Announcing the May 2024 LibraryReads List

“At times both heartbreaking and uplifting, this novel follows the journey of the women of the Ang family from their farm in rural China to Taiwan during the horrific land reforms of 1948-1950. With this story based on Chung’s grandmother’s experience of a turbulent era, readers will be riveted from page one by the mother/daughter bonds and their will to survive.”—Martha DiVittorio, Bellmore Memorial Library, NY

NoveList read-alike: A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata

“Filled with emotional moments as well as fun and flirty scenes, this wonderful story set in picturesque Prince Edward Island is about friendships and found family. More than a love story, this novel has a lot that readers will relate to, including friendship and family. A perfect steamy romance book for the summer.”—Karen Troutman, LibraryReads Ambassador

NoveList read-alike: How To Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by K.M. Jackson

“Arabella Leung is doing everything she can to match her son Rufus to a very wealthy titled woman in this romp around the world with controlling parents, one of whom is desperately matchmaking to save the family estate. Readers who love high entertainment and the bad behavior of the haves and the have-even-mores will devour this wild ride.”—Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Community Library, TX

NoveList read-alike: Family Trust by Kathy Wang

“Constance, companion to an elderly woman, meets Poppy, a young woman trying to start a business for women motorcycle riders. Constance gets drawn into the circle of friendship and independence the motorcycle ladies enjoy. Readers will love the characters, the setting, and the portrayal of life after The Great War.”—Linda Quinn, LibraryReads Ambassador

NoveList read-alike: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer