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Elizabeth Gabriel, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, WI NoveList read-alike: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren | |
| | | Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala“This fast-paced, cozy mystery with a diverse and colorful cast will make you laugh, cringe, and salivate. Lila has returned home to help with the family's failing Filipino restaurant, which is repeatedly panned by her food blogger ex. When he comes to lunch and ends up face down in his dessert, Lila becomes the prime murder suspect. For readers who enjoyed Dial A for Aunties and Mimi Lee Gets a Clue.”
Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OH NoveList read-alike: A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette |
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| The Guncle by Steven Rowley"'Gay Uncle Patrick', a reclusive TV star, takes in his niece and nephew for the summer after the death of their mother, his dear friend. As the three navigate their grief together, Patrick finds he needs the kids as much as they need him. By turns funny and poignant, this heartwarming story is great for fans of actor (and Instagram fave) Leslie Jordan and for readers who like Fredrik Backman.”
Heather Bistyga, Anderson County Library, Anderson, SC NoveList read-alike: The Family Man by Elinor Lipman |
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| The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley“Anders, a journalist, is sent to Frick Island to cover a Cake Walk, where he meets Piper, a widow who behaves as if her husband had never died. The strangest thing is, the entire island goes along with this delusion, and Anders, who is smitten with Piper, is determined to find out why. For fans of The Story of Arthur Truluv and The Garden of Small Beginnings.”
Aubrey Parker, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Conroe, TX NoveList read-alike: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid |
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Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
The sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission to save both humanity and the earth, Ryland Grace is hurtled into the depths of space when he must conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.
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| The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews“Letty is on the run with her four-year-old niece, afraid she will be accused of her sister’s murder. She ends up at a beach front motel in Florida full of interesting and entertaining characters. Murder, fugitives, romance, and a great cast of characters. A perfect beach read. For readers who enjoy books by Elin Hilderbrand and Janet Evanovich.”
Sandy Ruhmann, Allen Park Public Library, Allen Park, MI NoveList read-alike: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano |
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| While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams“Avery's boss is a Supreme Court Justice and he is currently in a coma after naming Avery (instead of his wife) as his guardian. This situation is further complicated by the fact that the judge is a swing vote in a very important decision before the court. How well Avery knows her boss will determine the fate of both of them. For readers of John Grisham and Robert Dugoni.”
Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Public Library, Austin, TX NoveList read-alike: Paper Gods by Goldie Taylor |
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| The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff“Based on the true stories of Jewish families who utilized the sewers to escape persecution during WWII. Sadie struggles to come to terms with loss. Ella struggles to figure out where she fits in amidst the chaos. Their friendship brings them hope and purpose. For readers who enjoyed The Rose Code, Our Darkest Night.”
Kate Eminhizer, Pamunkey Regional Library, Hanover, VA NoveList read-alike: Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris |
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Malibu Rising
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A fast-paced story of a group of celebrity siblings in Malibu. There’s model Nina Riva, pro surfer Jay, photographer Hudson, and Kit, an aspiring professional surfer. The Rivas’ absentee philandering father, Mick, won over their mother, June, with a sultry singing voice that propelled him to stratospheric fame in the 1950s. This setup launches the novel’s two braided timelines: Mick and June’s love story and tragic unraveling, and the narrative of what happens on Saturday, Aug. 27, 1983: the day of the Riva siblings’ legendary annual party. Everyone who’s anyone in Los Angeles attends, the rule being, “If you were cool enough to know about the party, you were cool enough to come to the party.”
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Hour of the Witch
by Chris Bohjalian
A resourceful Puritan woman in 1662 Boston plots to escape a violent marriage only to find herself targeted by her disapproving and superstitious neighbors for failing to save a child’s life. By the best-selling author of The Red Lotus.
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