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“Hetty and Benjy meet asUnderground Railroadconductors, settling inPennsylvania where they’reknown for their celestialmagic. Glover does an incrediblejob of world building in thissupernatural mystery. Her cast isalmost exclusively Black, and thecharacters are rich, with Hettyand Benjy’s relationshipshowcased as a lovelyprogression of romantic ideals.For readers of N. K. Jemisin andVictor LaValle.”

“Daisy is shocked when sheruns into Liam, who stood herup at her high school prom. Tosave her employer and Liam’sfamily legacy, they must fake anengagement and marriage andnot fall in love. A whirlwind of aromcom with South AsianAmerican and Irish Americanfamilies providing backgrounddrama and entertainment.Daisy and Liam are lovablyimperfect in this quick escapistread. Give to readers who likedTake a Hint, Dani Brown andThe Right Swipe.”

“Set in Italy during the Fascistregime and subsequent Naziinvolvement, this historicalfiction, a departure for theauthor, is a solid dose ofhistory told through the livesand loves of characters,personally affected by thepolitics. The impact ofdecisions and the efforts ofindividuals to change thecourse of their country andtheir lives are vividlyportrayed. Perfect for fans ofThe Lilac Girls andThe Nightingale.”

“This tightly plotted thrillerchanges perspective andtravels through time to explorea family torn apart by tragedy.The arrest of the oldest Pine sonfor his girlfriend's murderrocked their small town, wasthe subject of a high profiletrue crime documentary, and isfollowed years later by an evengreater tragedy. Could theseevents be connected? Who isreally the murderer? A grippingnovel for fans of Mary Kubica orPeter Swanson.”

"Set in a rural village inSweden, where 800inhabitants vanished in1959, Alice and her crew setout to make a documentaryabout the mysterious event.The book weaves togetherthe story of the current daydocumentarians with thestory of the villagers of thepast. For readers whoenjoyed Ghost Wall andDisappearing Earth."

"After the death of herfiancé, Anna decides tocomplete the sailingvoyage they had planned,alone. This is a heartfeltstory of navigatingthrough grief, and findingoneself and a newdirection in life along theway. Good for fans ofPretending and TheFifteen Wonders ofDaniel Green."

"Libertie is a Black girl livingwith her mother, a doctorwho helps slaves in theirrun to freedom. Libertiethinks her mother is herselfenslaved by her work, butafter she marries andmoves to the Caribbean,things seem less clear. Forreaders who enjoyedWashington Black andUnderground Railroad."

"Compelling and heartbreaking,this story brings together two ofthe most compelling charactersyou may ever meet. DuchessDay Radley and Walk are boundtogether by uneasy threads,each compelled to dig in andsurvive, even as they try tomove beyond their pasts andwhat seem to be their inevitablefutures. For readers whoenjoyed The Good Daughterand The Roanoke Girls."

"When a mysterious deathoccurs at Windsor Castle, HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth andPrivate Secretary Rozie mustsolve the case when MI5 andthe police head in the wrongdirection. A great cast ofcharacters and a wonderfulsense of setting make a funand entertaining read. Forreaders who loved HopeNever Dies and TuesdayMooney Talks to Ghosts."

TThe Che Conduconducttorsorsby Nicole Glover(John Joseph Adams/Mariner Books)

—Sandra Heitzman, Forest Park Public Library, Forest Park, ILNoveList read-alike: The Burning Girls by C. J. Tudor

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“Caroline travels alone to London after discovering her husband’s betrayal.Looking for a distraction, she finds one while mudlarking along the Thames: asmall glass vial. Inspired to research its origins, Caroline uncovers a dark tale of

poison and murder in the 1700s, where an apothecary owner with a uniquetalent, a dark past, and a keen sense of revenge meets a young girl with a

curiosity that might lead her astray. A stellar debut that balances two intriguingstorylines and three wonderful characters to create one page-turning story. Forfans of The Clockmaker’s Daughter, Once Upon a River, and The Essex Serpent.”

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—Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NYNoveList read-alike: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish

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—Jennifer Ohzourk, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, MONoveList read-alike: Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore

—Jennifer Williams, Normal Public Library, Normal, ILNoveList read-alike: Mrs. Queen Takes the Train by William M. Kuhn

—Maggie Thomann, Northbrook Public Library, Northbrook, ILNoveList read-alike: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

—Sandra Woodbury, Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MANoveList read-alike: Happy People Read and Drink Coffee byAgnes Martin-Lugand

—Marie Byars, Sno Isle Public Library, Oak Harbor, WANoveList read-alike: Jam on the Vine by LaShonda K. Barnett

—Rachel Reddick, Denver Public Library, Denver, CONoveList read-alike: Buffalo Soldier by Maurice Broaddus

—Laura Bonds, Harris County Public Library, Houston, TXNoveList read-alike: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

—Carol Tuttle, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, Willoughby, OHNoveList read-alike: After the Party by Cressida Connolly

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by Talia Hibbert(Avon)

“Eve Brown thinks she’s a failure, constantly flitting from one jobto another. When her parents ask her to commit to something,she runs--and ends up in a charming B&B, where the uptightowner desperately needs her help. This is a sweet, funny love

story about learning to appreciate yourself.”

—Beth DeGeer, Bartlesville Public Library, Bartlesville, OK

Read-alike: The Trouble Hating You by Sajni PatelRead-alike: The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

Read-alike: The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall KellyRead-alike: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

—Nanette Donohue, Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL

“Sophisticated Osla, ambitious Mab, and timid Bethbecome friends while working as codebreakers at

Bletchley Park during World War II. The secrecy of theirwork has lasting effects on their lives. Years later, theyare forced to forgive one another to unmask a traitor.”

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by Kate Quinn(William Morrow Paperbacks)

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by Peter Swanson(William Morrow)

“Abigail deeply regrets succumbing to an illicit night with astranger on the eve of her wedding. When her husband takes

her to a mysterious island for a lavish honeymoon, she’sshocked to see the man who seduced her. What follows is a

horror story that will keep readers glued to the page.”

—Paul Lane, Palm Beach County Public Library, Boca Raton, FL

Read-alike: Something in the Water by Catherine SteadmanRead-alike: Diary of a Stalker by Electa Rome Parks

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by Martha Hall Kelly(Ballantine Books)

"Kelly ends her trilogy tracing The Lilac Girls protagonistCaroline Ferriday’s family with a story centered in the Civil

War era. Kelly weaves her careful research into acompelling novel with fascinating depth and a nod

toward the impactful role of women throughout history."

—MarySue Waterman, Westport Library, Westport, CT

Read-alike: Wench by Dolen Perkins-ValdezRead-alike: My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira

WWild Sigild Signnby Patricia Briggs

(Ace)“Mated werewolves Charles and Anna investigate amalevolent presence that has inexplicably made anentire community vanish in northern California. In

this latest Alpha & Omega installment, Briggs againcreates a vivid world where the commonplace and

the supernatural reside together.”

—Linda Tilden, Mount Laurel Public Library, Mount Laurel, NJ

Read-alike: The Last Wolf by Maria ValeRead-alike: The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu