The top books published this month that librarians across the country love

An ar tist and her children live on a small farm. The teen daughter manages not only her mom's business but also the household and care of her little brother. I t is a life she can handle until mom brings home a crane and declares him her husband. A unique fair y tale with a feminist message: don t trust a crane to make you complete. For readers who enjoyed Juniper & Thorn.

—K imberly McGee Lake Travis Community Librar y, Austin, T X

NoveList read-alike: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen O yeyemi

T The House of E he Evve e by Sadeqa Johnson features dialogue that snaps and settings that per fectly evoke 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Readers will be captivated by this stor y of two young women who struggle to overcome racism and misogyny to have a family and a meaningful future "

Jodi Prather, Bar tholomew Cty Public Librar y Columbus, IN

NoveList read-alike: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

T The Last T he Last Tale of the ale F Flolowwer Br er Bride ide by Roshani Chokshi ( William Morrow)

"A husband cannot resist pr ying into his wife s past when he visits her childhood home This gorgeously written gothic fair y tale about forbidden k nowledge and dangerous love is per fect for fans of Silvia Moreno -Garcia or V.E. Schwab "

—Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Librar y, Champaign IL

NoveList read-alike: The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling

F For Her C or Consideration onsideration by Amy Spalding

(Kensington Books)

"Fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree will be thrilled to revisit the intricately detailed world Shannon has created I n this standalone prequel, the stories of four women are spun out as the Dreadmount erupts and civilizations crumble. The large cast of characters is deftly handled, and readers will enjoy the fascinating mythology. "

I Ha I Havve S e Some Questions f ome Questions for or Y You: ou: A No Novvel el by Rebecca Mak k ai

(Bloomsbur y) ( Vik ing)

"Aspiring screenwriter N ina writes e -mails for other people including Hollywood darling Ari Fox. N ina is enamored of Ari but a bad breakup made her vow never to date again. This rom-com with a queer actress and plus size woman offers great representation of realistic body positivity. Readers will root for the characters in this funny smar t, and hear twarming book!"

—Andrea Tucci, Glencoe Public Librar y, Glencoe IL

NoveList read-alike: Something to Talk About by Mer yl Wilsner

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"Engaging stor y of a boarding school murder being solved 20 years later by true -crime podcast enthusiasts. Or is it a stor y of memories and how you interact with them, depending on your stage in life and your biases or one about how as a teen you simultaneously k now ever ything and nothing? Or is it all three? For fans of Jean Hanff Korelitz."

—Lorri Steinbacher, Ridgewood Public Librar y Ridgewood NJ

NoveList read-alike: The It Girl by Ruth Ware

A Da Day of F y of Fallen N allen Night ight by Samantha Shannon (Berk ley)

I It's One of Us t's Us y J.T. Ellison ira)

JT Ellison has written a beautiful stor y from star t to finish. Olivia and Park struggle with infer tility. A woman is found dead, and DNA shows the murderer is related to Park Not only is this a well-done myster y of whodunit, it is also a drama of what happens as a couple deals with loss Another great book from an incredible author. For fans of All the Dangerous Things

—Andrea Galvin, Mt. Pulask i Public Librar y, Mount Pulask i, IL

NoveList read-alike: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

T The Neighbor F he Faavvor or by K ristina Forest

"Lily Greene needs a date for her sister ’ s wedding but doesn t want her family ’s “help” to find one She ends up ask ing her hot neighbor N ick for help instead, but complications ensue when she realizes he s N.R. Strick land—the fantasy author who ghosted her. The lead characters who see the best in each other and help each other grow make for a satisfying second-chance romance. For fans of The Love Wager "

M idge Loer y, Mark Twain Librar y, Redding, C T NoveList read-alike: The Singles Table by Sara Desai

T Takake the L e Lead: ead: A Dance O Dance Off No ff Novvel el by Alexis Daria

(St. Mar tin's Press)

"Gina Morales, a professional on a dance competition show is determined to win this season. However, instead of the Olympian she wanted as a par tner, she is paired with sur vivalist Stone N ielson. Worse, her producer is pushing for a showmance! This is a fun and flir ty romance with a wonder ful cast of characters Per fect for fans of Dancing with the Stars!"

Tristan Draper, Dek alb Public Librar y, Dek alb, IL

NoveList read-alike: Kiss Me, Catalina by Priscilla Oliveras

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