Plus Prepub Alert and booklists for Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Disability Pride Month
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May 3, 2023

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Best Books of the Month | Starred Reviews 
By LJ Reviews
Starred titles reviewed in our May 2023 print issue, spanning mystery and suspense, SF/fantasy, romance, and more. 
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Prepub Alert 

By Barbara Hoffert  

  • Literary Fiction: Oct. 2023, Pt. 2  
  • Thrillers: Oct. 2023, Pt. 2  
  • Current Issues: Oct. 2023, Pt. 2 
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Moving from Theory to Action with a Plan for Reparations


The Black Reparations Project gathers an accomplished interdisciplinary team of scholars—members of the Reparations Planning Committee—who have considered the issues pertinent to making reparations happen. This book will be an essential resource in the national conversation going forward.

 

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Book Pulse  

By Anita Mechler and Kate Merlene 

  • Oprah Picks Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water for Book Club  
  • The RSL Ondaatje Shortlist Announced   
  • The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Tops Holds Lists  
  • The Edgar Awards   
  • James Beard Book Awards Nominees Announced 
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Get a Head Start on Ordering October Titles | Prepub Alert 

By Barbara Hoffert
All the October 2023 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post. 

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Read-Alikes for The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro | LibraryReads 

By Douglas Beatty, Barbara Hoffert, Linda Quinn, and Shellie Taylor 
For patrons waiting to get their hands on the top holds title of the week, LJ and LibraryReads suggest read-alikes by Michelle Gagnon, Stacey Willingham, and Vera Kurian.

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Display Shelf | Jane Austen–Inspired 

By Melissa DeWild
All these years later, beloved author Jane Austen still inspires. Check out these 67 fiction titles that include retellings of her classic stories, feature Austen herself, or simply pay homage. 

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Top Genre Fiction Picks of May 

By LJ Reviews  

  • All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby | Mystery Pick of the Month  
  • The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos | Mystery Debut of the Month  
  • We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian | Romance Pick of the Month  
  • Wanderlust by Elle Everhart | Romance Debut of the Month  
  • Emergent Properties by Aimee Ogden | SFF Pick of the Month  
  • Medusa’s Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear | SFF Debut of the Month 
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Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers 

By Sarah Hashimoto 
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in May, celebrates the contributions and recognizes the complex histories of Asians, Asian Americans, and Indigenous Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The books on this list include historical fiction, mysteries, graphic novels, memoirs, and short stories, all of which provide a window into the resilience, creativity, and breadth of experience within this diverse group. 

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Mental Health Awareness Month | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers 

By Sarah Hashimoto 
Mental Health Awareness Month, in May, highlights the importance of mental wellness and promotes advocacy, sharing, compassion, and the dismantling of stereotypes. The works on this list—literary fiction, romance, memoirs, and essays—were written by authors who have personal experience living with mental illness and speak to the importance of continued dialogue surrounding mental health. 

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Get Ready for Disability Pride Month in July | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers 

By Sarah Hashimoto 
July’s Disability Pride Month commemorates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which President George H.W. Bush signed into law on July 26, 1990. This monthlong observance promotes the destigmatizing of disability, combats ableism, celebrates visibility, and honors the accomplishments, influence, strength, and joy of the disability community. The titles on this list communicate a wide range of perspectives and include memoirs, literary fiction, contemporary romance, and more. 

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