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“This fast-paced, cozy mysterywith a diverse and colorful castwill make you laugh, cringe,and salivate. Lila has returnedhome to help with the family'sfailing Filipino restaurant,which is repeatedly panned byher food blogger ex. When hecomes to lunch and ends upface down in his dessert, Lilabecomes the prime murdersuspect. For readers whoenjoyed Dial A for Aunties andMimi Lee Gets a Clue.”

“Nothing like turning a page inan upended life to find asurprising plot twist leading to asatisfying ending. That’s whatreaders will find in this charmingnovel. The power of books tosoothe will attract bibliophiles,but stay for the lively banter ofthe romantic leads, the quirkylocal residents, and the briskScottish countryside. Perfect forfans of Evvie Drake Starts Overand The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.”

"Gay Uncle Patrick," a reclusiveTV star, takes in his niece andnephew for the summer afterthe death of their mother, hisdear friend. As the threenavigate their grief together,Patrick finds he needs the kidsas much as they need him. Byturns funny and poignant, thisheartwarming story is greatfor fans of actor (andInstagram fave) Leslie Jordanand for readers who likeFredrik Backman.”

“Anders, a journalist, is sent toFrick Island to cover a CakeWalk, where he meets Piper, awidow who behaves as if herhusband had never died. Thestrangest thing is, the entireisland goes along with thisdelusion, and Anders, who issmitten with Piper, isdetermined to find out why.For fans of The Story of ArthurTruluv and The Garden ofSmall Beginnings.”

"A must-read romance novel,this enemies to loverscontemporary romance hasenough tension and sizzle tosatisfy any romance reader.Bonus, the lead character is aromance writer and readersget a romance novel within aromance novel. For readerswho loved Much Ado AboutYou and The Invitation."

"It’s 1975 and Mary Jane takesa job babysitting while all herfriends are away at summercamp. The job comes withexposure to a celebrity andher addicted rock starhusband and Mary Janeexperiences a world verydifferent than her own. Forreaders who enjoyed Be Frankwith Me, Nothing to See Here,and This Tender Land."

"Letty is on the run with herfour-year-old niece, afraidshe will be accused of hersister’s murder. She ends upat a beach front motel inFlorida full of interestingand entertaining characters.Murder, fugitives, romance,and a great cast ofcharacters. A perfect beachread. For readers who enjoybooks by Elin Hildenbrandand Janet Evanovich."

"Avery's boss is a SupremeCourt Justice and he iscurrently in a coma afternaming Avery (instead of hiswife) as his guardian. Thissituation is further complicatedby the fact that the judge is aswing vote in a very importantdecision before the court. Howwell Avery knows her boss willdetermine the fate of both ofthem. For readers of JohnGrisham and Robert Dugoni."

"Based on the true stories ofJewish families who utilizedthe sewers to escapepersecution during WWII. Sadiestruggles to come to termswith loss. Ella struggles tofigure out where she fits inamidst the chaos. Theirfriendship brings them hopeand purpose. For readers whoenjoyed The Rose Code, OurDarkest Night."

Arsenic and AArsenic and Adobodoboby Mia P. Manansala(Berkley Prime Crime)

—Hannah Spratt, New York Public Library, New York, NYNoveList read-alike: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros

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“An aching slow-burn romance focused on chaotic sprite Poppy and buttonedup Alex and their twelve years of summer vacations. Set in present day Palm

Springs and interspersed with flashbacks from the previous vacations, this story isfull of yearning, friendship, and discussions of what it means to find a home. Forfans of This Time Next Year, One Day in December, and Waiting for Tom Hanks.”

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(Berkley Jove)

—Elizabeth Gabriel, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, WINoveList read-alike: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

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—Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Public Library, Austin, TXNoveList read-alike: Paper Gods by Goldie Taylor

—Kate Eminhizer, Pamunkey Regional Library, Hanover, VANoveList read-alike: Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris

—Aubrey Parker, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Conroe, TXNoveList read-alike: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

—Jan Fisher, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CTNoveList read-alike: About a Boy by Nick Hornby

—Sandy Ruhmann, Allen Park Public Library, Allen Park, MINoveList read-alike: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

—Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OHNoveList read-alike: A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette —Kaite Stover, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO

NoveList read-alike: How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry

—Heather Bistyga, Anderson County Library, Anderson, SCNoveList read-alike: The Family Man by Elinor Lipman

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Hour of the WHour of the Wititchchby Chris Bohjalian

(Doubleday)“In Puritan New England, Mary Deerfield is trapped ina marriage with a violent man. She has the audacity

to file for divorce in a time where women wereaccused of witchcraft for any perceived slight or

behavior. This book is filled with strong women andspeaks to the witch hunts of today.”

—Lisa Casper, Douglas County Libraries, Highlands Ranch, CO

Read-alike: The Fifth Petal by Brunonia BerryRead-alike: The Witches by Stacy Schiff

Read-alike: Dear Child by Romy HousmannRead-alike: The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher

—Sandra Woodbury, Burlington Public Library, Burlington MA

“A kidnapped child, two dead women, affairs,secrets, and a malpractice suit seem like a lot topack into one book, but Kubica skillfully weaves

the plot to create a perfect level of intrigue inthis twisty suspense tale."

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by Mary Kubica(Park Row)

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(Avon)“Billed as a queer retelling of Anastasia, a long-lost

princess falls for the investigator who tracks her down.This full-length f/f romance from Cole, the latest in herdelightful Runaway Royals series, makes for a fun read.”

—Annabelle Mortensen, Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL

Read-alike: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonRead-alike: Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

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by Andy Weir(Ballantine Books)

“Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship withamnesia. Gradually he remembers being on a one-

way journey to save Earth from a dying sun. Then heencounters Rocky, an engineer on a similar mission.Hard to put down and impossible to forget, this isingenious science fiction to celebrate and share."

— Brenda O’Brien, Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL

Read-alike: Aurora by Kim Stanley RobinsonRead-alike: The Relentless Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal

TThe She Soulmatoulmate Ee Equationquationby Christina Lauren

(Gallery Books)

“A statistician and geneticist are an unlikelymatch in a DNA-based dating app in thislatest breezy romance from Lauren. What

follows is sure to pull on readers’heartstrings and even get them interested

in the science of genetics.”

—Melissa Stumpe, Johnson County Public Library, Franklin, IN

Read-alike: The Right Swipe by Alisha RaiRead-alike: The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon