April 2023

Hello, librarians!

We hope some warmer weather has made it your way. April is packed with great reads, and we have some fabulous programs later this month. Be sure to join us for our Galley Gab Fest and Writers to Watch events.

But, first, we have a list of books eligible for the June LibraryReads list. Find out more about our picks and download egalleys here. Don't forget to get your votes for the June LibraryReads list in by May 1st!

And! Listen to our latest podcast episode below for even more reading suggestions:

-The LLF Team (Virginia, Lainey, and Grace)

Happy April, librarians! We’re here to spring a new podcast episode on you! The Library Love Fest team will tell you about the books that are currently blooming on our shelves. Okay, okay, enough with the puns.

Listen here:

The true highlight of this episode is a conversation between Wesley Lowery, author of American Whitelash, and his editor, Rakia Clark! More about American Whitelash (on sale 6/27/2023): Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wesley Lowery confronts the sickness at the heart of American society: the cyclical pattern of violence that has marred every moment of racial progress in this country, and whose bloodshed began anew following Obama’s 2008 election.

Stick around after Wesley and Rakia’s insightful conversation to hear a voicemail from a librarian like you and reminders about our upcoming events.

HarperCollins titles discussed:

• American Whitelash by Wesley Lowery. Download this title on Edelweiss or NetGalley.
• The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt. Download this title on Edelweiss or NetGalley.
• The Happy Couple by Naosie Dolan. Learn more about this title on Edelweiss.
• The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok. Download this title on Edelweiss or NetGalley.
• Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. Download this title on Edelweiss or NetGalley.
• A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power. Download this title on Edelweiss or NetGalley.
• Counting Lost Stars by Kim van Alkemade. Download this title on Edelweiss or NetGalley.
• Valiant Women by Lena S. Andrews. Download this title on Edelweiss or NetGalley.

RSVP to our April episode of Galley Gab Fest to get the inside scoop on upcoming titles, and Writers to Watch to hear from Jennifer Chiaverini, Mona Susan Power, Kim van Alkemade, and Lena S. Andrews!

Until next time,

Virginia, Lainey, and Grace

Watch the full episode on : https://youtu.be/SAvJShz5Bi8

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Watch the full episode on : https://youtu.be/wCxas6ppU_0