September Galley Gab Fest – 9.18.23
Watch the full episode on : https://youtu.be/q7iHMk88DuA?si=nKz4XCqt7Rn15—
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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:
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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
—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
—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
—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:
Congrats to Jean on another phenomenal novel!
-Grace
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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)
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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!
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The October LibraryReads List is Here!
Hello, librarians!
You voted, they counted, and the winners have finally been announced! We have an AMAZING list of selections this month!
We are thrilled to share that Jean Kwok’s The Leftover Woman, Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy's A Holly Jolly Ever After, and Thea Guanzon's The Hurricane Wars have been selected for the October LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Tessa Bailey's Wreck the Halls has made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all! Find out more about these books, watch the replay of events with these authors, and download egalleys here.
Want to hear how our authors reacted to the big news? Listen to our latest episode of The Library Love Fest Podcast to hear from our authors:
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🍁 We’re here with staff suggestions for the November LibraryReads List!
Hello, librarians!
You just finished voting for the October list…now it's time for the next round of reading recommendations!
Here you will find a list of titles eligible for the November LibraryReads list. Don't forget to get your votes for the November LibraryReads list in by October 1st!
Happy reading,
-The LLF Team (Virginia, Lainey, and Grace)
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On Sale Now: AFTER THAT NIGHT by Karin Slaughter!
Happy Book Birthday to Karin Slaughter! After That Night, her latest installment in the Will Trent series, is on sale today, August 22, 2023.
More about After That Night:
Will Trent and Sara Linton are back in an electrifying thriller featuring GBI investigator Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton. Fifteen years ago, Sara Linton’s life changed forever when a celebratory night out ended in a violent attack that tore her world apart. Since then, Sara has remade her life. A successful doctor, engaged to a man she loves, she has finally managed to leave the past behind her. Until one evening, on call in the ER, everything changes.
This book is getting SO much love! Check out these reviews:
“It’s a signal achievement of Slaughter that the climactic revelations add still another layer of horror to her tale.” —Kirkus ★STARRED★ review
“Slaughter's fans will be avid for the latest in this bestselling series, while its costar, state investigator Will Trent, has inspired a show on ABC, further expanding Slaughter's already vast audience.” —Booklist ★STARRED★ review
“Slaughter skillfully weaves misogyny, wealth, violence, power, and control into a thrilling police procedural while poignantly addressing the lasting effects of trauma and the toll cases take on investigators.” —Library Journal
Be sure to take a look at Karin's website for all you need to know about her books and the TV series!
Congrats to Karin on another fantastic thriller!
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July Galley Gab Fest – 7.28.23
Watch the full episode on : https://youtu.be/ESABqSdkjAc
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The September LibraryReads List is Here!
Hello, librarians!
You voted, they counted, and the winners have finally been announced! We have an AMAZING list of selections this month!
We are thrilled to share that Hannah Kaner’s Godkiller has been selected for the September LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Sy Montgomery's Of Time and Turtles has been selected as the Bonus Pick and Meg Cabot's Enchanted to Meet You has made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all!
Want to hear how our authors reacted to the big news? Listen to our latest episode of The Library Love Fest Podcast to hear from our authors:
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🌟 We’re here with staff suggestions for the October LibraryReads List!
Hello, librarians!
How is it almost Fall??? We are coping by downloading some egalleys and going to the park to soak up the last few rays of Summer. Will you join us?
Find out more about our picks for the October list and download egalleys here. Don't forget to get your votes for the October LibraryReads list in by September 1st!
Happy reading,
-The LLF Team (Virginia, Lainey, and Grace)
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“Dear Librarians…” a love letter to librarians by Nina Simon, author of MOTHER-DAUGHTER MURDER NIGHT
Library Love Fest is thrilled to share a letter to librarian by Nina Simon, author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night! She details her background in the library world in this compelling piece to librarians.
More about Mother-Daughter Murder Night (on sale 9/5/23): The Maid meets The Last Thing He Told Me in this fun, fresh, and twisty debut whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio who come together as amateur sleuths to solve a murder in their coastal California town.
Download an egalley on Edelweiss+ or NetGalley.
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Dear Librarians,
I’m thrilled my debut novel, Mother-Daughter Murder Night, is coming out so soon, September 5, 2023.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would write a murder mystery. I’ve spent the past two decades working with museums and libraries to build more relevant, joyful community spaces. But I’ve always been a voracious reader. My mom first introduced me to whodunnits as a young girl, at the Buena Vista branch of the Burbank Public Library. My love started with Nancy Drew, but I quickly graduated to my mom’s picks—Sue Grafton, Faye Kellerman, Janet Evanovich. Every week, we’d borrow stacks of books featuring savvy female detectives and pass them back and forth.
When life hit me hard in 2020, I found myself going back to the books that bring me comfort. And then, I decided to try to write my own mystery, with a character like my mom—a tough, smart California businesswoman—as the amateur detective. Now, Mother-Daughter Murder Night is being published, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Libraries have always been central to my life, both personally as an enthusiastic user and professionally as a designer and advocate for equity and inclusion. Over the past twenty years, I've collaborated with thousands of librarians on in-service days, IMLS projects, and global library conferences. I love visiting my neighborhood branch and volunteering with my local Friends group. And when I’m on the road, I always stop into the public library. I know I’ll find diverse communities and passionate professionals behind your doors.
Some authors dream of bestseller lists. Me? I hope I might someday write a book worthy of a Lucky Day shelf at a public library. I like to imagine a reader walking in, perusing the shelves, stumbling on this story of mothers, daughters, and murder. Mother-Daughter Murder Night brought so much pleasure to me while writing, and I hope this story might bring joy to the readers in your community—and to you, too.
With appreciation,
Nina Simon
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Thank you, Nina, for your heartfelt message to librarians. We know that everyone will love Mother-Daughter Murder Night as much as we do!
Check out Nina's website here.
-Grace
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The August LibraryReads List is Here!
Hi, librarians!
You voted, they counted, and the winners have finally been announced!
This month, we are thrilled to share that we had THREE books make the LibraryReads list and TWO authors make the Hall of Fame! Elizabeth Acevedo's Family Lore, Ally Carter's The Blonde Identity, and Lucy Parker's Codename Charming made the list. Ann Patchett made the Hall of Fame with Tom Lake and Sarah MacLean with Knockout. Congrats to all of the authors and their fantastic books!
Want to hear how our authors reacted to the big news? Listen to our latest episode of The Library Love Fest Podcast to hear their responses: