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| | | | | “Delphine is returning to Paris to choreograph her own ballet. Here she meets up with her lifelong friends and fellow dancers Margaux and Lindsay. This absorbing and thrilling character-driven novel explores the world of ballet and its mysteries and secrets. Give to fans of Luster, Trust Exercise, and My Dark Vanessa.”
Terri Smith, Cornelia Library, Mt. Airy, GA
NoveList read-alike: The Turnout by Megan Abbott | |
| | | Beasts of a Little Land: A Novel by Juhea Kim“Hauntingly tragic and beautifully tender, the story of Jade Ahn is interwoven with the fate of Korea in the early 20th century. Jade is apprenticed to a courtesan at a young age, and her friendships there form an unbreakable bond that leads them through multiple tragedies and loves. Recommended for fans of Min Jin Lee and Amy Tan.”
Joy Matteson, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
NoveList read-alike: If You Leave Me by Crystal Hanna Kim |
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| Bright Burning Things: A Novel by Lisa Harding“A searing portrait of addiction and recovery, told in the voice of Sonya, a former actress, raging alcoholic, and mother to four-year-old Tommy. When she almost sets the house on fire, her father forces her to rehab, if not for her sake, then for Tommy's. Sonya travels the difficult road to reintegrate into society and reclaim her beloved son. For fans of Shuggie Bain and All Fall Down.”
Lisa Burris, Bear Public Library, Bear, DE
NoveList read-alike: Catch Us When We Fall by Juliette Fay |
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| The Cat Who Saved Books: A Novel by Sōsuke Natsukawa“A used bookstore, a grieving teen with an appreciation of reading, and a talking cat! What more could you ask of a fantasy? Throw in a mission to free lost and damaged books and a bit of readers' advisory, and you have a thoughtful exploration of the truths behind the pleasures of reading. For fans of author Roselle Lim and The Little Paris Bookshop.”
Lucy Lockley, St. Charles City-County Library, St. Peters, MO
NoveList read-alike: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi |
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| A History of Wild Places: A Novel by Shea Ernshaw“Travis has a gift: when he touches something, he experiences the memories associated with it. His path to find a missing author leads him to a remote commune. Then he too disappears. When one of the residents of that commune finds his truck years later, he realizes that the darkness they fled may already be in Pastoral. For fans of Saint X and The Girls.”
Deborah Smith, Weber County Library, Roy, UT
NoveList read-alike: Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt |
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| The Love Con by Seressia Glass“Engineer Kenya is a finalist on the reality show Cosplay or No Way, but to win she needs pal Cam to pretend he’s her boyfriend. This is a fun friends-to-lovers, fake dating romance that will best suit folks into cosplay, cons, or geeky pursuits. For fans of Jen Deluca and Sara Desai.”
Alezandra Troiani, Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville, WA
NoveList read-alike: Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert |
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| Murder Under Her Skin: A Pentecost and Parker Mystery by Stephen Spotswood“These fun throwback hard-boiled mysteries feature two female sleuths in the post-war 1940s -- Lillian Pentecost, an unorthodox Brooklyn detective, and her unlikely partner, circus runaway Will Parker. Their second case involves a murder at Will’s former circus, and is perfect for readers of Rex Stout and Agatha Christie.”
Patti Cheney, Pima County Public Library, Tucson, AZ
NoveList read-alike: Blood and Circuses by Kerry Greenwood |
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| My Darling Husband: A Novel by Kimberly Belle“Atlanta restaurateur Cam Lasky seemingly has it all, until a fire at his eatery and a terrifying home invasion threaten to destroy all he holds dear. With multiple perspectives adding to the mystery, this is another clever, fast-paced thriller from Belle. For readers of Lisa Gardner and Chevy Stevens.”
Jayme Oldham, Highland Park Public Library, Highland Park, IL
NoveList read-alike: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave |
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| The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane“Elisa's best friend, fiancée to her brother-in-law Josh, has disappeared and no one else seems worried. Elisa is suspicious of Josh, especially since he already has one dead wife. Will anyone believe her before it’s too late? For readers of The Girl on the Train and other unreliable-narrator thrillers.”
Chris Markley, Kingsport Public Library, Kingsport, TN
NoveList read-alike: The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins |
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| True Crime Story: A Novel by Joseph Knox“What happened to Zoe Nolan? She walked out of her dorm room and hasn’t been seen since. Knox weaves together interviews, emails, and police reports into an immersive missing persons case that will leave readers gasping for breath up until the last page. For fans of The Word Is Murder and the Six Stories series.”
Carol Ann Tack, Merrick Library, Merrick, NY
NoveList read-alike: Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar |
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