Public library staff across the nation have spoken! Congratulations to the books selected for the March 2023 LibraryReads Top Ten List.
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TOP PICK:
Lone Women: A Novel by Victor LaValle
Blue skies, empty land—and enough wide-open space to hide a horrifying secret. A woman with a past, a mysterious trunk, a town on the edge of nowhere, and a bracing new vision of the American West, from the award-winning author of The Changeling.
“A homestead far from prying eyes offers Adelaide a fresh start in 1915 Montana. She makes a few female friends–after all, lone women need to stick together. But a secret that won’t be contained or silenced soon threatens her new life. Horror mixed with resilient characters in complex relationships make this a must-read for fans of A Dangerous Business and When Women Were Dragons.”—Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Community Library, Austin, TX
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NoveList read-alike: Devil’s Call by Danielle J. Dorn
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay
A mother vanished. A father presumed guilty. There is no proof. There are no witnesses. For the children, there is only doubt. From the New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob. . . .
“The Larkin siblings face years of sadness and questions after their mother disappears. Many speculate their father killed her, but he’s always maintained his innocence. What is the truth? The story spans several decades and features multiple narrators, including the mother. The characters are deftly explored and are very raw and real. For readers of suspenseful fiction and family dramas.”—Cyndi Larsen, Avon Free Public Library, Avon, CT
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NoveList read-alike: It’s One of Us by J.T. Ellison
Hello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann Napolitano
From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward comes a poignant and engrossing family story that asks: Can love make a broken person whole?
“A man’s tragic past and the intersection of his relationship with the sisters of the Padavano family is at the heart of this story. Napolitano skillfully creates a believable narrative to show the effects of trauma, depression, and broken relationships on those around us. The novel has a hopeful message that is full of love.” —Michelle Williams, Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA
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NoveList read-alike: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
The Gospel of Orla by Eoghan Walls
A stunning debut novel from the Northern Irish poet Eoghan Walls, The Gospel of Orla is the coming-of-age story of a young girl, Orla, and the man she meets who has an astonishing and unique ability.
“Orla manages the best she can with a little sister and an alcoholic dad, but she misses her mother, who died too soon. When she meets a man who seems to have the power of resurrection, she plans to bring him to her mother’s grave, beginning a heartbreaking journey into adulthood and acceptance. Readers of this lyrical debut will wish spunky Orla all the best.” —Katharine Phenix, Boulder Public Library, Boulder, CO
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NoveList read-alike: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
HALL OF FAME:
Loyalty: A Novel by Lisa Scottoline
“Franco Fiorvanti dreams of owning his own lemon grove. Determined to secure a better future, he will do anything to prove his loyalty to the baron. When asked to kidnap a little boy, Franco makes a decision that changes his life and alters Sicily forever. It takes a bit for the main characters to come together but this quickly becomes an emotional, action-packed epic of love and justice, set during the rise of the Mafia.”— Karen Troutman, Peru Public Library, Peru, IN
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NoveList read-alike: The Florios of Sicily by Stefania Auci
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley
“After a freak accident derails Tanner’s college soccer career, she moves in with Louise, an older woman whose family thinks she needs a caregiver. But there’s more to Louise than Tanner expects—and when Louise’s past comes to light, the two go on the lam. Great for fans of lively intergenerational fiction and A Thousand Miles to Graceland.” —Nanette Donohue, Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL
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NoveList read-alike: The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
“Written with wickedly sharp humor and a tightly woven plot, the book is also about the hurt that families can give and the unexpected joys of found family. Vera is a delight as she bosses everyone around, investigating her main suspects even as she weaves bonds of friendship with and between them. Also the descriptions of the tea and food were mouthwateringly delicious!” —Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OH
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NoveList read-alike: Aunty Lee’s Delights by Ovidia Yu
For more information about the program, or to learn how to vote for your favorite upcoming books, visit LibraryReads.org. And, don’t forget, voting for the April LibraryReads list ends 3/1!
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