Library Journal Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin
LJ Starred Review: in Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin "creates beautifully flawed characters often caught between the real and gaming worlds, which are cleverly juxtaposed." #FictionFriday https://t.co/w0Wv9piJHK https://t.co/WegQenBUXA
Paperback, 2024
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
Laurie Zaleski
LJ Starred Review: The stories in Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals by Laurie Zaleski "are immensely relatable and often told with the mix of empathy, outrage, humor, and steady resolve." #animalrescue https://t.co/xiQeZHjFiC https://t.co/PPTv8xq23d
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Circe
Madeline Miller
LJ’s SFF Debut of the Month! A must-read for Greek mythology fans seeking new depth in their tales and those who enjoyed Madeline Miller’s Circe or Pat Barker’s The Silence of the Girls. https://t.co/hAopD19O6o @laurenjabear https://t.co/xNcJoW4wr0
Paperback, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Birnam Wood
Eleanor Catton
PINEAPPLE STREET by Jenny Jackson leads holds this week. Plus, People’s book of the week is BIRNAM WOOD by Eleanor Catton. Also getting buzz are WHAT HAPPENED TO RUTHY RAMIREZ by Claire Jimenez and IN MEMORIAM by Alice Winn. https://t.co/qb2QLmk7W6 @JennyeJackson https://t.co/CGn1bOIVhF
Paperback, 2024
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid
A Netflix adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO; CrimeFest Awards shortlist announced; and more news in today’s Book Pulse: https://t.co/9ZhFrnlWBR
Paperback, 2018
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Missing Hearts: Reese's Book Club: A Novel
Celeste Ng
LJ Starred Review: Celeste Ng's (@pronounced_ing) Our Missing Hearts will resonate with readers who enjoyed Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Jessamine Chan’s more recent School for Good Mothers. https://t.co/hSog1q3btr #FictionFriday https://t.co/iOv8VNqwEk
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Lovers
Emily Henry
Emily Henry's Book Lovers tops library holds lists this week, plus more from #LJBookPulse http://ow.ly/8H1G50IX95h
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Survive the Night
Riley Sager
Survive the Night by Riley Sager is the top holds title of the week. @LibraryReads99 and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting for this buzziest book. https://t.co/N0Ajml9zrI https://t.co/jkgA1nrCsP
Paperback, 2022
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir
Dolly Parton and James Patterson’s RUN, ROSE, RUN leads library holds lists this week, an Audie Award for Andy Weir’s PROJECT HAIL MARY, and more news in today’s Book Pulse http://ow.ly/1Oi750IbS0v
Paperback, 2022
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Love Hypothesis
Ali Hazelwood
The Love Hypothesis, a debut romance by Ali Hazelwood (@EverSoAli) is “A realistic, amusing novel that readers won’t be able to put down. Highly recommended for all collections.” #LJStarredReviews https://t.co/3zSRxYbKC5 https://t.co/AV8AQ8fnEz
Paperback, 2021
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book