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“Incredibly proper Oliver anddrama-laden Luc are extremeopposites. Despite a case ofannoyance at first sight, thetwo antagonists reluctantlyagree that faking arelationship might help eachof them out of a bind. Hallcrafts a well-pacedrelationship that will havereaders completely invested ina happy ever after. Perfect forfans of If I Never Met You andRed, White, and Royal Blue.”

“A well-crafted story ofidentity, survival, and loyaltythat explores the terrain oflove and heartbreak, loss anddisplacement for fourgenerations of NativeAmerican women across fourdecades. Finding their ownsources of strength, theseproud, fierce womenmagnetically draw the readerin. For readers who enjoyLouise Erdrich andDiane Glancy.”

“This sequel to The Royal Wefollows Nick and Bex throughthe first years of theirmarriage--a challenging timefor anyone, let alone a royalcouple whose wedding wasdisrupted by a sex scandal.As they settle into their newhome, they uncover a secretthat could change the futureof Britain. Fans of RoyalWedding (Cabot) and Royals(Hawkins) will enjoy thisfunny and sensitive novel.”

“Personal tragedy turns Natalie’slife upside down and leads herback to her childhood home,including her family’s belovedhomegrown bookstore. Nataliefaces the decline of hergrandfather’s health, a buildingin need of repair, and a businessin the red but also findsunexpected love. Give toreaders who liked How to FindLove in a Bookshop and TheReaders of Broken Wheel.”

"An own voices horrornovel that begins with fouryoung Native Americanmen on a hunting trip thatwill haunt each of them inunimaginable ways. Forfans of Owl Goingback’sCoyote Rage."

"Explores the author’srelationship with hermother, piecing togetherevents that led up to hermother's murder at thehands of her stepfather.For fans of No VisibleBruises by Rachel LouiseSnyder and The Red Partsby Maggie Nelson."

"In this hilarious andpoignant rom-com debut,Bea Schumacher is a highlyinfluential, body positive,heartbroken fashionblogger, who one day writesa blistering, viral, blog postabout the lack of diversityon her favorite reality tvdating show, Main Squeeze.For readers who enjoyedBridget Jones’s Diary andMe Before You."

“The gripping storyopens with a rampantstrain of virus (in this caserabies), followed byquarantines, lockdowns,fear, and irrationalbehavior. It hitsalarmingly close to home.For fans of Severance byLing Ma and Contagionby Robin Cook.”

"Sam thought the dynamicDuncan Carpenter was outof her life forever, until hereturns to the school atwhich she\'s a librarianand makes her think shemight just get her happilyever after. For fans of JoJoMoyes and Rebecca Serle."

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—Sarah Fetzer, West Palm Beach City Library, West Palm Beach, FLNoveList read-alike: Boy in the Box by Marc E. Fitch

(Grove Press)(Grand Central Publishing)

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CrCrookooked Hallelujahed Hallelujahby Kelli Jo Ford

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“Eagerly awaited by wizard Harry Dresden’s legion of fans, this 16th book inthe series is definitely worth the wait. Wonderful scenes feature magical

illusions, and many familiar characters return for peace talks in Chicago. Notmuch is peaceful for Harry, as the wizards might kick him off the White

Council, faerie Queen Mab wants him to do a couple of favors for vampireLara, and Harry’s half-brother is in prison after an assassination attempt. For

series fans of The Hollows, The Iron Druid Chronicles, and The Nightside.“

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—Brenda O’Brien, Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, ILNoveList read-alike: The Arcadia Project series by Mishell Baker

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One tOne to Wo WatatchchA Novelby Kate Stayman-London

MMemoremorial Drial DriviveeA Daughter's Memoirby Natasha Trethewey

TThe Lhe Lost and Fost and FoundoundBookshopBookshopA Novelby Susan Wiggs

SurSurvivvivor Sor SongongA Novelby Paul Tremblay

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(William Morrow)(Gallery/Saga Press)

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—Sandra Woodbury, Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MANoveList read-alike: Sealed by Naomi Booth

—Tracy Babiasz, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NCNoveList read-alike: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating byChristina Lauren

—Joyce Livingston, Collinsville Community Library, Brogue, PANoveList read-alike: The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson

—Mary Bell, Wilbraham Public Library, Wilbraham, MANoveList read-alike: Blood by Allison Moorer

—Ann-Marie Anderson, Tigard Public Library, Tigard, ORNoveList read-alike: Insert Groom Here by K.M. Jackson

—Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library,Huntington Station, NYNoveList read-alike: Jilted by Lilah Suzanne

—Janet Schneider, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, NYNoveList read-alike: Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson —Heather Bistyga, Anderson County Library, Anderson, SC

NoveList read-alike: American Royals by Katherine McGee

“It’s been several years since Malorie and her two youngchildren arrived at The Janet Tucker School For the Blind.Olympia and Tom, now teenagers, crave to see the world.

But at what cost? Malerman is a master of suspensefulterror and escalating mistrust. Unlike Birdbox, this latest

installment is also filled with hope.”

MMaloralorieieA Bird Box Novel

by Josh Malerman(Del Rey)

—KC Davis, Fairfield Woods Public Library, Fairfield, CT

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Read-alike: The Passage by Justin CroninRead-alike: The Fireman by Joe Hill

Read-alike: The Changeling by Victor LaValle

OutsiderOutsiderA Novel of Suspense

by Linda Castillo(Minotaur Books)

PPlalaying Nying NiceiceA Novel

by JP Delaney(Ballantine Books)

“Kate Burkholder comes to the aid of an oldcolleague who’s now on the run from her ownvice unit in this slow-burn crime thriller. Manyseries start to lose steam when they’ve beenaround as long as this one, but Castillo just

keeps improving with every book.”

“Two babies are switched at birth in the NICU.One has severe disabilities, the other doesn’t.

Two years later, the families learn of themistake and their lives--and lies--become

more entangled. Highly recommended forfans of psychological thrillers who are tired of

typical plotlines.”—Eve Hall, Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library,Hopkinsville KY

Read-alike: In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer FlemingRead-alike: A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller

Read-alike: A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow

—Kelly Verheyden, San Diego Public Library, San Diego, CA

Read-alike: Then She Was Gone by Lisa JewellRead-alike: The Couple Next Door by Shari LapenaRead-alike: The Other Couple by Louise Candlish