Let’s start summer off with some picks from library staff all over the country! This month, LibraryReads offers a little something for everyone, whether you like to read romance, murder mysteries, fantasy, historical fiction and nonfiction or thrillers. Read on to find a great book to get lost in:
“The Quiet Tenant” by Clemence Michallon
The entire town feels sorry for Aidan Thomas when his wife dies. But the mysterious woman staying in the house Aidan shares with his teenage daughter has seen a very different side of him… and knows her every move has life-or-death stakes. A great pick for thriller fans looking for a page-turner with strong female protagonists. ~Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Library
“Same Time Next Summer” by Annabel Monaghan
Sam and Wyatt have met up every summer since they were young and fall deeply in love. Even at their young age, they know this love is forever. This starts out as a basic romance novel, but when something terrible happens to our two lovers, the writing changes, becoming more compelling and more nuanced. ~Judy G Sebastian, Eastham Public Library
“A Crown of Ivy and Glass” by Claire LeGrand
Gemma is the only person in her powerful family not to possess magic; in fact, she’s physically sickened by it. But when a dashing man tells her of a demonic curse, Gemma engages in a quest to find her tormentor. This is a sweeping, romantic fantasy with the promise of more to come. ~Mary Lovell, Seymour Public Library
“The Rachel Incident” by Caroline O’Donoghue
Rachel and James meet while working at a bookshop in Cork and decide to hold a book release event for Rachel’s professor. Ten years later, a pregnant Rachel reflects on this time in her life and how it led her to where she is now. Capturing university life where friendships are strong, emotions are deep, and money is tight, this is a wonderful novel. ~Tara McGuinness, Cuyahoga County Public Library
Other favorites to check out:
- “All the Sinners Bleed” by S.A. Cosby
- “The Brightest Star” by Gail Tsukiyama
- “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Murray
- “A Most Agreeable Murder” by Julie Seales
- “The Seven Year Slip” by Ashley Poston
- “The Whispers” by Ashley Audrain
