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May 14, 2025

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Read-Alikes for Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz
By Laura Eckert, Joan Hipp, Peggy Kurkowski, and Jennifer Winberry
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Kemper Donovan, Dann McDorman, and Jesse Q. Sutanto for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene and Sarah Wolberg

  • Ocean Vuong’s The Emperor of Gladness Is New Oprah Pick
  • British Book Awards Name Percival Everett Author of the Year
  • Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz Tops Holds Lists
  • Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
  • Amazon Canada First Novel Award Finalists
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McFarland: AAPI titles

Writing Mr. Wrong by Kelley Armstrong | Romance Pick of the Month

By Nicole J. Suarez
Armstrong delivers a hit for fans of second-chance romance, a perfect summer beach read.

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The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr | Mystery Pick of the Month

By John Charles
Not since Michael Crichton entertained and thrilled readers with science-driven novels like Sphere and Jurassic Park has there been anything this frightfully fun.

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Murder on Sex Island by Jo Firestone | Mystery Debut of the Month

By Jane Jorgenson
Fast-paced fun that will appeal to fans of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan and Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Meddelin Chan.

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Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders | SFF Pick of the Month

By Kristi Chadwick
A breathtaking work of magic, grief, and love. The vulnerable depiction of relationships and challenges within queer and trans communities is heart-wrenching but still reflects hope and optimism throughout.

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20 Bestselling Comics and Graphic Novels | The Most Sought-After Titles by Public Libraries

By LJReviews
From works by Trevor Noah and Marjorie Liu to a foray into the secret lives of trees, these titles are most in demand by libraries and bookstores nationwide.

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