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The Museum Detective

Fans of Elly Griffiths’s Ruth Galloway or Nilima Rao’s Akal Singh will be eager for the next entry in Phillips’s exciting series.
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The Killing Plains

Fans of Paula Munier’s wounded protagonist Mercy Carr might appreciate Colly Newland and her struggles.

Famous Last Words

A first-rate, fiendishly clever suspense novel that fans of Lisa Jewell, Megan Miranda, and Laura Lippman will eat up with a spoon.
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A Campus on Fire

O’Dowd’s debut is a stunner, with a devastating ending.
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An Island of Suspects

This slow-paced, descriptive mystery should appeal to fans of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.

A Death in Diamonds

This installment is the most polished in Bennett’s intriguing series featuring Queen Elizabeth, her network of women assistants, historical figures, and actual events. Anglophiles and fans of historical mysteries will enjoy.
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Kills Well with Others

Fans of Killers of a Certain Age will enjoy the return of the four senior assassins whose escapades from the past and present are intermixed in a fast-paced, humorous adventure. The books stand out for their wit and unlikely friendships.
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The Gatsby Gambit

This novel pays homage to the classic with a fresh point of view that will please Gatsby fans and mystery readers. Both Gigi and the novel are clever and breathe new life into one of the definitive novels of the 20th century.

Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder

Fans of Only Murders in the Building will enjoy this fun mystery rom-com by Rose (a.k.a. Amanda Elliot, with a protagonist who grows from superficial and unlikable into a caring adult.

The Girl from Greenwich Street: A Novel of Hamilton, Burr, and America’s First Murder Trial

Historical personalities bring this real story to life in a riveting account of the first U.S. murder trial for which there is a transcript. The author of the “Pink Carnation” series leans on that transcript for the trial testimony in a gripping novel that will appeal to true-crime buffs, those interested in Hamilton and Burr, and historical mystery fans.
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Cold as Hell

The wilderness surrounding Haven’s Rock is itself a major character in the book, and Casey’s approaching due date adds urgency to the plotline. For fans of strong women protagonists and Armstrong’s Rockton series, of which “Haven’s Rock” is a spin-off.
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All the Other Mothers Hate Me

This thriller debut will add flair to libraries’ crime fiction sections.

The Four Queens of Crime

The inclusion of real historical figures (the authors, DCI Wyles) adds to the enjoyment of Limoncelli’s traditional mystery. Fans of Christie or Rhys Bowen will appreciate the details of the gala and the prewar intrigue.

Loose Lips

Fans of humorous, deftly written mysteries will enjoy this one.

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Cat’s People

A charming story for animal lovers and readers looking for good in the world or hopeful stories about finding one’s people.
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How To Sleep at Night

New York Times publishing-industry correspondent Harris excels at depicting middle-aged people reckoning with their earlier choices and struggling with how they want to live the rest of their lives. Recommended for most fiction collections.

Underground Barbie

Charming, funny, and harrowing. Will appeal to readers of many ages, especially those who enjoy grim humor or remember the myriad adventures of their own Barbies.

Rental House

Wang writes a quiet, introspective novel of relationships, family obligations, and resentments that build over time and what makes a family. Highly recommended.
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The Umbrella Maker’s Son: A Novel of WWII

Fans of Heather Morris and Lisa Barr will be captivated by Lending’s story of resilience and romance, a must-have for historical fiction sections.
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The Favorites

Those who enjoy stories with a focus on interpersonal relationships, friends-to-enemies-to-friends narratives, and drama will adore Fargo’s novel.
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Fagin the Thief

In creating an origin story for the legendary thief, Epstein deftly addresses Oliver Twist’s longstanding “Fagin problem,” not by sanitizing or disowning him, as other adaptations have done, but by lending him a humanity that Dickens’s caricature did not. It’s a lively, finely drawn reimagining and a deeply reverent corrective of a literary monument.
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Mothers and Sons

There is no shortage of pathos in the heartbreaking stories of Peter’s clients or the accounts of abuse experienced by Ann’s retreat guests. But Haslett’s (Imagine Me Gone) melancholy novel finds some resolution and ends on an uplifting note for its asylum seekers, troubled women, mother, and son.
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A Map to Paradise

Less somber than Meissner’s previous works, this novel will attract fans of Heather Webb and Melanie Benjamin.
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The Forger’s Requiem

An out-of-the-ordinary treat for serious fiction readers. Distinct in subject matter but not tone, this book echoes Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic novel Rebecca and Poe’s fevered tales.
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The Life of Herod the Great

A valuable edition to Hurston’s canon that will appeal both to her fans and to new readers of her work. Pair with Alice Walker’s In Search of Our Mother’s Gardens.
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Yeonnam-Dong’s Smiley Laundromat

Poignant, uplifting, and filled with both tender and exciting moments, Kim’s novel offers a moving reflection on the power of empathy and community.

Rosarita

This compelling short work of magical realism will stay in readers’ minds for a long time.

Let’s Call Her Barbie

With cultural interest in Barbie still sky high, this novel is a great choice for historical fiction readers interested in strong, complex women, both in and out of the toy aisle.
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Heart of the Glen

With perfectly paced and realistic romance, Deibel (The Irish Matchmaker) delivers another book that will leave readers feeling like they have traveled to historic Ireland right from their living rooms. Both a romantic comedy and a thought-provoking Christian read, Deibel’s latest will appeal to fans of Calling on the Matchmaker by Jody Hedlund and A Silken Thread by Kim Vogel Sawyer.

The Filling Station

In a novel that should be required reading, Miller (The American Queen) movingly explores the aftermath of racial trauma and how resilient people can open their hearts again. Read-alikes exploring Black historical experiences include When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson Browne and Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee.
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The Indigo Heiress

Frantz (The Seamstress of Acadie) always provides an exquisitely researched historical setting; here she deals unflinchingly with the controversial legacy of the tobacco lords and the early stages of rebellion in the American colonies. Those who like to read beyond the victor’s perspective in history will also enjoy A River Between Us by Jocelyn Green and The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli.

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Hendrix offers an utterly engaging commentary on society and why things are viewed as right versus wrong, along with a generous dollop of magic.
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Vanishing Daughters

Pelayo transports readers, blending fairy tales, history, and urban legends with a true sense of fear. This novel will appeal to fans of horror where questions about the nature of a house haunting loom large, such as A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay, and horror novels in which grief and loss feature heavily, such as White Is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi.
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Haunted Ecologies: A Short Story Collection

An excellent collection perfect for night-time reading and reflective of the environmental terror that fills the news. Read-alikes include The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw, The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan, and the “Southern Reach” series by Jeff VanderMeer.
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Our Winter Monster

Ideal for fans of horror like Darcy Coates’s Dead of Winter, this novel is crime fiction blended with horror and psychological suspense. Mahoney (Ghostlove) has created a work that combines a monster story with the claustrophobia of a massive blizzard while also exploring PTSD and its effects on relationships and individuals.

Wake Up and Open Your Eyes

Those who are drawn to explorations of horrific possibilities of the interconnected world, such as Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca, or apocalyptic stories with a social critique, such as the “Newsflesh” trilogy by Mira Grant, will find much to love here.
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The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries

Rimmer’s helpful and timely work is an important tool for understanding the power of kindness in daily interactions. A recommended purchase for any professional development collection.

History of North America Map by Map

A robust visually enriched resource that offers detailed lessons about geography, history, and the people who have shaped North America over millennia.

Capital: Critique of Political Economy, Vol. 1

An outstanding translation of one of the most important and influential books of the last 150+ years. The quality of editing, the copious explication, and the stellar supporting documents result in a translation that will be definitive for decades. Serious readers with extensive knowledge of economics, political science, philosophy, and theory will benefit most from this rendition, but novices will be able to follow along too.

Citrus: A World History

This highly recommended resource provides an eye-opening account of a major part of many readers’ daily diets. Foodies and food historians will appreciate Mabberley’s expert explanation of how citrus became so widely loved around the world. The sumptuous artwork is a feast for the eyes as well.
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The Greatest U.S. Opens: High Drama at Golf’s Most Challenging Championship

This well-written, well-researched, and fast-paced work showcases why so many people love golf. It’s a title to give golf fans or readers looking to get hooked on the sport.

The Little Encyclopedia of Enchanted Woodland Creatures: An A-to-Z Guide to Mythical Beings of the Forest

This delightful and wondrous book reminds readers that magic is real, especially when they look at the woods and worlds around them with a willing suspension of disbelief.

Simple Book Repair Techniques

With detailed instructions, up-close photographs, and easy-to-understand illustrations, this volume will be especially welcome in public or special collections libraries. Best suited for librarians, book dealers, and ambitious collectors.
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Men’s Health

With content focused on diseases, prevention, diet, and nutrition, this recommended reference work is a reliable source amid the overwhelming and sometimes contradictory information found online.

The Grey Wolf

Fans of Penny’s beloved audiobooks can breathe a sigh of relief, for new series narrator Brassard doesn’t miss a step. This latest trip to Three Pines is well worth the price of admission.
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The Eyes Are the Best Part

Kim’s appalling portrait of rage, grief, and desire will have listeners squirming in their seats. A haunting psychological horror for fans of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer.
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Sacrificial Animals

Readers of Southern gothic writers like Andy Davidson and William Gay will want to visit Stag’s Crossing and experience its fall.

Anyone’s Ghost

Thompson is an exciting new voice in queer literary fiction, and this is an essential novel to highlight in all collections.

House of Bone and Rain

Essential. With vibrant prose and nuanced characters, Iglesias shows why he is a truly original voice in both horror and crime fiction.
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The Transit of Venus

A contemplative story that peels back each character’s inner secrets and moral center. For readers of Henry James.
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Only and Forever

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy opposites-attract rom-com about big family dynamics, books, and being true to one’s self. Recommended for fans of Elena Armas and Amy Lea.

Long Island Compromise

A great listen that might compel audiences to take a break and gather a deep breath before diving back in.
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Blood Like Mine

A terrifying yet tender tale about the lengths to which one will go to protect those they love.
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So Thirsty

Harrison’s many fans will devour her genre-blending latest, a smart, sexy horror with a lot of heart. Pair with Rachel Koller Croft’s We Love the Nightlife.
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We Speak Through the Mountain

Mohamed’s latest is a quick, thought-provoking listen that brings much-needed lightness to the series, even as grimmer horizons loom ahead.

The Queen

For fans of Cutter’s descriptions of mutilations and mutations and Grady Hendrix fans looking for something more gruesome, this book breaks a listener’s heart before pulling it out of their chest.

Agnes Sharp and the Trip of a Lifetime

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a cozy mystery featuring an octogenarian amateur detective and offbeat, amusing characters, including fans of Robert Thorogood, Richard Osman, and Helene Tursten.
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The Accidental Joe: The Top-Secret Life of a Celebrity Chef

For fans of spy novels, those who love intrigue, and foodies, who will discover what happens behind the scenes of celebrity cooking shows.
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You’re the Problem, It’s You

Fun, sexy, and filled with heart, this is an excellent second entry in Alban’s historical romance series.

The Ex Vows

Kyla Garcia gorgeously narrates Joyce’s (You, with a View) single-POV romance, bringing lush emotion to Georgia and Eli’s second-chance relationship. A must-listen for those who enjoy Tarah DeWitt and Kate Clayborn.

Fire Exit

Compelling, poignant, and captivating; Talty is proving himself a skillful storyteller.

The Modern Fairies

A phenomenal production, superbly narrated and riveting. Listeners interested in fairy tales, storytelling, and courtly intrigue will want to pick this up.
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Cash Delgado Is Living the Dream

A great addition for libraries that serve fans of contemporary romance, especially those looking to expand their LGBTQIA+ collections. Give this to readers of Casey McQuiston.

The Bright Sword

A triumph of classic fantasy storytelling that embraces tradition just as much as it turns tradition on its head, this is sure to resonate with high-fantasy readers everywhere.
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People Will Talk

Juicy and interesting, this romp of a mystery will have listeners shocked, laughing, and intrigued all at the same time. A purchase for mystery fans who want to enjoy a murder but not take it too seriously.

The Queen of Poisons

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a cozy British murder mystery full of wit, buoyed by the strength of the characters’ friendships. Recommended for fans of Richard Osman, Laurien Berenson, and Elly Griffiths.

Smothermoss

Suspenseful and increasingly claustrophobic, this unique Appalachian gothic is sure to hook horror-minded listeners.

A Love Like the Sun

Highly recommended for listeners who enjoy romances that blend swoony feelings with high-stakes challenges like mental health, disabilities, grief, and racial identity. Share with readers of Kennedy Ryan and Tia Williams.
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Goyhood

Audiences will love this heartfelt, somewhat less-than-kosher version of the Odyssey.
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The Bang-Bang Sisters

Recommend to fans of high-octane thrillers and strong women protagonists.
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Love You a Latke

A must for fans of contemporary Jewish romance authors such as Jean Meltzer.
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The Drowning House

A haunting and eerily atmospheric story of regrets, missed opportunities, and the terrible things the tide brings in.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

A wonderful companion novel that once again leaves listeners feeling all warm, fuzzy, and joy-filled.
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The Lion Women of Tehran

This personal history of Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution brings it tragically and heroically to life.
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Medusa of the Roses

Grim yet piercingly beautiful, this complex tale of love, betrayal, and identity is recommended for fans of Khashayar J. Khabushani’s I Will Greet the Sun Again.
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