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Monday, August 15, 2022

LibraryReads: September 2022

   It's LibraryReads 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 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.
  3. 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.
  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.
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.

And finally, here is LibraryReads' extremely helpful Resources page.

Now let's get to that list.... 

  

September 2022 LibraryReads List!


The Marriage Portrait: A Novel

by Maggie O'Farrell

Knopf

"In 16th-Century Italy, teen Lucrezia de Medici passes from her father's control to her husband's, with neither considering her a person with a right to her own life. O'Farrell's poetic writing pulls

you into this tale based on the likely subject of Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess." For fans of Geraldine Brooks, Isabel Allende, and Hillary Mantel.

--Diana Armstrong, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR

NoveList Readalike: Matrix by Lauren Groff



And now the rest of the list...

The American Roommate Experiment: A Novel

by Elena Armas

Atria Books 

“The follow-up to The Spanish Love Deception has all the makings of a great rom-com: a good slow burn, forced proximity, a mix of steamy and funny scenes, and two leads that are easy to root for. Recommend to anyone in need of a delightful contemporary romance in the vein of The Bride Test and Get a Life, Chloe Brown.”

—Danielle Willett, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland, MI 
NoveList read-alike: Circling Back to You by Julie Tieu

 

Bindle Punk Bruja:  A Novel

By Desideria Mesa

Harper Voyager

“Luna is both a daughter of Mexican immigrants trying to establish herself in the 1920s Kansas City underworld and a bruja, an earth witch who can read emotions and bend others to her will. Complex character relationships enhance this entertaining historical fantasy. For fans of The Chosen and the Beautiful and The Gods of Jade and Shadow.”

—Gwen Inman, Anne Arundel County Public Library, Annapolis, MD 
NoveList read-alike: Paragon Hotel by Lyndsay Faye


The Bullet That Missed: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery 

by Richard Osman

Pamela Dorman Books

“The Thursday Murder Club crack open the decade-old death of a journalist who was hot on the trail of a fraud scheme when she was murdered. Another hilarious mystery featuring the quirky (but highly effective) quartet and all their friends. For fans of Julia Chapman and
SJ Bennett.”

—Sarah Walker, Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, IN 
NoveList read-alike: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood


Ghost Eaters: A Novel  [My Star Review]

by Clay Chapman

Quirk Books


“Chapman puts a new spin on ghost stories with a tale of a drug that allows people to be ‘haunted’ by dead loved ones. Featuring a strong subplot about the roots of colonization, this excellent horror novel examines being addicted to grief and the lengths some go to hang onto those they love. For fans of Paul Tremblay and Grady Hendrix.”

—Rosemary Kiladitis, Queens Public Library, Corona, NY 
NoveList read-alike: Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo


The Kiss Curse: A Novel

by Erin Sterling

Avon

"Gwyn owns the Graves Glen's witchcraft shop, and life is good until Wells Penhallow comes back to create havoc at the school and in town. Sterling is very good at the love/hate relationship with a great pinch of wit, and the spell is cast for a fun romcom. "

— Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Library, Austin, TX 
NoveList read-alike: Witch Please by Ann Aguirre


A Merry Little Meet Cute: A Novel 

by Julie Murphy

Avon

"Christmas movie star Bee is forbidden to disclose she is also an adult film star. Co-star Nolan is trying to prove he can be a responsible actor. Sparks fly, they cannot keep their hands off each other. Murphy's diverse characterizations paired with Simone's off-the-charts sexy scenes makes for a romantic and steamy happily-ever-after, brimming with sex and body positivity."

—Alicia Ahlvers, Henrico County Public Library, Henrico, VA 
NoveList read-alike: The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish


People Person

By Candice Carty-Williams

Gallery/Scout Press

“Dimple Pennington might have accidentally killed her ex and reaches out to her four half-siblings —all raised by their mothers and sharing a neglectful father—in a panic. They learn the kind of family they can be as they deal with the fallout and their abandonment issues in this dark comedy.”

—Julie Graham, Yakima Valley Libraries, Yakima, WA 
NoveList read-alike: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid


Spells for Forgetting: A Novel 

by Adrienne Young

Delacorte Press

“Another stunner by Young! When August Salt, the love of Emery Blackwood’s life, returns to clear his name after being accused of killing Lily Morgan fourteen years ago, dark secrets arise in Saiorse Island. The prose flows like the magical elements throughout.”

—Suzy Card, Grapevine Library, Grapevine, TX
NoveList read-alike: The Orphan Witch by Paige Crutcher


Ways We Hide: A Novel 

by Kristina McMorris

Sourcebooks Landmark

“When World War II starts, Fenna Vos is recruited by MI9 to use her skills to make escape aids. Based on true events about one woman's journey, this is a thrilling look at a little known part of the war effort, with well developed characters and terrifying adventures.”

—Melanie Liechty, Morgan Library, Morgan, UT
 NoveList read-alike: The Rose Code by Julia Quinn



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 our Hall of Fame.


Click here to access the Hall of Fame Archive with annotations and readalikes 


Back to the Garden: A Novel 

by Laurie R. King

Bantam


Drunk on Love 

by Jasmine Guillory

Berkley

 

Killers of a Certain Age 

by Deanna Raybourn

Berkley


Lucy By the Sea: A Novel 

by Elizabeth Strout

Random House

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