Plus Stephen King read-alikes, Book Pulse, new starred reviews, and a booklist for National Native American Heritage Month in November
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September 6, 2023

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Best Books of September | Starred Reviews 
By LJ Reviews 
Starred titles reviewed in our September 2023 print issue, spanning audio, mystery and suspense, SF/fantasy, romance, and more. 
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Prepub Alert

By Barbara Hoffert

  • Pop Fiction, from Caroline Frost to Danielle Steel, Mar. 2024, Pt. 4 
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  • Two Intriguing Political Fiction Titles, Mar. 2024, Pt. 4
  • The Abrahamic Religions: Loving Them, Leaving Them, Mar. 2024, Pt. 4  
  • Memoir: Lives and Lessons, Mar. 2024, Pt. 4 
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Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene and Sarah Wolberg

  • Baillie Gifford Prize Longlist Is Announced 
  • Stephen King’s Holly Tops Holds Lists 
  • Kirkus Prize Finalists Announced 
  • Angie Kim’s Happiness Falls Is New GMA Book Club Pick 
  • Fall Book Previews Arrive 
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Read-Alikes for Holly by Stephen King | LibraryReads 

By Laura Eckert, Lori Hench, Jane Jorgenson, and Claire Sherman 
Holly
 by Stephen King is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Jesse Q. Sutanto, Jane Harper, and Erin E. Adams for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book. 

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A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña | Romance Pick of the Month 

By Migdalia Jimenez 
Highly recommended for fans of contemporary romances with strong social justice and family themes. 

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Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree | SFF Pick of the Month 

By Marlene Harris 
This prequel to Legends & Lattes is the perfect place for readers to start Baldree’s cozy fantasy series where folks band together for good, and evil is conquered through cleverness and friendship. 

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Hanging the Devil by Tim Maleeny | Mystery Pick of the Month 

By Lesa Holstine 
Suggest this enjoyable caper with its well-developed characters to Lee Goldberg’s fans. 

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This Week’s New Starred Reviews

By LJ Reviews 

  • Armstrong, Stephen B. I Want You Around: The Ramones and the Making of “Rock ‘N’ Roll High School.” Rowman & Littlefield. 
  • Carter, Paul. Richard Nixon: California’s Native Son. Potomac. 
  • Fogg, Marnie. Screen Style. Laurence King. 
  • Homayoun, Ana. Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission. Hachette. 
  • Sullivan, Jim. Backstage & Beyond, Volume 1: 45 Years of Classic Rock Chats & Rants. Trouser Pr. 
  • Woolner, Cookie. The Famous Lady Lovers: Black Women and Queer Desire Before Stonewall. Univ. of North Carolina. 
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National Native American Heritage Month | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers 

By Liz French 
Prepare for Native American Heritage Month in November with this mix of literary fiction, mystery, history, poetry, and more. 

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