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“Battle Ground has more atstake than any previous bookin the Dresden Files series, andmore changes for Harry. Filledto the brim with non-stopaction, this entry has Harry andalmost every supernaturalbeing he knows coming todefend Chicago from a madTitan bent on reshaping reality.For fans of Mercy Thompsonseries (Briggs) and the IronDruid Chronicles (Hearne).”

“At a seminal moment in herlife, Nora visits a uniquelibrary. Every book shechooses is one that shebecomes part of and is apossible life she might haveled. There are adventures,close calls, and joy. Give thistotally engrossing pageturner to fans of Here andNow and Then (Chen) andLife after Life (Atkinson). “

“Annie and Graham havebeen married for 30 years.When Graham unexpectedlydies, Annie finds out he hada recent affair. As shereevaluates her relationshipand deals with feelings ofanger and betrayal, a fewsecrets in her own past arerevealed. This story of grief,sadness, and acceptance isperfect for fans of Hausfrauand Unsheltered.”

“Piranesi is the sole inhabitantof a mysterious “house” withendless rooms full of statuesand a surging ocean below.With lyrical and hypnoticwriting in his journal, heguides readers through hisbeloved labyrinthine homeand introduces “The Other,” asporadic visitor and the onlyother living human being...orso he thought. For fans of TheStarless Sea andThe Bedlam Stacks.”

"Gyasi is a force of a writerand in her new novel, Giftyis a Ph.D student ofneuroscience fueled by theneed to understand herbrother's addiction andmother's depression. Forfans of Imagine Me Gone(Haslet) and Chemistry(Wang)."

"The second book in theLeague of ExtraordinaryWomen series revolvesaround Lady Lucie and herold nemesis Lord Ballentine.Their love/hate relationshipis passionate and steamy. Forfans of the Royal Weddingseries and Dukes BehavingBadly series."

"When Clara decides tomove from New York to LAto live with her forevercrush/childhood best friendEverett, he tells her he isgoing on the road with hisband all summer, but not toworry, he has a roommatelined up for her. Thisroommate, it turns out,works in the adultentertainment industry. Forreaders who enjoyed MyFavorite Half-Night Stand(Lauren)."

"Upon hearing of Simon andEmily’s engagement, best friendStacey is jolted intoreevaluating her own life.Stacey reaches out to her oldRen Faire flame, Dex, butaccidentally connects withDaniel, Dex’s cousin. When theirfriendly messages turn intosomething more, Stacey isfaced with a surprise uponlearning of the identity of heronline paramour. For readerswho enjoyed 99 Percent Mine(Thorne)."

"As someone who lovesreading, books, and talkingabout books this was perfectfor me. I found it fascinatingto get a glimpse of whatbooks influenced such aneclectic group of writers. Itmade me look at my ownreading history and at booksand reading in a different way.For fans of My Life with Bob(Paul)."

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—Kari Bingham-Gutierrez, Olathe Public Library, Olathe, KSNoveList read-alike:A Particular Kind of Black Man by Tope Folarin

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"The gentrification of her beloved Brooklyn neighborhood has longtimeresident Sydney Green mourning what's lost. Striking up an uneasy alliancewith new neighbor Theo, she starts research for a walking tour to highlight

the area’s rich history and diversity but quickly comes to realize thatsomething far more sinister is going on. A sense of mounting dread and some

startling twists and turns will keep readers turning the pages. Where HAVE allthose old neighbors gone? For fans of An Unwanted Guest, The Woman in

Cabin Ten, and Watching You.."

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by Alyssa Cole(William Morrow Paperbacks)

—Beth Mills, New Rochelle Public Library, New Rochelle, NYNoveList read-alike: BTTM FDRS by Ezra Claytan Daniels

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—Morgan Malyn, Clermont County Public Library, Cincinnati, OHNoveList read-alike: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell —Joseph Jones, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Cuyahoga, OH

NoveList read-alike: My Ideal Bookshelf by Thessaly La Force & Jane Mount

—Catherine Tarver, Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien, ILNoveList read-alike: Little, Big by John Crowley

—Natalie Peitsinovski, Roselle Public Library, Roselle, NJNoveList read-alike: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan

—Afton Finley, Waseca Library, Waseca, MNNoveList read-alike: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

—Dan Brooks, Wake County Public Libraries, Raleigh, NCNoveList read-alike: The Brimstone Files series by Jason Sean Ridler

—Deborah Margeson, Douglas County Libraries, Castle Rock, CONoveList read-alike: Or What You Will by Jo Walton

—Laura Fowler, J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford, MANoveList read-alike: Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich

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Anxious PAnxious PeopleeopleA Novel

by Fredrik Backman(Atria Books)

“What happens when a group of house hunters is taken hostageby an incompetent bank robber? Not what you expect. Filled

with quirky, troubled characters, Backman’s latest shows us whatmost people need is kindness, understanding and one another.”

—Janine Walsh, East Meadow Public Library, East Meadow, NY

Read-alike: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanRead-alike: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Read-alike: A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby

Read-alike: The Chain by Adrian McKintyRead-alike: The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf

Read-alike: My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing

—Vanessa Phillips, Pelion Branch Library, Pelion, SC

“Years after Molly accidentally kills her youngdaughter in a car accident, her family remains torn

apart by grief. When she vanishes one stormy night,the authorities determine she ran away. But when

her elder daughter investigates, she realizes the truthmay be more sinister.”

DDon'on't Lt Look Fook For Mor Meeby Wendy Walker(St. Martin's Press)

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by Jodi Picoult(Ballantine Books)

“This deeply felt story oscillates between past and presentin the life of Dawn McDowell, a death doula and former

Egyptologist. Rich with metaphor and fascinatingEgyptology, the novel benefits from being told solely fromDawn’s point of view, pulling readers deep into her world.”

—Cari Dubiel, Twinsburg Public Library, Twinsburg, OH

Read-alike: Cries From The Lost Island by Kathleen O’Neal GearRead-alike: My Real Children by Jo Walton

Read-alike: The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson

One BOne By Oney Oneby Ruth Ware

(Gallery/Scout Press)“This delicious locked-room thriller is set amid a

group of wealthy tech startup entrepreneurssnowbound at a ski chalet in the French Alps. It'sAnd Then There Were None updated for our tech

era. Highly recommended for suspense fans.”

—Ann-Marie Anderson, Tigard Public Library, Tigard, OR

Read-alike: The Woman in the Window by A.J. FinnRead-alike: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Read-alike: They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall

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by Tessa Bailey(Avon)

“The third entry in the Hot and Hammered seriesbrings back supporting characters Bethany and

Wes for their own steamy enemies-to-loversromance set in the world of HGTV-style

renovation. The book also is notable for its positiveportrayal of Bethany’s struggles against anxiety.”—Bethany Dietrich, Bastrop Public Library, Bastrop, TX

Read-alike: The Boyfriend Project by Farrah RochonRead-alike: The Honey Don’t List by Christina Lauren

Read-alike: The Trouble With Hating You by Sajni Patel

A DA Deadly Eeadly EducationducationA Novel

by Naomi Novik(Del Rey)

“Scholomance is an elite school of magic where only thestrongest survive, literally. Deadly beasts hide around everycorner, and the spells learned in class could save your life.

Adventure, world-building, friendships formed in adversity,and a murderous school? Irresistible!”

—Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY

Read-alike: Ninth House by Leigh BardugoRead-alike: Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko

Read-alike: Magic For Liars by Sarah Gailey