Greetings, librarians. By now, you've not only been reading into the summer, but actually LIVING in it. The best way to celebrate all this glorious warm weather? A new Karin Slaughter! A new Susan Wiggs! Or perhaps one of the powerful debuts on our list, such as the critically acclaimed The Half-Drowned King by Linnea Hartsuyker or Rebellion by Molly Patterson. Keep reading below for the rest of our tantalizing suggestions!
Don't forget: the deadline to vote for the August LibraryReads list is June 20th. Happy reading!
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The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
For fans of: Find Her by Lisa Gardner and Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
Decades after a horrific confrontation that left her mother dead and her sister traumatized, a New York-based lawyer returns to her hometown of Atlanta to assist her father save the life of a young woman accused of a school shooting.
"Simply the best book you'll read all year. Raw, powerful and utterly gripping—yet written with a tenderness and empathy that will break your heart." —Kathryn Stockett,
New York Times bestselling author of The Help
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LibraryReads deadline: June 20th
Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs
For fans of: First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber
Susan Wiggs—an author "who paints the details of human relationships with the finesse of a master" (Jodi Picoult)—returns with a deeply emotional and atmospheric story of love and family, war and secrets, that moves back and forth across time, from the present day to World War II France.
"From World War II to present-day America; from the Nazi resistance to the 21st century; from the deepest corners of the heart to the furthest limits of love—Map of the Heart is a moving, sophisticated story of fathers and daughters, love and loss, secrets and lies, rebellion and redemption."
—Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author of Falling
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The Half-Drowned King by Linnea Hartsuyker
For fans of: Warriors of the Storm by Bernard Cornwell and Desert God by Wilbur Smith
An exhilarating saga of the Vikings that conjures a brutal, superstitious, and thrilling ninth-century world and the birth of a kingdom—the debut installment in a historical literary trilogy that combines the bold imagination and narrative power of A Game of Thrones, Vikings, and Outlander.
"A terrific historical epic…. Posing thoughtful questions about the nature of honor and heroism, and devoting significant attention to women’s lives, the novel takes a fresh approach to the Viking adventure genre…. The action scenes will have the blood humming in your veins."
—Booklist 
review
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Rebellion by Molly Patterson
For fans of: The Children's Crusade by Ann Packer
A luminous cross-generational story that recalls the works of Jane Smiley and Isabel Allende, this sweeping debut novel tells the stories of four women who dare to challenge the boundaries of their circumscribed lives.
"In precise, detailed language we experience the beginning of a life; a sudden, tragic death; and the awakening of the soul in these flesh-and-bone characters…The Pushcart Prize-winning Patterson has written quite a debut, truly a page-turner that shows her knowledge of life in China. She’s a natural storyteller with empathy for the plight of women, and book groups will have much to discuss with this sweeping, far-flung novel."
—Library Journal 
review
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The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh
For fans of: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch and Fourth of July Creek by Smith Henderson
A blistering thriller from the Edgar-nominated author of Shovel Ready—a speculative modern Western with elements of Cormac McCarthy, Jim Thompson, and the Coen brothers that is wickedly funny, razor-sharp, and totally engrossing.
"A tense, broiling, 21st-century Western with a crafty premise…. It does move like a championship stock car toward a climax that, however shattering, implies there’s more to come."
—Kirkus Reviews 
review
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The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor
For fans of: First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home turns the clock back one hundred years and reimagines a time when two young girls from Cottingley, Yorkshire convinced the world that they had done the impossible and photographed fairies in their garden.
"I adored The Cottingley Secret…. Gaynor has penned in majestic prose an enchanting and enthralling tale of childhood magic, forgotten dreams, and finding the parts of ourselves we thought were lost forever."
—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan's Tale
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The Quiet Child by John Burley
For fans of: Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon and The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon
From the award-winning author of The Absence of Mercy comes a gripping and darkly psychological novel about family, suspicion, and the price we are willing to pay to protect those we love the most.
"Packed with tension and unexpected twists, The Quiet Child is a powerful psychological thriller set in a time before the emergence of forensic science." —Kathy Reichs
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Dead on Arrival by Matt Richtel
For fans of: The Bone Labyrinth by James Rollins and Ghost Fleet by P. W. Singer
A mysterious disorder threatens to destroy the world in this high-concept thriller from Pulitzer Prize–winning
New York Times reporter Matt Richtel, which combines medical science, cutting-edge technology, and breathtaking suspense in the vein of Michael Crichton.
"A high wire act of pure, exhilarating storytelling. From a stunner of an opening to an end I never saw coming, here is a book that will keep you glued to your seat and furiously turning pages. Grab a copy and prepare to lose a day." —James Rollins
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The Daughters of Ireland by Santa Montefiore
For fans of: The Girl from The Savoy by Hazel Gaynor
International sensation Santa Montefiore presents the second book in her romantic and unforgettable Deverill Chronicles trilogy, which follows three Irish women through the decades of the twentieth century—perfect for fans of Beatriz Williams and Kate Morton.
"This series is highly recommended for Downton Abbey addicts looking for a new story to sink into, and for readers who love exploring the depths of women’s relationships over the course of their lives."
—Library Journal 
review
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The Sworn Virgin by Kristopher Dukes
For fans of: Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran
Dukes’s gripping historical novel tells the tale of a desperate Albanian woman who will do whatever it takes to keep her independence and seize control of her future…even if it means swearing to remain a virgin for her entire life.
"Dukes has chosen an engaging setting for this novel, with its mix of medieval and modern elements, and fleshes it out with vivid details…. A compelling story of a woman’s trauma and strength." —Kirkus Reviews
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Noumenon by Marina J. Lostetter
For fans of: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
With nods to Arthur C. Clarke’s Rama series, the real science of Neal Stephenson’s Seveneves, a touch of Hugh Howey’s Wool, and told through echoes of Octavia Butler’s voice, this is a powerful tale of space travel, adventure, discovery, and humanity that unfolds through a series of generational vignettes.
"Noumenon is a grand interstellar quest that marries intimate detail with the sweep of social change and discovery across generations. I was enthralled."
—Yoon Ha Lee, author of Ninefox Gambit
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Everything We Lost by Valerie Geary
For fans of: The Home Place by Carrie La Seur and The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnel
From the critically acclaimed author of Crooked River comes this fascinating novel about a young woman searching for answers about events that transpired ten years before when her brother disappeared without a trace—an utterly mesmerizing psychological thriller.
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librarylovefest@harpercollins.com. Remember, the deadline to vote for the August LibraryReads list is June 20th. For more information, visit LibraryReads.org.
-The LLF Team