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Loose Lips
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate amateur-detective murder mystery about authors, accomplishment, and adversaries. Recommended for fans of Nita Prose, Anthony Horowitz, and Richard Osman.
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Deep End
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sex-positive contemporary sports romance. Recommended for fans of Hannah Grace, Tessa Bailey, and Elena Armas.
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Blue Christmas Bones
An excellent purchase to satisfy cozy mystery fans’ requests for holiday-themed listens.
A lighthearted and heartwarming paranormal mystery with likable characters and a humorous premise. Highly recommended for fans of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series.
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Showmance
A big-hearted queer rom-com that delivers laughs from start to finish. Beguelin’s adult debut is sure to appeal to fans of Timothy Janovsky and Steven Rowley.
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Pearly Everlasting
A captivating addition to historical fiction collections that translates extremely well in audio. Highly recommended for fans of folklore-infused stories, novels about the enduring bonds between humans and animals, and works such as Katherine Arden’s “Winternight” trilogy.
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The Holiday Honeymoon Switch
Full of emotional depth and abundant holiday charm, this story is sure to delight readers looking for a lighthearted, Hallmark Holiday–style Christmas romance. Share with listeners who enjoyed Roan Parrish’s The Holiday Trap.
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A Winter Wish
What begins as a reluctant partnership gradually transforms into an uplifting tale of romance and second chances. Stone’s (Love, Holly) latest is a warm and gentle listen, recommended for Falon Ballard’s All I Want Is You or Samantha Chase’s A Dash of Christmas.
Highly recommended; few writers can explore themes like colonization and cultural understanding with such heart and humor.
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Don’t Open Your Eyes
Readers might be tempted to binge-read into the wee hours to finish this book. Constantine (The Last Mrs. Parrish) has written yet another deliciously twisty suspense novel that will appeal to her fans and all readers who enjoy a juicy psychological thriller.
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The Scrapbook
Clark is at her best when the novel explores the burden of Germany’s past through the couple’s examination, 50 years after the war, of the Holocaust’s enduring impact.
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The Bishop Murder Case
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and her fictional sleuth Hercule Poirot, Dorothy L. Sayers’s Lord Peter Wimsey, and Ellery Queen, as well as readers who enjoy cerebral mysteries.
Konopnicka’s work of folklore ranks among classic stories known the world over such as The Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, and the fairy tales of Hans Christian Anderson.
A must-read for fans of Naomi Novik, Olivie Blake, and Lev Grossman’s scholastic fantasies, with explorations of purpose, grief, and relationships that open the novel to a more universal audience.
Library displays highlight the collection and aid readers as they browse and find their next read, view, or listen. To help prompt display ideas and find titles to keep them stocked, LJ offers Display Shelf. Use this list to generate a quick display on the circulation desk or to fill an end-cap. The suggestions also offer RA librarians a handy list of popular titles on a range of high-interest genres and subjects. Celebrate Pride Month with a display full of new romance titles featuring LGBTQIA+ characters.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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Fiend
Critically acclaimed for both her horror and thriller novels, Katsu presents a fast-paced story that will unite her fans across genres. Readers hungry for read-alikes to TV’s Succession will be lining up for this one; it also pairs well with the terrifying satire of Sarah Langan’s A Better World.
A terrifying story that will make readers squirm throughout as it demonstrates the power of Chambers’s 130-year-old work. Will be eagerly consumed even by those who are unfamiliar with Chambers, plus fans of the TV series True Detective, T. Kingfisher’s The Hollow Places, or anything by Eric LaRocca.
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Blood Slaves
A debut novel with an original and thought-provoking take on the vampire subgenre. For fans of revenge horror such as LaTanya McQueen’s When the Reckoning Comes or Tananarive Due’s classic “African Immortals” series, as well as alternative history such as The Power by Naomi Alderman.
A must-buy for every library, this is a spectacular tribute to the ultimate epic horror novel of the 20th century.
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Negative Images
A promising and thought-provoking debut that blends horror and science fiction in realistically terrifying ways, reminiscent of Blake Crouch. For fans of the emotionally charged supernatural investigation of Erika T. Wurth’s The Haunting of Room 904 and those who want to revisit the immersive and relentless terror of Josh Malerman’s Incidents Around the House.
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How To Survive a Horror Story
A great example of the popular cozy horror trend, blended with mystery. For fans of stories that are both unsettling and meta, such as How To Make a Horror Movie and Survive by Craig DiLouie and The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.
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The Library at Hellebore
Engaging, visceral, and a lot of fun. Fans of A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik or I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones will find a lot to enjoy here, and it’s a nightmare come true for those who love Scott Hawkins’s modern cult classic The Library at Mount Char.
Moreno-Garcia’s (The Seventh Veil of Salome) latest is a triumph. For fans of intricately plotted horror that immerses readers in an alluring world, such as The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones or Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth.
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Stone Yard Devotional
A fluid, contemplative book, immersing listeners in the narrator’s thoughts as she ranges through past and present, considering faith and human fallibility. Fans of Elizabeth Strout, Sigrid Nunez, and Rachel Cusk will want to check this out.
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The Queens of Crime
A must-listen for mystery fans, historical fiction lovers, and those fascinated by trailblazing women in literature.
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Listen to Your Sister
Viel’s surreal, chilling debut should appeal to fans of Jordan Peele’s films, Rivers Solomon’s Model Home, and Tananarive Due’s The Reformatory.
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The Blanket Cats
While the stories themselves carry emotional depth, the narration fails to elevate them, making the audiobook an optional purchase for most collections.
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The Café with No Name
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a hopeful, sensitively told historical novel about found family and healing. Recommended for fans of Claire Keegan, Kristin Harmel, and Sofia Lundberg.
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The Islanders
A must for for fans of literary suspense and contemporary fiction. Audiences seeking a thrilling coming-of-age story with rich character development and an undercurrent of social commentary will find Robinson’s novel deeply rewarding.
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The Sound and the Fury
Will appeal to listeners seeking bleak literary fiction about a dysfunctional family and their fall from grace. Recommended for fans of haunting, atmospheric stories centered on tragedy, morality, culture, and class.
Murray’s tender and intriguing account of Fauset’s achievements captivates. An outstanding audio tribute to an influential literary figure.
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At Dark, I Become Loathsome
Fans of extreme horror with a side of character development will love LaRocca’s latest outing.
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Deadline
Part thriller, part horror, and part fantasy, this engaging novel should appeal to fans of Joe Hill, Grady Hendrix, or Dean Koontz.
A superbly executed foray into Mishima’s later work, showcasing the prowess of a renowned yet polarizing literary figure. Essential for students and scholars of modern Japanese literature.
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Homeseeking
A moving panorama of soulmates caught in the tumult of 20th-century Chinese history. Share with patrons seeking novels about family separation and the Chinese diaspora, such as Kirstin Chen’s Bury What We Cannot Take.
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Statistically Speaking
Williams’s heartfelt delivery of Johnson’s feel-good story is perfect for those who enjoy strong women protagonists and character-driven novels.
A tale for fans of socially conscious horror, as well as those seeking the grisliness of possession and psychological horror.
With an incredibly unique magic system, interesting plotline, enemies-to-lovers romance, time-weaving, and an ending that will have readers begging for the next book in the series, Steven’s (Our Infinite Fates, writing as Laura Steven) adult debut is a must read for all fantasy romance readers.
Rodriguez makes an excellent debut with this captivating enemies-to-lovers romantasy full of tarot-based magic.
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By the Horns
Dixon writes a steamy whodunit with fleshed-out characters in a broadening fantasy world.
Full of fascinating myth and magic, heart-pounding action, and a tender and sexy romance, Rapier’s superb debut offers a delightful pirate romantasy, first in a duology.
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The Magician of Tiger Castle
Sachar writes an engaging story from a magician’s perspective that feels adjacent to a fairy tale.
Romantasy fans will fall as hard for this series as the heroes do for each other and will be just as agonized when this middle book ends on a hellish cliffhanger.
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The Austen Affair
In her first adult novel, Bell (Liar’s Kingdom, writing as Christine Calella) turns the wit and charm all the way up. It is a perfect read for fans of Austen adaptations and also an excellent suggestion for those looking for a classic enemies-to-lovers storyline.
Well-written and engaging, this superb novel from Gonzalez (Miami Marriage Pact) will find plenty of fans.
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Head Witch in Charge
It won’t take readers long to figure out that Erik isn’t the villain he paints himself to be, but that won’t affect their enjoyment of this fun and sexy road-trip romance between perfectly mismatched witches. Although this is the second in Flynn’s “Sherwood Witches” series, after Witcha Gonna Do?, it can stand alone.
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Where You’re Planted
Sweeney’s follow-up to Take Me Home is a love letter to public librarianship, third spaces, and romance. Recommend to readers who also enjoy Kate Clayborn or Anita Kelly.
Turner (Cole and Laila Are Just Friends) has written another charming rom-com with a quirky small-town setting that features characters from past books. Recommend to readers who enjoy chaste small-town romances with heart.
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The Build-a-Boyfriend Project
Deaver’s (Okay, Cupid) adult debut will win fans with Peter’s awkwardness and quiet appeal, though Eli’s waffling nature may frustrate some. The romance is lighthearted without glossing over the societal challenges experienced by Peter and by Eli, who is a trans man.
Fairbanks’s second Galway-set story (after Morbidly Yours) is a sexy and sentimental second-chance romance that explores the true power of forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Tessa Bailey.
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Love at First Sight
Williams’s witty writing and portrayal of character growth will hold appeal for fans of Paige Toon and Sophie Cousens.
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Let’s Make a Scene
Recommended for readers looking for celebrity and second-chance romances.
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Your Every Wish
Finz (Nothing Less than Magic) pens a charmer, with a surprise inheritance, hidden treasure, a psychic, multiple romantic possibilities, and familial relationships of every dynamic.
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How To Sell a Romance
This enemies-to-lovers story is fast-paced and ultra steamy. Martin’s (Next-Door Nemesis) fans and readers who appreciate romances without a third-act breakup will be enchanted.
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Endless Anger
This intense first entry in Miller’s new dark-academia romance series, a spinoff of the “Monsters and Muses” series, is full of heat and violence and the same allusions to Greek mythology that her readers know and love.
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Give Me a Reason
A contemporary romance that will appeal to readers seeking a quick read with familiar story lines from Persuasion.
YA author West’s (Better Than Revenge) adult debut gives second-chance romance and opposites-attract tropes a new twist. This engaging, witty, unputdownable romance is a must for all collections.
De la Rosa showcases her unmatched skill in mixing romance and historical fiction that spotlights Mexican characters.
Set during heated nights on Florida’s coast, with characters who are flawed, fabulous, and forced to write sexy scenes together, this is a sizzling romance debut from Kahn.
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Pugs and Kisses
Rochon’s (Pardon My Frenchie) heartfelt second-chance romance, filled with witty dialogue and endearing side characters, is sure to captivate anyone seeking a feel-good story.
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Love at First Sighting
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For the Record
Readers will be cheering for Mackenzie and Sam in this fun second-chance romance.
A captivating, cozy tale that will resonate with romance fans. This tantalizing escape is more than a magical theater; it leads readers to consider the weight of past decisions and long-held secrets.
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Fools for Love: Stories
A couple of ghosts add an edginess to these stories whose spiky, sex-driven characters are all, definitely, fools for love.
Morrison meticulously and elegantly captures the essence of generational trauma and other psychological effects of enslavement. A must-have for all library collections.
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The Convenience Store by the Sea
For lovers of the uplifting and heartwarming and believers in humanity, a timely, lovely, and much-needed escape into a world of care for and consideration of others. Machida’s comforting and cozy read should resonate with fans of TJ Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea.
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That Last Carolina Summer
An accomplished storyteller, White frames her novel through the alternating voices of Phoebe and Celeste. The mystery unfolds without complicated twists, while the Manigaults’ reckoning with the past sets them on a path to truth and greater harmony.
Recommended for those interested in left-wing revolutions, alternate history, and family dramas and for readers of Gina María Balibrera and Colson Whitehead who want to view the meaning of romance from many angles.
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Such Good People
An engaging, thought-provoking read with lasting emotional impact. Recommend to fans of Julia Glass and Jodi Picoult.
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My Other Heart
A beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that is a must-read for those interested in contemporary fiction about cultural exploration and personal growth.
Richman (The Time Keepers) skillfully weaves together history and fiction as she revisits the sinking of the Titanic, relates the history of the Widener Library, and fictionalizes real-life figure Harry Widener, revealing an unusual connection between him and Violet.
Fans of Atwood, R.F. Kuang, and Marisha Pessl will savor this book, whose heady, unsettling intellectualism builds on Awad’s reputation as one of today’s boldest feminist satirists.
A poignant and powerful depiction of the Haitian crisis. Highly recommended for readers interested in Caribbean or Francophone literature.
Clayton delivers another top-tier dual-timeline historical. Thought-provoking and timely, it’s sure to be a big summer hit.
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Tar Baby
Jadine and Son’s relationship is not a love story, as advertised in recent editions; readers seeking romance should look elsewhere. However, those looking for a study on race and class relations or a book club read will be pleased.
This poignant novel with fantastical elements will appeal to readers and book groups that enjoy the work of Maria Semple, Anne Tyler, and Rachel Linden.
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The Alchemy of Flowers
Set in a beautifully described, lush garden, this tale weaves magical realism through a novel full of mystery, slowly revealed secrets, plot twists, and a touch of romance. For readers who enjoy compelling fiction about women’s lives.
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A Bookseller in Madrid
A well-researched historical novel full of action and love, this is an excellent choice for book clubs.
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Full Bloom
This engaging story is part mystery, part romance, and infused with a hint of magic; an excellent choice for book groups.
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Cheesecake
Kurlansky has a gift for drawing characters whose wackiness does not detract from their likability as New York archetypes.
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The Shakespeare Secret
Rich period detail, unforgettable characters, and a satisfying ending make for memorable and delightful reading.
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Sunburn
The lush prose in Howarth’s first novel is well suited to areas where literary fiction and memoirs circulate.
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Vera, or Faith
By emphasizing Vera’s intelligence and perceptiveness, Shreyngart successfully tells an entertaining story through the eyes of a preadolescent girl.
This novel grapples with the tensions between mothers and daughters, generational trauma, and the immigrant experience. It is heartbreaking and stunning; highly recommended for all collections.
Although this National Book Critics Circle Award winner should not be the first one newcomers to Morrison read, longtime fans of her work will appreciate this tale about self-discovery.
This book is full of action, suspense, and laughs. Its reflections about being a Black American in Europe are insightful. Jump in for a full-force, visceral ride.
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Christmas with the Queen
A must for historical fiction devotees and fans of Netflix’s The Crown seeking to learn more about 1950s England and how women from all backgrounds fought their way into spheres traditionally dominated by men.
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Old Soul
It’s not a true vampire novel, but fans of Dracula and Elisabeth Kostova’s The Historian should find plenty to sink their fangs into.
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Tartufo
Boisterously unique, this latest from Buxton (Feral Creatures) is highly recommended for anyone looking to escape their surroundings for the sunny Italian countryside.
Recommend Currie’s (The One-Eyed Man) latest widely, particularly to listeners seeking an older woman protagonist who could terrify even the most hardened career criminals.
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The Author’s Guide to Murder
Highly recommended for libraries seeking to bolster their murder mystery collections with a funny take on a classic mystery trope, with added hints of romance and a feminist vibe. Audiences will appreciate the engaging narration, memorable characters, and surprising plot twists.
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Buried Road
Highly recommended for fans of fast-paced mystery thrillers filled with red herrings and surprises. Audiences who enjoy the works of Linwood Barclay and Rick Mofina will be all in.
Through her novels, Rosenblum demonstrates that themes such as jealousy and betrayal transcend wealth and social status. She is carving out a niche as the author of fun, outrageous books about one-percenters behaving badly, and her latest is a perfect beach read for 2025.
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