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Heather Cover, Homewood Library, Birmingham, AL NoveList read-alike: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur | |
| | | The Maidens: A Novel by Alex Michaelides“Tragedy dogs Mariana’s footsteps as she struggles to recover from the deaths of her husband, sister, brother-in-law, and father. Then, in her beloved Cambridge, young girls are being killed. Fearing for her niece, Mariana is determined to find the murderer, and in a twisted plot discovers that she doesn't know who to believe, including herself. For readers who liked The Sea of Lost Girls and The Secret History.”
Courtenay Reece, Millville Public Library, Millville, NJ NoveList read-alike: Ill Will by Dan Chaon |
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| Neon Gods by Katee Robert“Robert masterfully turns the myth of Persephone and Hades on its head, making it modern and kinky and exploring issues of consent and the arranged marriage trope (which she delightfully subverts). The steamy sex is absolutely integral to the plot, and Robert includes nods to the original myth. For fans of The Unhoneymooners and The Dating Plan.”
Kate Fais, New York Public Library, New York, NY NoveList read-alike: Black Sheep by Zara Cox |
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| The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot: A Novel by Marianne Cronin“In a Glasgow hospital, two dying patients, one a teen and one much older, begin an art project to chronicle their lives. This delightful "Odd Couple" pair, along with the hospital chaplain and a gaggle of well-meaning staff, help Lenni live her best life through Margot's stories and show what really is important. For readers who love Fredrik Backman and Gail Honeyman.”
Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Community Library, Austin, TX NoveList read-alike: The Red Address Book by Sofia Lundberg |
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| The Other Black Girl: A Novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris“Nella, an editorial assistant at Wagner Books, is excited when another Black girl is hired at her publishing company. But after a mysterious note turns up on her desk that warns her to "Leave Wagner. Now", she is left questioning who would want her gone. Provocative and suspenseful, this genre-bending book is perfect for fans of When No One Is Watching and the movie Get Out.”
Erin Shea, Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT NoveList read-alike: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour |
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| Our Woman in Moscow: A Novel by Beatriz Williams“A spy novel set in Europe during and after WWII featuring twin sisters, Ruth and Iris. A cat and mouse game of intrigue where it is often hard to tell not only who is guilty or innocent, but also, who is who? Give this one to readers who enjoy Kate Quinn's brave female characters.”
Gail Christensen, Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton, WA NoveList read-alike: The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott |
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| The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray“Both history and homage to The Morgan Library, one of the world's greatest private libraries. It is also the story of a young African-American woman named Belle posing as a white woman of Portuguese descent. For fans of Fiona Davis' historical novels.”
Jennifer Winberry, Hunterdon County Library, Flemington, NJ NoveList read-alike: An Illuminated Life: Belle da Costa Greene's Journey from Prejudice to Privilege by Heidi Ardizzone |
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| The Queer Principles of Kit Webb: A Novel by Cat Sebastian“Lord Holland is being blackmailed, he will do anything to get back his mother's book of secrets that has been stolen by his father, so he hires a reformed highwayman for one last job. For readers who enjoyed The Vicar and the Rake and A Fashionable Indulgence.”
Chris Ely, Whitewright Public Library, Whitewright, TX NoveList read-alike: The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite |
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| To Sir, With Love by Lauren Layne“A modern take on You've Got Mail set in New York City. Gracie is running her family's champagne boutique while Sebastian and his family are trying to buy out the building. The results are a meet-cute times two that would certainly make Nora Ephron proud. For fans of Jennifer Cruisie and Talia Hibbert.”
Amy Mehrle, Gwinnett County Public Library, Dacula, GA NoveList read-alike: Ghosting by Tash Skilton |
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| The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore“In 1860, Packard was committed to an insane asylum by her husband with no evidence of any condition other than she disagreed with him on some issues and spoke her mind. Moore deftly presents Packard’s story of her confinement, subsequent trial, and crusade to improve women’s legal standing. Give this book to those interested in stories of trailblazing women, legal thrillers, and even true crime.”
PJ Gardiner, Wake County Public Library, Raleigh, NC NoveList read-alike: The Unfit Heiress by Audrey Clare Farley |
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