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| | | | | "The Chan family is back! Meddy Chan is getting married, and the wedding planners are perfect -- until Meddy overhears the wedding photographer talking about murdering someone at the reception. Her aunties spring into action, setting into motion a series of madcap misadventures intended to save Meddy's special day. A charming combo of close-knit family, humor, and light mystery; great for fans of Mia P. Manansala and Jade Chang."
Nanette Donohue, Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL
NoveList read-alike: Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim
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| | | A Brush With Love: A Novel by Mazey Eddings"This debut romance set at dental school includes some wonderful laugh-out-loud moments and also those that brought me to tears. Harper's anxiety is portrayed truthfully and tenderly, and Dan has some baggage too. For fans of The Happy Ever After Playlist and The Bride Test."
Rebecca Swanson, Fitchburg Public Library, Fitchburg, WI
NoveList read-alike: Digging Up Love by Chandra Blumberg |
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| The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi"As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the U.S., the only job Jamie can find is delivering food, until he begins to work for a secret NGO preserving large animals. What Jamie didn't know is just how large. Scalzi has taken creatures portrayed as monsters in the movies and made us care, with plenty of his usual wit and humor. For fans of Jurassic Park, Devolution, and Jeff VanderMeer."
Dan Brooks, Wake County Public Libraries, Raleigh, NC
NoveList read-alike: Escape from Yokai Land by Charles Stross |
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| The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton"In this sequel to The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels, Charlotte is one serious witch who knows via prophecy that she will one day lead the Wicken League. But when a handsome Irish pirate catches her eye, she may bring the wrath of the entire clan of witches down on her. Filled with wit and an intriguing enemy-to-lovers romance, this is recommended for fans of Jane Austen and Evie Dunmore."
Courtney Hill, Charleston County Public Library, Charleston, SC
NoveList read-alike: The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner |
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| Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter"A humorous, contemporary romcom. Olivia's life has been a series of freak accidents and misdeeds. After she accidentally sets her home on fire, she moves in with her brother and his bestie Colin. Things start looking up when a misdial turns into flirty and fun texting with Mr. Wrong Number. Guess who that turns out to be? Great for fans of Falon Ballard, Sophie Sullivan, or Sara Desai."
Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OH
NoveList read-alike: Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey |
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| The Night Shift: A Novel by Alex Finlay"On New Year's Eve 1999, four teenage girls working at a New Jersey video store are brutally attacked. Fifteen years later an almost identical crime occurs. Is it the same killer? This second installment following FBI agent Sarah Keller is a quick read with several fun twists and turns. A fast-paced thriller for readers of Final Girls and Dark Places."
Jayme Oldham, Highland Park Public Library, Highland Park, IL
NoveList read-alike: The Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen |
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| The Suite Spot by Trish Doller"Single mom Rachel loses her job at an upscale Florida hotel and decides to make a fresh start halfway across the country with a new gig and a moody but handsome boss. The characters are mature, the setting is lovely, and there's just enough steam to keep things interesting. For fans of Beth O'Leary, Julie Murphy, and Sarah Morgenthaler."
Sandra Woodbury, Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MA
NoveList read-alike: Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle |
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| Sundial by Catriona Ward"Rob is trapped in a loveless marriage and worries about her daughter Callie's increasingly disturbed behavior. Rob takes Callie to her own childhood home in hopes of helping her, but to do so she must reveal her family's dark past. Full of mind-blowing twists, this psychological horror tale is for readers of The Cabin at the End of the World and The Drowning Kind."
Blinn Sheffield, Greenwood-Leflore Public Library, Greenwood, MS
NoveList read-alike: Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage |
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| Under Lock & Skeleton Key: A Secret Staircase Mystery by Gigi Pandian"Young magician Tempest Raj returns home to her eccentric family's enchanted compound after finding herself out of work. Soon Tempest stumbles across a body and is faced with solving two mysteries: finding the killer and learning more about her own mother's disappearance. Fans of Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr will enjoy this fresh take on a locked-room mystery."
Patricia Uttaro, Rochester Public Library, Rochester, NY
NoveList read-alike: Death by Dumpling by Vivienne Chien |
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| What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline"A carjacking involving a seemingly perfect family from the Philadelphia suburbs launches a suspenseful tale of bad guys, good guys, good bad guys, and bad good guys. With enough red herrings to fill a smorgasbord, this book about grief, corruption, and family will appeal to fans of Iris Johansen, John Grisham, and Wanda M. Morris."
Lois Gross, Hoboken Public Library, Hoboken, NJ
NoveList read-alike: Run Away by Harlan Coben |
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