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

"Sarah is the librarian in asmall Southern town calledDove Pond. Her magic ismatching the right book tothe right reader at the righttime in their life. Grace is acity girl, new in town and inneed of a little magic herself.For readers who enjoyed TheLibrary of Lost and Foundand The Storied Life of A.J.Fikry."

"Highly successfulcolleagues Sam, Vincent,Sylvie, and Jules are nostrangers to the competitiveworld of high finance butafter they become trappedin an elevator escape roomthey find themselves havingto work together. Forreaders of Tana French, KarinSlaughter, and HarlanCoben."

"In 1920s Mexico, a youngwoman unwittingly awakensa Mayan god and is pulledinto his quest for vengeance.The odyssey that followstakes her through the junglesto Mexico City and theunderworld as she realizesher inner strength andpassion. For readers whoenjoyed Uprooted and Circe."

"It's no secret that women inthe tech world areundervalued and have towork twice as hard for theirsuccess. This persistentproblem in the tech industryis tackled here in a pithy andengaging way withoutdiminishing its importance.For readers who liked TheAssistants by Camille Perri."

"A young woman gets ajob house sitting in one ofNew York’s oldest andmost glamorousapartments. A slow-burnfull of twists and turns anda shocking conclusion. Forreaders who enjoyed TheWife Between Us and TheWoman in the Window. "

"A heartwarming and wittynovel with a distinctlyMinnesotan feel, the authorfollows two sisters and theirgrandmother who becomeinvolved in the brewingindustry. For readers wholoved Where’d You GoBernadette."

"Joshua's life has become apredictable pattern ofdepartures and arrivals, a lotof his time spent in airportsuntil he meets Morgan on alayover and there is aninstant connection. The nexttime he sees her is on thenews as a missing person. Forreaders who liked FaithfulPlace by Tana French andEmma in the Night by WendyWalker."

"An incredibly powerfulstory about an abusiveboys' reform school in the1960s. Whitehead skillfullybrings each character tolife even as they sufferphysical and emotionalhorrors. For fans ofPanopticon by JenniFagan."

"A pandemic is sweepingthe nation that causesaffected people tosleepwalk. They cannot beawoken and family andfriends must accompanythem on their journeywhile the CDC tries to findthe cause and cure. Forfans of Cryptonomicon andThe Windup Girl."

TThe Book Charhe Book Charmermerby Karen Hawkins(Gallery Books)

—Megan Alabaugh, Rocky River Public Library, Rocky River, OH

(St. Martin's Press)(Del Rey)

(Berkley)

(Del Rey)

TThe Escape Rhe Escape Roomoomby Megan Goldin

GGods of Jade andods of Jade andShadoShadowwby Silvia Moreno-Garcia

WWanderanderersersA Novelby Chuck Wendig

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"Nina likes her bookish life just fine. She works in a bookstore andis on a highly competitive literary trivia team. Suddenly, a fathershe never knew dies and leaves her with a pack of brothers and

sisters and Nina may be forced out of her comfortable readingchair. For readers who enjoyed Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry

Winfrey and The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald."

TThe Bookhe Bookish Lifish Life of Ne of Nina Hina Hillillby Abbi Waxman

(Berkley)

—Eileen Curley, Hagaman Public Library, East Haven, CT

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TThe Nhe Nickickel Boel BoysysA Novelby Colson Whitehead

LLock Eock Evverery Dy DooroorA Novelby Riley Sager

(Doubleday)(Dutton)

(Pamela Dorman Books)

(Graydon House)

—Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL —Kyle Sederstrom, Overbrook Public Library, Overbrook, KS

—Josie Myers, Greenwood Public Library, Greenwood, IN —Katelyn Boyer, Fergus Falls Public Library, Fergus Falls, MN—Michelle Magnotta, Mamaroneck Public Library,Mamaroneck, NY

—Tracy Babiasz, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC —KC Davis, Fairfield Woods Library, Fairfield, CT —Emily Plagens, Allen Public Library, Allen, TX

"Sparks fly when the brash daughter of an earland the bastard son of a duke are thrown

together in Regency London. Strong characterdevelopment and sizzling love scenes

combine for a swoon-worthy read."

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by Sarah MacLean(Avon)

—Rosemary Kiladitis, Queens Library,Queensboro Hill, NY

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list since 2013. When their third title places on the list via library staff votes, the author moves into the Hall of Fame.

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Read-alike: Scandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasRead-alike: The Mistress by Susan Wiggs

Read-alike: The Perks of Loving a Scoundrelby Jennifer McQuiston

Read-alikes provided by the LibraryReads Community.

TThe Chelsea Girhe Chelsea GirlslsA Novel

by Fiona Davis(Dutton)

Lady in the LakLady in the LakeeA Novel

by Laura Lippman(William Morrow)

"Amid the paranoia of the Red Scare, twowomen forge an indelible friendship. Davis’

latest historical fiction gem highlights animportant chapter of American history against

the vivid backdrop of 1950s New York."

"Maddie Schwartz leaves her marriage in 1960sBaltimore and finds her true calling as areporter after discovering the body of a

murdered girl. Desperate for a byline, Maddietriggers a domino effect of tragic consequences

when she becomes part of the story instead."—Debbie Lease, Hillsdale Public Library, Hillsdale, NJ

Read-alike: White Collar Girl by Renee RosenRead-alike: When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

Read-alike: The Subway Girls by Susie Orman Schnall

—Linda Quinn, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT

Read-alike: Field of Blood by Denise MinaRead-alike: November Road by Lou Berney

Read-alike: Black Water Rising by Attica Locke

"Amy’s seemingly perfect life is threatenedwhen she’s confronted by a stranger whoknows her darkest secrets. This fast-pacedthrill ride hooks you from the first page."

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by Joshilyn Jackson(William Morrow)

—Terri Smith, Cornelia Library, Mt. Airy, GA

IIntrntroducing the Libraroducing the LibraryRyReads Hall of Feads Hall of FameameThe LibraryReads Hall of Fame designation honors authors who have had multiple titles appear on the monthly LibraryReads

list since 2013. When their third title places on the list via library staff votes, the author moves into the Hall of Fame.

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Read-alike: Not That I Could Tell by Jessica StrawserRead-alike: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Read-alike: A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell

Read-alikes provided by the LibraryReads Community.

ShamedShamedA Kate Burkholder Novel

by Linda Castillo(Minotaur Books)

TThe Whe Wedding Pedding Pararttyyby Jasmine Guillory

(Berkley Jove)

"An Amish grandmother is murdered, a girl withspecial needs is abducted, and the clock ticks on

police chief Burkholder’s hopes of finding heralive. This thrilling page-turner explores the

lengths one will go to save a child."

"Maddie and Theo love to hate each otheruntil they find themselves together at the oneplace they least expected--in bed. This laugh-

out-loud story is the perfect companion toGuillory’s earlier romances."

—Aubrey Parker, Charles B. Stewart-WestBranch Library,Montgomery, TX

Read-alike: In the Bleak Midwinter byJulia Spencer-Fleming

Read-alike: Blessed Be the Wicked by D.A. BartleyRead-alike: Circle of Influence by Annette Dashofy

—Afton Finley, Waseca Public Library, Waseca, MN

Read-alike: Sofia Khan Is Not Obliged by Ayisha MalikRead-alike: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Read-alike: Intercepted by Alexa Martin