It's LibraryReads 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 LibraryReads 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 LibraryReads 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.
And finally, here is LibraryReads' extremely helpful Resources page.
Now let's get to that list....
The Woman in the Library: A Novel
by Sulari Gentill
Poisoned Pen Press
“Freddie is at the Boston Public Library when a murder occurs. While waiting for the police, she strikes up a conversation with others at her table. The four become friends, but could one of them be the murderer? Much misdirection and an unreliable narrator make for a tight little thriller that will have you sure you know whodunnit until you don't. For fans of The Body in the Library, Magpie Murders, and The Hunting Party.”
NoveList read-alike: The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi
The Dead Romantics
by Ashley Poston
Berkley
“What would you do if your editor demands that you deliver a finished romance novel tomorrow, but you think romance is dead? And what if he turns up as a ghost on your doorstep the next day? An unputdownable romance that is also about family and death, reconciliation and creativity, stress and the supernatural. For fans of The Love Hypothesis and Go Hex Yourself.”
NoveList read-alike: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir by R.A. Dick
Fake It Till You Bake It: A Novel
By Jamie Wesley
St. Martin’s Griffin
—Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OH
Flying Solo: A Novel
by Linda Holmes
Ballantine Books
“Laurie faces a crossroads. She has just canceled a seemingly perfect wedding and flown across the country to deal with a beloved aunt's estate. Among her aunt’s things, she finds a wooden duck decoy that sends her on a journey to discover its origins, and in the process, herself. A terrific follow up to Evvie Drake Starts Over and great for fans of The Two Lives of Lydia Bird.”
NoveList read-alike: Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel
by Clare Pooley
Pamela Dorman Books
“Iona is a bold woman of a certain age who navigates life without hesitation. When she breaks one of her rules, and speaks with her fellow train passengers, it leads to all sorts of wonderful connections. Iona strives to fix the lives of others, never suspecting that she might be the one in need of friendship, support, and advice. For fans of Oona Out of Order and Anxious People.”
—Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY
NoveList read-alike: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
The Lies I Tell: A Novel
by Julie Clark
Sourcebooks Landmark
“Journalist Kat befriends con artist Meg in hopes of exposing her in revenge for a past wrong. As they get close, the shifting points of view reveal layers of deception between two masterful manipulators. For fans of fast-paced thrillers in the vein of Mary Kubica and Jessica Knoll.”
NoveList read-alike: Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner
The Measure: A Novel
by Nikki Erlick
William Morrow
“Imagine receiving a mysterious string that tells you exactly how long you’ll live. Now imagine everyone in the world getting their own string. This is the type of book that changes your thoughts on life and lingers for a long time. Perfect for book clubs who loved The Immortalists and The Age of Miracles.”
NoveList read-alike: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Nora Goes Off Script
by Annabel Monaghan
G.P. Putnam's Sons
“Nora Hamilton is a TV writer who pens a script based on her disaster of a broken marriage. Next thing she knows, a film crew arrives at her country home with two famous actors in tow. What follows is one of the funniest, heartbreaking-ist and most endearing stories you will read. For fans of Jasmine Guilory and Emily Henry.”
NoveList read-alike: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes: A Novel
by Cat Sebastian
Avon
“Marian, Duchess of Clare, just shot her husband. (He deserved it.) The only person who can help her now is highwayman, con artist, and all-around cheerful villain, Rob Brooks. Rob and Marian have madcap escapades and hijinks as they flee London in this Georgian romance that’s absolute perfection. For readers of KJ Charles and Evie Dunmore.”
— Lindsey Bray, Omaha Public Library, Omaha, NE
NoveList read-alike: Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander: A Bisexual Regency Romance by Ann Herendeen
Tracy Flick Can't Win: A Novel
by Tom Perrotta
Scribner
“Tracy Flick is back and better than ever. Or, at least, she WOULD be if she could just nab that job as high school principal. With wry commentary on the education scene and the politics of "having it all,” this sequel to Election will entrance Gen X readers and a whole new generation, too. For fans of Gary Shteyngart and Curtis Sittenfeld.”
NoveList read-alike: Everything Is Just Fine by Brett Passel
Click here to access the Hall of Fame Archive with annotations and readalikes
The Hotel Nantucket
by Elin Hilderbrand
Little, Brown and Company
The House Across the Lake: A Novel
by Riley Sager
Dutton
The Locked Room
by Elly Griffiths
Mariner Books
Wicked Beauty
by Katee Robert
Sourcebooks Casablanca
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