LJ Day of Dialog Fall 2023 Welcome Book Buzz

Thank you for stopping by our Library Journal Fall 2023 Day of Dialog virtual booth! Here’s more information about all the titles we talked about in our booth’s welcome video:

FAMILY FAMILY by Laurie Frankel | 9781250236807 | 1/23/24

Not all adoption stories are filled with pain and regret. A propulsive, sharply funny and strikingly tender novel from New York Times bestselling author Laurie Frankel.

DIVA by Daisy Goodwin | 9781250279927 | 1/23/24

New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin returns with a story of the scandalous love affair between the most celebrated opera singer of all time and one of the richest men in the world.

THE LAST DAYS OF THE MIDNIGHT RAMBLERS by Sarah Tomlinson | 9781250890481 | 2/13/24

Perfect for fans of Daisy Jones & The Six and Almost Famous, a gripping debut about the complicated legacy of a legendary rock band and the ghostwriter telling their story.

REMEDIAL MAGIC by Melissa Marr | 9781250884138 | 2/27/24

The Magicians meets One Last Stop in a brand new fantasy romance about an unassuming librarian who 1) has fallen in love with a powerful witch; 2) has discovered that she is a witch; and 3) must save her new magical world from complete destruction by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr!

EVERYONE WHO CAN FORGIVE ME IS DEAD by Jenny Hollander | 9781250890849 | 2/6/24

A debut thriller about a woman who is trying to escape the past and the horrific event she witnessed at the prestigious journalism school she attended.

HOLIDAY COUNTRY by Inci Atrek | 9781250889461 | 1/9/24

A seductive and lyrical debut following a young woman’s dangerous summer romance during an idyllic vacation on the Aegean coast.

YOU ONLY CALL WHEN YOU’RE IN TROUBLE by Stephen McCauley | 9781250296795 | 1/9/24

Is it ever okay to stop caring for others and start living for yourself? Warm, funny, and deeply moving, You Only Call When You’re in Trouble is an unforgettable showcase for Stephen McCauley’s distinctive voice and unique ability to create complex characters that jump off the page and straight into your heart.

THE TROUBLE WITH YOU by Ellen Feldman | 9781250879462 | 2/20/24

In an exuberant post WWII New York City, a young woman is forced to reinvent her life and choose between the safe and the ethical, and the men who represent each.

FEEDING GHOSTS: A Graphic Memoir by Tessa Hulls | 9780374601652 | 3/5/24

An astonishing, deeply moving graphic memoir about three generations of Chinese women, exploring love, grief, exile, and identity.

THE FORTUNE SELLER by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | 9781250286130 | 2/13/24

Yellowjackets meets The Cloisters in this beguiling coming-of-age story about class, reinvention, and destiny, set against the backdrop of two mysterious deaths.

DEAR BLACK GIRLS: How to Be True to You by A’ja Wilson | 9781250290045 | 2/6/24

From Olympic gold medalist and two-time professional basketball MVP A’ja Wilson comes an inspirational collection on what it means to grow up as a Black girl in America.

CASCADE FAILURE by L.M. Sagas | 9781250871251 | 3/19/24

L. M. Sagas’ debut is a sci-fi adventure blending J. S. Dewes’ Divide series with the fan appeal of The Expanse and the cozy sf of Becky Chambers. It features a fierce, messy, chaotic space fam, vibrant worlds, and an exploration of the many ways to be—and not to be—human.