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February 2021 LibraryReads
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| | “Elsa, abandoned by her husband, leaves Texas with her two children to save her young son from dust pneumonia. Beautifully written historical fiction about a mother’s love and strength holding a family together as they leave the Dust Bowl and head West to fulfill dreams of green lands, only to find themselves unwelcome and with conditions worse than what they left. For readers who enjoy historical fiction with unforgettable characters, and fans of The Giver of Stars and Cilka’s Journey.” | |
| | | The Kitchen Front: A Novel by Jennifer Ryan“WWII era, Great Britain, four women vie for the chance to co-present a BBC radio program helping housewives create tasty meals with their war rations. As these women compete against themselves and each other, the contest threatens to tear the community apart unless they can find common ground and work together for a common good. For readers who enjoyed The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion and The Ship of Brides.”
Jennifer Winberry, Hunterdon County Library, Flemington, NJ NoveList read-alike: Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce |
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| Much Ado About You by Samantha Young“Feeling overlooked in her career and her personal life, Shakespeare-loving Evie Starling takes a leap of faith and goes to Northern England to run the Much Ado About Books bookshop. There, she meets a very sexy farmer who makes her want to break her one and only rule for her trip: no men. For readers who loved The Tourist Attraction and Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune.”
Laura Collins, Lexington Main Library, Lexington, SC NoveList read-alike: Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay |
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| The Paris Library: A Novel by Janet Skeslien Charles“Parallel narratives, one set in WWII Paris and the other in the U.S. in the 1980s, both featuring librarians and bookstore owners. Your patrons will love it. For fans of The Lions of Fifth Avenue (Davis) and Sarah's Key (de Rosnay).”
Jennifer Schultz, Fauquier County Public Library, Warrenton, VA NoveList read-alike: Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini |
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| The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery“Mackenzie is abruptly divorced, loses her job as winemaker at a prestigious family winery. She hasn't had to be on her own in years. Now she has all kinds of decisions to make. Great relationship fiction with the bonus of learning the inner workings of the wine industry. For fans of Kristin Hannah.” Gail Christensen, Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton, WA NoveList read-alike: The Future She Left Behind by Marin Thomas
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| The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec“Weaves the rich story of the witch who taught the magic of prophecy to Odin and Freya, married Loki the trickster, and raised the "monsters" who would help bring down Asgard's mightiest rulers. For fans of Circe and The Mists of Avalon.”
Stacy Lienemann, Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System, Waseca, MN NoveList read-alike: Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia |
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