes flight when she strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic newcomer."

The Princess and the P.I.

Nikki Payne

"Amateur sleuth Fiona teams up with detective Maurice after she's framed for murder while attempting to reclaim her late brother's invention."

The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy

Roan Parrish

"In haunted-house-loving New Orleans, a special effects artist falls for a man genuinely haunted by ghosts."

With Stars in Her Eyes

Andie Burke

"Her music career derailed by chronic migraines, Courtney meets cute with the tattoo artist next door while working incognito as a bookseller."

Honey and Heat

Aurora Palit

"After losing her dream job to her one-night stand turned rival, Cynthia must team up with Rohit to save her family's company."

Ladies in Hating

Alexandra Vasti

"When Lady Georgiana tries to unmask a rival author, she's shocked to find her butler's daughter — and her secret teenage crush."

Find Your Next Great Read

Historical Romance Beyond the Regency: 13 Happily-Ever-Afters Outside Georgian England

It may seem like "Regency Romance" is just a synonym for historical romance, but there's so much more to history than Georgian England! Check out one of these romances that imagine historical happily-ever-afters beyond ballgowns and barons.

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