NoNovvember 2020ember 2020 -- The ttop top ten booksen books published this month that library staff across the country love.

“A cafe has somethingmagical—if someone sits in aparticular chair and a cup ofcoffee is poured, they can travelto the past. In this slender story,the lives of visitors and staffintertwine, and four hopefulpeople sit in the chair. While thisbook deals with different kindsof loss, it's ultimately warm anduplifting. For fans ofThe Immortalists and Oona Outof Order.”

“Hot Aussie alert! After a bitterdivorce (cheating husbandwith a pregnant nineteen yearold mistress), Samira leftAustralia for L.A. Now hercousin has convinced her toreturn for 6 months. On a nightout, Samira is saved from aweirdo by a cute boy muchyounger than she is, and she’sin for the surprise of a lifetimewith her new Boy Toy. For fansof Ayesha at Last and TheWedding Party.”

“In this satisfying finale to thePoppy War series, Kuangbeautifully weaves in muchChinese history whilemaintaining a distinctstoryline. Rin's similarities toChairman Mao are fullyrealized by this third book,yet she remains a uniquecharacter with complexemotions of both rage andempathy. For fans of seriesfantasy such as Chakraborty’sDaevabad trilogy and Liu’sDandelion Dynasty.”

“James Agnihotri has recoveredfrom a war injury when hereads about the “suicide” of twoladies. His first interview as anew journalist is with thehusband of one of the women,who wants to know whomurdered his wife and sister.Jim follows clues, interviewsobservers of the tragedy, andtravels through India. Forreaders who like intrigue, othercultures, and romance, alongwith fans of Kate Atkinson andLaurie R. King.”

"The author of the belovedMasie Dobbs novels sharesboth madcap and poignantstories of her nuclear andextended family, givinginsight into the humor andhardships that shaped herimagination and work. Forreaders who enjoyed Wherethe Past Begins: A Writer’sMemoir and How To Writean Autobiographical Novel."

"A novella about the firstAfrican-Americans inWisconsin and the livesof their descendantstoday along with severalother haunting shortstories. Recommendedfor fans of Jodi Picoult."

"Emilia is a devoted daughter,the second daughter in herfamily, and second daughtersare cursed to never marry.Aunt Poppy, another seconddaughter, invites her on a tripto Italy promising to breakthe curse. For readers whoenjoyed The Old Drift and It’sNot All Down Hill From Here."

"A coming of ageimmigration story, Ivy, isobsessed with herprivileged classmateand will do anything towin his love. For fans ofYou and Gone Girl."

"Darcy, a buttoned-upactuary, convinces quirkyastrologer Elle to fake arelationship for a couple ofmonths to get her brother(and Elle's new businesspartner) off her back. Forfans of The Kiss Quotientand You Had me at Hola."

BefBeforore the Ce the CoffoffeeeeGGets Cets ColdoldA Novelby Toshikazu Kawaguchi(Hanover Square Press)

—Joy Robinson, Piscataway Public Library, Piscataway, NJNoveList read-alike: My History: A Memoir of Growing Upby Antonia Fraser

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“Two very different women set off on a journey to New Caledonia to find aGolden Beetle, and discover so much more. A story of friendship and women

breaking out of what is expected and being who they really are. By turnshumorous, heartbreaking, and triumphant, you'll find yourself cheering for

Miss Benson. For fans of Fredrik Backman, Elizabeth Berg, and Gail Honeyman.”

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by Rachel Joyce(Dial Press Trade Paperback)

—Janine Walsh, East Meadow Public Library, East Meadow, NYNoveList read-alike: The Ship of Brides by JoJo Moyes

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TThe Ohe Office of Hffice of HististororicalicalCCororrrecectionstionsA Novella and Storiesby Danielle Evans

MMururder in Old Bombader in Old Bombayyby Nev March

WhitWhite Ie IvvyyA Novelby Susie Yang

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(Simon & Schuster)(Soho Press)

(Riverhead Books)

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—Joann Im, Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CANoveList read-alike: Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton

—Elizabeth Gabriel, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, WINoveList read-alike: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

—Gail Christensen, Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton, WANoveList read-alike: A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

—Heather McIntosh, Botetourt County Libraries, VANoveList read-alike: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

—Chris Markley, Kingsport Public Library, Kingsport, TNNoveList read-alike: The Unlikely Adventures of the ShergillSisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal

—Julie Graham, Yakima Valley Libraries, Yakima, WANoveList read-alike: Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

—Afton Finley, Waseca Public Library, Waseca, MNNoveList read-alike: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai —Richard Lawhorn, East Cobb Library, Marietta, GA

NoveList read-alike:The Burning Series by Evan Winter

“This excellent addition to The Guild Hunters series revealsthe backstory of mentally wounded angel Sharine (a.k.a.

Hummingbird) and archangel Titus as they battle the evilremnants of a devastating war. Singh’s fans will not be

disappointed with her latest paranormal romance.”

ArArchangel's Sunchangel's Sunby Nalini Singh(Berkley Jove)

—Karen Garris, Wayne County Public Library, Goldsboro, NC

The LibraryReads Hall of Fame designation honors authors who have had multiple titles appear onthe monthly LibraryReads list since 2013. When their third title places on the list via library staff

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by Anthony Horowitz(Harper)

“Retired publisher Susan Ryeland returns to London to shedlight on a woman’s recent disappearance, which may be

connected to a novel written by Susan’s former client. AgathaChristie fans will devour this story within a story, brimming

with red herrings and deliciously devious suspects.”

—KC Davis, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Fairfield, CT

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Read-alike: The Decagon House Murders by Yukito AyatsujiRead-alike: The Book of Murder by Guillermo Martinez