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Monday, June 15, 2020

LibraryReads: July 2020

Editors Note: As if last month's 2 Horror Titles on the list, this month there are 3! [Malerman is in the Hall of Fame]. Don't tell me no one likes horror anymore people. 

It's Library Reads day and that means four things here on RA for All

  1. I post the list and tag it “Library Reads” so that you can easily pull up every single list with one click.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
The LibraryReads 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.

Please remember to click here for everything you need to know about how to participate. Click here to see a database of eligible diverse titles sorted by month.


Now let's get to that list....

Announcing the July 2020 LibraryReads list!




You voted, we counted, and July's LibraryReads Favorite is:
 
Peace Talks
by Jim Butcher
(Ace)
 
“Eagerly awaited by wizard Harry Dresden’s legion of fans, this 16th book in the series is definitely worth the wait. Wonderful scenes feature magical illusions, and many familiar characters return for peace talks in Chicago. Not much is peaceful for Harry, as the wizards might kick him off the White Council, faerie Queen Mab wants him to do a couple of favors for vampire Lara, and Harry’s half-brother is in prison after an assassination attempt. For series fans of The Hollows, The Iron Druid Chronicles, and The Nightside.“
 
Brenda O’Brien, Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL
NoveList read-alike: The Arcadia Project series by Mishell Baker

Boyfriend Material

by Alexis Hall (Sourcebooks Landmark)

“Incredibly proper Oliver and drama-laden Luc are extreme opposites. Despite a case of annoyance at first sight, the two antagonists reluctantly agree that faking a relationship might help each of them out of a bind. Hall crafts a well-paced relationship that will have readers completely invested in a happy ever after. Perfect for fans of If I Never Met You and Red, White, and Royal Blue.”

—Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY

NoveList read-alike: Jilted by Lilah Suzanne


Crooked Hallelujah

by Kelli Jo Ford

(Grove Press)

“A well-crafted story of identity, survival, and loyalty that explores the terrain of love and heartbreak, loss and displacement for four generations of Native American women across four decades. Finding their own sources of strength, these proud, fierce women magnetically draw the reader in. For readers who enjoy Louise Erdrich and
Diane Glancy.”

—Janet Schneider, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, NY

NoveList read-alike: Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson


The Heir Affffair

by Heather Cocks &

Jessica Morgan

(Grand Central Publishing)

“This sequel to The Royal We follows Nick and Bex through the first years of their marriage--a challenging time for anyone, let alone a royal couple whose wedding was disrupted by a sex scandal. As they settle into their new home, they uncover a secret that could change the future of Britain. Fans of Royal Wedding (Cabot) and Royals (Hawkins) will enjoy this funny and sensitive novel.”

—Heather Bistyga, Anderson County Library, Anderson, SC 

NoveList read-alike: American Royals by Katherine McGee


The Lost and Found Bookshop

A Novel

by Susan Wiggs

(William Morrow)

“Personal tragedy turns Natalie’s life upside down and leads her back to her childhood home, including her family’s beloved homegrown bookstore. Natalie faces the decline of her grandfather’s health, a building in need of repair, and a business in the red but also finds unexpected love. Give to readers who liked How to Find Love in a Bookshop and The Readers of Broken Wheel.”

—Joyce Livingston, Collinsville Community Library, Brogue, PA 

NoveList read-alike: The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson


Memorial Drive

A Daughter's Memoir by Natasha Trethewey

(Ecco)

"Explores the author’s relationship with her mother, piecing together events that led up to her mother's murder at the hands of her stepfather. For fans of No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder and The Red Parts by Maggie Nelson."

—Mary Bell, Wilbraham Public Library, Wilbraham, MA 

NoveList read-alike: Blood by Allison Moorer


One to Watch: A Novel

by Kate Stayman-London

(Dial Press Trade)

"In this hilarious and poignant rom-com debut, Bea Schumacher is a highly influential, body positive, heartbroken fashion blogger, who one day writes a blistering, viral, blog post about the lack of diversity on her favorite reality tv dating show, Main Squeeze. For readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones’s Diary and Me Before You."

—Ann-Marie Anderson, Tigard Public Library, Tigard, OR 

NoveList read-alike: Insert Groom Here by K.M. Jackson


The Only Good Indians

by Stephen Graham Jones (Gallery/Saga Press)

"An own voices horror novel that begins with four young Native American men on a hunting trip that will haunt each of them in unimaginable ways. For fans of Owl Goingback’s Coyote Rage."

—Sarah Fetzer, West Palm Beach City Library, West Palm Beach, FL 

NoveList read-alike: Boy in the Box by Marc E. Fitch


Survivor Song

A Novel
by Paul Tremblay

(William Morrow)

“The gripping story opens with a rampant strain of virus (in this case rabies), followed by quarantines, lockdowns, fear, and irrational behavior. It hits alarmingly close to home. For fans of Severance by Ling Ma and Contagion by Robin Cook.”

—Sandra Woodbury, Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MA 

NoveList read-alike: Sealed by Naomi Booth


What You Wish For

A Novel
by Katherine Center (St. Martin's Press)

"Sam thought the dynamic Duncan Carpenter was out of her life forever, until he returns to the school at which she\'s a librarian and makes her think she might just get her happily ever after. For fans of JoJo Moyes and Rebecca Serle."

—Tracy Babiasz, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC 

NoveList read-alike: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren


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.


Malorie

A Bird Box Novel by Josh Malerman (Del Rey)

“It’s been several years since Malorie and her two young children arrived at The Janet Tucker School For the Blind. Olympia and Tom, now teenagers, crave to see the world. But at what cost? Malerman is a master of suspenseful terror and escalating mistrust. Unlike Birdbox, this latest installment is also filled with hope.”

—KC Davis, Fairfield Woods Public Library, Fairfield, CT

Read-alike: The Passage by Justin Cronin 

Read-alike: The Fireman by Joe Hill 

Read-alike: The Changeling by Victor LaValle


Outsider

A Novel of Suspense by Linda Castillo (Minotaur Books)

“Kate Burkholder comes to the aid of an old colleague who’s now on the run from her own vice unit in this slow-burn crime thriller. Many series start to lose steam when they’ve been around as long as this one, but Castillo just keeps improving with every book.”

—Eve Hall, Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, Hopkinsville KY

Read-alike: In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer Fleming 

Read-alike: A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller 

Read-alike: A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow


Playing Nice

A Novel
by JP Delaney (Ballantine Books)

“Two babies are switched at birth in the NICU. One has severe disabilities, the other doesn’t. Two years later, the families learn of the mistake and their lives--and lies--become more entangled. Highly recommended for fans of psychological thrillers who are tired of typical plotlines.”

—Kelly Verheyden, San Diego Public Library, San Diego, CA

Read-alike: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 

Read-alike: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena 

Read-alike: The Other Couple by Louise Candlish


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