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“In this contemporaryromance, three women whowere two-timed by thesame man become friends.The unique, funny premisecleverly serves as a catalystfor why the women aretrying to make changes intheir lives. The romance islovely and finds ways inwhich the couple strugglesto be together. Give this tofans of Mia Sosa and AlishaRai.”

“Nobody imagines the end ofthe world quite like Brooks! Herehe takes a group of privilegedidealists, sets them in a beautifulutopia where they can escapethe headaches of the city butsuffer none of theinconveniences, and thenbrutally removes all the comfortsthey expect to be delivered.Throw in some hungrySasquatch and things get reallyinteresting. For fans of BlakeCrouch and Jeff VanderMeer.”

"This is a story aboutcolonialism and cycles oftrauma, giving an in depthlook at the politics andpsychology of a land warredover by ethnic factions forcenturies. Highlyrecommended to anyonelooking for an imaginativefantasy with complexcharacters, well developedrelationships, and insightfulsocial commentary. For readerswho enjoy N.K. Jemisin andTasha Suri.”

“Miranda returns withanother engrossingpsychological thriller thatwill keep you on the edge ofyour seat. The story isprimarily told from Olivia'sunreliable perspective. Newsreports, book excerpts, andother media are also used tofill out the story, whichkeeps the plot moving. Forfans of Conviction (Mina)and The Other Mrs. (Kubica).”

"Cecily is fresh off abreak up and meets a“too good to be true”stranger in a local divebar. For fans of MeBefore You by JoJoMoyes."

"A wedding celebrationon a remote island offthe coast of Irelandturns eerie andnightmarish in thisgothic atmosphericmystery. A good choicefor fans of Ruth Ware."

“Claire and Eva both havereasons for wanting todisappear, so when theyhappen upon each other atthe airport, they decide totake the other person's flight.However, when one of theplanes crashes, the dangerthey thought they wereleaving isn't far behind. Forreaders who enjoyed The LastMrs. Parrish by LivConstantine and ThePassenger by Lisa Lutz.”

"Dani and Zaf have beenlow-key flirting foreverwhen a gallant moment isturned into a viral videoand the pressure is on forthese two to become acouple. This is a fabulouslyfun and meta take on aclassic romance trope, thefake relationship. For fansof The Wedding Date andThe Kiss Quotient."

"Centering on two twinlight-skinned black girlswho grew up in a strangetown in the Jim Crowsouth, this book exploresracism, colorism, sexism,and familial relationshipsthrough the interweavingstorylines of vivid andcomplicated characters.For fans of Red at the Boneby Jacqueline Woodson."

TThe Bohe Boyfryfriend Piend Prrojecojecttby Farrah Rochon(Forever)

—Stephanie Hall, Topeka Public Library, Topeka, KSNoveList read-alike: Ghosted by Rosie Walsh

(Del Rey) (Harper Voyager)

(Sourcebooks Landmark)

(Riverhead Books)

DDeevvolutionolutionA Firsthand Account of theRainier Sasquatch Massacreby Max Brooks

TThe Empirhe Empire of Ge of GoldoldA Novelby S.A. Chakraborty

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“A perfect gothic mystery with an updated sensibility that will appeal to the modernreader. Noemí is a Mexico City socialite in the 1950s. When her father receives a

disturbing letter from his niece, he sends Noemí to check on her cousin at the remotehouse where she is living--a grotesque and rotting English-style mansion, built on dirtimported from England by the colonialist eugenicist family she has married into. Lush

descriptions and the creepy atmosphere make this a good choice for readers wholiked The Witch Elm, The Little Stranger, or The Haunting of Hill House.”

MMexican Gexican Gothicothicby Silvia Moreno-Garcia

(Del Rey)

—Lorena Neal, Evanston Public Library, Evanston, IL---NoveList read-alike: The Supernatural Enhancements by Edgar Cantero

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TThe Last Fhe Last FlightlightA Novelby Julie Clark

TThe Guest Listhe Guest ListA Novelby Lucy Foley

TThe Girhe Girl frl from Wom Widoidow Hw HillsillsA Novelby Megan Miranda

TTakake a He a Hint, Dani Brint, Dani BroownwnA Novelby Talia HIbbert

TThe Lies The Lies That Bindhat BindA Novelby Emily Giffin

(Avon)(Ballantine Books)

(William Morrow)(Simon & Schuster)

—Jessica Trotter, Capital Area District Libraries, Lansing, MINoveList read-alike: A Prince on Paper by Alyssa Cole

—Pamela Gardner, Medfield Public Library, Medfield, MANoveList read-alike: A Kind of Freedom by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

—Megan Coleman, Cecil County Public Library, Elkton, MDNoveList read-alike: Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber

—Bill Anderson, Scott CountyPublic Library, Scottsburg, INNoveList read-alike: Go To My Grave by Catriona McPherson

—Lora Bruggeman, Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien, ILNoveList read-alike: Layover by David Bell

—Ann Carpenter, Brooks Free Library, Harwich, MANoveList read-alike: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai —Amy Hall, Jefferson County Public Library, Wheat Ridge, CO

NoveList read-alike: The Abominable by Dan Simmons —Lauren Mitchell, Neenah Public Library, Neenah, WINoveList read-alike: Books of Ambha by Tasha Suri

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Alpha NAlpha Nightightby Nalini Singh

(Berkley)"This continuation of the Psy-Changeling series features the

shapeshifting wolves of Moscow and their pack alpha,Selenka, but it also brings back many characters from

previous books. Another enjoyable, fast-paced paranormalromance from Singh."

—Cathy Shields, East Lyme Public Library, Niantic, CT

Read-alike: The Mane Event by Shelly LaurenstonRead-alike: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison

Read-alike: Magic Bites by Ilona AndrewsRead-alike: The Last Wolf by Maria Vale

Read-alike: Something in the Water by Catherine SteadmanRead-alike: My Lovely Wife by Samantha DowningRead-alike: Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough

—Lorri Steinbacher, Ridgewood Public Library, Ridgewood, NJ

"If you knew something that was certain to change everything,would you keep it a secret to hold on to tranquility for onemore day? Paris' driving narrative, alternating between theperspectives of a husband and wife, guarantees your book

group will be divided over this very question."

TThe Dilemmahe Dilemmaby B.A. Paris

(St. Martin's Press)

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by Susan Elizabeth Phillips(William Morrow)

"Phillips’ slow-burn romance centers around a grieving youngwidow who is drawn into the life of a frustrated artist. The

story’s darker turns are lightened by humor drawn from thesmall-town Tennessee setting. Highly recommended.”

—Rose Miller, Orange Public Library, Orange, CA

Read-alike: Blue Hollow Falls by Donna KauffmanRead-alike: Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne

Read-alike: Sanctuary Cove by Rochelle Alers

Home BefHome Beforore Dare DarkkA Novel

by Riley Sager(Dutton)

"Maggie’s father wrote a famous book about the family’sparanormal experiences when she was a child living at

Baneberry Hall. Twenty-six years later she returns to the house tofinally face what happened long ago. This suspenseful and

compelling book keeps you guessing to the very end."

—Ashley Borer, Normal Memorial Library, Fayette, OH

Read-alike: The Family Upstairs by Lisa JewellRead-alike: The Missing Years by Lexie ElliottRead-alike: The Invited by Jennifer McMahon

PParartty of Ty of Twwooby Jasmine Guillory

(Berkley)

"In the fifth book of the Wedding Date series, sparks flybetween a smart, independent lawyer and a charming,

impulsive senator. Guillory thoughtfully incorporatesserious issues into her books while keeping the tone

light and uplifting. Sweet, sexy, and a lot of fun."—Jayme Hughes-Gartin, Public Library of

Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Cincinnati, OH

Read-alike: A Duke by Default by Alyssa ColeRead-alike: Rumor Has It by Cheris F. Hodges

Read-alike: The Bride Test by Helen HoangRead-alike: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren