MMaay 2019y 2019 -- The ttop top ten booksen books published this month that librarians across the country love.

“Blue-skinned Cussie bringsbooks via horseback to rural,racially intolerant Kentucky in the1930s. Her efforts demonstratethat people crave intellectualstimulation even when they arepoverty stricken in a food desert.For fans of Sandra Dallas and LeeSmith.”

“What sounds like an easyway to make money whileindulging in a spa-like oasispropels young pregnancysurrogates into ethicallycomplex decisions, racialinequities, and newfriendships. For those wholoved The Handmaid’s Taleand Future Home of theLiving God.”

“In this entertaining andhumorous romance, Tiffy andLeon share a flat, but havenever met. Who says youcan't fall in love if your onlycommunication has beenthrough Post-It notes? Forfans of Bridget Jones’s Diaryand Josh and Hazel’s Guide toNot Dating.”

“Andrew’s Council job isfinding people to pay forfunerals for the recentlydeceased, and he seemsbound to a similar lonelydestiny. When lively Peggyjoins the staff, he begins towonder if there's more to lifethan model trains. Give tofans of Jojo Moyes, NickHornby, and Gail Honeyman.”

"The life story of Italian-American Stella Fortuna is toldthrough an interesting conceit,the times she nearly died. Wefollow her through animpoverished childhood in ruralItaly, coming to America as ateenager, and finally wife,mother, and widow in suburbanConnecticut. For fans of TheStars Are Fire and Daughter ofFortune."

"Trisha Raje is a talentedneurosurgeon, from animmigrant Indian family,descended from royalty. Whenshe meets a patient’s brother, weembark on a classic tale ofenemies to lovers. With likablecharacters and an appealingstory line, I highly recommendthis book. For readers whoenjoyed Pride and PrejudiceandThe Wedding Party."

"First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is in his last semester ofuniversity and has anantagonistic relationship withPrince Henry of Wales. Butfriendship and then loveblossoms when they areforced to pretend to bebuddies after anembarrassing altercation. Forfans of a good rom-com."

"Mercy Thompson has openedher garage again and is tryingto get back to normal. Nowthat the Tri-Cities is neutralground, all kinds ofsupernatural beings areheading her way. If you're aBriggs fan, you're going to lovethis book and look forward tothe next. For fans of the WalkerPapers and Weather Wardenseries."

"After her mother’s death, DrueCampbell inherits hergrandparent’s beach cottage inSunset Beach, Florida whereshe takes a job with herestranged father who ismarried to her high schoolfrenemy. For readers whoenjoyed The Identicals andLife’s a Beach."

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(Sourcebooks Landmark)

—Celia Morse, Berkley Public Library, Berkley, MANoveList read-alike: The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant

(Random House) (Flatiron Books)

(St. Martin's Griffin)

(St. Martin's Press)

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“On the autism spectrum, Khai doesn't feel anything for anyone. His motherrecruits Esme, a young Vietnamese woman, to marry him. A realistic,

humorous romance that reveals the slow path to love and a meaningfulrelationship. For those who loved The Kiss Quotient, The Rosie Project, and

The Wedding Date.”

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(Berkley Jove)

—Jessica C. Williams, Tiffin-Seneca Public Library, Tiffin, OHNoveList read-alike: A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev

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(William Morrow Paperbacks)

(G.P. Putnam's Sons)

—Helen Imre, Franklin Township Public Library, Somerset, NJNoveList read-alike:The Jane Yellowrock novels by Faith Hunter —Evelyn Janoch, Rocky River Public Library, Rocky River, OH

NoveList read-alike: The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

—Jennifer Knight, North Olympic Public Library System,Port Angeles, WANoveList read-alike: Terms & Conditions by Robert Glancy —Ellen Firer, Merrick Library, Merrick, NY

NoveList read-alike: Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal

—Nita Gill, Brookings Public Library, Brookings, SDNoveList read-alike: The Royal We by Heather Cocks &Jessica Morgan

—Courtenay Reece, Millville Public Library, Millville, NJNoveList read-alike: Over the Plain Houses by Julia Franks

—Jesica Sweedler DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WANoveList read-alike: A River of Stars by Vanessa Hua

—Kelly Moore, Carrollton Public Library, Carrollton, TXNoveList read-alike: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

"McGuire’s standalone contemporary fantasyis a story of alchemy, mathematics, language,

and two unforgettable twins. The complexstory takes some time to get moving, but

once it does this great, philosophically deepread becomes very difficult to put down."

MMiddlegameiddlegameby Seanan McGuire

(Tor.com)

—Angela Gaule Ector County Public Library,Odessa, TX

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list since 2013. When their third title places on the list via library staff votes, the author moves into the Hall of Fame.

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Read-alike: The Devourers by Indra DasRead-alike: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Read-alike: Lexicon by Max Barry

Read-alikes provided by NoveList and the LibraryReads Community.

TThe Sthe Stone Cirone Circlecleby Elly Griffiths

(Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

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(Gallery Books)

"Forensic archeologist Dr Ruth Galloway isback puzzling out mysteries old and new inthe English coastal region of Norfolk. Much

appeal lies in revisiting Ruth’s delightfulsupporting cast of colleagues and friends.

Because the book ties in with earlierinstallments, this is a series best read in order."

"Olive and Ethan are enemies broughttogether in classic rom-com style when thehoneymoon plans of their siblings (who’ve

just married) take a wrong turn. The dialogueis fantastic--no one mixes sweetness, snark,

and hilarity so well."

—Melissa Davidson, Staunton Public Library,Staunton, VA

Read-alike: Haunted Ground by Erin HartRead-alike: The Dark Place by Aaron ElkinsRead-alike: Death Wore White by Jim Kelly

—Shari Suarez, Genesee Districy Library,Goodrich, MI

Read-alike: 99 Percent Mine by Sally ThorneRead-alike: Hold Me by Courtney Milan

Read-alike: Fight or Flight by Samantha Young