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Thursday, September 15, 2022

LibraryReads: October 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.... 

  

October 2022 LibraryReads List!


Mad Honey: A Novel 

by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

Ballantine Books

“First love between golden boy Asher and intriguing new girl Lily ends with one teen dead and the other under suspicion of murder. This stellar collaboration is more layered, surprising, and emotional than any story has a right to be- and readers should eagerly devour every page. For fans of: The Bad Daughter, and Defending Jacob.”

—Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY 
NoveList read-alike: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim



And now the rest of the list...

Anywhere You Run: A Novel 

by Wanda M. Morris

William Morrow Paperbacks

“This fast-paced heart stopper is set in Jim Crow Mississippi, where two sisters are on the run after a murder in their town. And as they run, their secrets follow. With pulse- pounding suspense that’s also filled with empathy and hope, give this to fans of historical thrillers such as Lady in the Lake and American Spy."

—Carol Ann Tack, Merrick Library, Merrick, NY 
NoveList read-alike: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett


Demon Copperhead: A Novel 

by Barbara Kingsolver

Harper

“From abusive foster homes to the collapse of the coal and tobacco industry and rise of the opioid epidemic, this masterpiece follows one of the most unforgettable characters in recent literary history, who comes-of-age in an Appalachian Virginia community filled with people of extraordinary character. For fans of Dopesick and Raising Lazarus.”

—Jennifer Schultz, Fauquier Public Library, Warrenton, VA 
NoveList read-alike: Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty

The Family Game 

Catherine Steadman

Ballantine Books

“Novelist Harriet “Harry” Reed is blissfully engaged to the scion of the Holbeck family, a clan with the money and power to hide the darkest secrets. Harry knows something about secrets herself, but when she embarks on a mysterious game with the Holbecks, she realizes they’re stranger, and more dangerous, than fiction. For fans of Ruth Ware.”

—Jenifer French, Shreve Memorial Library, Shreveport, LA 
NoveList read-alike: The Perfect Guests by Emma Rous


Hester: A Novel 

by Laurie Lico Albanese

St. Martin's Press

“This darkly bewitching reimagining of The Scarlet Letter centers Isobel Gamble as Hester. Estranged from her poppy-addled husband, Isobel works as a talented seamstress in puritanical Salem. A friendship with Nat Hathorne blooms into forbidden intimacy, highlighting America’s cruel and dangerous double standards. Try The Daughter of Dr. Moreau or other new takes on classics.”

—Lori Hench, Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, MD
NoveList read-alike: The Whale by Mark Beauregard


Jackal: A Novel 

by Erin E. Adams

Bantam

“Liz goes back to her small hometown for a wedding, but then Caroline, her friend’s biracial daughter, goes missing. Liz discovers that black girls go missing yearly, but the police don’t care, so she hopes to uncover this serial killer. This is a well- written suspense novel with supernatural elements. The plot was well-paced, and there were enough twists.”

—Claire Sherman, Clearwater Countryside Library, Clearwater, FL 
NoveList read-alike: Red X by David Demchuck


Lavender House: A Novel 

by Lev AC Rosen

Forge Books

“This mystery, just a step past cozy, is set in 1950s San Francisco, where a P.I. is hired by a woman who needs to know the truth about the death of her wife. When he discovers their home is a protective haven for a found family of queer couples, it opens his eyes. This is an absorbing, locked-room mystery that works in commentary.”

—Rebecca Swanson, Fitchburg Public Library, Fitchburg, WI 
NoveList read-alike: Last Call at the Nightingale by Katharine Schellman


Mistakes Were Made: A Novel 

by Meryl Wilsner

St. Martin's Griffin


“Cassie and Erin hook up at a bar, but then unexpectedly meet again the next morning at breakfast with Parker, Erin's daughter and Cassie’s friend. This affecting romance is steamy. The tension is from their "forbidden" relationship--and it's because they're lying to Parker, not because they're bi or the age gap. For fans of Alexandria Bellefleur.”

—Cari Dubiel, Twinsburg Public Library, Twinsburg, OH 
NoveList read-alike: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akweze Emezi

Our Missing Hearts: A Novel 

by Celeste Ng

Penguin Press

“Can a book shout quietly? This one does. In a dystopian society desperately seeking scapegoats, young Bird’s missing mother is deemed “un- American.” He traverses a perilous landscape in search of her: What’s left when a country sells its soul for a semblance of security? Unforgettable and heartbreakingly beautiful. For fans of Margaret Atwood and Octavia Butler."

—Beth Mills, New Rochelle Library, New Rochelle, NY
NoveList read-alike: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan


Station Eternity 

by Mur Lafferty

Ace

“A science fiction murder mystery that was a blast to read, cinematically written with amazing characters. Lafferty introduces new aliens and their culture slowly enough to take in the details. The plot is Murder She Wrote meets sentient Deep Space Nine. It‘s all over the place but comes together satisfyingly.”

—Carri Genovese Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, IN 
NoveList read-alike: Dead Space by Kali Wallace



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 


Little Eve [Link is to Becky's Booklist Star Review]

by Catriona Ward

Tor Nightfire


Partners in Crime: A Novel 

by Alisha Rai

Avon


Such Sharp Teeth [Link is to the LJ Star Review]

by Rachel Harrison

Berkley



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