Today is Library Reads day and that means three things here on RA for All:
- I post the list and tag it “Library Reads” so that you can easily pull up every single list with one click.
- I can remind you that even though the newest list is always fun to see, it is the older lists where you can find AWESOME, sure bet suggestions for patrons that will be on your shelf to actually hand to them right now. The best thing about Library Reads is the compound interest it is earning. We now have hundreds and hundreds of titles worth suggesting right at our fingertips.
- You have no excuse not to hand sell any Library Reads titles because there is a book talk right there in the list in the form of the annotation one of your colleagues wrote for you. All you have to say to your patron is, “such and such library worker in blank state thought this was a great read,” and then you read what he or she said.
Also, the Library Reads Board has also started another great book discovery and suggestion tool for you, a monthly What We're Reading column. This means there are even more library worker approved titles, new and old, for you to choose from.
So get out there and suggest a good read to someone today. I don’t care what list or resource you use to find the suggestion, just start suggesting books.
Also, please remember to click here for my Library Reads 101 recap for everything you need to know about how to participate. And click here to see a database of eligible diverse titles sorted by month.
- I post the list and tag it “Library Reads” so that you can easily pull up every single list with one click.
- I can remind you that even though the newest list is always fun to see, it is the older lists where you can find AWESOME, sure bet suggestions for patrons that will be on your shelf to actually hand to them right now. The best thing about Library Reads is the compound interest it is earning. We now have hundreds and hundreds of titles worth suggesting right at our fingertips.
- You have no excuse not to hand sell any Library Reads titles because there is a book talk right there in the list in the form of the annotation one of your colleagues wrote for you. All you have to say to your patron is, “such and such library worker in blank state thought this was a great read,” and then you read what he or she said.
So get out there and suggest a good read to someone today. I don’t care what list or resource you use to find the suggestion, just start suggesting books.
Finally, I wanted to note that this month marks the largest number of Hall of Fame Authors in one month since they began giving authors who have already been on the LR list at least twice a special designation. What I love about this is that by having 6 authors who library workers already know about and adore moved to HoF status, not only do they still get to be on the list, by moving them to an honorary role, but also, we allow, in this case, 6 new authors onto the list. 6 authors that wouldn't have gotten their chance in the spotlight otherwise, 6 authors who more library workers can mow know about and pass on to readers. It's a win-win all around.
July 2019 LibraryReads
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
by Abbi Waxman
Published: 7/9/2019 by Berkley
ISBN: 9780451491879“Nina likes her bookish life just fine. She works in a bookstore and is on a highly competitive trivia team. She is funny and snarky and great company (says this reader). Suddenly, a father she never knew dies and leaves her with a pack of brothers and sisters and Nina may be forced out of her comfortable reading chair. For readers who enjoyed Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey and The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald.”Eileen Curley, Hagaman Public Library, East Haven, CT
NoveList Read-alike: The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland
The Book Charmer
by Karen Hawkins
Published: 7/30/2019 by Gallery Books
ISBN: 9781982135669
ISBN: 9781982135669
“Sarah is the librarian in a small Southern town called Dove Pond. Her magic is matching the right book to the right reader at the right time in their life. Grace is a city girl, new in town and in need of a little magic herself. For readers who enjoyed The Library of Lost and Found and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry,.”
Tracy Babiasz, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC
Novelist Read-alike: Any Sarah Addison Allen
The Escape Room: A Novel
by Megan Goldin
Published: 7/30/2019 by St. Martin’s Press
ISBN: 9781250219657
ISBN: 9781250219657
“Highly successful colleagues Sam, Vincent, Sylvie, and Jules are no strangers to the competitive world of high finance but after they become trapped in an elevator escape room they find themselves having to work together. For readers of Tana French, Karin Slaughter, and Harlan Coben.”
KC Davis, Fairfield Woods Library, Fairfield, CT
NoveList Read-alike: Severance Package by Duane Swierczynski
Gods of Jade and Shadow
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Published: 7/23/2019 by Del Rey
ISBN: 9780525620754
ISBN: 9780525620754
“In 1920s Mexico, a young woman unwittingly awakens a Mayan god and is pulled into his quest for vengeance. The odyssey that follows takes her through the jungles to Mexico City and the underworld as she realizes her inner strength and passion. For readers who enjoyed Uprooted and Circe.”
Emily Plagens, Allen Public Library, Allen, TX
NoveList Read-alike: Deathless by Cathrynne Valente
How to Hack a Heartbreak
by Kristin Rockaway
Published: 7/30/2019 by Graydon House
ISBN: 9781525834257
ISBN: 9781525834257
“It’s no secret that women in the tech world are undervalued and have to work twice as hard for their success. This persistent problem in the tech industry is tackled here in a pithy and engaging way without diminishing its importance. For readers who liked The Assistants by Camille Perri.”
Josie Myers, Greenwood Public Library, Greenwood, IN
NoveList Read-alike: My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
The Lager Queen of Minnesota: A Novel
by J. Ryan Stradal
Published: 7/23/2019 by Pamela Dorman Books
ISBN: 9780399563058
ISBN: 9780399563058
“A heartwarming and witty novel with a distinctly Minnesotan feel, the author follows two sisters and their grandmother who become involved in the brewing industry. For readers who loved Where’d You Go Bernadette.”
Katelyn Boyer, Fergus Falls Public Library, Fergus Falls, MN
NoveList Read-alike: Clock Dance by Anne Tyler
Layover
by David Bell
Published: 7/2/2019 by Berkley
ISBN: 9780440000860
ISBN: 9780440000860
“Joshua’s life has become a predictable pattern of departures and arrivals, a lot of his time spent in airports until he meets Morgan on a layover and there is an instant connection. during a layover, with whom he feels a deep connection. The next time he sees her is on the news as a missing person. For readers who liked Faithful Place by Tana French and Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker.”
Michelle Magnotta, Mamaroneck Public Library, Mamaroneck, NY
NoveList Read-alike: The Girl with a Clock for a Heart by Peter Swanson
Lock Every Door: A Novel
by Riley Sager
Published: 7/2/2019 by Dutton
ISBN: 9781524745141
ISBN: 9781524745141
“A young woman gets a job house sitting in one of New York’s oldest and most glamorous apartments. A slow-burn full of twists and turns and a shocking conclusion. For readers who enjoyed The Wife Between Us and The Woman in the Window.”
Megan Alabaugh, Rocky River Public Library, Rocky River, OH
NoveList Read-alike: The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney
The Nickel Boys: A Novel
by Colson Whitehead
Published: 7/16/2019 by Doubleday
ISBN: 9780385537070
ISBN: 9780385537070
“An incredibly powerful story about an abusive boys’ reform school in the 1960s. Whitehead skillfully brings each character to life even as they suffer physical and emotional horrors. For fans of Panopticon by Jenni Fagan.”
Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL
NoveList Read-alike: The Boys of the Dark: A Story of Betrayal and Redemption in the Deep South by Robin Gaby Fisher
Wanderers: A Novel
by Chuck Wendig
Published: 7/2/2019 by Del Rey
ISBN: 9780399182105
ISBN: 9780399182105
“A pandemic is sweeping the nation that causes affected people to sleepwalk. They cannot be awoken and family and friends must accompany them on their journey while the CDC tries to find the cause and cure. For fans of Cryptonomicon and The Windup Girl.”
Kyle Sederstrom, Overbrook Public Library, Overbrook, KS
NoveList Read-alike: The Stand by Stephen King
Brazen and the Beast: The Bareknuckle Bastards Book II
by Sarah MacLean
Published: 7/30/2019 by Avon
ISBN: 9780062692078
ISBN: 9780062692078
“Sparks fly when the brash daughter of an earl and the bastard son of a duke are thrown together in Regency London. Strong character development and sizzling love scenes combine for a swoon-worthy read.”
Rosemary Kiladitis, Queens Library, Queensboro Hill, NY
Read-alikes:
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
The Mistress by Susan Wiggs
The Perks of Loving a Scoundrel by Jennifer McQuiston
The Mistress by Susan Wiggs
The Perks of Loving a Scoundrel by Jennifer McQuiston
The Chelsea Girls: A Novel
by Fiona Davis
Published: 7/30/2019
by Dutton
ISBN: 9781524744588
by Dutton
ISBN: 9781524744588
“Amid the paranoia of the Red Scare, two women forge an indelible friendship. Davis’ latest historical fiction gem highlights an important chapter of American history against the vivid backdrop of 1950s New York.”
Debbie Lease, Hillsdale Public Library, Hillsdale, NJ
Read-alikes:
White Collar Girl by Renee Rosen
When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton
The Subway Girls by Susie Orman Schnall
When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton
The Subway Girls by Susie Orman Schnall
Lady in the Lake: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
Published: 7/23/2019
by William Morrow
ISBN: 9780062390011
by William Morrow
ISBN: 9780062390011
“Maddie Schwartz leaves her marriage in 1960s Baltimore and finds her true calling as a reporter after discovering the body of a murdered girl. Desperate for a byline, Maddie triggers a domino effect of tragic consequences when she becomes part of the story instead.”
Linda Quinn, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT
Read-alikes:
Field of Blood by Denise Mina
November Road by Lou Berney
Black Water Rising by Attica Locke
November Road by Lou Berney
Black Water Rising by Attica Locke
Never Have I Ever: A Novel
by Joshilyn Jackson
Published: 7/30/2019
by William Morrow
ISBN: 9780062855312
by William Morrow
ISBN: 9780062855312
“Amy’s seemingly perfect life is threatened when she’s confronted by a stranger who knows her darkest secrets. This fast-paced thrill ride hooks you from the first page.”
Terri Smith, Cornelia Library, Mt. Airy, GA
Read-alikes:
Not That I Could Tell by Jessica Strawser
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell
Shamed: A Kate Burkholder Novel
by Linda Castillo
Published: 7/16/2019
by Minotaur Books
ISBN: 9781250142863
by Minotaur Books
ISBN: 9781250142863
“An Amish grandmother is murdered, a girl with special needs is abducted, and the clock ticks on police chief Burkholder’s hopes of finding her alive. This thrilling page-turner explores the lengths one will go to save a child.”
Aubrey Parker, Charles B. Stewart-West Branch Library,Montgomery, TX
Read-alikes:
In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Blessed Be the Wicked by D.A. Bartley
Circle of Influence by Annette Dashofy
Blessed Be the Wicked by D.A. Bartley
Circle of Influence by Annette Dashofy
The Wedding Party
by Jasmine Guillory
Published: 7/16/2019
by Berkley Jove
ISBN: 9781984802194
by Berkley Jove
ISBN: 9781984802194
“Maddie and Theo love to hate each other until they find themselves together at the one place they least expected–in bed. This laugh-out-loud story is the perfect companion to Guillory’s earlier romances.”
Afton Finley, Waseca Public Library, Waseca, MN
Read-alikes:
Sofia Khan Is Not Obliged by Ayisha Malik
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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