Announcing the August 2024 LibraryReads List

“In this reimagining of the tragic play, Lady Macbeth is a witch who can cast a spell on any man with merely a glance. Reid’s lush and captivating writing stays true to the central themes of power and gender politics while creating complex characters. Lady Macbeth is not just manipulative, but a survivor in a brutal patriarchal world.”—Rummanah Aasi, Skokie Public Library, IL

NoveList read-alike: Learwife by J.R. Thorp

“Irish mortician Callum has to find a wife, or he can’t inherit. Lark is a widow vacationing next door who doesn’t want to find love again for herself but agrees to help Callum find a wife. Of course, love is right in front of them! Readers will enjoy this slow-burn Grumpy/Sunshine romance.”—Kista Black, Cabell County Public Library, WV

NoveList read-alike: The Irish Goodbye by Amy Ewing

“Ember aspires for a better job than her current dead-end one. After repeated failure, she lies by writing “White” on her resume instead of “Native American,” landing her the job. But now she can’t stop lying, even when she meets the hot IT guy at the office. With heartfelt storylines about family and identity, this steamy debut rom-com is a must-read.”—Migdalia Jimenez, Chicago Public Library

NoveList read-alike: Circling Back to You by Julie Tieu