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Read-Alikes for ‘Sooley’ by John Grisham | LibraryReads
LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting for Sooley by John Grisham.
Betrayal and Forgiveness | African American Fiction (and More)
There’s a satisfying amount of betrayal, bedroom romps, and violence to please a wide range of urban fiction readers. However, Kimberla Lawson Roby’s latest work moves away from these overworked themes and offers a message of forgiveness while dealing with an overzealous “friend.”
Fan Favorites and Promising Newcomers | African American Fiction (and More)
Urban fiction fan favorites Ni-Ni Simone and De'Nesa Diamond return, but librarians will also want to watch promising debut authors Ginger McKnight-Chavers and Stephen Mack Jones.
Cozy or Rough | African American Fiction (and More)
This month treats us to new releases from popular urban fiction authors plus a tasty cozy murder mystery centered on the owner of a soul food restaurant and her sassy cousin.
Boy-Meets-Girl Drama | African American Fiction (and More)
Titles this month are about the drama swirling around the time-tested boy-meets-girl story line. Is there a bit of romance? Maybe. Sex? Absolutely.
Sexy Reads | African American Fiction (and More)
Mirroring the mantra “sex sells," this month’s selections feature such salacious situations as open marriages, hiring prostitutes for a hubby’s bedroom pleasure, cougars turned on by younger guys, and gold diggers taking older men's money.
Pushing Genre Boundaries | African American Fiction (and More)
A historical mystery set against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, an inspirational novel about a very human man of God and his family, a soft cozy, an urban tale starring a Latina thief, and a rough-and-tumble street lit title populate this month’s selections.
No Shortage of Drama | African American Fiction (and More)
There’s plenty of drama and tension in this month's novels, including an interesting take on the struggle for civil rights, a police procedural to solve multiple deaths, and a dysfunctional family circling their wagons to protect their own. Plus Terry McMillan returns!
Old and New Voices | African American Fiction (and More)
This month’s selections are dominated by well-known African American authors who benefit from instant name recognition. But don’t miss out on a first novelist who writes about an African American man’s journey to accept his sexuality during the wild times of the Prohibition era.
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