BIG NEWS THIS MONTH! The top title is HORROR-- a title I gave a STAR review to. I linked to my review below.
But first, the monthly post....
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 Executive Director Rebecca Vnuk. 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 that list....
And now the rest of the list!
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me: A Novel
by William Landay (Ballantine)
"The Larkin siblings face years of sadness and questions after their mother disappears. Many speculate their father killed her, but he’s always maintained his innocence. What is the truth? The story spans several decades and features multiple narrators, including the mother. The characters are deftly explored and are very raw and real. For readers of suspenseful fiction and family dramas.”
NoveList read-alike: It's One of Us by J.T. Ellison
by Costanza Casati (Sourcebooks Landmark)
“This triumphant retelling of Greek legend traces Clytemnestra's life through her childhood in warring Sparta to her marriage and the end of the Trojan War. Casati fully fleshes out the mythical queen’s character—fierce and unyielding but also soft and mournful. For readers of Madeline Miller’s historical fiction.”
NoveList read-alike: Elektra by Jennifer Saint
by Eoghan Walls (Seven Stories Press)
“Orla manages the best she can with a little sister and an alcoholic dad, but she misses her mother, who died too soon. When she meets a man who seems to have the power of resurrection, she plans to bring him to her mother’s grave, beginning a heartbreaking journey into adulthood and acceptance. Readers of this lyrical debut will wish spunky Orla all the best.”
NoveList read-alike: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
by Jeannette Walls (Scribner)
“Walls’ latest coming-of-age novel about love, loss, and the grey areas of the law is set in Prohibition-era small-town Virginia. This is a must-read for anyone who craves fiction that has unforgettable characters, a relatively quick pace for literary fiction, and a well-researched background. For fans of Sue Monk Kidd and Kaye Gibbons.”
NoveList read-alike: Over the Fence by Mary B. Monroe
by Ann Napolitano (The Dial Press)
"A man's tragic past and the intersection of his
relationship with the sisters of the Padavano family is at the heart of this story. Napolitano skillfully creates a believable narrative to show the effects of trauma, depression, and broken relationships on those around us. The novel has a hopeful message that is full of love."
NoveList read-alike: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
by T. Kingfisher (Tor Nightfire)
"Readers should eagerly await this phenomenal book. It's deliciously creepy with a shocking twist, but also has incredibly sweet family dynamics (not including the haunting grandmother), an excellent level of humor to balance the tension, and, as a former archaeologist, I can say it has one of the best fictional portrayals of an archaeologist that I 've come across."
—Matthew Galloway, Anythink Libraries, Thornton, CO
NoveList read-alike: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
by Sarah Penner (Park Row)
"Lenna Wickes came to Paris in 1873 to apprentice for Vaudeline D'Allaire, a renowned spiritualist. Vaudeline is called back to the London Seance Society. Lenna joins her to find out who murdered her sister Evie. Can they figure out what happened before they wind up dead too? Penner clearly researched the spiritualism movement of the Victorian era and spun a suspenseful tale."
NoveList read-alike: A Dreadful Splendor by B.R. Myers
by KJ Charles (Sourcebooks Casablanca)
This poignant romance is an absolute joy! The story incorporates Joss's identity as a biracial Black man but doesn't make it a hurdle that the romance has to surmount. Gareth's understanding of himself, and his honesty, was really refreshing to read in a Regency. And it has been far too long since there was a landed gentry/smuggler romance!
NoveList read-alike: Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
by Emilia Hart (St. Martin's Press)
Men are always trying to dominate the Weyward women, but they always fail, because the Weyward women can call birds to their aid. This matriarchal clan of witches is almost broken until Kate, who stars in the most recent of the three timelines. Practical Magic meets Margaret Atwood in an unflinching feminist fantasy that is boiling over with rage and loaded with empowerment.
NoveList read-alike: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
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by Lisa Scottoline (G.P. Putnam's Sons)
"Franco Fiorvanti dreams of owning his own lemon grove. Determined to secure a better future, he will do anything to prove his loyalty to the baron. When asked to kidnap a little boy, Franco makes a decision that changes his life and alters Sicily forever. It takes a bit for the main characters to come together but this quickly becomes an emotional, action-packed epic of love and justice, set during the rise of the Mafia."
NoveList read-alike: The Florios of Sicily by Stefania Auci
by Peter Swanson (William Morrow)
"Henry Kimball is back—dismissed from his police job and working as a private investigator. Client Joan hires Henry to investigate her cheating husband, but as he pieces together past events, he starts to realize something else may be going on. The ending provides new insight and depth into Henry's life and relationships with lots of twists and turns for mystery readers to enjoy."
NoveList read-alike: The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks
by Colleen Oakley (Berkley)
"After a freak accident derails Tanner's college soccer career, she moves in with Louise, an older woman whose family thinks she needs a caregiver. But there's more to Louise than Tanner expects-—and when Louise's past comes to light, the two go on the lam. Great for fans of lively intergenerational fiction and A Thousand Miles to Graceland."
NoveList read-alike: The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan
by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Berkley)
"Written with wickedly sharp humor and a tightly woven plot, the book is also about the hurt that families can give and the unexpected joys of found- family. Vera is a delight as she bosses everyone around, investigating her main suspects even as she weaves bonds of friendship with and between them. Also the descriptions of the tea and food were mouthwateringly delicious!"
NoveList read-alike: Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu
by Alex Finlay (Minotaur Books)
"One night, five teenagers who grew up together in a group home commit a murder and take off into the rest of their lives. Twenty years later, they each face an assassin sent to kill them. Now the race is on to figure out who is behind the killers. This was a fantastic roller-coaster of a thriller with lots of twists and turns."
NoveList read-alike: The Lying Game by Ruth Ware
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