It's Library Reads day and that means four 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 through this archive OR the sortable master list allowing you to mix and match however you want.
- 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.
- Every upcoming book now has at least 1 readalike that is available to hand out RIGHT NOW. Book talk the upcoming book, place a hold for it, and then hand out that readalike title for while they wait. If they need more titles before their hold comes in, use the readalike title to identify more readalike titles. And then keep repeating. Seriously, it is that easy to have happy, satisfied readers.
  When No One Is Watching A Thriller by Alyssa Cole (William Morrow Paperbacks) "The gentrification of her beloved Brooklyn neighborhood has longtime resident Sydney Green mourning what's lost. Striking up an uneasy alliance with new neighbor Theo, she starts research for a walking tour to highlight the area’s rich history and diversity but quickly comes to realize that something far more sinister is going on. A sense of mounting dread and some startling twists and turns will keep readers turning the pages. Where HAVE all those old neighbors gone? For fans of An Unwanted Guest, The Woman in Cabin Ten, and Watching You." Beth Mills, New Rochelle Public Library, New Rochelle, NY NoveList read-alike: BTTM FDRS by Ezra Claytan Daniels And now the rest of the list for September 2020 Battle Ground by Jim Butcher (Ace) “Battle Ground has more at stake than any previous book in the Dresden Files series, and more changes for Harry. Filled to the brim with non-stop action, this entry has Harry and almost every supernatural being he knows coming to defend Chicago from a mad Titan bent on reshaping reality. For fans of Mercy Thompson series (Briggs) and the Iron Druid Chronicles (Hearne).” —Dan Brooks, Wake County Public Libraries, Raleigh, NC NoveList read-alike: The Brimstone Files series by Jason Sean Ridler The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Viking) “At a seminal moment in her life, Nora visits a unique library. Every book she chooses is one that she becomes part of and is a possible life she might have led. There are adventures, close calls, and joy. Give this totally engrossing page turner to fans of Here and Now and Then (Chen) and Life after Life (Atkinson). “ —Deborah Margeson, Douglas County Libraries, Castle Rock, CO NoveList read-alike: Or What You Will by Jo Walton Monogamy by Sue Miller (Harper) “Annie and Graham have been married for 30 years. When Graham unexpectedly dies, Annie finds out he had a recent affair. As she reevaluates her relationship and deals with feelings of anger and betrayal, a few secrets in her own past are revealed. This story of grief, sadness, and acceptance is perfect for fans of Hausfrau and Unsheltered.” —Laura Fowler, J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford, MA NoveList read-alike: Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury Publishing) “Piranesi is the sole inhabitant of a mysterious “house” with endless rooms full of statues and a surging ocean below. With lyrical and hypnotic writing in his journal, he guides readers through his beloved labyrinthine home and introduces “The Other,” a sporadic visitor and the only other living human being...or so he thought. For fans of The Starless Sea and The Bedlam Stacks.” —Catherine Tarver, Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien, IL NoveList read-alike: Little, Big by John Crowley A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore (Berkley) "The second book in the League of Extraordinary Women series revolves around Lady Lucie and her old nemesis Lord Ballentine. Their love/hate relationship is passionate and steamy. For fans of the Royal Wedding series and Dukes Behaving Badly series." —Natalie Peitsinovski, Roselle Public Library, Roselle, NJ NoveList read-alike: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan The Roommate by Rosie Danan (Berkley) "When Clara decides to move from New York to LA to live with her forever crush/childhood best friend Everett, he tells her he is going on the road with his band all summer, but not to worry, he has a roommate lined up for her. This roommate, it turns out, works in the adult entertainment industry. For readers who enjoyed My Favorite Half-Night Stand (Lauren)." —Afton Finley, Waseca Library, Waseca, MN NoveList read-alike: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (Knopf ) "Gyasi is a force of a writer and in her new novel, Gifty is a Ph.D student of neuroscience fueled by the need to understand her brother's addiction and mother's depression. For fans of Imagine Me Gone (Haslet) and Chemistry (Wang)." —Kari Bingham-Gutierrez, Olathe Public Library, Olathe, KS NoveList read-alike:A Particular Kind of Black Man by Tope Folarin Well Played by Jen DeLuca (Berkley) "Upon hearing of Simon and Emily’s engagement, best friend Stacey is jolted into reevaluating her own life. Stacey reaches out to her old Ren Faire flame, Dex, but accidentally connects with Daniel, Dex’s cousin. When their friendly messages turn into something more, Stacey is faced with a surprise upon learning of the identity of her online paramour. For readers who enjoyed 99 Percent Mine (Thorne)." —Morgan Malyn, Clermont County Public Library, Cincinnati, OH NoveList read-alike: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell The Writer's Library The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives by Nancy Pearl & Jeff Schwager (HarperOne) "As someone who loves reading, books, and talking about books this was perfect for me. I found it fascinating to get a glimpse of what books influenced such an eclectic group of writers. It made me look at my own reading history and at books and reading in a different way. For fans of My Life with Bob (Paul)." —Joseph Jones, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Cuyahoga, OH NoveList read-alike: My Ideal Bookshelf by Thessaly La Force & Jane Mount |
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