Editor's Note: This month has four straight up Horror Novels!!! Two in the list, including the number 1 title, and two in the HoF. Kingsolver, Tremblay, Galley, and Moreno-Garcia. I have linked my reviews to three of the four below. Don't tell me people only like Horror in October. By the way, this is the third summer in a row this has happened. It is not a fluke. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Also, please make sure you look at the Hall of Fame. There are 10 [!!!!] titles [and two are Horror authors] on this list this month. Take a moment to understand what that means. All 10 of those books probably had more votes than most of the other titles on the official list, but because the HoF exists, those perennially popular authors still get their LR celebration, and, at the same time, 10 titles that wouldn't have had a chance to shine at all get a shout out. Love it!
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....
by T. Kingfisher
Tor Nightfire
A retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher, Kingfisher's latest adds the creepiest of flesh to the bare-bones tale by Poe. Complete with a scary, isolated mansion and eerie behaviors of the residents, this version not only makes perfect sense within the original narrative, but adds a depth of understanding that suddenly makes all the pieces fall into place. For fans of Mexican Gothic, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Night Stranger.”
Bet On It: A Novel
by Jodie Slaughter
St. Martin's Griffin
“Aja meets a handsome stranger while having a panic attack. Walker’s not looking for a relationship, especially in his hometown, the source of his PTSD and anxiety. But Aja is beautiful, understands him, and kisses like a dream. The bingo hall setting, the senior characters, the body-positive and steamy sex scenes–so much to love in this fun, interracial romance. For fans of Talia Hibbert and Gail Honeyman.”
NoveList read-alike: Getting His Game Back by Gia De Cadenet
Big Girl: A Novel
by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
Liveright
—Jennifer Winberry, Hunterdon County Library, Flemington, NJ
NoveList read-alike: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris
Booked on a Feeling: A Novel
by Jayci Lee
St. Martin's Griffin
“After experiencing a panic attack during her first trial, lawyer Lizzie Chung decides to take a leave of absence and visit her childhood friend Jack. They team up to help a struggling bookstore. It brings them closer, but will their anxieties and insecurities doom their relationship? A sweet romance that deals with some serious topics. For fans of Ten Rules for Faking It and Girl Gone Viral.”
NoveList read-alike: A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria
Grace Under Fire
by Julie Garwood
Berkley
“Romantic suspense at its best. A beautiful woman who is a talented songwriter and a great listener is at her sister-in-law’s awaiting a trip to Scotland. During a brief walk around the block, her whole world changes. Of course, a handsome man helps her save the day. Loads of fast-paced fun. For fans of Catherine Coulter and Karen Robards.”
—Susan Willis, Chanute Public Library, Chanute, KS
NoveList read-alike: Reluctant Heroes series by Suzanne Brockman
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting: A Novel
by Sophie Irwin
Pamela Dorman Books
“In Regency London, recently orphaned Kitty Talbot is intent on finding a wealthy husband who will settle the family’s debts and allow her sisters to remain in their home. Kitty is nuanced and layered, a well- developed heroine amid a cast of riveting characters. This enthralling novel is a must-read for Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans.”
NoveList read-alike: Regency Vows series by Martha Waters
by Paul Tremblay
William Morrow
“Tremblay always knows how to tap into the deepest of emotions, and this dual- narration horror thriller is both unrelentingly creepy and filled with the bittersweet pathos of a formative, toxic, unforgettable friendship in which one participant may or may not be a vampire. For fans of Stephen Graham Jones and Samanta Schweblin.”
NoveList read-alike: Jawbone by Monica Ojeda
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy: A Monk and Robot Book
by Becky Chambers
Tordotcom
“The second volume of this series returns to a world which is both post- apocalyptic and hopepunk, focusing on the ways that both the Monk and Robot have to deal with other people now that they’ve re-entered society after their travels together. For those who enjoyed The Murderbot Diaries and the more hopeful aspects of Station Eleven.”
NoveList read-alike: Rampart Trilogy by M.R. Carey
Sugar and Salt: A Novel
By Susan Wiggs
William Morrow
—Jaime Bink, Harford County Public Library, Whiteford, MD
Wash Day Diaries
by Jamila Rowser
Chronicle Books
—Aryn O’Connor, Cabarrus County Library, Concord, NC
Click here to access the Hall of Fame Archive with annotations and readalikes
The Bodyguard: A Novel
by Katherine Center
St. Martin's Press
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Pub date: 7/19/22
Del Rey
ISBN: 9780593355336
The Hidden One: A Novel of Suspense
By Linda Castillo
Minotaur Books
The It Girl
by Ruth Ware
Gallery/Scout Press
Just Like Home
by Sarah Gailey
Tor Books
The Last to Vanish: A Novel
by Megan Miranda
Scribner / Marysue Rucci Books
Storm Echo
by Nalini Singh
Berkley
Things We Do In the Dark: A Novel
by Jennifer Hillier
Minotaur Books
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel
by Gabrielle Zevin
Knopf
Upgrade: A Novel
by Blake Crouch
Ballantine Books
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