Library Reads - July 2018

Alison Wonderland · ‎02-05-2018

This is the list of librarian recommendations for books coming out in July. The one on top is always the number one pick.

I'll be adding a couple to my wish list. Dear Mrs. Bird look interesting.

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Published: 7/10/2018 by Del Rey
ISBN: 9780399180989
“A wonderful reimagining of the Rumpelstiltskin story. A tale of love, family, magic, and destiny, told from the perspective of three strong female characters.”
Melanie Liechty, Logan Library, Logan, UT

Clock Dance: A Novel by Anne Tyler

Published: 7/10/2018 by Knopf
ISBN: 9780525521228

“Willa Drake gets a second act when she steps in to care for a nine-year-old in a complicated situation. Character driven fiction and a sweeping storyline.”

Mary Anne Quinn, Warwick Public Library, Warwick, RI

Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel by AJ Pearce

Published: 7/3/2018 by Scribner
ISBN: 9781501170065

“In 1940s London, Emmy takes a job as a typist that evolves into answering rejected letters sent to an advice columnist.”

Judy Hartman, Mechanicsville Public Library, Mechanicsville, IA

Baby Teeth: A Novel by Zoje Stage

Published: 7/17/2018 by St. Martin’s Press
ISBN: 9781250170750

“A fragile woman struggles against her mute daughter’s schemes for her father’s undivided attention. Dark, creepy, and downright scary.”

Kathryn Neal, Skiatook Library, Skiatook, OK

Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott

Published: 7/17/2018 by Little, Brown and Company
ISBN: 9780316547185

“Kit competes for her dream job with a rival who was once her closest friend. Gripping psychological suspense.”

Kristy Gates, Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, Jonesboro, AR

Believe Me: A Novel by JP Delaney

Published: 7/24/2018 by Ballantine Books
ISBN: 9781101966310

“An unemployed actress works for a divorce lawyer entrapping unsuspecting husbands until she finds herself ensnared in a murder investigation. This roller-coaster ride of a book will keep you guessing with an unreliable narrator and and a twisty plot.”

Linda Quinn, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT

Caught In Time: A Novel by Julie McElwain

Published: 7/3/2018 by Pegasus Books
ISBN: 9781681777665

“The third book in the Kendra Donovan series finds our protagonist investigating the murder of a mill owner against the the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution.”

Melissa Barber, Lubbock Public Library, Lubbock, TX

Somebody’s Daughter

by David Bell

Published: 7/10/2018 by Berkley
ISBN: 9780399584466

“Michael Frazier is searching for the missing daughter he never knew he had. A multi-layered plot with so many compelling, complex characters, this book grabbed me from the first sentences.”

Evelyn Cunningham, Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk, CT

The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna by C. W. Gortner

Published: 7/10/2018 by Ballantine Books
ISBN: 9780425286166

“A look at Maria, Empress of Russia, and her trials before and after becoming the Russian Empress. Well written historical fiction.”

Janette McMahon, Fremont County Library System, WY

Fruit of the Drunken Tree: A Novel by Ingrid Rojas Contreras

Published: 7/31/2018 by Doubleday
ISBN: 9780385542722

“Set against the violence of 1990s Columbia, a young girl and a maid form an unlikely and dangerous relationship. Equal parts heartwrenching and beautiful.”

Alejandra Rodriguez, Osceola County Library, FL

Source: http://libraryreads.org/july-2018-libraryreads/

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

I get the email and usually love the list. Last month, I noticed that they are not giving a complete synopsis of each book, and if I think I'm even vaguely interested in it, have to look it up elsewhere. Boo. I wish they'd go back to telling more about each one.

smoky22 · ‎05-30-2010

Interesting list. Thanks, @Alison Wonderland

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Alison Wonderland · ‎02-05-2018

I agree, I wish they kept the old format.

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

Ooo! JP Delaney has a new book. I really liked The Girl Before.

thanks for posting!

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
This is the list of librarian recommendations for books coming out in July. The one on top is always the number one pick.

I'll be adding a couple to my wish list. Dear Mrs. Bird look interesting.

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Published: 7/10/2018 by Del Rey
ISBN: 9780399180989
“A wonderful reimagining of the Rumpelstiltskin story. A tale of love, family, magic, and destiny, told from the perspective of three strong female characters.”
Melanie Liechty, Logan Library, Logan, UT
Clock Dance: A Novel by Anne Tyler
Published: 7/10/2018 by Knopf
ISBN: 9780525521228
“Willa Drake gets a second act when she steps in to care for a nine-year-old in a complicated situation. Character driven fiction and a sweeping storyline.”
Mary Anne Quinn, Warwick Public Library, Warwick, RI
Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel by AJ Pearce
Published: 7/3/2018 by Scribner
ISBN: 9781501170065
“In 1940s London, Emmy takes a job as a typist that evolves into answering rejected letters sent to an advice columnist.”
Judy Hartman, Mechanicsville Public Library, Mechanicsville, IA
Baby Teeth: A Novel by Zoje Stage
Published: 7/17/2018 by St. Martin’s Press
ISBN: 9781250170750
“A fragile woman struggles against her mute daughter’s schemes for her father’s undivided attention. Dark, creepy, and downright scary.”
Kathryn Neal, Skiatook Library, Skiatook, OK
Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott
Published: 7/17/2018 by Little, Brown and Company
ISBN: 9780316547185
“Kit competes for her dream job with a rival who was once her closest friend. Gripping psychological suspense.”
Kristy Gates, Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, Jonesboro, AR
Believe Me: A Novel by JP Delaney
Published: 7/24/2018 by Ballantine Books
ISBN: 9781101966310
“An unemployed actress works for a divorce lawyer entrapping unsuspecting husbands until she finds herself ensnared in a murder investigation. This roller-coaster ride of a book will keep you guessing with an unreliable narrator and and a twisty plot.”
Linda Quinn, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT
Caught In Time: A Novel by Julie McElwain
Published: 7/3/2018 by Pegasus Books
ISBN: 9781681777665
“The third book in the Kendra Donovan series finds our protagonist investigating the murder of a mill owner against the the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution.”
Melissa Barber, Lubbock Public Library, Lubbock, TX
Somebody’s Daughter
by David Bell

Published: 7/10/2018 by Berkley
ISBN: 9780399584466

“Michael Frazier is searching for the missing daughter he never knew he had. A multi-layered plot with so many compelling, complex characters, this book grabbed me from the first sentences.”
Evelyn Cunningham, Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk, CT
The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna by C. W. Gortner
Published: 7/10/2018 by Ballantine Books
ISBN: 9780425286166
“A look at Maria, Empress of Russia, and her trials before and after becoming the Russian Empress. Well written historical fiction.”
Janette McMahon, Fremont County Library System, WY
Fruit of the Drunken Tree: A Novel by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
Published: 7/31/2018 by Doubleday
ISBN: 9780385542722
“Set against the violence of 1990s Columbia, a young girl and a maid form an unlikely and dangerous relationship. Equal parts heartwrenching and beautiful.”
Alejandra Rodriguez, Osceola County Library, FL
Source: http://libraryreads.org/july-2018-libraryreads/

Alison, I have read Baby Teeth. It is an excellent book, but very disturbing!!!!!!!!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

No happy books?????

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

Oh I did not know that Julie McElwain had the third book out yet. Sadly just checked at the library site and they have not ordered it yet. Still only have book 1 and 2. May have to pry open my pocketbook for that one. Thanks for the info. @Alison Wonderland

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