July 2020 list by Bonnie Bradford
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Boyfriend Material
by Alexis Hall
“Incredibly proper Oliver and drama-laden Luc are extreme opposites. Despite a case of annoyance at first sight, the two antagonists reluctantly agree that faking a relationship might help each of them out of a bind. Hall crafts a well-paced relationship that will have readers completely invested in a happy ever after. Perfect for fans of If I Never Met You and Red, White, and Royal Blue.” Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY
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The Heir Affair
by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
“This sequel to The Royal We follows Nick and Bex through the first years of their marriage--a challenging time for anyone, let alone a royal couple whose wedding was disrupted by a sex scandal. As they settle into their new home, they uncover a secret that could change the future of Britain. Fans of Royal Wedding (Cabot) and Royals (Hawkins) will enjoy this funny and sensitive novel.” Heather Bistyga, Anderson County Library, Anderson, SC
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The Lost and Found Bookshop
by Susan Wiggs
“Personal tragedy turns Natalie’s life upside down and leads her back to her childhood home, including her family’s beloved homegrown bookstore. Natalie faces the decline of her grandfather’s health, a building in need of repair, and a business in the red but also finds unexpected love. Give to readers who liked How to Find Love in a Bookshop and The Readers of Broken Wheel.” Joyce Livingston, Collinsville Community Library, Brogue, PA
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Malorie
by Josh Malerman
“It’s been several years since Malorie and her two young children arrived at The Janet Tucker School For the Blind. Olympia and Tom, now teenagers, crave to see the world. But at what cost? Malerman is a master of suspenseful terror and escalating mistrust. Unlike Birdbox, this latest installment is also filled with hope.” K.C. Davis, Fairfield Woods Public Library, Fairfield, CT
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Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir
by Natasha Trethewey
"Explores the author’s relationship with her mother, piecing together events that led up to her mother's murder at the hands of her stepfather. For fans of No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder and The Red Parts by Maggie Nelson." Mary Bell, Wilbraham Public Library, Wilbraham, MA
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One to Watch
by Kate Stayman-London
"In this hilarious and poignant rom-com debut, Bea Schumacher is a highly influential, body positive, heartbroken fashion blogger, who one day writes a blistering, viral, blog post about the lack of diversity on her favorite reality tv dating show, Main Squeeze. For readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones’s Diary and Me Before You." Ann-Marie Anderson, Tigard Public Library, Tigard, OR
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The Only Good Indians
by Stephen Graham Jones
"An own voices horror novel that begins with four young Native American men on a hunting trip that will haunt each of them in unimaginable ways. For fans of Owl Goingback’s Coyote Rage." Sarah Fetzer, West Palm Beach City Library, West Palm Beach, FL
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Outsider
by Linda Castillo
“Kate Burkholder comes to the aid of an old colleague who’s now on the run from her own vice unit in this slow-burn crime thriller. Many series start to lose steam when they’ve been around as long as this one, but Castillo just keeps improving with every book.” Eve Hall, Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, Hopkinsville, KY
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Peace Talks
by Jim Butcher
“Eagerly awaited by wizard Harry Dresden’s legion of fans, this 16th book in the series is definitely worth the wait. Wonderful scenes feature magical illusions, and many familiar characters return for peace talks in Chicago. Not much is peaceful for Harry, as the wizards might kick him off the White Council, faerie Queen Mab wants him to do a couple of favors for vampire Lara, and Harry’s half-brother is in prison after an assassination attempt. For series fans of The Hollows, The Iron Druid Chronicles, and The Nightside.“ Brenda O’Brien, Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL
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Playing Nice
by J. P. Delaney
“Two babies are switched at birth in the NICU. One has severe disabilities, the other doesn’t. Two years later, the families learn of the mistake and their lives--and lies--become more entangled. Highly recommended for fans of psychological thrillers who are tired of typical plotlines.” Kelly Verheyden, San Diego Public Library, San Diego, CA
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Survivor Song
by Paul Tremblay
“The gripping story opens with a rampant strain of virus (in this case rabies), followed by quarantines, lockdowns, fear, and irrational behavior. It hits alarmingly close to home. For fans of Severance by Ling Ma and Contagion by Robin Cook.” Sandra Woodbury, Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MA
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What You Wish For
by Katherine Center
"Sam thought the dynamic Duncan Carpenter was out of her life forever, until he returns to the school at which she\'s a librarian and makes her think she might just get her happily ever after. For fans of JoJo Moyes and Rebecca Serle." Tracy Babiasz, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC
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