Readers' Advisory

Wanda M. Morris talks to LJ about her debut novel, wrapping women’s stories in legal thrillers, and how an Atlanta library was instrumental in the creation of All Her Little Secrets.

Eight years on, readers’ advisory research shows that the service has grown in popularity and importance, but librarians need more time to read widely and practice skills.

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read Black Ice by Brad Thor. 

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read The Cellist by Daniel Silva.

Essential titles reviewed in our July 2021 print issue, spanning mystery & suspense, fiction, social sciences, audiobooks, and more.

Upcoming releases in the hottest genre of the moment feature exciting debuts, new work from established authors, and more women authors, editors, and publishers than ever.

Becky Spratford talks with LJ about writing the third edition of The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Horror and the changes to the genre since she wrote the second edition.

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting for Survive the Night by Riley Sager.

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting for Dream Girl by Laura Lippman.