February 2021 list by Bonnie Bradford
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The Echo Wife
by Sarah Gailey
"This book asks questions about identity, morality, and genetics, and resists giving easy answers. The man Evelyn and Martine claim as “husband” is lying dead. Gailey invites us to consider a world where clone technology is almost perfect, and its creations are regarded as little more than cattle. What happens when a clone rejects her programming? And what happens when a woman can’t resist the influence of her upbringing? For fans of Black Mirror and Orphan Black.” Krista Feick, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH
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The Four Winds
by Kristin Hannah
“Elsa, abandoned by her husband, leaves Texas with her two children to save her young son from dust pneumonia. Beautifully written historical fiction about a mother’s love and strength holding a family together as they leave the Dust Bowl and head West to fulfill dreams of green lands, only to find themselves unwelcome and with conditions worse than what they left. For readers who enjoy historical fiction with unforgettable characters, and fans of The Giver of Stars and Cilka’s Journey.” Michele Coleman, Iredell County Public Library, Statesville, NC
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The Kindest Lie
by Nancy Johnson
"This novel begins on the eve of the 2008 election at a watch party hosted by Ruth and Xavier. Ruth must soon confess a secret: she had a child as a teenager, but walked away to begin a new life. When she returns to her hometown, she begins a friendship with a troubled 11-year-old white boy. Their connected paths are brilliantly told and explore themes of race, money, and finding your way back home. For fans of Tayari Jones and Jacqueline Woodson." Ron Block, Cuyahoga Public Library, Cuyahoga, OH
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Outlawed
by Anna North
“Bank robberies and women's health may not seem like natural companions, but North weaves them together seamlessly in this alternate history Western. Cast out of her hometown for failure to get pregnant after a year of marriage, Ada joins the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang and becomes an outlaw, all the while seeking real information about pregnancy and fertility. For fans of Inland and The Power.” Emily Calkins, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA
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The Perfect Guests
by Emma Rous
"When down-on-her-luck Sadie is offered a lucrative weekend acting job at a sumptuous Raven Hall, as a guest in a period mystery event, she jumps at the chance. Before the weekend is over, Sadie and the other "perfect guests" will learn about Raven Hall's tragic past." Cynthia Hunt, Amarillo Public Library, Amarillo, TX
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Siri, Who Am I?
by Sam Tschida
"Mia awakes in a hospital in a gold cocktail dress, a cape covered in her blood, a head wound and her cell phone, and no memory of who she is or how she got there. She uses her Instagram account to begin to piece together her life. For readers who enjoyed Surprise Me (Kinsella) and What Alice Forgot (Moriarty)." Douglas Beatty, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore, MD
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The Survivors
by Jane Harper
“Harper’s latest gripping murder mystery is set in a seaside town on the coast of Tasmania, where suspicions surrounding three deaths following a shipwreck resurface when a young woman is murdered years later.” Paul Lane, Palm Beach County Public Library, Boca Raton, FL
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The Vineyard at Painted Moon
by Susan Mallery
"Mackenzie is abruptly divorced, loses her job as winemaker at a prestigious family winery. She hasn't had to be on her own in years. Now she has all kinds of decisions to make. Great relationship fiction with the bonus of learning the inner workings of the wine industry. For fans of Kristin Hannah." Gail Christensen, Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton, WA
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The Wife Upstairs
by Rachel Hawkins
“Mild-mannered Jane cobbles together a living as a dog walker for the wealthy residents of Thornfield Estates, when an encounter with Eddie Rochester turns into a whirlwind romance. But plain Jane has a mysterious past...and so does everyone else in this upscale neighborhood. Loosely inspired by Jane Eyre, this domestic suspense novel features the twists and turns that fans of the genre expect. Perfect for fans of Liv Constantine and Louise Candlish.” Nanette Donohue, Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL
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