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“In her extremely readablefashion, Kline has createdanother masterpiece ofhistorical fiction. This time shetakes readers on a journey fromEngland to Australia, whereprisoners were exiled in the 19thcentury.The riveting storybecomes personal as Klineengages readers in theindividual stories of the enslavedwomen. Perfect for book groupsand fans of Lisa Wingate andKristin Hannah."

“The author has expertlywoven the stories of twocrimes that occurred in asmall town 25 years apart.Rachel, an investigativepodcast reporter, is coveringthe trial of a young manaccused of the latest crime.While there, she is pulled intothe past by the earlier victim’ssister, Hannah, who has beenhaunted by it for a very longtime. For fans of Then She WasGone and Sometimes I Lie."

"Angie runs her own business,Discreet Captures, in PalmBeach, FL where she traps andrelocates wildlife. She receives acall from the caretaker of a localestate about a giant python andmanages to remove the snakewithout offending party guests.But what happened to Kiki Pew,the wealthy hostess who seemsto have vanished from theevent? For fans of satiricalthrillers and Florida."

"In the second book in theLittle Bridge Island series, wemeet Molly, a children’slibrarian who is new to theisland, and John, the newlyinstalled island sheriff. Theirlives become intertwined whenMolly finds a newborn baby inthe library bathroom and thetwo work to find the mother.For readers who enjoy It’s In HIsKiss by Jill Shalvis and The BestMan by Kristan Higgins."

"A brilliantly conceivedstory about a psychopaththat preys on youngwomen and a chanceencounter that turns up aconnection to anotherseries of unsolved murdersyears back. A fast-paced,suspenseful thriller for fansof the Kick Lanniganseries."

"Finding herself with a two-week sabbatical from work,Leeana and her grandmotherEileen decide to switch homesfor the duration. In London,Eileen starts an affair and buildsfriendships across generations.In a Yorkshire village, Leenalearns how her grandmother isthe center of village activityand takes on all Eileen’sprojects. For fans of Evie DrakeStarts Over and The Love Storyof Missy Charmichael."

"Vanessa is an accountant withthe power of clairvoyance.She travels to a tea shop in Paristo learn to control herpredictions with the help of herAunt Evelyn. There, she finds anew purpose by connecting thepeople around her and justmight find true love for herself.Sweet, romantic, and cozy. Forreaders who enjoyed NumberOne Chinese Restaurant andKitchens of the Great Midwest."

CCastasteeThe Origins of OurDiscontentsby Isabel Wilkerson(Random House)“A magisterial overview of how caste has been implemented in three different places. This is an important look at how the U.S., Nazi Germany, and India implemented caste and how it affects each country. Don't think that this is a dry academic read; Wilkerson is a genius with words and incorporates her own experiences throughout the book. For readers of Stamped and The New Jim Crow.”

—Linda Tilden, Mt. Laurel Public Library, Mt. Laurel, NJNoveList read-alike: Florida Man by Tom Cooper

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(Berkley)

TThe Exileshe ExilesA Novelby Christina Baker Kline

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(Tor.com)“This follow-up to Gideon the Ninth is a fantastic gothic mystery, peopled with aristocrats vying to be the Undying Emperor's new Lyctor. Muir switches up the POV, and because Harrow's body and mind are failing her, she's an unreliable narrator. The story moves around in time, so when events from the first book are revisited, the perspective changes. And there's still that looming, unwinnable battle. A rare and beautiful gem for fans of The City We Became and Dune.”

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"This romance by a RITA award-winning writer is a sizzling hot and funode to soap operas. Jasmine, a soap opera actor, and Ashton, a telenovela

actor, have been cast on a popular TV show that catapults each of themto stardom. They quickly give in to temptation and indulge in a torridaffair that means more to them than either wants to admit. When the

paparazzi expose a shocking secret, Jasmine is forced to reevaluate thetrust she put in Ashton, and he must to come to grips with his traumaticpast. Firmly rooted in Latinx culture, this novel covers issues of language,

colorism, and identity while also managing to be upbeat, entertaining,and super-steamy. Recommended for fans of Take a Hint, Dani Brown,

Something To Talk About, and Not the Girl You Marry."

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by Alexis Daria(Avon)

—Migdali Jimenez, Chicago Public Library, Chicago, ILNoveList read-alike: Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters

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TThe Silent Whe Silent WififeeA Novelby Karin Slaughter

No ONo OffffenseenseA Novelby Meg Cabot

TThe Nhe Night Swimight SwimA Novelby Megan Goldin

TThe Swithe SwitchchA Novelby Beth O'Leary

SSqueezqueeze Me MeeA Novelby Carl Hiaasen

(Flatiron Books)(Knopf )

(William Morrow Paperbacks)(St. Martin's Press)

—Paula Pergament, Lincolnwood Public Library, Lincolnwood, ILNoveList read-alike: The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

—Douglas Beatty, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore, MDNoveList read-alike: Crazy Cupid Love by Amanda Heger

—Debbie Lease, Hillsdale Public Library, Hillsdale, NJNoveList read-alike: Conviction by Denise Mina

—Laura Hanson, Waukee Public Library, Waukee, IANoveList read-alike: Love Overdue by Pamela Morsi

—Paul Lane, Palm Beach County Library, West Palm Beach, FLNoveList read-alike: Prey series by John Sandford

—Jennifer Schultz, Fauquier County Public Library, Warrenton, VANoveList read-alike: White Trash by Nancy Isenberg

—Marilyn Sieb, L.D. Fargo Library, Lake Mills, WINoveList read-alike: The Secret River by Kate Grenville

—Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OHNoveList read-alike: Archivist Wasp by Nicole Kornher-Stace

“While investigating a murder, Texas deputy wardenCatalina Baylor must again work with handsome

Alessandro Sagredo, a fellow mage who’ll do anythingto keep her safe. Another urban fantasy home run for

Andrews--the leads are perfect together and theworld-building is phenomenal.”

Emerald BlazEmerald BlazeeA Hidden Legacy Novel

by Ilona Andrews(Avon)

—Caroline Quintanilla, Seminole County Public Library, Sanford, FL

The LibraryReads Hall of Fame designation honors authors who have had multiple titles appear onthe monthly LibraryReads list since 2013. When their third title places on the list via library staff

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TThe Lions of Fhe Lions of Fififth Ath AvvenueenueA Novel

by Fiona Davis(Dutton)

“A glimpse into women's lives in 1913 and 1993,with the narrative centering on the New York

Public Library. Davis always places femalecharacters from the past and present in an iconic

New York building. This book was especiallywonderful as it’s a love letter to librarians.”

—Donna Ballard, East Meadow Public Library, East Meadow, NY

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