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February 2020 LibraryReads
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| | “Julian, Monica, and others present themselves publicly in one way, but their entries in an Authenticity Project notebook reveal them to be more insecure, eager to change, and ultimately more interesting. A heartwarming story about how not everyone tells the truth about who they are. For fans of The School of Essential Ingredients, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and A Man Called Ove.”
Maggie Holmes, Richards Memorial Library, North Attleboro, MA NoveList read-alike: Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson | |
| | | The Bear by Andrew Krivak“A young girl and her father live alone in a mountain forest that fronts a lake in a devastated world. She learns from him how to live off the land, hunting for food, and finding shelter. The Bear is the moving story of a journey they make together to the ocean, and the bear who helps her find her way back home. For fans of The Dog Stars (Heller) and The Road (McCarthy).”
Sandy Jones Boyd, Mountain Regional Public Library, Young Harris, GA NoveList read-alike: Train Dreams by Denis Johnson |
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| The Girl in White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly by Kerri Maher“An interesting, fictional take on the life of one of America’s favorite actresses, Grace Kelly. She struggles to break free from controlling parents and forge her own life. Although she marries her prince, the confinements of her marriage contract assure that she never truly succeeds at happily ever after. For readers who liked The Girls in the Picture (Benjamin) and A Touch of Stardust (Alcott).”
Debbie Lease, Hillsdale Public Library, Hillsdale, NJ NoveList read-alike: Meet Me in Monaco by Hazel Gaynor |
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| Golden in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J. D. Robb“Hard to believe that this is #50 in this series. Even harder to believe that the stories remain fresh and the characters compelling, but it does not disappoint. There's a satisfying path to solving the very distressing murders, and particular pleasure in seeing the characters continue to change and grow. For fans of the In Death series, Linda Howard, and Lisa Gardner.”
Beth Mills, New Rochelle Public Library, New Rochelle, NY NoveList read-alike: The Rizzoli and Isles series by Tess Gerritsen |
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| Mercy House: A Novel by Alena Dillon“Mercy House, a battered women’s shelter run by nuns, is being investigated by an arrogant bishop and threatened by a violent gang leader. In a world full of predators, Sister Evelyn protects her traumatized and diverse flock of women with everything she’s got. She is a rousing, radical, literary hero of heart-stirring courage. Give to fans of Elizabeth Berg and Anita Diamant.”
Jill Minor, Washington County Public Library, Abingdon, VA NoveList read-alike: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott |
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| The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson"Once again Erik Larson's new book is nonfiction that is as hard to put down as the best fiction. The book recounts the early days of Churchill as prime minister when France fell to Germany and the British Empire stood alone against Hitler. For readers who like John M. Barry (The Great Influenza) and David King (Death in the City of Light)."
Celia Morse, Berkley Public Library, Berkley, MI NoveList read-alike: Their Finest Hour by Winston Churchill |
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