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Four iconic writers of Golden Age crime fiction—Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and Margery Allingham—help DCI Lilian Wyles, the first woman detective chief inspector in the CID, solve a case.
What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
O’Brien’s fiction debut is a highly intriguing vision of the near future that examines the role of memory in a functional aspect, which also underscores the utility of forgetting: “Funes the Memorious” by Jorge Luis Borges meets Total Recall by Philip K. Dick, with a wry narration that balances the grim reality.
This month features a lesbian vampire tale from bestselling V.E. Schwab, a historical portal fantasy from LJ Best Book author H.G. Parry, and two fairy-tale retellings.
Rival thieves, court intrigue, and monsters appear amid the romance in these anticipated romantasy reads.
New LGBTQIA+ fiction from Joanna Lowell, Mae Marvel, Chip Pons, and Jodie Slaughter to help celebrate Pride Month, along with great beach reads from Josie Silver and Alicia Thompson.
Award-winning Susan Choi and Joyce Carol Oates offer new novels, and Ho-Yeon Kim's international bestseller is released in the U.S.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate psychological thriller with a fast pace and multiple perspectives. Recommended for fans of Megan Miranda, Amy Tintera, and Paula Hawkins.
Listeners touched by Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures but wanting more mystery will be enchanted.
Taylor Jenkins Reid returns with a 1980s-set love story amid NASA’s Space Shuttle program, while YA author Renée Ahdieh makes her adult debut with a novel about young lawyer Jia Song and the wealthy Park family.
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Ladykiller
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fast-paced psychological suspense full of scandal and sex. Recommended for fans of Mary Kubica, Lisa Jewell, and Alice Feeney.
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Middle of the Night
Layered with mysteries, flawed characters, and a wonderful sense of dread, this thriller is Sager at his best.
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The Queen City Detective Agency
Listeners who enjoy detective mysteries will find this story compelling.
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The Sequel
This novel, filled with characters that are easy to hate, will keep listeners hooked awaiting the next pivot in its twisty plot.
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The House of Broken Bricks
Patrons will enjoy this story of family love and loss that captures the struggle to regroup after a family tragedy.
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Echoes of Memory
While Quinn’s tale is an excellent thriller-mystery on an unusual subject with only minor writing issues, the narration lacks the feel of the characters and their experiences and falls flat.
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The Silence Factory
Queer love unfulfilled doesn’t preclude an optimistic ending in this resonant Victorian gothic.
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We Solve Murders
Quirky characters and fast-paced action make this rollicking mystery a sure bet for Osman’s fans and those who enjoyed Deanna Raybourn’s Killers of a Certain Age.
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We’ll Prescribe You a Cat
Ishida has written a gem that glows with empathy and goodwill. For animal lovers and those seeking uplifting stories about stepping outside one’s comfort zone and discovering inner strength.
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Maria
An excellent exploration of one of the world’s most beloved stepmothers, highly recommended for historical fiction collections everywhere.
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The Hungry Dark
A recommended listen. With its mix of mystery, paranormal thriller, and family drama, Williams’s latest should have broad appeal.
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I’ll Get Back to You
Fans of sapphic holiday stories such as Alison Cochrun’s Kiss Her Once for Me are the audience for Grischow’s fun novel.
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Better by Far
A deeply emotional and satisfyingly layered story about different types of loss and the power to heal.
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You Will Never Be Me
Compelling performances will elicit a strong response in listeners right up to the shocking conclusion.
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Can’t Help Falling in Love
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a feel-good fake-relationship rom-com. Recommended for fans of Christina Lauren, Emily Henry, and Libby Hubscher.
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A World of Hurt
Mejia’s (To Catch a Storm) latest suspense will be a hit with those who enjoy stories of crime-solving.
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The Book of Elsewhere
Even with confusing opening chapters, staying with the story pays off in a major way, and the audio helps the audience to understand what “B” is going through. Sci-fi and weird-fiction fans will love this, and many will pick it up who are BRZRKR or Reeves fans.
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The Electric State
Fans of postapocalyptic sci-fi will eat up this excellent novel. Note that the audiobook’s PDF of illustrations (or a print version of the book) supports a more immersive experience; Stålenhag’s imagery is a key component of the story.
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Broiler
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a gritty domestic fiction with an intricate, atmospheric plot. Recommended for fans of William Kent Krueger, Jennifer Herrera, and Kelly J. Ford.
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Toxic Prey
Contagion, ecoterrorism, and a relentlessly ticking clock make this latest installment in Sandford’s series well worth a listen.
For fans of New England family dramas like those by Ann Patchett and Ethan Joella, and listeners looking for a mystery with a summer setting and plot depth.
Fans of authors such as Mazey Eddings will enjoy this solid rom-com starring a complex and layered main character.
Buckshaw and Bishop’s Lacey will entice longtime series followers as well as new audiences who like amateur-sleuth historical mysteries.
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Given Our History
A cute friends-to-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story that falls short of rom-com greatness.
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A Daughter of Fair Verona
An effervescent alternate ending to Romeo and Juliet. Dodd’s (Point Last Seen) amusing Shakespearean mystery will have fans of any genre chuckling.
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The Murders in Great Diddling
An absorbing audiobook perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz’s Susan Ryeland mysteries. Highly recommended.
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The Spellshop
This sweet and cozy romantasy brims with lush imagery and a cast of quirky characters. Perfect for fans of whimsical fantasy, such as Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes and TJ Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea.
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Lady Macbeth
This woman-centered portrait of Shakespeare’s complicated Lady Macbeth should appeal to listeners who love to hear the other side of the story.
While listeners will revel in the characters, humor, and plot, they will be disappointed that the all-important mac-and-cheese recipe is not included. Still, this is a primary purchase for most libraries that offer wide-ranging women’s fiction audiobook collections.
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The Villain Edit
Fans of reality dating television shows will want to check out YA author Devore’s (A Better Bad Idea) adult debut. Perfect for those who enjoyed Christina Lauren’s The True Love Experiment.
While some stories resonate more than others, this collection of visceral literary horror haunts and provokes. Recommended for fans of Ananda Lima.
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Best, First, and Last
Recommend to anyone who enjoys a feel-good family novel like Camille Pagán’s Don’t Make Me Turn This Life Around or Rebecca Serle’s One Italian Summer.
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A Northern Light in Provence
A beautiful ode to dreams and real life and recognizing the beauty and wonder of the world right outside one’s own front door.
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The Deading
Though it falters somewhat in its execution, this blend of science fiction, body horror, and eco-horror may appeal to listeners seeking an intriguing premise with echoes of Stephen King’s Under the Dome.
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That Night in the Library
Bodies Bodies Bodies dressed up like The Secret History, but lacking the punch or social critique of either.
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Just Some Stupid Love Story
While pacing issues occasionally detract from the back-and-forth rhythm of Seth and Molly’s interactions, romance fans should be pleased by the characters’ well-deserved HEA.
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The Fiancé Dilemma
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a slow-burn small-town rom-com with a Runaway Bride vibe. Recommended for fans of Olivia Dade, Lynn Painter, and Simone Soltani.
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Toward Eternity
A strong debut with a compelling premise that will do well in libraries where speculative science fiction is popular, though it may not make any converts to the genre.
Though this is the first in a series, its characters are so unlikable that listeners might not clamor for more. A supplementary purchase for libraries looking for a new mystery series with a bit of a twist.
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A Home for the Holidays
Recommended for those seeking a layered holiday listen that is heartbreaking and hopeful in equal measure.
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The Night the River Wept
This sardonic Southern mystery about an amateur cold-case investigation is an optional purchase for most libraries. May appeal to fans of Delia Owens and William Kent Krueger.
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Eruption
A captivating collaboration between two thriller greats, this cinematic action-adventure novel does not disappoint.
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Moonbound
Sloan’s work is sure to be well received by a wide audience of fantasy and science-fiction readers for its delicate balance of rich, original worldbuilding and intentional dalliances with genre tropes.
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Hearts on Thin Ice
Kennedy’s focus on the nuances of mental health and grief makes for a layered and thoughtful romance. Share with fans of sports romances or those who enjoyed Peyton Corinne’s Unsteady.
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Hard To Kill
Patterson and Lupica’s tense series second delivers, with plenty of fast-paced action, well-rounded characters, and a twisty murder case. Series fans will be pleased.
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The Truth According to Ember
A much-needed and welcome addition to contemporary romance library collections, which have had a decided lack of Indigenous-authored stories until now.
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Strange Folk
Dyer’s multigenerational tale is ideal for Appalachian fiction fans and readers of magical realism seeking atmospheric new settings.
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The Lantern of Lost Memories
Beautiful and with plenty of lighthearted moments, this is a perfect listen for fans of Mitch Albom.
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The Glassmaker
Chevalier’s many fans should enjoy this evocative tale set on the Venetian island of Murano, the traditional home of Italian glassmaking. The intricate details of glassmaking lend depth to this time-hopping novel that may also appeal to those seeking a touch of magic in their historical fiction.
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A Wedding in Lake Como
This series installment works as a stand-alone and is a perfect beach listen for fans of women’s fiction authors such as Emily Giffin.
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Things Don’t Break on Their Own
Will appeal to listeners seeking a complex, character-driven literary suspense novel about false memories and missing persons. Recommended for fans of Ana Reyes, Shari Lapena, and Mary Kubica.
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The Scarlet Throne
Listeners who enjoy immersing themselves in richly described fantastical worlds will devour this. Share with fans of Ann Leckie’s The Raven Tower or Erika Johansen’s The Queen of the Tearling.
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This Great Hemisphere
Though his debut was on point, this sophomore novel is a miss for an author who holds so much promise.
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Burn
The fact that nothing is really ever explained and the novel ends before the men escape Maine adds to the helpless feeling conveyed by this dystopian novel that strikes a chord.
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Providence
Willse’s debut, which turns into a thriller about a lonely queer professor embarking on an unwise affair, fills a gap but is likely an optional purchase.
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The Third Wife of Faraday House
For fans of Agatha Christie and tragic historical-fiction romances with depth.
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Red River Road
Although the audiobook is somewhat lengthy, its storyline is captivating, with plot twists to keep listeners wondering if Phoebe will ever be found.
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The Secret Keeper of Main Street
Thomas’s layered novel explores complicated themes such as race, gender, and class, even as it offers a heartwarming look at finding love, friendship, and family in unexpected places. For fans of Rachel Eliza Griffiths’s Promise.
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Anna Bright Is Hiding Something
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fast-paced relationship fiction about ambition, deceit, and scandal. Recommended for fans of Freida McFadden and Erica Katz or the television series The Dropout.
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The Divide
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate mistaken-identity mystery about the hierarchy of the Hollywood entertainment industry. Recommended for fans of Alice Feeney, Jaclyn Goldis, and Katherine Wood.
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Summer Fridays
A sweeping big-city romance that crosses over to women’s fiction; perfect for fans of Nora Ephron films and NYC.
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Welcome to Glorious Tuga
Though this is an affecting story with charming characters and a vibrant setting, the mismatched accents make the audio a secondary purchase.
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The Life Impossible
Some fans of Haig’s The Midnight Library may be perplexed at the fantastical turns in his new novel, but others will find this gracefully narrated audio a balm. Expect many holds and consider purchasing multiple copies.
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The Mother of All Things
One to recommend to fans of literary fiction and feminist stories about the mental exhaustion of motherhood.
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Murder Most Owl
This entertaining cozy has many appeal points, including animals, small-town life, and a bit of magic. Listeners will be enchanted and excited for the next installation in Fox’s promising series.
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Haunted Ever After
DeLuca’s first entry in the “Boneyard Key” series should please listeners seeking laugh-aloud moments, not-too-scary chills, and a cozy paranormal romance.
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The Hitchcock Hotel
While the resolution may receive mixed reviews, this locked-room mystery with plenty of Hitchcockian embellishments rewards with a creepy and sneakily innovative listening experience.
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One Year Ago in Spain
Highly recommended for fans of authors such as Rebecca Serle and contemporary-romance stories with a magical-realism twist.
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The Goodbye Process: Stories
This little volume’s vignettes entertain and provide food for thought.
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In Our Stars
The initial “Doomed Earth” novel is predictable but stands as a fun time-travel concept with incredible narration. Recommended for fans of Campbell’s “The Lost Fleet” series and Glynn Stewart’s Ambassador for Mars.
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Trust Her
An excellent addition to any mystery or thriller section. Recommended for fans of other Irish writers such as Tana French, Claire McGowan, and Dervla McTiernan.
A harrowing work of horror metafiction and grim comedy that should delight horror cinephiles and fans of authors Josh Winning and Brian McAuley.
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The Burning
Graphic violence and a pat story arc make this mystery gruesome and a bit too predictable, but fans of the series might enjoy anyway.
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Bear
For those who enjoy reflecting on peculiar existential sagas, this is not to be missed.
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Enlightenment
This richly atmospheric novel exploring celestial mysteries, fate, and human frailty is not to be missed.
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If Something Happens to Me
Finlay’s (The Night Shift) latest action-packed thriller doesn’t disappoint, as its trio of stellar narrators never lets the intensity lag.
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The Faculty Lounge
A touching, gently humorous peek into the inner lives of high school teachers and the mysteries of the staff lounge.
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William
Coile’s nightmarish cyber-horror thrums with tension and unexpected horrific surprises. Fans of Ezekiel Boone’s The Mansion will want to dive in.
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The Codger and the Sparrow
An appealing story of friendship, family, age, loss, and redemption.
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The Hollywood Assistant
A starstruck suspense novel that fans of interpersonal drama and passion (à la Gone Girl) will love.
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The Hypocrite
Hamya’s timely second novel explores generational gaps in a rapidly changing world.
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Charlotte Illes Is Not a Teacher
In this new era of cozy mysteries, this is a good example of how to create and narrate such a novel. Fans of Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective will enjoy its sequel, which can also be appreciated on its own.
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Unspeakable Home
A powerful, darkly funny, and emotionally rich narrative about the indomitable human spirit and the quest for self-recovery. An insightful, poetic, and moving original.
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