Plus Prepub Alert, Book Pulse, and read-alikes for “The Heiress” by Rachel Hawkins
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January 10, 2024

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Top Reads | Starred January Reviews 
By LJ Reviews 
The top reads from our January issue, ranging across mystery, romance, fiction, science fiction, horror, arts, science, and social science. 
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Prepub Alert: The Complete List | June 2024 Titles 

By Melissa DeWild and Neal Wyatt 
All the June 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post. 

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SPONSORED BY CRAYOLA/WINTER GROUP 

 

There’s Still Time To Register for Crayola Creativity Week 2024!

Crayola Creativity Week starts Monday, Jan. 22nd. Register for this free celebration for students, librarians, educators, and families. Each day features free creativity resources, giveaways, and celebrity creators including Misty Copeland, Ziggy Marley, Mia Armstrong, NASA astronomers and more. Register today and celebrate how creativity connects us January 22-28, 2024!

 

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Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene and Sarah Wolberg 

  • Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced 
  • PBS Books Launches Multi-Platform National PBS Reader’s Club 
  • The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins Tops Holds Lists 
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Andrea Dyba | Reviewer of the Year 2023 

By Melissa DeWild 
“She manages to succinctly capture the storylines while articulately describing the reading experience from plot to pacing to character development and then identifying who might like the book. Editing her reviews is a delight.” 

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Lauren Kage | Reviewer of the Year 2023 

By Sarah Hashimoto 
“I always open Lauren’s reviews with great expectation, as I know I’m in for a treat.” 

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Julie Kane | Reviewer of the Year 2023 

By Liz French 
“She is my secret weapon for those ‘OMG how did we miss that book?’ last-minute reviews.” 

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SPONSORED BY PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

 

Last Chance to Save on PLA 2024 Conference

Shape the future of public libraries at the PLA 2024 Conference in Columbus, OH, April 3–5! Enjoy over 100 education sessions; meet with hundreds of vendors offering the latest in library solutions; and hear from inspiring speakers like Ta-Nehisi Coates and Dulcé Sloan! Early Bird discount ends 1/12. 

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Anjelica Rufus-Barnes | Reviewer of the Year 2023 

By Jill Cox-Cordova 
“Anjelica consistently conveys with concision and clarity all that our readers want to know about titles.” 

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In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati-Alexander | Romance Pick of the Month 

By Hazel Ureta 
A stellar romance, rich in voice, humor, and expressive writing; a must-read for fans of Emily Henry. 

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The Unquiet Bones by Loreth Anne White | Mystery Pick of the Month 

By Lesa Holstine 
Fans of Louise Penny should try this gripping story that combines the best elements of a cold-case investigation with a well-developed suspense novel. 

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Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton | SFF Pick of the Month 

By Marlene Harris 
A technothriller with heart that will appeal to fans of Martha Wells’s “Murderbot Diaries” but also to readers looking for more AI-led stories. 

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SPONSORED BY PARALLAX PRESS

 

Real Talk on Living Joyfully and Coming Home to Ourselves


Join three friends, three Black women, all teachers in the Plum Village tradition founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, in intimate conversation, touching on the pain and beauty of their families of origin, relationships and loneliness, intimacy and sexuality, politics, popular culture, race, self-care and healing. 

 

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A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke | SFF Debut of the Month 

By Marlene Harris 
Librarian Westerbeke’s debut is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys armchair travel and stories that open wide to embrace every experience, even the sad ones. 

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Read-Alikes for The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins | LibraryReads

By Bill Anderson, Kari Bingham-Guiterrez, Barbara Hoffert, and Lesley Williams 
The Heiress
 by Rachel Hawkins is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book. 

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Would You Like To Review Audiobooks for LJ? 

If you enjoy listening to audiobooks and are interested in reviewing, we would love to talk with you about reviewing for LJ. Please contact Sarah Hashimoto for more information. 

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