June 2019June 2019 -- The ttop top ten booksen books published this month that librarians across the country love.

“Ayesha puts aside dreams ofpoetry and works in Torontoas a teacher to repay debtsto her family. A deep-rootedfamily trauma ties Khalid tohis controlling mother andgives him a rigidunderstanding of the world.Can these two youngMuslims forge a healingpath? A sweet modernromance perfect for readersof The Wedding Date andThe Kiss Quotient.”

“Three strong womensupport each other throughtough times in 1924 SouthCarolina. Gertrude, Retta,and Annie unite againstinjustice in their small townin this beautifully writtenstory in which time andplace come to life. Forreaders who enjoyed TheTwelve Tribes of Hattie andThe Invention of Wings.”

“Free-spirited Vivianrecounts her life, focusingon her formative years in the1940s. Nineteen and new toNYC, she became thecostumer for her aunt'sstruggling theater company.Colorful characters,misadventures, triumphs,and trials populate this fun,frolicking read. For fans ofThe Seven Husbands ofEvelyn Hugo.“

“After her brother’s bestfriend (and her longtimecrush) Travis is injured,Georgie makes it her goal tobring him back to the landof the living. When he needshelp cleaning up his wildimage, she is happy tohelp...and maybe scoresome action on the side. Afunny, endearing, and spicyromance. For readers ofChristina Lauren.”

"A sweeping story aboutsisters Jo and Bethie,following them from their1950s roots in Detroit tothe present day. This novelis both heartwrenchingand funny, and readerswill cry and laugh withthem along the journey.For fans of JulietMcDaniel's Mr. and Mrs.American Pie."

"An epic fantasy love storythat hooks readers from thebeginning with its expertworld-building. Thecharacters are skillfully crafted,realistic and sympathetic.Readers will look forward tocontinuing the journey in thisnew series. For fans of Whimsof Fae by Nissa Leder andBlood Oath by Raye Wagner."

"A blend of fantasy andmurder mystery. Magicmeets noir, throw in someromance and some wittydialog and you have agreat pick for summerreading. For fans of JasperFforde and the CharleyDavidson novels."

"Natalie inherits hergrandmother’s restaurant inquickly-gentrifying Chinatownin San Francisco. A tea leafreading tells Natalie she mustcook three recipes from herGrandmother’s cookbook forher neighbors who are beingpushed out in order for therestaurant to succeed.For fans of The Recipe Club: ATale of Food and Friendshipand Like Water for Chocolate."

"Compelling andaccessible to the non-science-fiction reader. It isa suspenseful, thought-provoking book aboutaltered memories, andhow technology can beused for good, or for ill, orshould never be used atall. For fans of MichaelCrichton."

AAyyesha at Lastesha at Lastby Uzma Jalaluddin(Berkley)

—Cari Dubiel, Twinsburg Public Library, Twisnburg, OH

(Park Row) (Riverhead)

(Tor Books)

(Crown)

CCall Yall Your Daughtour Daughterer HomeHomeA Novelby Deb Spera

CitCity of Giry of GirlslsA Novelby Elizabeth Gilbert

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“Relationships are hard, whether with a spouse, a best friend, a new love interest, or ourselves. Evvie navigates all of these after a life-changing series

of events. An engaging novel that explores relationship nuances without being too dark or too cutesy. For fans of Jenny Colgan, Cecilia Ahern, and

Sophie Kinsella.”

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(Ballantine Books)

—Maribeth Fisher, Scotch Plains Public Library, Scotch Plains, NJ

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MMagagic fic for Liarsor LiarsA Novelby Sarah Gailey

KKingdom of Exilesingdom of Exilesby Maxym M. Martineau

FFix Her Upix Her UpA Novelby Tessa Bailey

Natalie TNatalie Tan's Book of Lan's Book of Luckuck& F& Forortunetuneby Roselle Lim

MMrsrs. E. EvvererythingythingA Novelby Jennifer Weiner

(Berkley)(Atria Books)

(Sourcebooks Landmark)(Avon)

—Meghan Marong, Lackawanna Public Library, Lackawanna, NY —Will Harbauer, Toledo Library, Toledo, OH

—Jessica Batten, Marion County Public Library, Fairmont, WV—Leanna Frankland, New York Public Library, New York, NY —Joseph Jones, Cuyahoga Public Library,

Cuyahoga, OH

—Ariel Yang, Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove, OR —Suzy Card, Grapevine Library, Grapevine, TX —Sonia Reppe, Stickney-Forest View Public Library,Stickney, IL