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May 17, 2023

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Read-Alikes for The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren | LibraryReads 
By Kari Bingham-Gutierrez, Whitney Kramer, Eva Thompson, and Alezandra Troiani 
For patrons waiting to get their hands on the top holds title of the week, LJ and LibraryReads suggest read-alikes by Seressia Glass, Alison Cochrun, and Julie Murphy. 
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Prepub Alert

By Barbara Hoffert

  • Literature, Fine Arts & Performing Arts: Nov. 2023, Pt. 4 
  • Final Nonfiction: Nov. 2023, Pt. 4 
  • From Cory Doctorow to Martha Wells: SF/Fantasy/Magic Realism, Nov. 2023, Pt. 4 
  • Big Biographies: Nov. 2023, Pt. 4 
  • Final Fiction: Nov. 2023, Pt. 4 
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New Southern Women’s Romance for Fans of Nicholas Sparks


Sonny, a guarded yet sassy woman running from her past, slowly starts to fall for a reclusive and handsome island owner. But can she overcome the pain in her past to have love in her future? A modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, this novel is perfect for discussion groups.

 

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Book Pulse

By Anita Mechler and Kate Merlene

  • Salman Rushdie Warns Free Speech Is Under Threat 
  • The British Book Awards 
  • The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren Tops Holds Lists 
  • Arinze Ifeakandu Wins the Dylan Thomas Prize 
  • The Christian Book Awards Are Announced 
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This Week’s New Starred Reviews

By LJ Reviews 

  • Miller, Julie. The Evidence Next Door. Harlequin Intrigue. 
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20 Best-Selling Biographies & Memoirs | The Most Sought-After Titles by Public Libraries 

ByLJ Reviews 
Prince Harry, Michelle Obama, and Matthew Perry are just some of the names topping the charts. 

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New Romances Featuring the Grumpy/Sunshine Trope 

By Tegan Beese, Whitney Kramer, Kellie Tilton, and Sierra Wilson 
When grumpy meets sunshine, love ensues in these four forthcoming romances, including two debuts. 

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President-Adjacent | Historical Fiction About the First Ladies and Their Circles 

By Barbara Conaty and Pam O’Sullivan 
Edith Wilson and Eleanor Roosevelt (and Roosevelt’s friend Mary McLeod Bethune) take center stage in these historical novels. 

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Plant Power | New Plant-Based Cookbooks 

By Sarah Sieg and Sarah Tansley 
Calling all vegetarians and veggie lovers; the inspiration you have been looking for might be found in these new cookbooks out in May. 

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