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December 2020 LibraryReads
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| | “Naya, a straight-laced professor, meets charismatic Jake at a bar. He might check off one item on Naya's boundary-pushing to-do list -- if only he wasn't in charge of defunding her department at the university. How can they balance a relationship and a professional career? For fans of The Kiss Quotient, The Wedding Date, and The Hating Game.”
Kari Bingham-Gutierrez, Olathe Public Library, Olathe, KS NoveList read-alike: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel | |
| | | The Arctic Fury: A Novel by Greer Macallister“Virginia Reeve is a take-no-prisoners adventurer and trail guide when she's asked by a mysterious benefactor to lead a group of 12 women to find the lost captain of the shipwrecked vessel The Franklin. Not for the squeamish or easily offended, this thrilling read is recommended for those who enjoyed Into the Wild and In the Kingdom of Ice.”
Joy Matteson, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL NoveList read-alike: The North Water by Ian McGuire |
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| How to Catch a Queen: Runaway Royals by Alyssa Cole“Shanti and Sanyu are in an arranged marriage, thrown together as his father the King lays dying. As they begin to work together to better the kingdom, they grow closer. Cole weaves humor into the storyline in a way that does not undercut the themes of political action, equity, and adaptation. And as always, Cole's female characters are driven, smart, sexy, and savvy. For fans of Talia Hibbert and Alexa Martin.”
Sarah Skrobis, Staunton Public Library, Staunton, VA NoveList read-alike: The Betting Vow by K.M. Jackson |
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| Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder: A Novel by T.A. Willberg“Marion is a new recruit of a detective agency that works undercover and under the streets of London. When she gets involved in investigating the death of one of their own agents, she is not sure who she can trust, or what forces are working against her. This is a great start to a new series that is perfect for Agatha Christie and Harry Potter fans alike.”
Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY NoveList read-alike: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart |
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| Pretty Little Wife: A Novel by Darby Kane“When Aaron doesn't show up for work and no one hears from him, an unofficial investigation begins. What secrets is Lila, his beautiful wife, keeping? The more the police discover, the more questions they have. A thriller for fans of Gone Girl and The Last Mrs. Parrish.”
Chris Markley, Kingsport Public Library, Kingsport, TN NoveList read-alike: No One Knows by J.T. Ellison |
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| Take It Back: A Novel by Kia Abdullah“Jodie, a teen with facial deformities accuses four Muslim boys of raping her after a party. Jodie’s mom, her best friend, and her classmates don’t believe her. The only one who believes her is Zara Kaleel, a former high powered attorney who now works as a sexual assault advocate. For fans of The Holdout and Night Swim.”
Yvonne Selander, Somerset County Public Library, Bridgewater, NJ NoveList read-alike: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim |
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| Ten Rules for Faking It by Sophie Sullivan“Anxious Evelyn becomes a sudden podcast star and the romance she was sure was a one-way street, maybe isn’t anymore. She can’t let her nerves get in the way of happiness. Did I mention that the leading man is completely swoony? For readers who enjoyed The Roommate.”
Emily Flynn, Berkeley County Library System, Summerville, SC NoveList read-alike: Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai |
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| Ten Things I Hate About the Duke: A Difficult Dukes Novel by Loretta Chase“In the second book of the Difficult Dukes series, Cassandra Pomfret, has a reputation for having strong opinions and not keeping them to herself. Lucius, the Duke of Ashmont, is a devastatingly handsome trouble maker. Let the battle of wills begin. For readers who enjoyed the Rules of Scoundrels series or the Bow Street Bachelors series.”
Jessica McGee, Red Wing Public Library, Red Wing, MN NoveList read-alike: The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman |
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| This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens“Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton were born in the same hospital on January 1, 1990. After a series of missed connections, they are about to meet again on New Year’s Day 2020. This Time Next Year hits the perfect note for readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones' Diary and the original Shopaholic.”
Janet Schneider, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, NY NoveList read-alike: One Day in December by Josie Silver |
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| The Wrong Family: A Thriller by Tarryn Fisher“The Crouches -- Winnie, Nigel, and their teenage son Samuel -- are perfect on the outside. In reality, Winnie is controlling, Nigel is tuned out, and Samuel is trying to forge his own identity. Juno, a former therapist who has become attracted to the Crouches, gets caught up in their family drama and takes the story in a surprising direction. For fans of Ruth Ware and B.A. Paris.”
Connie Laing, Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud, MN NoveList read-alike: Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy |
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