Library Love Fest

The November LibraryReads List is Here!

Hello, librarians!

You voted, they counted, and the winners have finally been announced!

We are thrilled to share that Gilly Macmillan’s The Manor House has been selected for the November LibraryReads list! Congratulations, Gilly!

Find out more about this book and download an egalley here.

Want to hear how our author reacted to the big news? Listen to our latest episode of The Library Love Fest Podcast to hear from Gilly:

On Sale Now: THE LEFTOVER WOMAN by Jean Kwok!

Happy book birthday to The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok! Jean is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Girl in Translation and Mambo in Chinatown, and we are so excited for her latest novel. You can purchase your copy here, and trust us, you'll want to run to get your hands on this one!

The Leftover Woman is an evocative family drama and a riveting mystery about the ferocious pull of motherhood for two very different women.Twisting and suspenseful and surprisingly poignant, it's a profound exploration of identity and belonging, motherhood and family. It is a story of two women in a divided city—separated by severe economic and cultural differences yet bound by a deep emotional connection to a child.

For months, the love has been pouring in for The Leftover Woman. Check it out:

“Kwok brings her signature lyrical prose to the novel, while suspense simmers in the background...Highly recommended.”
—Booklist ⭐️ review 

“At once a hugely atmospheric and suspenseful mystery and a compelling exploration of motherhood and belonging that packs a profound emotional punch. I couldn’t stop thinking about this book.”
—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment 

 

“The Leftover Woman is an unforgettable, beautifully written page-turner that’s about so many things at once: a courageous woman fighting to escape an abusive husband, a mother’s love and sacrifice, and how culture and language dramatically change the lens through which we are seen and evaluated by others. Jean Kwok uses an intricately layered plot to ensnare and mesmerize us with fierce, complex characters. I absolutely adored this novel, from its tantalizing first pages to the poignant ending.”
—Angie Kim, New York Times bestselling author of Happiness Falls

 

“A haunting, emotionally powerful story about motherhood, family, oppression, immigration, and power. Kwok is an impressive talent whose books resonate with deeply felt emotion and expertly crafted plotting.”
—Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her and the Will Trent series

 

Librarians like you also loved The Leftover Woman! It was a LibraryReads pick for October 2023! Thank you to everyone who voted. You can hear Jean's thank you to librarians below:

 

The Library Love Fest Podcast · Announcing the October 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

 

You can hear more from Jean by watching our May 2023 Writers to Watch:

Congrats to Jean on another phenomenal novel! 

-Grace

Hello, librarians!

The temperature is changing and leaves are starting to FALL, so enjoy these December reads while you savor the cool breezes and start of sweater weather.

Here you will find a list of titles eligible for the December LibraryReads list. Don't forget to get your votes for the December LibraryReads list in by November 1st!

'Til next time,

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

On Sale Now: THE DEATH OF US by Lori Rader-Day!

Happy Book Birthday to The Death of Us by Lori Rader-Day, the Edgar® Award-nominated and Agatha, Anthony, and Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author of The Death of Us, Death at Greenway, The Lucky One, Under a Dark Sky, The Day I Died, Little Pretty Things, and The Black Hour.

The Death of Us is a chilling suspense novel in which the discovery of a submerged car in a murky pond reveals betrayals and family secrets that will tear a small town apart. You can learn more about The Death of Us here.

Look at all of the love for The Death of Us:

“Another compelling thriller from Rader-Day, who skillfully hides a murderer behind relatable ambitions and jealousies.”
—Booklist

“Lori Rader-Day is a master of psychological suspense, and her talent shines in The Death of Us. This tale of dangerous secrets and family tensions sucked me right in and kept me reading late into the night.”
—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Spy Coast

“Wow…I was up until 4.00 am finishing The Death of Us! It’s bloody brilliant. So sharp and tight. And real.”
—Ann Cleeves, internationally bestselling author of the Shetland, Vera, and Two Rivers novels

Be sure to check out Lori’s guest post for CrimeReads, “Nine Crime Novels Featuring Found Families” which went live today, 10/3.

You can read a few chapters of The Death of Us here! 

Happy Book Birthday, Lori Rader-Day!