Library friends, welcome back. I have a wealth of fascinating book resources that are useful, whether you’re ordering for your library’s collection, recommending books to patrons, or just looking to create your own TBR. We’ve got the best books of July (and the year so far), quick reads for trending books, author and genre resources, and much more!
Let’s dive in.
best books of july
- picks from july Amazon, barnes and noble, crime reads, Kirkus, LA Times, new York Times, npr, reactor (sci-fi, Imagination, horror, romanticism), TimeAnd vulture.
- Book Riot’s Best Books of July, also includes mystery/thriller, romance, SFF, horror, historical fiction, nonfiction, LGBTQ+ books, and children’s books.
- The Best New Comics and Graphic Novels in July.
- best audiobooks Of July.
Best Books of the Year + Upcoming Releases
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New Books You Might Have Missed
Reader Advisory Resources
RapidFire ReadLikes for Buzzy Books
We love a good read, and we love being able to assign the book to any reader who is eager to pick up the latest buzz from a new or beloved author. Here are some recommendations for what to do while waiting on the waiting list or choose yourself.
if you are waiting missed connection By Tia Williams, Try…
Maya’s rules of love By Alina Khawaja
A contemporary romance novel centered around an ill-fated international flight and an unexpected travel companion.
if you are waiting great machine By Colson Whitehead, Try…
Florida Palms by Joe Pan
A serious crime novel featuring two high school graduates who try to balance honest work with unexpected criminal activities.
(And while you’re at it, you’ll want to make sure you have extra copies of Harlem Shuffle So you can attract new readers!)
if you are waiting someone else’s husband By Kimberly McCreight, Try…
wife among us By Greer Hendrix and Sara Pekkanen
A gripping psychological mystery novel about a complicated marriage and a jealous ex-wife that will overturn all your assumptions.
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