March 2020 list by Bonnie Bradford
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Darling Rose Gold
by Stephanie Wrobel
“Terrific psychological suspense based on an actual case where a mother deliberately made her daughter sick for years. The story is told in alternating perspectives from the points of view of Rose Gold and her mother, Patty, complex characters who are masterfully drawn, seeming sympathetic at some points and unsympathetic in others. For readers who liked The Silent Patient and The Execution of Noa P. Singleton.” Alice Kober, Arapahoe Library District, Englewood, CO
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Eight Perfect Murders
by Peter Swanson
"Malcolm writes a blog post about eight crime novels featuring “perfect” murders. Years later, an FBI agent tells him a killer is mimicking the books on his list. In an homage to classic mysteries, Swanson creates an artful tale of murder." Amy Whitfield, Cary Regional Library, Cary, NC
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The Glass Hotel
by Emily St. John Mandel
“A gorgeously written, immersive book about how easy it is to cross lines into questionable moral territory. At its center is Vincent, who loses her mother when she's 13 and as an adult makes her way into the heart of the Country of Money in New York City. Narrated by a number of well-drawn characters in a shifting timeline. For fans of A Visit from the Goon Squad and The Goldfinch.” Diana Armstrong, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
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A Good Neighborhood
by Therese Anne Fowler
“When a local businessman removes several old trees to build a mini-mansion, he isn't seen favorably by his new neighbor Valerie, an ecology professor. When their teenagers begin to secretly date you know it's not going to end well. Told from multiple viewpoints (including the neighborhood chorus), this heart-wrenching novel explores class, race, and what it means to be a good neighbor. For those who enjoyed Commonwealth, The Hate U Give, and A Place for Us." Alissa Williams, Morton Public Library, Morton, IL
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The Honey-Don't List
by Christina Lauren
“Imagine a world in which two HGTV-style design gurus have a terrible marriage and their assistants have to keep everything from falling apart. This is a super-fun, fast, and easy read.” Maria Maia, River Forest Public Library, River Forest, IL
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If I Never Met You
by Mhairi McFarlane
“When Jamie and Laurie become trapped in an elevator, they conjure up a fake relationship in order to get what they want from work and make an ex jealous. They end up falling for each other...but can they trust it? An enjoyable romance with characters you care about. For readers who liked Not the Girl You Marry and The Flatshare.” Melissa Stumpe, Johnson County Public Library, Greenwood, IN
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In Five Years
by Rebecca Serle
"An ambitious young lawyer disregards a prophetic dream that doesn’t fit into her fiveyear plan until she meets the man of her dreams five years later. Love has a plan of its own. For readers who enjoyed Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella, You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley, and The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory." Kristin Friberg, Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ
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A Murderous Relation
by Deanna Raybourn
"Veronica Speedwell and her partner, Stoker, find themselves involved in a mystery that coincides with the killing spree of Jack the Ripper. For fans of the Ladies Travelers Guide series and the Amelia Peabody mysteries. " Stacy Tomaszewski, Alameda County Library, San Jose, CA
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My Dark Vanessa
by Kate Elizabeth Russell
“A Lolita for the #MeToo era, it’s unsettling, but not necessarily for the reasons you might think. The narrative shifts from 2000, when Vanessa gains admission to an elite New England prep school, to 2017, when she tries to come to terms with her experience, her role in it, how it’s affecting her present, and the choices she faces to find resolution and move forward. For fans of Notes on a Scandal (Heller), Trust Exercise (Choi), and His Favorites (Walbert).” Michelle Sampson, York Public Library, York, ME
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The Red Lotus
by Chris Bohjalian
"In the aftermath of her boyfriend’s disappearance in contemporary Vietnam, a New York ER doctor discovers the shocking truth about his secret life. This is an exciting edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you reading well into the night.” Marion Sheehan, Canterbury Public Library, Canterbury, CT
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The Return
by Rachel Harrison
"The story of a creepy hotel, a mysterious disappearance and reappearance, and the complexities of friendships. For fans of Stephen King and Thomas Harris." Kate Currie, Hennepin County Library, Hennepin County, MN
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The Two Lives of Lydia Bird
by Josie Silver
"A beautifully written exploration of heartbreak and grief, that takes place over the course of 18 months after Lydia loses her fiance Freddie in a tragic accident. For fans of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and I Almost Forgot About You by Terry McMillan." Ashley Giangregorgio, Virginia Beach Public Library, Virginia Beach, VA
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Undercover Bromance
by Lyssa Kay Adams
"Take one romancereading hero, his bromance book club, and add a wickedly strong heroine. This one strikes the right balance of snark, heart, and humor. For fans of Alexa Martin and Julie James." Jennifer Asimakopoulos, Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien, IL
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