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.
New in February 2023-- a bonus pick with an annotation by a LibraryReads Board member. See this month's pick at the end of this post. It also appears on the PDF list for printing and displaying at your library.
Now let's get to the December 2023 list....
Dr. Corrie’s professional dream has come true: she’s been invited on an archaeological dig to uncover an Aztec mystery. But there’s one big catch. Her longtime rival, Dr. Ford, is the lead on the expedition. As they become better acquainted, their animosity transforms into an undeniable attraction—that is, until the truth behind Ford's motivations comes to light. Will they be able to find their happily ever after? This thrilling and steamy debut will appeal to fans of adventurous romances.
And now, the rest of the list:
Helen Cooper
(G.P. Putnam's Sons)
Lucy's perfect life crumbles when she sees a photo of her best friend on a romantic vacation with someone who isn't his wife. When she tells her husband, he tells her she must be mistaken and to leave it alone. Soon, the woman Lucy saw in the photo is found dead, making Lucy wonder if it's all in her head or if her husband is keeping something from her. Readers will be sucked into this well-written, fast-paced, twisty tale.
—Sarrah Knight, Newton Public Library, IA
NoveList read-alike: Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
Jess Armstrong
(Minotaur Books)
Unconventional American heiress Ruby is living in Exeter, where she runs a bookstore. Sent to deliver a box of rare and dangerous books, she ends up getting involved in a murder, an ancient curse, and the possibility that witches really do exist. The story is revealed slowly, giving readers a chance to guess the who and why. The possibility of the supernatural lingers like fog along the Cornish coast: with a view that's sometimes clear and other times, otherworldly.
—Janet Makoujy, New City Library, NY
NoveList read-alike: The Cherry Robbers by Sarai Walker
Lana Ferguson
(Berkley)
This paranormal rom-com follows two wolf shifters living in the human world, navigating the immense amount of shifter stereotypes to survive in the cutthroat world of medicine. Ferguson takes an interesting approach, creating a world where shifters are known—and for the most part, accepted—in society. Mack and Noah circle each other through the novel, fighting the pull of nature and attempting to navigate a relationship that is both fake and real.
—Zoe Sucu, East Kingston Public Library, NH
NoveList read-alike: Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher
Lauren E. Rico
(Kensington)
Gabby takes a DNA test and finds out she has a sister in Puerto Rico, and Isabella is convinced Gabby is her lost sister. The mystery of finding out what really happened, while switching between different perspectives and the rich characters, will keep readers intrigued. Puerto Rico in all its complexity is just as much a character. This is a great book club pick that explores what family and sisterhood means.
—Michelle Morris, Fort Worth Public Library, TX
NoveList read-alike: The Berry Pickers by Amanda PetersOn the Plus Side: A Novel Jenny L. Howe
Jenny L. Howe
(St. Martin's Griffin)
Everly has been chosen for a makeover show and is given the opportunity to see where she can go with her art and marketing skills, both of which she hides under a bushel. As she begins to grow and shine, she and the cameraman start falling for each other. Unfortunately, the show and Everly both become victims of sabotage. Can Everly and the show remain on the plus side?
—Patti Cheney, Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Library, NC
NoveList read-alike: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
Katherine Faulkner
(Gallery Books)
Choose your friends wisely! Tasha needs to jump start her journalism career, so when a nanny turns up dead in a neighboring community, she begins to investigate. She enrolls her son in school and becomes friendly with the other mothers. Exploring class and motherhood, this clever, twisty plot alternates between the nanny's past and Tasha’s present narration of events.
NoveList read-alike: Mother of All Secrets by Kathleen Willet
Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene
(Amistad)
Two mothers—one Black, one white–form an uneasy relationship when their daughters become friends at their "progressive" private school. A must-read for those wanting contemporary fiction that addresses important issues but maintains a brisk plot and relatable characters. Book clubs looking for something both funny and compelling should definitely consider this one.
NoveList read-alike: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Kate Robb
(Dial Press)
Gemma just broke up with her ex, so her aunt, sister, and best friend Dax help her perform a love cleanse. Suddenly, she wakes up in another timeline where Dax doesn’t know who she is! Though now she has her own store, she wants to get back to her own reality. Or can she have Dax here as something more than a friend? Readers of Lana Harper's Witches of Thistle Grove series will love this.
NoveList read-alike: The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
The Vacation
John Marrs
(Hanover Square Press)
As the reader explores the distance between unlikable and likable, each character reveals that they are not who they seem to be. When they intersect at a run-down hostel, these travelers—whether killers or caretakers—drive this fast- paced narrative in which each viewpoint is well fleshed out.
NoveList read-alike: This Train by James Grady
Board Bonus pick:
Amber and Danielle Brown
(Graydon House)
Notable Nonfiction:
Airplane Mode: An Irreverent History of Travel
Shahnaz Habib
(Catapult)
See our social media for annotations of the bonus picks
The LibraryReads Hall of Fame designation honors authors who have had multiple titles appear on the monthly LibraryReads list since 2013. When their third title places on the list via library staff votes, the author moves into the Hall of Fame. Click here to see the Hall of Fame authors organized in alpha order.
Party Darby Kane
(William Morrow)
NoveList read-alike: The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani
Ariel Lawhon
(Doubleday)
NoveList read-alike: Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekback
Evie Dunmore
(Berkley)
NoveList read-alike: The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian
Denise Williams
(Berkley)
NoveList read-alike: Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
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