With the new year comes new librarian favorites! I’m excited to start this year on such a positive note with plenty of books. We have a trilogy-finisher, a long-awaited second novel and several heartwarming reads to protect you from the cold and snow outside. Check out these books nominated by librarians across the country with this month’s LibraryReads.
“Once Upon a River”
by Diane Setterfield
“A wonderfully dark and mysterious read. Something happens one stormy winter solstice evening that triggers a chain of events that changes the lives of all the main characters. Moody and mystical. For readers who love gothic fiction like ‘The Death of Mrs. Westaway‘ and ‘The Clockmaker’s Daughter.’”
~Melanie Liechty, Logan Library, Logan, UT
“The Golden Tresses of the Dead” A Flavia de Luce Novel
by Alan Bradley
“Follow the delightful hijinks of the precocious Flavia and her faithful Dogger as they take on their first case as private investigators. Although this is the 10th Flavia de Luce adventure, it is one of those rare mysteries you don’t have to read in series order.”
~Abby Hardison, Rowan Public Library, Salisbury, NC
“My Favorite Half-Night Stand”
by Christina Lauren
“Another delightful contemporary rom-com from the author of ‘Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating.’ Millie and her four male friends decide to jump into the pool of online dating together. When Millie matches with one of the friends, chaos ensues. For fans of ‘The Kiss Quotient‘ and ‘The Wedding Date.’”
~Kelsey Hudson, Middleton Public Library, Middleton, WI
“The Red Address Book”
by Sofia Lundberg
“A ninety-six-year-old Swedish woman reflects on her life, paging through a long-kept address book. A compelling, charming, and ultimately heartwarming read. For fans of ‘Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk‘ and ‘The Japanese Lover.’”
~Brenda O’Brien, Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL
“Unmarriageable”
by Soniah Kamal
“A thoroughly enjoyable retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in modern-day Pakistan. The characters, storyline and dialogue are true to the original while being completely fresh. For readers who enjoy a comedy of manners.”
~Kristen Gramer, Lewes Public Library, Lewes, DE
And here are the rest of January’s LibraryReads:
- “An Anonymous Girl”
by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen - “The Au Pair”
by Emma Rous - “The Current”
by Tim Johnston - “The Dreamers”
by Karen Thompson Walker - “The Suspect”
by Fiona Barton - “Watching You”
by Lisa Jewell - “In An Absent Dream”
by Seanan McGuire - “The Only Woman in the Room”
by Marie Benedict - “The Winter of the Witch”
by Katherine Arden
