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This might not be for those who prefer their horror to have a certain amount of creatures or carnage, but it’s a must read for readers looking to explore human evil through fiction.
Bittersweet, tender, and ruthless, Bradley’s captivating debut examines the personal frictions between people, between global and personal understanding, and within one’s self.
Set in Korea, these stories give readers a hard look at the universality found among humans. This is another winner for Cho and a good selection for readers who are looking for bite-sized stories to ponder. These brief stories pack quite a bit into their narratives.
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Rolling Toward Clear Skies
A complex human story told in Hyde’s straightforward style, with plenty to discuss and disagree over in book groups.
As readers saw in Alam’s previous novel, Leave the World Behind, there is a palpable sense of dread running through this highly recommended book as well. In this case, it is not an existential threat to humanity; it’s the train wreck that is Brooke’s life. Readers may see it coming, but they won’t be able to look away.
Kerry Rea and Tiana Smith take readers on action-packed adventures, filled with romance and intrigue.
An incandescent, nail-biting adventure set at a flooded American Museum of Natural History and an epic journey through a near-future, ravaged landscape that blends extreme suspense with serene meditation.
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Readers can look forward to a Jazz Age murder mystery featuring Jay Gatsby’s sleuthing younger sister, a story inspired by a real-life antiquities scandal in Pakistan, and the return of senior sleuth Vera Wong.
David Baldacci sets his latest in a 1944 London bookshop, Julia Bartz offers a locked-room thriller, and Heather Graham writes about a would-be-murderous smart house and personal AI.
Harrow’s breathtaking debut delves deep into the raw emotions of grief and the pure beauty of rediscovering joy in an exquisite tale of second chances, featuring an enemies-to-lovers romance.
An extraordinary, incomparable work of world literature that requires and rewards multiple readings.
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The Dredge
A promising debut paired with a deft narrator make this an enjoyable and satisfying listening experience for suspense fans.
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Safe and Sound
McHugh’s atmospheric latest traces the story of a teenage girl who tries to leave her suffocating small town but vanishes without a trace. The many suspects and twists and turns will keep listeners spellbound.
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The Prophet and the Idiot
Jonasson’s absurdist novel will appeal to those seeking a grimly witty story of misadventures and unlikely friendships. Share with fans of Marianne Cronin’s The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot.
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The Road Trip Rewind
A humorous and nostalgic rom-com for fans of Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip.
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Real Americans
Khong’s (Goodbye, Vitamin) narrative sheds new light on being the caretaker of one’s own complex origin story. Listeners will find the Chens’ journey a testament to the complexities of what it means to be a “real” American.
Whodunit buffs will enjoy this witty romp and marvel at how the author has woven plausible outcomes, eras later, for the heroines Austen carefully crafted. Gray doesn’t miss a beat to complicate matters for her sleuthing, would-be lovers and leaves listeners eager for more.
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Under Your Spell
Wood’s novel is the perfect summer romance, with the push and pull of will-they-won’t-they and a sweetly satisfying ending.
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The Guncle Abroad
Rowley’s outstanding follow-up to The Guncle evokes the magic of the first book and will be an auditory treat for Rowley’s many fans.
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The Ragpicker
Dane’s expressive latest should strike an emotional chord for fans of stories about survival and humanity after the end.
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The Marriage Sabbatical
Recommended for readers of relationship fiction and authors like Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hilderbrand.
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One of Our Kind
A gripping book for those seeking a suspenseful novel that grapples with race, identity, and privilege. Listeners who enjoyed Jordan Peele’s Get Out will want to check out this provocative slow-burn thriller, sure to terrify and spark intense conversation in equal measure.
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The Murder Inn
The suspense and the body count mount in Patterson and Fox’s exciting thriller, a follow-up to their bestselling The Inn. Fans of this popular writing duo will be satisfied.
A terrifying tale for fans of Christopher Golden’s The House of Last Resort. Listeners will be hooked from the beginning and may find themselves unable to hit pause.
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The Father She Went To Find
Wilson’s (The Dead Husband) propulsive psychological thriller boasts an intriguing premise and plenty of narrow escapes. It’s occasionally over the top, but riveting.
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The Hunter’s Daughter
A riveting story, combining elements of a psychological thriller and supernatural horror with discussions of mental health.
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The Same Bright Stars
Sensitive, character-driven literary fiction, satisfying and quietly nostalgic. Recommended for those who enjoyed Jennifer Close’s Marrying the Ketchups.
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Road to Ruin
Lee creates a literary cocktail that will dance upon the tastebuds of fans of Mad Max, the popular video game Borderlands, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Sepúlveda’s (The Shadow of What We Were) tale and Guerra’s impeccable narration offer a profound exploration of human resilience and people’s enduring connection to nature. Highly recommended for all literary fiction collections.
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Wilderness Reform
Supernatural horror and summer camp folklore make for a thrilling and entertaining ride. Recommended for fans of Nick Cutter’s The Troop or Chuck Tingle’s Camp Damascus.
Listeners seeking classically told horror with the bite of visceral splatterpunk need look no further. A mesmerizing and unputdownable collection that shocks, provokes, and appalls.
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When We Were Silent
The audiobook, while filled with upsetting moments of grooming and abuse, will cause listeners to speed to the end to find out if Lou receives justice. Recommend to readers of noir mysteries and psychological suspense.
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When Among Crows
A great recommendation for listeners seeking an action-packed fantasy without the romance. Recommend to fans of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods or Cassandra Clare’s “The Shadowhunter Chronicles” series.
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When I Was Alice
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a historical Hollywood mystery with a time-travel twist. Recommended for fans of Renee Patrick and Kelley Armstrong.
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The Return of Ellie Black
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate, intensifying suspense about kidnapping and control. Recommended for fans of Stacy Willingham, Karin Slaughter, and Amy Tintera.
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The Library of Borrowed Hearts
Gilmore’s (The Lonely Hearts Book Club) romantic tale is recommended for fans of bookish listens with a twist.
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The Sleepwalkers
A bleakly amusing he said/she said that makes excellent use of the audio format.
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The Main Character
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking compelling contemporary suspense with nods to Agatha Christie classics. Recommended for fans of Laura Dave, Alice Feeney, and Paula Hawkins.
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One Last Word
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a techy together-again romantic comedy that is upbeat and amusing. Recommended for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Lynn Painter, and Alisha Rai.
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This Summer Will Be Different
A fun romantic romp with a lovable cast of characters as warm as the summer sun.
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Tell Me Who You Are
For fans of intense psychological thrillers in the vein of Stacy Willingham’s A Flicker in the Dark.
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Pay Dirt
The disappearance of a young athlete and the unearthing of a property’s seamy secrets makes for compelling listening. Paretsky’s many fans will clamor for this.
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The Limits
This coming-of-age story, simmering with tension and insight, should have broad appeal.
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Welcome Home, Caroline Kline
Recommended for libraries seeking new titles for book groups and for fans of Linda Holmes and Marian Keyes.
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The Bump
Karger’s sophomore novel (after Best Men) takes listeners on an epic road trip across the United States with a loving but still growing couple. Their bumpy but uplifting babymoon will have listeners rooting for the charming fathers-to-be.
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The Summer of Love and Death
Fans of this series and those who enjoy murder mysteries should enjoy this deft and surprising police procedural.
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The Lady He Lost
Delacour’s debut romance is sure to delight those seeking historical romance with echoes of Persuasion and the TV show Poldark.
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Twilight Territory
Romance, war, and the politics of colonialism come together in a tragic, intricately described historical fiction.
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Tree Pose
An entertaining, superbly narrated audio mystery for those seeking action, intrigue, and romance.
This will have listeners believing in a new, inclusive resurgence of the urban fantasy subgenre. Recommended for fans of Laurell K. Hamilton’s “Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter” series.
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Truly, Madly, Deeply
Lambda Literary Award winner Bellefleur (The Fiancée Farce) is a genius when it comes to contemporary queer romances. Her newest novel, full of delicious thrills and steamy intimacy, is a delight.
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The Familiar
Bardugo’s venture into the Spanish Golden Age translates well into audio, emphasizing a deeply seductive and lushly detailed atmosphere that intrigues and delights. Suggest to listeners of romantasy and those who enjoy fantastical elements in historical settings.
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The Lost Story
Shaffer’s (The Wishing Game) second novel presents a marvelous fairy-tale world, channeling the nostalgic wonder of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia. Despite some similarities in the characters’ voices, this enchanting portal story is highly recommended.
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Old Flames and New Fortunes
A warm start to a small-town, magic-laced romance series. Recommended for fans of witchy romances in the vein of Ann Aguirre’s Witch Please.
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Summer After Summer
A modern take on a classic novel, recommended for fans of other Austen retellings such as Taylor Hahn’s The Lifestyle or Vanessa King’s A Certain Appeal.
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The Gathering
Tudor’s latest, an atmospheric blend of horror, fantasy, and police procedural, is both riveting and highly recommended.
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One of Us Knows
A twisty, atmospheric thriller with a creepy gothic setting and a cast of unforgettable characters. For fans of Maria Dong’s Liar, Dreamer, Thief.
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Reboot
Zany and full of surprises, this inventive novel will keep listeners engaged and amazed.
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Not in Love
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sex-positive contemporary romance about biotech and betrayal. Recommended for fans of Chloe Liese, Abby Jimenez, and Elena Armas.
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Pearce Oysters
This tale of heartache and destruction is both moving and compelling. Share with listeners seeking layered, issue-oriented fiction.
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You Know What You Did
A layered psychological thriller examining the complexities of mental illness and healing. For fans of Lisa Jewell or Gillian Flynn.
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The Material
Thoughtful and profound, but less funny than one might expect, this examination of the lives of comedy students may appeal to fans of Julius Taranto’s How I Won a Nobel Prize.
This is a powerful work with beautiful prose, heartbreaking dialogue, and emotional heft. The superb narration enhances the book, making it a valuable addition to any audio fiction collection.
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A Grave Robbery
A sparkling production and highly recommended purchase for any audio mystery collection. Recommend to fans of Elizabeth Peters’s Amelia Peabody series.
A satisfying mystery, enhanced by excellent narration and an intriguing introduction to Saffron’s Moriarty.
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A Flame in the North
Saintcrow opens her new “Black Land’s Bane” series with the greatest hits of high fantasy in a narrative paralleling the works of Tolkien to a degree that’s impossible to ignore. Nevertheless, Solveig and Arneoir’s introduction to the battle against the Enemy, not so defeated as they once supposed, will have listeners anxious for the next series installment.
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A Shore Thing
A touching and poignant queer romance, recommended for fans of Alexis Hall’s Something Spectacular.
A haunting story, interlacing exciting tales of adventure with philosophical musings on the human condition.
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American Daughters
A winning portrait of a complicated friendship, linking the popular Alice Roosevelt to the lesser-known Portia Marshall Washington Pittman. Recommended for fans of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray’s First Ladies or Stephanie Marie Thorton’s American Princess.
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All’s Fair in Love and War
A sweet Regency romance with enjoyable characters and sensually described tension that will keep listeners enchanted until the end. Recommended for fans of Martha Waters’s To Have and To Hoax.
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Blue Ruin
A moving examination of art, friendship, and desire, perfect for those who enjoyed Chelsea Martin’s Tell Me I’m an Artist.
This literary prequel warns against current tall tales masquerading as truth and will appeal to fans of Gregory Maguire’s and Ann Claycomb’s repurposed classics.
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Blessings
Ibeh’s sobering tale sensitively traces a young gay man’s journey, shielded by his mother’s prayers and bolstered by his own convictions and the knowledge that healing is possible even in the face of adversity.
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An Inconvenient Wife
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a contemporary cozy-ish mystery with a Tudor twist. Recommended for fans of Jilly Gagnon, Richard Osman, and Angie Kim.
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Bless Your Heart
This campy and creepy debut full of Southern charm includes a cast of distinctive characters enhanced by the audio experience. Ryan hits the sweet spot of combining horror and mystery with humor that will attract a wide variety of listeners, including ones who may not think they enjoy horror.
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Cobra Pose
Listeners hoping for a little armchair travel, complete with a fun mystery and endearing characters, need look no further.
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Cold to the Touch
A taut, well-executed mystery/thriller for fans of Dana Stabenow’s Kate Shugak or Liam Campbell series.
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Cinema Love
A standout debut that is both a queer love story and an immigrant tale. Tang is a writer to watch.
Crisp scholarly dryness pairs perfectly with barely contained drama and a potent smidge of urban legend horror.
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Cirque du Slay
With its intriguing circus setting and fascinating glimpses into the main characters’ dating columns, this mystery satisfies. Suggest to fans of Mark Waddell’s The Body in the Back Garden or Ellen Hart’s “Jane Lawless” mystery series.
A compelling thriller based on the work of actual 19th-century doctors, serving as a chilling reminder that women have long been deprived of bodily autonomy.
Huston’s (Skinner) newest is an excellent listen for those seeking a reality-bending fantasy with a quirky protagonist. Libraries hoping to offer tales that are off the beaten path will want to check this out.
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Close to Death
Horowitz’s fans will enjoy the many twists in this clever mystery, complete with Horowitz’s signature frames-within-frames structure.
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The Rush
This quick but intense tale will have listeners on the edge of their seats. Fans of Jane Harper will want to check this out.
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Heads Will Roll
A story for slasher fans who just want a gory good time. Pair with Stephen Graham Jones’s I Was a Teenage Slasher for even more bloody fun.
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The Rom-Commers
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fun, fast-paced romantic comedy about the film industry and fighting for love. Recommended for fans of Falon Ballard, Alisha Rai, and Samantha Young.
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Henry Henry
A harrowing tale of trauma and abuse, complicated by social class, religion, and familial expectations.
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Very Bad Company
Rosenblum’s tale of corporate greed and workplace drama goes down smoothly owing to LaVoy’s expert multi-character narration.
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Love at First Book
Fans of bookish romances will be charmed by this slow-burn romance with an enemies-to-lovers twist. Share with those who enjoyed Rachel Lacey’s Read Between the Lines.
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See: Loss. See Also: Love
Will appeal to listeners seeking a complex, character-driven literary fiction about families and how they move forward through grief and guilt. Recommended for fans of Celeste Ng, Karin Lin-Greenberg, and Carolyn Prusa.
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