| | “Eagerly awaited by wizard Harry Dresden’s legion of fans, this 16th book in the series is definitely worth the wait. Wonderful scenes feature magical illusions, and many familiar characters return for peace talks in Chicago. Not much is peaceful for Harry, as the wizards might kick him off the White Council, faerie Queen Mab wants him to do a couple of favors for vampire Lara, and Harry’s half-brother is in prison after an assassination attempt. For series fans of The Hollows, The Iron Druid Chronicles, and The Nightside.”
Brenda O'Brien, Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL NoveList read-alike: The Arcadia Project series by Mishell Baker
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| | Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall “Incredibly proper Oliver and drama-laden Luc are extreme opposites. Despite a case of annoyance at first sight, the two antagonists reluctantly agree that faking a relationship might help each of them out of a bind. Hall crafts a well-paced relationship that will have readers completely invested in a happy ever after. Perfect for fans of If I Never Met You and Red, White, and Royal Blue.”
Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY NoveList read-alike: Jilted by Lilah Suzanne | | Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford “A well-crafted story of identity, survival, and loyalty that explores the terrain of love and heartbreak, loss and displacement for four generations of Native American women across four decades. Finding their own sources of strength, these proud, fierce women magnetically draw the reader in. For readers who enjoy Louise Erdrich and Diane Glancy.”
Janet Schneider, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, NY NoveList read-alike: Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson | | The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan “This sequel to The Royal We follows Nick and Bex through the first years of their marriage -- a challenging time for anyone, let alone a royal couple whose wedding was disrupted by a sex scandal. As they settle into their new home, they uncover a secret that could change the future of Britain. Fans of Royal Wedding (Cabot) and the Royals series (Hawkins) will enjoy this funny and sensitive novel.”
Heather Bistyga, Anderson County Library, Anderson, SC NoveList read-alike: American Royals by Katharine McGee | | The Lost and Found Bookshop: A Novel by Susan Wiggs “Personal tragedy turns Natalie’s life upside down and leads her back to her childhood home, including her family’s beloved homegrown bookstore. Natalie faces the decline of her grandfather’s health, a building in need of repair, and a business in the red but also finds unexpected love. Give to readers who liked How to Find Love in a Bookshop and The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend.”
Joyce Livingston, Collinsville Community Library, Brogue, PA NoveList read-alike: The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson | | Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir by Natasha Trethewey “Explores the author’s relationship with her mother, piecing together events that led up to her mother's murder at the hands of her stepfather. For fans of No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder and The Red Parts by Maggie Nelson.”
Mary Bell, Wilbraham Public Library, Wilbraham, MA NoveList read-alike: Blood by Allison Moorer | | One to Watch: A Novel by Kate Stayman-London “In this hilarious and poignant rom-com debut, Bea Schumacher is a highly influential, body positive, heartbroken fashion blogger, who one day writes a blistering, viral, blog post about the lack of diversity on her favorite reality TV dating show, Main Squeeze. For readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones’s Diary and Me Before You.”
Ann-Marie Anderson, Tigard Public Library, Tigard, OR NoveList read-alike: Insert Groom Here by K.M. Jackson | | The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones “An own voices horror novel that begins with four young Native American men on a hunting trip that will haunt each of them in unimaginable ways. For fans of Owl Goingback’s Coyote Rage.”
Sarah Fetzer, West Palm Beach City Library, West Palm Beach, FL NoveList read-alike: Boy in the Box by Marc E. Fitch | | Survivor Song: A Novel by Paul Tremblay “The gripping story opens with a rampant strain of virus (in this case rabies), followed by quarantines, lockdowns, fear, and irrational behavior. It hits alarmingly close to home. For fans of Severance by Ling Ma and Contagion by Robin Cook.”
Sandra Woodbury, Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MA NoveList read-alike: Sealed by Naomi Booth | | What You Wish For: A Novel by Katherine Center “Sam thought the dynamic Duncan Carpenter was out of her life forever, until he returns to the school at which she's a librarian and makes her think she might just get her happily ever after. For fans of JoJo Moyes and Rebecca Serle.”
Tracy Babiasz, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC NoveList read-alike: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren | |
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