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Douglas Beatty, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore, MD NoveList read-alike: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers | |
| | | Dirty Laundry: A Novel by Disha Bose"Ciara is a perfect mom and influencer who knows what to do, buy, and promote in her small Irish town. Ciara also is an irresponsible woman who plays friends against each other, eats up and spits out all the town husbands, and seals her own fate with her reprehensible behavior. An Orient Express-like cast shines in this twisty domestic thriller about secrets and lies."
Donna Ballard, East Meadow Public Library, East Meadow, NY NoveList read-alike: Regrets Only by Kieran Scott |
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| The Haunting of Alejandra: A Novel by V. Castro"Alejandra is a stay-at-home mother. Depressed because her life isn't what she thought it'd be, she consults a curandero: a folk healer and licensed therapist. She soon discovers the visions she's been having are tied to her ancestors' experiences. Castro has an innate ability to get into the head of her characters, while weaving together multiple plotlines and time periods."
Chloe Waryan, Chicago Public Library, Chicago, IL NoveList read-alike: Bad Cree by Jessica Johns |
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| Homecoming: A Novel by Kate Morton"Set in Australia, this novel examines the mysterious circumstances of a family tragedy on Christmas Eve in 1959. In the present day, a woman delves into her own past to uncover the secrets that impacted her life in ways she doesn't yet understand. Morton's books often contain well-developed characters, twisty plots, and family secrets, and this is no exception."
Lesley Williams, Claymont Public Library, New Castle County Libraries, DE NoveList read-alike: Exiles by Jane Harper |
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| Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge"In Paris after WWII, Julia Child, her husband Paul, sister Dort, and Tabitha, a half French American ex-pat, are all recent arrivals. The romance, sights, sounds, and food of the city are delightful enough; add a murder committed with one of Julia's knives, and a wonderful series is born. For fans of culinary mysteries, historical mysteries, and City of Light."
Jennifer Winberry, Hunterdon County Library, Flemington, NJ NoveList read-alike: Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen |
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| Moorewood Family Rules by HelenKay Dimon"Jillian Moorewood is out of jail after covering for the crimes of her grifting family. She heads home to the family mansion to take back control of the business and force them into legitimate jobs, but none of her extended family wants to change. Quirky characters, a hot bodyguard, attempts on her life, and a battle worthy of Succession keeps readers engaged to the end."
Linda Quinn, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT NoveList read-alike: The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson |
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| Natural Beauty: A Novel by Ling Ling Huang"This hauntingly beautiful and chilling novel showcases the otherwordly experience the main character goes through at the expense of her health and beauty, and how damaging it can be. It was bleak, but atmospheric and luminous in a weird way. The descriptions were interesting and drew me in further and further. A mind-bender that readers will plow through in a day or two!"
Erin McLaughlin, Librarian in Austin, TX NoveList read-alike: Chlorine by Jade Song |
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| The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown"Jacklyn 'Jack' Albright is first mate of the ship Calypso, en route back to earth after a failed attempt to colonize another planet. Jack's father is the captain, but he sealed himself in private quarters weeks ago as things are breaking down. The pacing and growing insidious dread in this novella are awesome. The crippling fear of the unknown makes for a delicious read."
KatieLee Sliger, Boise Public Library, Boise, ID NoveList read-alike: Screams From the Void by Anne Tibbets |
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| Sisters of the Lost Nation: A Novel by Nick Medina"Anna Horn wants to know why young girls are disappearing on the reservation. When Anna's sister Grace goes missing, Anna and the tribe seek answers to the disappearances and discover that the tribe's difficulties are linked to the past. This mix of mythology and horror that deals with unsolved disappearances of Indigenous girls and tribal lore is a gripping read."
Theresa Coleman, Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, IN NoveList read-alike: Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid |
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| Symphony of Secrets: A Novel by Brendan Slocumb"In 1920s NYC Fred Delaney is about to be kicked out of his jazz combo when he meets Josephine Reed, who helps him improve. In the present day, Bern Hendricks, an expert on composer Delaney, is asked to look over a manuscript of a lost symphony. However, questions about attribution arise. This is a suspenseful book that will be fantastic for discussion."
Joan Hipp, Florham Park Public Library, Florham Park, NJ NoveList read-alike: Sing Her Name by Rosalyn M. Story |
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