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Read-Alikes for ‘Sea of Tranquility’ by Emily St. John Mandel

Read-Alikes for ‘Sea of Tranquility’ by Emily St. John Mandel

Luke Gorham, Jenifer May, Annabelle Mortensen, and Ian Stade,  Apr 04, 2022

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel.

Read-Alikes for 'House of Sky and Breath' by Sarah J. Maas

Read-Alikes for 'House of Sky and Breath' by Sarah J. Maas

Joseph Jones, Megan Marong, Annabelle Mortensen,  Feb 14, 2022

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas.

Measuring Diversity in the Collection

Measuring Diversity in the Collection

Annabelle Mortensen,  May 08, 2019

In the same way that fitness trackers offer reality checks for sedentary lifestyles, diversity audits cast light on the homogeneity embedded within library collections, providing data that identifies gaps in representations of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and other traditionally marginalized perspectives.

A Year in Books | The Reader's Shelf, December 2016

A Year in Books | The Reader's Shelf, December 2016

Cathleen Towey Merenda, Annabelle Mortensen, Barry Trott, Joyce Saricks, Brian Kenney, & Neal Wyatt,  Nov 29, 2016

In keeping with this column’s end-of-the-year tradition of highlighting favorite titles, a number of readers’ advisors have surveyed their bookshelves and pulled novels they have deeply enjoyed.
Jane and the Waterloo Map: Being a Jane Austen Mystery
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Jane and the Waterloo Map: Being a Jane Austen Mystery

Stephanie Barron | MYSTERY,  Dec 01, 2015

As usual, Barron deftly imitates Austen's voice, wit, and occasional melancholy while spinning a well-researched plot that will please historical mystery readers and Janeites everywhere. Jane Austen died two years after the events of Waterloo; one hopes that Barron conjures a few more adventures for her beloved protagonist before historical fact suspends her fiction.
The Question of the Unfamiliar Husband: An Asperger's Mystery
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The Question of the Unfamiliar Husband: An Asperger's Mystery

Jeff Cohen | MYSTERY,  Oct 01, 2015

Samuel is a fascinating character who has learned various coping methods to compensate for his inability to read people. His second adventure will captivate readers as the suspects begin to pile up.
Blood, Salt, Water: An Alex Morrow Novel
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Blood, Salt, Water: An Alex Morrow Novel

Denise Mina | MYSTERY,  Oct 01, 2015

Supplementing procedural elements with doses of psychological suspense and wry social commentary (the vote for Scottish independence, class tension, and even the foibles of those following gluten-free diets all come under her gimlet eye), Mina delivers another atmospheric, well-crafted mystery. [See Prepub Alert, 6/21/15.]
Recipes for Love and Murder: A Tannie Maria Mystery
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Recipes for Love and Murder: A Tannie Maria Mystery

Sally Andrew | MYSTERY,  Oct 01, 2015

Take a pinch of Alexander McCall Smith, a dash of Diane Mott Davidson, and add a smidge of the wild veld and you'll get a taste for this lekker story (that's "delicious" in Afrikaans). While the tone is heartfelt, Andrew doesn't shy away from the realities of spousal abuse or the shadow of South Africa's tumultuous history. With a fascinating setting, engaging characters, and a full complement of drool-worthy recipes, this is sure to leave readers craving more. [See Prepub Alert, 6/1/15.]
A Dangerous Place: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
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A Dangerous Place: A Maisie Dobbs Novel

Jacqueline Winspear | FICTION,  Mar 15, 2015

After hinting at change for several books, the series finally appears to have passed a crucial turning point as it nears the precipice of World War II. While some readers may wonder at the way Winspear handled her heroine's doomed offscreen marriage, many will embrace the arresting period detail and emotional resonance of seeing a new, if heartbreaking, chapter of Maisie's life unfold. [See Prepub Alert, 9/8/14.]
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