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Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
This quirky, humorous romance is well-written and plotted, and readers will quickly fall in love with its interesting characters. Fans of Olivia Dade’s “Spoiler Alert” series will especially fall for this superfan homage from Danan.
A stand-alone fantasy from Tan’s world of the Celestial Kingdom provides all of the beautiful worldbuilding and heart-wrenching emotions of her previous books.
Sea dwellers, fortune tellers, tricksters, faeries, roving robots, and other fantastical creatures inhabit the pages of these out-of-this-world novels.
Frampton (Her Adventures in Temptation) starts a new series with this Victorian-set novel that stresses friendship, being true to oneself, and finding appreciation.
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.
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.
The glimpse inside the opulent world of a Russian oligarch is fascinating, with international intrigue ripped from the headlines. Creating compelling apprehension, this suspenseful thriller keeps readers off-balance and unsure whom to trust. Finder achieves a perfect one-sitting read.
The penultimate volume of the “Moonfall” series, after The Cradle of Ice, has some exposition lag, but the fast pace of its action sequences will keep epic fantasy readers engaged.
Fawcett delivers a perfect new entry in this series, which will enrapture readers with fantastic worldbuilding. A great pick for those who are fans of both Marie Brennan’s A Natural History of Dragons and Jane Austen novels.
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.
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.
This quirky, humorous romance is well-written and plotted, and readers will quickly fall in love with its interesting characters. Fans of Olivia Dade’s “Spoiler Alert” series will especially fall for this superfan homage from Danan (Do Your Worst).
Wang writes a quiet, introspective novel of relationships, family obligations, and resentments that build over time and what makes a family. Highly recommended.
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.
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.
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.
Lenker (It Happened One Fight) writes a romance novel that also embraces the real struggle of women in the 1930s who wanted a career outside the home. The story balances the trials and tribulations of love, longing, and ultimately, success.
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.
Blake’s (The Atlas Complex) command of morally gray characters and grim humor creates a dramatic, Succession-esque novel about a powerful, dysfunctional family.
A phenomenal production, superbly narrated and riveting. Listeners interested in fairy tales, storytelling, and courtly intrigue will want to pick this up.
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.
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.
Readers who crave a love story between characters with personal and professional goals beyond romance will find Holiday’s (Canadian Boyfriend) measured, thoughtful novel deeply satisfying.
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.
This affirming, empowering romance anthology is a must-buy for all libraries. Patrons will be delighted by the stories and the narrators’ heartfelt performances.
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 AHead 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newman’s (The Undying of Obedience Wellrest, under the name Nicholas Bowling) adult debut is a stiflingly beautiful blend of the personal apocalypse of Paul Tremblay’s The Cabin at the End of the World with the mysterious introspection of Susan Fletcher’s The Night in Question.
Told with wit and verve, this is the portrait of the old raconteur and rabble-rouser as a young man and will charm readers who enjoyed Marty’s previous outings. It’s also a fascinating portrayal of the early wild and woolly days of Silicon Valley, as seen from the perspective of someone in the trenches at the start of it all. Highly recommended for readers of the series and anyone fascinated by the era.
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.
Ballerini’s deft performance ably captures the novel’s twists and turns. Silva’s fans will be thrilled to dive into this world of international intrigue, murder, corruption, and conspiracy at the highest levels.
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.
A compelling blend of science fiction and horror, conceptualized as reality TV with huge consequences. Readers of SF thrillers will be chilled and thrilled.
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.
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.
Highly recommended for libraries looking to expand their contemporary South Asian romance collections and perfect for fans of authors such as Sonali Dev and Uzma Jalaluddin.
This is complex science fiction for readers who love the compelling political drama of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine more than the lasers and photon torpedoes of The Next Generation.
Though some of Gilman’s stories are more riveting than others, this hefty collection provides a thoughtful glimpse into the works of a groundbreaking feminist writer.
This is a satisfying read for those seeking a romance that balances steamy moments with substantial character development and cultural insight. It’s particularly well-suited for readers who enjoy stories of successful women navigating their careers, with a side of love.
Twists and turns abound in this unique, witchy romance from Crutcher (What Became of Magic), and the writing, with effective worldbuilding and carefully crafted characters, will have readers entthralled. Highly recommended.
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.
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.
The enemies-to-lovers trope shines in this lush romantasy. Listeners of Sarah J. Maas and Claire Legrand will want to add Warwick’s latest to their shelves.
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.