Hello, librarians!
2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year of reading. Below, you will find our staff suggestions for the February and March LibraryReads lists. We can't wait to hear what you think!
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Dead to Her by Sarah Pinborough
For fans of: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides and
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
For fans of Liane Moriarty, Liv Constantine, and Lisa Jewell, a twisty psychological thriller about a savvy second wife who will do almost anything to come out on top—from the New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes.
"Soapy drama, illicit love affairs, [and] tension as stifling as the Georgia summer heat…. With Dead to Her, Pinborough plants her flag as the master of seductively sinister suspense. This absorbing tale will satisfy and even surprise fans of Jennifer McMahon and Gillian Flynn."
—Booklist 
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LibraryReads Votes Due: January 1, 2020
The Lucky One by Lori Rader-Day
For fans of: I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh and
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
From the Edgar Award®-winning author of Under A Dark Sky comes an unforgettable, chilling novel about a young woman who recognizes the man who kidnapped her as a child, setting off a search for justice, and into danger.
"Another harrowing nightmare by a master of the sleepless night."
—Kirkus Reviews
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LibraryReads Votes Due: January 1, 2020
For fans of: 300 Days of Sun by Deborah Lawrenson and
Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan
A powerful debut novel of a refuge in Brooklyn for women in trouble—and the one woman who will risk all to protect them.
"In Mercy House, Alena Dillon gives us one of fiction’s more unlikely lovable heroines: elderly, dynamic Sister Evelyn, whose tale—and that of her housemates—is as unexpected as it is moving. This is a thoughtful, accomplished debut."
—Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
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Promises of the Heart by Nan Rossiter
For fans of: Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs and Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins
The first novel in a new series from bestselling author Nan Rossiter tells the moving story of a couple struggling to start a family and the young foster girl with a heart condition who changes their lives forever.
"A multi-leveled, beautifully written story that will glow in readers’ hearts long after the last page is turned."
—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of Life and Other Inconveniences and Good Luck with That
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The Only Child by Mi-ae Seo
For fans of: The Plotters by Un-su Kim and My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
An eerie and absorbing novel following a criminal psychologist who has discovered shocking and possibly dangerous connections between a serial killer and her stepdaughter.
"Wholly absorbing, but without any pandering on the author's part, so that the language, the style, and the mood grow about you, as you slip deeper into the story and realize, quite suddenly, you are immersed. An eerie, electrifying read."
—Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box
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Daughter from the Dark by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko
For fans of: Ball Lightning by Cixin Liu and Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
In this extraordinary stand-alone novel, the authors and translator of Vita Nostra—a "dark Harry Potter on steroids with a hefty dose of metaphysics" (award-winning author Aliette de Bodard)—return with a story about creation, music, and companionship filled with their hallmark elements of subtle magic and fantasy.
"This novel will appeal to those who like dark fantasy quests."
—Booklist
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Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah
Also from the author: The Next to Die and Keep Her Safe
The New York Times bestselling author of The Monogram Murders and Woman with a Secret returns with a sharp, captivating, and expertly plotted tale of psychological suspense.
"No one writes twisted, suspenseful novels quite like Sophie Hannah."
—Liane Moriarty
"Her plots are ingenious—she’s a writer in complete command of her material—and it’s O.K. if you haven’t quite kept up. She keeps you puzzled and intrigued, right until the end."
—New York Times Book Review
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No Bad Deed by Heather Chavez
For fans of: No Exit by Taylor Adams and
The Boy by Tami Hoag
Packed with the electrifying pacing and pulse-pounding suspense of Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner, a thrilling debut about a mother desperate to find the connections between her missing husband and a deadly stalker who knows too much about her own dark family history.
"An extraordinary thriller from a debut author that may well become the book everyone is talking about, come February…. This one glows in dark."
—Booklist 
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The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
For fans of: 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne and The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
Critically acclaimed author Mia Sosa delivers a sassy, steamy enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy about a woman whose new job requires her to work side-by-side with the best man who ruined her wedding: her ex-fiancé's infuriating, irritating, annoyingly handsome brother.
"Smart, emotional, and sexy, this delightfully modern love story hits all the right notes. Sosa knows exactly what romance readers want, and delivers at every turn."
—Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author of Passion on Park Avenue
"Sosa handles alternating viewpoints with perfect aplomb as she once again deftly dishes up for lucky readers another irresistibly fun romance spiced with a zesty sense of humor and spiked with love scenes as hot as the ghost chilis that pepper the Brazilian cuisine featured in this tantalizing tale of love, family, and friendship."
—Booklist 
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Citizen Reporters by Stephanie Gorton
For fans of: Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel and The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone
A fascinating history of the rise and fall of influential Gilded Age magazine McClure’s and the two unlikely outsiders at its helm—as well as a timely, full-throated defense of investigative journalism in America.
"In an era newly-conscious of journalism driven by exposing wrongdoing, Citizen Reporters stands as an essential read of America’s long history with reporting on urgent matters of social justice."
—Eliza Griswold, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Amity and Prosperity
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LibraryReads Votes Due: January 1, 2020
For more great reading suggestions for February,
check out our February LibraryReads Suggestions Edelweiss catalog!
The deadline to submit your votes is January 1!
Looking ahead: Reading Suggestions for March
For fans of: My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent and The Girls by Emma Cline
Exploring the psychological dynamics of the relationship between a precocious yet naïve teenage girl and her magnetic and manipulative teacher, a brilliant, all-consuming read that marks the explosive debut of an extraordinary new writer.
"Russell’s debut is a rich psychological study of the aftermath of abuse…[and] a devastating cultural portrait of enablement and the harm we allow young women to shoulder. 'The excuses we make for them are outrageous,' Vanessa concludes about abusive men, 'but they’re nothing compared with the ones we make for ourselves.' A gut-wrenching debut."
—Kirkus Reviews review
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Also from the author: Future Home of the Living God, LaRose, and The Round House
Based on the extraordinary life of National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich’s grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C., this powerful novel explores themes of love and death with lightness and gravity and unfolds with the elegant prose, sly humor, and depth of feeling of a master craftsman.
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For fans of: The Power by Naomi Alderman and Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
A startling debut about class and race, Lakewood evokes a terrifying world of medical experimentation—part The Handmaid’s Tale, part The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
"Chilling…. Giddings is a writer with a vivid imagination and a fresh eye both of the body and of society. This eerie debut provides a deep character study spiked with a dose of horror."
—Publishers Weekly
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For fans of: French Exit by Patrick deWitt and How Hard Can It Be? by Allison Pearson
From the bestselling author of Animal Husbandry comes a hilarious novel about a wife and mother whose life is unraveling and the well-intentioned but increasingly disastrous steps she takes to course-correct her relationships, her career, and her belief in herself.
"Sometimes a book finds its way to you and you just know instantly that this is the book you need now. That’s how I feel about Separation Anxiety. I think it’s the book everyone needs right now. It is compassionate and funny, articulating with gentle humor the terrible things that we’re all grappling with. To steal a phrase from my daughter, it made me happy-cry."
—Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author of Lady in the Lake
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Also from the author: Before She Knew Him, All the Beautiful Lies, and Her Every Fear
From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction’s most ingenious murders.
"A devilish premise combined with jaw-dropping execution…. Mystery fans will be salivating as the plot unfolds, trying to outsmart the confoundingly unreliable narrative…. Swanson hits every note in this homage to the old-school crime novel, and the turnabout ending will leave readers reeling in delight."
—Booklist review
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For fans of: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
The critically acclaimed author of Lovecraft Country returns with a thrilling and immersive virtual reality epic—part cyberthriller, part twisted romantic comedy—that transports you to a world where identity is fluid and nothing can be taken at face value.
"Ruff’s newest technothriller is an exciting page-turner that delves into the online gaming world and should appeal to both veterans and newbies. For fans of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One and Marie Lu’s 'Warcross' series."
—Library Journal
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For fans of: The Ensemble by Aja Gabel and That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam
From the beloved author of When You Read This, a smart, sharply observed novel about gender and class on a contemporary Southern college campus in the spirit of The Female Persuasion and Prep.
"Adkins' writing provides a multifaceted portrayal of campus life and politics in the #MeToo era…. A timely and resonant novel."
—Kirkus Reviews
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For fans of: Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella and My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan
The internationally bestselling author of Don't You Forget About Me returns with another heartfelt romantic comedy perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Sophie Kinsella, and Sally Thorne.
"Mhairi McFarlane’s voice is as clear as a bell—she makes you laugh, but she also makes you feel. I adore her!"
—Sally Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game and 99 Percent Mine
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LibraryReads Votes Due: February 1, 2020
For more great reading suggestions for March,
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The deadline to submit your votes is February 1!
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-Chris