Announcing the March 2024 LibraryReads List

“It’s 1965, and Frances is at a country fair with her friends when she ducks into a fortune teller’s tent and is given a fortune that predicts her murder. She then becomes obsessed with figuring out who will murder her. Many years later, when she sends for her great-niece, she starts a race against time for her murder to be solved. This novel is original, witty, and a real page-turner.”—Linda Quinn, LibraryReads Ambassador
NoveList read-alike: One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley

“In this superb counterpoint to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, we get the point of view of the enslaved character Jim. Through Jim’s eyes, readers experience many of the familiar events from Twain’s novel. However, this narrative reveals more details and realities of the horrible state of slavery. With added storylines of Jim’s humor and family dedication, this book stands out as an illuminating addition to the American classic.”—MarySue Waterman, Westport Library, CT
NoveList read-alike: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

“Sophie Steinbeck finds out that her fiancé has cheated on her and wants to end the wedding. She hires a Professional Objector, Max, whose whole purpose is to show up and yell “I object!” When Sophie joins his team, they realize they are attracted to one another. What a funny, sweet, and hot romcom! Definite stars for Sophie’s elderly roommates!”—Joy K., Free Library of Philadelphia, PA
NoveList read-alike: Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma

“The second book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series is a swoony and sweet small-town romance. Readers who like found family, emotionally intelligent couples, and just overall cuteness will look forward to more in this quick-read cowboy romance.”—Yentl Diego, Smith Public Library, TX
NoveList read-alike: The Cowboy Whisperer by Sabrina Sol

“Four lives collide: two sisters whose mother deserted them 10 years ago to run off with a con man, a podcaster working on the case, and a journalist with a mission. The mystery—where did their mom go?—meshes neatly with the group’s clashing goals as they follow the woman’s trail across the country. This beautifully written novel is a thoughtful look at the many faces of love.”—Beth Mills, New Rochelle Public Library, NY
NoveList read-alike: Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson