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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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A Proposal To Die For
Harper skillfully blends cozy mystery elements with the unique premise of professional proposal planning, creating an engaging read that will keep readers guessing.
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A Lethal Engagement
Fans of Anna Lee Huber’s Verity Kent books or Clara McKenna’s “Stella and Lyndy” series will welcome this equally entertaining addition to the genre of historical mystery.
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The House on Buzzards Bay
Murphy establishes a palpable sense of foreboding as these unexplainable mysteries begin to accrue. He is less successful, or less interested, in resolving them, however, and the book’s final impact is dulled as a result.
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A Tarnished Canvas
While the mystery is slow to take off, fans of Kiera, Sebastian, their companions in mystery-solving will again enjoy spending time with them.
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The Dark Library
Evans’s latest (after The Traitor Beside Her) misses the mark, failing to engross readers in the Ecker family secrets and the turmoil of World War II. Despite numerous intriguing elements, too many details dull the edge of the mystery.
A fizzy and fun follow-up to Gamez’s debut, The Next Best Fling. Press into the hands of readers who are looking for more asexual rep in their romance reads and those who enjoyed Alison Cochrun’s Kiss Her Once for Me or Anita Kelly’s How You Get the Girl.
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Entitlement
An unsettling novel about the corrosive power of wealth and the slippery nature of class, race, and social constructs. Recommended for readers of Yasmin Zaher’s The Coin or Romesh Gunesekera’s Suncatcher.
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Katharine, The Wright Sister
This fictionalized portrait of Katharine Wright captivates and is recommended for fans of aviation and women’s history. Pair with Patty Dann’s The Wright Sister, which has a different take on Katharine’s life.
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Plays Well with Others
Bringing to mind Emma McLaughlin’s The Nanny Diaries and Amy Poeppel’s Small Admissions, this is highly recommended for those who enjoy stories about how one’s love for one’s children can make any parent lose track of priorities and self.
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The Women
A moving, skillfully narrated story about women’s friendships and the ongoing physical and mental consequences of war.
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A Reason To See You Again
An intricate portrait of one family’s struggles and triumphs over nearly four generations. Recommended for fans of contemporary Jewish American fiction and authors such as Lynda Cohen Loigman, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, and Nicole Krauss.
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The Seventh Veil of Salome
While fans of Moreno-Garcia’s supernatural, horror-tinged novels may be surprised by the author’s foray into atmospheric historical fiction, this intricately plotted book about stardom, passion, and betrayal delivers.
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I See You’ve Called in Dead
This novel that will be most appreciated by readers who are content with the journey being more important than the destination. Book clubs will find much to discuss.
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The Names
This parallel-narrative story will be popular with readers of literary fiction and women’s fiction. Fans of Sue Miller and Jacquelyn Mitchard will also enjoy.
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The Keeper of Lost Art
This fascinating story can be read as a stand-alone, but readers unfamiliar with Morelli’s works may want to follow it up with her other novels based on art and art history.
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The Baker of Lost Memories
A poignant story of the power of memory and family, Wachtel’s (A Castle in Brooklyn) narrative moves easily through time and from mother to daughter.
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All Fired Up
This heartfelt sapphic romance is the perfect book for readers wanting a lighthearted, steamy story with mental health awareness and a hilarious queer found family.
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Gaslight
Filmmaker Joris-Peyrafitte and YA author Shepard (the “Pretty Little Liars” series) offer a tense thriller that will have listeners deeply invested in the characters’ unraveling lives.
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The Crimson Crown
Walters’s (Misrule) slow-burn fantasy introduces a lush world and offers a captivating portrait of a young witch destined for villainy. Share with fans of fairy-tale retellings and those who enjoyed Marianne Gordon’s The Gilded Crown.
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All I Want Is You
Highly recommended for fans of The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley Austin Siegemund-Broka and for readers who enjoy open-door intimacy with their holiday romance reads.
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Karaoke Queen
A stellar queer rom-com, highly recommended for fans of Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston or Andrew Grey’s Dragged to the Wedding.
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Exposure
A decades-spanning story exploring grief, guilt, and missed opportunities. This engaging coming-of-age tale is recommended for fans of the author and those who appreciated Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.
Harrington’s spellbinding performance of Stokes-Chapman’s gothic novel, which also brilliantly explores issues of class, religion, and science versus. folklore, makes this an excellent choice for historical mystery fans and listeners who appreciate richly drawn characters in lovingly crafted settings. (In her author’s note, Stokes-Chapman describes the book as a love letter to Wales.)
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The Heartbeat Library
With this heartwarming tale, Imai Messina reminds listeners of the enduring power of love and the transformative nature of shared experiences. This unforgettable tale is sure to resonate with anyone who has faced loss and sought healing through connection.
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Colored Television
A rich blend of humor and social critique, recommended for those who enjoyed Percival Everett’s Erasure and R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface.
This is a must-listen for fans of Novik’s novels and those who appreciate new takes on fantasy and folk tales. With wide-ranging genres, appealing characters, and beautifully described settings, this collection offers something for every listener.
From its opening sentence through the author’s final note, this gut-wrenching novel will leave readers missing each character when the story concludes but feeling grateful for the relationships they forged and for their beautifully told stories.
Weiner (The Breakaway) excels at capturing the complex relationships among sisters, mothers, and daughters, and the novel’s nonlinear structure and multiple viewpoints add both nuance and interest. An excellent addition to the current crop of Y2K pop culture–themed novels; this will satisfy Weiner’s many fans.
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Be Gay, Do Crime
For large short story collections and those who enjoy droll and satirical writing.
This themed anthology lives up to its promise; horror readers will enjoy getting lost in this book. Pair with anthologies edited by Ellen Datlow, as well as Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the Most (Fictional) Haunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World, edited by Eric J. Guignard.
Genre blends, older sleuths, and subjects as expansive as Jane Austen and AI fill this season’s killer titles.
All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Kelley’s debut might draw comparisons to Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water, but this powerfully queer story will stand tall in its own right on any shelf.
Like the novel’s lottery-winning protagonist, Lippman’s fans will feel like they hit the jackpot with this warm and cozy romp through a Paris vacation and cruise, without too many lives lost along the way.
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This Motherless Land
Perfect for readers who enjoyed Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half and Ishi Robinson’s Sweetness in the Skin, this heartfelt literary family saga is not to be missed.
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Against the Grain
This story about beginnings, endings, and possibilities will resonate with listeners contemplating change and those who just like a good mystery.
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Casket Case
Evans’s bittersweet paranormal romance debut is highly recommended for those seeking a warmhearted contemporary romance with an unusual premise. Fans of Ashley Poston’s The Dead Romantics will want to check this out.
Oates’s many fans will be enthralled by this pitch-perfect collection of that combines psychological thriller, mystery, and suspense. Oates doesn’t miss a beat.
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Bournville
Coe’s (Middle England) rich historical novel examines the evolving lives of individuals set against the backdrop of larger events. Recommended for those seeking a complex and touching history of British society.
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Under Loch and Key
A highly recommended paranormal monster romance with an excellent setting, memorable main characters, and lots of open-door intimacy. This may also appeal to fans of monster-romance writers such as Ruby Dixon, Ashley Bennett, or Kimberly Lemming.
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Bad Houses
Stintzi’s haunting collection invites listeners to question the boundaries of reality while reflecting on common themes of identity and home. A richly descriptive yet never overwrought narrative that lingers long after the book comes to a close.
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Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction
This feel-good holiday love story works as a stand-alone and is sure to please readers who like contemporary romance with adorable canine companions. Recommended for fans of Lizzie Shane, Susan Mallory, and Debbie Macomber.
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Perfect Storm
While it’s possible to read this as a stand-alone, listeners familiar with the action in previous series entries will derive the most enjoyment from this book. Pair with Margaret Mizushima’s “Timber Creek K-9” mystery series.
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The Spice Gate
Srivatsa offers a lushly described yet fast-paced debut fantasy, recommended for fans of Roger Zelazny’s Lord of Light or Tasha Suri’s “The Burning Kingdoms” series.
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Johnny-Boy
A raw and intense crime narrative, recommended for fans of suspenseful and gritty fiction by authors such as Tracy Clark and Karin Slaughter.
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Vilest Things
Listeners should prepare for the heavy lift of numerous characters and a slow-paced beginning but will ultimately be pleased with Yi’s strong pacing, spot-on sarcastic banter, and delivery of a tenacious heroine.
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This Will Be Fun
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a witty, whimsical fantasy and reunion rom-com mashup. Recommended for fans of Sarah Beth Durst, Travis Baldree, and Rebecca Thorne.
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The Rich People Have Gone Away
This deftly narrated story of conflict and resolution should appeal to listeners seeking a prismatic view of class, race, and friendship in extraordinary times.
Fast-paced, fun, and unpredictable in the best way possible. Expect this intricately plotted, unputdownable psychological thriller to fly off the shelves.
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You Have Gone Too Far
O’Connor creates a complex psychological drama, underlining the lasting effects of trauma. This mystery will keep listeners guessing.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy historical romance full of flirtatious and cunning characters. Recommended for fans of Grace Burrowes, Martha Waters, and Sabrina Jeffries.
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Queen MacBeth
Fans of Outlander and dramatic historical fiction will love this insight into one of Shakespeare’s most notorious couples.
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I’ll Be Home for Mischief
For listeners seeking a cozy Christmas mystery about a small-town innkeeper-cum-amateur detective. Recommended for fans of Vicki Delany, Ellie Alexander, and Jenn McKinlay.
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Hotel Lucky Seven
Fans of this propulsive series will enjoy the further exploits of unlucky but efficient assassin Nanao as he accidentally kills one man while saving a desperate woman from her would-be killers.
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The Wedding Witch
Full of paranormal fun, magic spells, ghosts, and more, this fun time-travel romance is a strong addition to Sterling’s bestselling series. Highly recommended for fans of India Holton, Hazel Beck, and Kate Johnson.
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All’s Fair in Love and Treachery
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced Regency mystery with lots of suspense and a dash of romance. Recommended for fans of Amanda Quick, Ava January, and Stephanie Barron.
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Imposter Syndrome
Listeners will enjoy the complexities of this intricate story and twisty thriller.
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Dogs and Monsters: Stories
With his latest collection of genre-defying short fiction, Haddon horrifies, provokes, and disorients, bringing classic tales and figures from the ancient past into newly imagined realms. Recommended for listeners seeking an astute mix of horror, fantasy, and literary fiction.
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The Jewel of the Isle
An over-the-top, slow-burn romance full of adventure and heart, perfect for fans of The Lost City movie.
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The Whitewashed Tombs
History and mystery combine in Quartey’s riveting, shocking, satisfying, and whip-smart crime thriller.
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After Oz
Though certainly not a traditional Oz story, this audio may resonate with listeners seeking a new twist on a beloved character. Recommended for those who appreciate retellings and are interested in exploring how one community might have responded to Dorothy’s return.
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All the Water in the World
Caffall takes her inspiration from the archivists and curators who stayed behind in Iraq, Leningrad, and other areas in wartime to preserve art and antiquities. All this, including Wong’s narration, makes for a heart-wrenching and all-too-imaginable scenario. Highly recommended for fans of Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven.
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The Black Bird Oracle
Fans of Harkness’s beloved series will be well satisfied with this beautifully built world and its ever-growing characters.
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The Serpent and the Wolf
Listeners who enjoy romantasies such as Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass or political intrigue like O.O. Sangoyomi’s Masquerade will devour Robinson’s heady debut.
A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of mystery and insight, recommended for fans of the author as well as Christopher Moore and Carl Hiaasen.
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My Darling Boy
For listeners seeking an intricate, unputdownable psychological thriller about female friendship and small-town secrets. Recommended for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins, and Shari Lapena.
Montague’s debut offers an intricate and tender look into grief, self-discovery, and the many complexities of friendship. This sensitive, late-in-life-coming-of-age story satisfies.
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How To Leave the House
Insightful and dryly witty, this slice-of-life portrait of an occasionally raunchy but still endearing young man makes an impact.
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Tooth and Claw
Series fans will enjoy this bone-chilling tale that pits Walt and Henry against their most formidable enemies. Highly recommended for those who crave adventure suspense.
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Munichs
A faithful retelling of the 1958 disaster, complete with period-accurate details and a sensitivity to the impact this event had in a still-fragile postwar England.
Inspired by the true history of Missoula’s Boxcar Library, Labuskes transports readers to a time and place where powerful corporations seek complete control of the workers and dedicated women are determined to expand the transformative power of words.
A strong collection both for horror fans who want to explore cosmic horror or weird fiction from the perspective of characters from marginalized backgrounds, or for fans of shows such as The Outer Limits. Readers of books by Victor LaValle and Gabino Iglesias as well as short stories by Clive Barker, Thomas Ligotti, and John Langan will want to seek out more of Iniguez’s work.
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The Price of Everything
The combination of climate apocalypse and political side effects, layered in levels of intrigue and mystery and leavened by romance, makes for an engrossing novel from McGoran (Dust Up).
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Hampton Heights: One Harrowing Night in the Most Haunted Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Though this is marketed as a horror book for adults, this has the feel of a younger listen, with an emphasis on nostalgic spookiness rather than gore. A perfect fit for fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things or Christopher Golden’s menacing, 1980s-set novel All Hallows.
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Blue Graffitti
A literary meditation on small-town life, dotted with gorgeous, poetic prose. Recommended for those seeking bittersweet, character-driven fiction with a touch of romance, and perfect for fans of Kent Haruf’s Our Souls at Night.
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Graveyard Shift
A quick and entirely captivating listen, full of surprises and satisfying character portraits. Though listeners may wish for a more fleshed-out story, they will enjoy this thrilling ride.
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The Repeat Room
A haunting listen, laying bare the full impact of unchecked judgment and totalitarian rule. Ball’s chilling depiction of the future is not to be missed.
Listeners will enjoy the many hijinks of Frederick and his friends, laughing out loud at the absurdity while also hoping for the best for everyone. Perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman.
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An Academy for Liars
Henderson (House of Hunger) crafts a unique magical system in a dark academia setting. The narrative performance provides a conflicting interpretation of the main character, so listeners may want to compare their audio experience to print.
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The Summer of You and Me
Hunter’s (Before We Were Us) latest is a charming romance with a little bit of mystery that will warm readers’ hearts.
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The Hearing Test
A debut novel for listeners seeking an emotionally rich stream-of-consciousness story full of poignant imagery and observations. For those who enjoy the work of Rachel Cusk and Fleur Jaeggy.
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A Sea of Unspoken Things
An evocative, suspenseful audio that will have listeners sinking deep into Young’s vivid worldbuilding and Lakin’s captivating narration.
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Now or Never
A fun and fast-paced adventure, blending romance and mystery. This is a must-read for series fans and anyone seeking a lighthearted mystery.
A blend of romance and mystery for the holiday season, enhanced by pitch-perfect narration. Suggest to fans of Knives Out or Falon Ballard’s All I Want Is You.
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Death in the Air
Murali’s debut is a richly detailed Himalayan mystery, recommended as an unusual addition to any audio whodunit collection.
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Booked for Murder
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a gentle mystery about bookshops, small towns, and secrets. Recommended for fans of Tamara Berry, Amanda Flower, and Ellery Adams.
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Perfect Fit
Despite the occasionally rocky narration, Gilmore’s (Love Interest) low-heat workplace romance may appeal to fans of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game or Emily Henry’s Funny Story.
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Memorials
With moments of tenderness and even levity, as well as true terror, longtime horror fans, including newcomers to Chizmar’s works, will enjoy this. Recommended for listeners seeking a sinister mix of folklore, nostalgia, and creeping dread.
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One on One
A thoughtful enemies-to-lovers romance, recommended for the ever-growing number of sports romance fans.
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The Close-Up
Beyond the plodding exposition, this audio becomes an intricate, atmospheric suspense. This may appeal to fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid or Janelle Brown, but it is an optional purchase for libraries on a budget.
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