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December 2020 ecember 2020 - The top ten books published this month that library staff across the country love. “Virginia Reeve is a take-no- prisoners adventurer and trail guide when she's asked by a mysterious benefactor to lead a group of 12 women to find the lost captain of the shipwrecked vessel "The Franklin." Not for the squeamish or easily offended, this thrilling read is recommended for those who enjoyed Into the Wild and In the Kingdom of Ice.” "Shanti and Sanyu are in an arranged marriage, thrown together as his father the King lays dying. As they begin to work together to better the kingdom, they grow closer. Cole weaves humor into the storyline in a way that does not undercut the themes of political action, equity, and adaptation. And as always, Cole's female characters are driven, smart, sexy, and savvy. For fans of Talia Hibbert and Alexa Martin.” “Marion is a new recruit of a detective agency that works undercover and under the streets of London. When she gets involved in investigating the death of one of their own agents, she is not sure who she can trust, or what forces are working against her.This is a great start to a new series that is perfect for Agatha Christie and Harry Potter fans alike.” “When Aaron doesn't show up for work and no one hears from him, an unofficial investigation begins. What secrets is Lila, his beautiful wife, keeping? The more the police discover, the more questions they have. A thriller for fans of Gone Girl and The Last Mrs. Parrish.” "In the second book of the Difficult Dukes series, Cassandra Pomfret has a reputation for having strong opinions and not keeping them to herself. Lucius, the Duke of Ashmont, is a devastatingly handsome trouble maker. Let the battle of wills begin. For readers who enjoyed The Rules of Scoundrels series or the Bow Street Bachelors series." "Jodie, a teen with facial deformities, accuses four Muslim boys of raping her after a party. Jodie’s mom, her best friend, and her classmates don’t believe her. The only one who believes her is Zara Kaleel, a former high powered attorney who now works as a sexual assault advocate. For fans of The Holdout and Night Swim." "Anxious Evelyn becomes a sudden podcast star and the romance she was sure was a one-way street, maybe isn’t anymore. She can’t let her nerves get in the way of happiness. Did I mention that the leading man is completely swoony? For readers who enjoyed The Roommate." "Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton were born in the same hospital on January 1, 1990. After a series of missed connections, they are about to meet again on New Year’s Day 2020. This Time Next Year hits the perfect note for readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones' Diary and the original Shopaholic." "The Crouches—Winnie, Nigel, and their teenage son Samuel—are perfect on the outside. In reality, Winnie is controlling, Nigel is tuned out, and confused Samuel is trying to forge his own identity. Juno, a former therapist who has become attracted to the Crouches, gets caught up in their family drama and takes the story in a surprising direction. For fans of Ruth Ware and B. A. Paris." The Ar he Arctic F tic Fur ury A Novel by Greer Macallister (Sourcebooks Landmark) —Jessica McGee, Red Wing Public Library, Red Wing, MN NoveList read-alike: The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman (Avon) (Park Row) (St. Martin's Griffin) (Graydon House) Ho How t w to C o Cat atch a Queen ch a Queen Runaway Royals by Alyssa Cole Mar arion Lane and the ion Lane and the Midnight M idnight Mur urder der A Novel by T. A. Willberg The W he Wrong F ong Family amily A Thriller by Tarryn Fisher Find out mor ind out more at w e at www.Librar .LibraryR yReads eads.or .org “Naya, a straight-laced professor, meets charismatic Jake at a bar. He might check off one item on Naya's boundary-pushing to-do list—if only he wasn't in charge of defunding her department at the university. How can they balance a relationship and a professional career? For fans of The Kiss Quotient, The Wedding Date, and The Hating Game.” Ho How t w to F o Fail at F ail at Flir lirting ting by Denise Williams (Berkley Jove) —Kari Bingham-Gutierrez, Olathe Public Library, Olathe, KS NoveList read-alike: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel Made in Librar ade in LibraryA yAwar ware - w - www.librar .librarya yawar ware.com .com Ten Rules f en Rules for F or Fak aking I ing It by Sophie Sullivan Tak ake I e It Back t Back A Novel by Kia Abdullah Prett etty Little W y Little Wif ife A Novel by Darby Kane This T his Time Nex ime Next Y t Year ear by Sophie Cousens Ten T en Things I Hat hings I Hate About e About the Duk the Duke A Difficult Dukes Novel by Loretta Chase (Putnam) (Avon) (St. Martin's Press) (William Morrow Paperbacks) —Janet Schneider, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, NY NoveList read-alike: One Day in December by Josie Silver —Connie Laing, Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud, MN NoveList read-alike: Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy —Chris Markley, Kingsport Public Library, Kingsport, TN NoveList read-alike: No One Knows by J.T. Ellison —Yvonne Selander, Somerset County Public Library, Bridgewater, NJ NoveList read-alike: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim —Emily Flynn, Berkeley County Library System, Summerville, SC NoveList read-alike: Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai —Joy Matteson, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL NoveList read-alike: The North Water by Ian McGuire —Sarah Skrobis, Staunton Public Library, Staunton, VA NoveList read-alike: The Betting Vow by K.M. Jackson —Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY NoveList read-alike: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
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DDecember 2020ecember 2020 -- The top ten books published this month that library staff across the country love.
“Virginia Reeve is a take-no-prisoners adventurer and trailguide when she's asked by amysterious benefactor to lead agroup of 12 women to find thelost captain of the shipwreckedvessel "The Franklin." Not for thesqueamish or easily offended,this thrilling read isrecommended for those whoenjoyed Into the Wild and Inthe Kingdom of Ice.”
"Shanti and Sanyu are in anarranged marriage, throwntogether as his father the Kinglays dying. As they begin to worktogether to better the kingdom,they grow closer. Cole weaveshumor into the storyline in a waythat does not undercut thethemes of political action, equity,and adaptation. And as always,Cole's female characters aredriven, smart, sexy, and savvy.For fans of Talia Hibbert andAlexa Martin.”
“Marion is a new recruit of adetective agency that worksundercover and under thestreets of London. When shegets involved ininvestigating the death ofone of their own agents, sheis not sure who she can trust,or what forces are workingagainst her.This is a greatstart to a new series that isperfect for Agatha Christieand Harry Potter fans alike.”
“When Aaron doesn'tshow up for work and noone hears from him, anunofficial investigationbegins. What secrets is Lila,his beautiful wife, keeping?The more the policediscover, the morequestions they have. Athriller for fans of Gone Girland The Last Mrs. Parrish.”
"In the second book of theDifficult Dukes series, CassandraPomfret has a reputation forhaving strong opinions and notkeeping them to herself. Lucius,the Duke of Ashmont, is adevastatingly handsometrouble maker. Let the battle ofwills begin. For readers whoenjoyed The Rules ofScoundrels series or the BowStreet Bachelors series."
"Jodie, a teen with facialdeformities, accuses fourMuslim boys of raping herafter a party. Jodie’s mom, herbest friend, and herclassmates don’t believe her.The only one who believesher is Zara Kaleel, a formerhigh powered attorney whonow works as a sexual assaultadvocate. For fans of TheHoldout and Night Swim."
"Anxious Evelyn becomesa sudden podcast star andthe romance she was surewas a one-way street,maybe isn’t anymore. Shecan’t let her nerves get inthe way of happiness.Did I mention that theleading man is completelyswoony? For readers whoenjoyed The Roommate."
"Minnie Cooper and QuinnHamilton were born in thesame hospital on January 1,1990. After a series ofmissed connections, theyare about to meet again onNew Year’s Day 2020. ThisTime Next Year hits theperfect note for readerswho enjoyed Bridget Jones'Diary and the originalShopaholic."
"The Crouches—Winnie,Nigel, and their teenage sonSamuel—are perfect on theoutside. In reality, Winnie iscontrolling, Nigel is tuned out,and confused Samuel is tryingto forge his own identity.Juno, a former therapist whohas become attracted to theCrouches, gets caught up intheir family drama and takesthe story in a surprisingdirection. For fans of RuthWare and B. A. Paris."
TThe Arhe Arcctic Ftic FururyyA Novelby Greer Macallister(Sourcebooks Landmark)
—Jessica McGee, Red Wing Public Library, Red Wing, MNNoveList read-alike: The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman
(Avon)
(Park Row)
(St. Martin's Griffin)
(Graydon House)
HoHow tw to Co Catatch a Queench a QueenRunaway Royalsby Alyssa Cole
MMararion Lane and theion Lane and theMMidnight Midnight MururderderA Novelby T. A. Willberg
TThe Whe Wrrong Fong FamilyamilyA Thrillerby Tarryn Fisher
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“Naya, a straight-laced professor, meets charismatic Jake at a bar. He mightcheck off one item on Naya's boundary-pushing to-do list—if only he wasn't
in charge of defunding her department at the university. How can theybalance a relationship and a professional career? For fans of The Kiss Quotient,
The Wedding Date, and The Hating Game.”
HoHow tw to Fo Fail at Fail at Flirlirtingtingby Denise Williams
(Berkley Jove)
—Kari Bingham-Gutierrez, Olathe Public Library, Olathe, KSNoveList read-alike: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
MMade in Librarade in LibraryAyAwarwaree - w- wwwww.librar.libraryayawarwaree.com.com
TTen Rules fen Rules for For Fakaking Iing Ittby Sophie Sullivan
TTakake Ie It Backt BackA Novelby Kia Abdullah
PPrrettetty Little Wy Little WififeeA Novelby Darby Kane
TThis This Time Nexime Next Yt Yearearby Sophie Cousens
TTen Ten Things I Hathings I Hate Aboute Aboutthe Dukthe DukeeA Difficult Dukes Novelby Loretta Chase
(Putnam)
(Avon)
(St. Martin's Press)(William Morrow Paperbacks)
—Janet Schneider, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, NYNoveList read-alike: One Day in December by Josie Silver —Connie Laing, Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud, MN
NoveList read-alike: Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy
—Chris Markley, Kingsport Public Library, Kingsport, TNNoveList read-alike: No One Knows by J.T. Ellison —Yvonne Selander, Somerset County Public Library, Bridgewater, NJ
NoveList read-alike: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
—Emily Flynn, Berkeley County Library System, Summerville, SCNoveList read-alike: Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai
—Joy Matteson, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, ILNoveList read-alike: The North Water by Ian McGuire
—Sarah Skrobis, Staunton Public Library, Staunton, VANoveList read-alike: The Betting Vow by K.M. Jackson —Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library,
Huntington Station, NYNoveList read-alike: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
“Time-traveling librarian/spy Irene Winters ishaving a week: dodging assassins, training aFae intern, and contending with her dragon
lover’s meddling brother. Colorful characters, alightning pace, and a surprising revelation will
please fans of Cogman’s Invisible Library series.”
TThe Darhe Dark Ark Archivchiveeby Genevieve Cogman
(Ace)
—Lucy Lockley, St. Charles City County Library, St. Peters, MO
The LibraryReads Hall of Fame designation honors authors who have had multiple titles appear on the monthly LibraryReadslist 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: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. SchwabRead-alike: The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
Read-alike: Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Loreedited by Paula Guran
TThe Mhe Mystysterery of My of Mrsrs. Chr. ChristieistieA Novel
Marie Benedict(Sourcebooks Landmark)
PPererestrestroikoika in Pa in PararisisA Novel
by Jane Smiley(Knopf )
"Taking the 11 days that Agatha Christie wentmissing in the 1920s and adding a fictional
twist, Benedict produces this gem of ahistorical novel with psychological thrillerovertones. This novel appeals on so many
levels; there is much to love and discuss here.”
“Smiley writes the perfect book to help youescape: Like Charlotte’s Web for grown-ups (butno spiders die!). Lovable, charming animals--anadventurous racehorse, a lonely dog, a know-it-
all raven, a pair of ducks--interact with oneanother and with the compassionate humans
they encounter in the City of Lights.”—Douglas Beatty, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore, MD
Read-alike: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona DavisRead-alike: The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey
Read-alike: And Now She’s Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall
—Nancy Wiseman, Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel, IN
Read-alike: The Life of Pi by Yann MartelRead-alike: Sirius by Jonathan Crown
Read-alike: A Dog’s Life by Peter Mayle
