For Your Consideration: August 2024 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and vote for your favorite August titles for the August 2024 LibraryReads list!

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AGONY HILL BY SARAH STEWART TAYLOR | 9781250826626 | 8/6/24
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“[Taylor] launches a historical mystery series with a compassionate, vulnerable detective and a setting so vividly described it could be a character.”–Library Journal, starred review

THE PAIRING BY CASEY MCQUISTON | 9781250862747 | 8/6/24
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“Lush scenery, well-drawn secondary characters, and believable, grounded conflicts lead to a sweet and satisfying ending for Kit and Theo in McQuiston’s funniest, sexiest novel to date.”–Library Journal, starred review

A MASK OF FLIES BY MATTHEW LYONS | 9781250889812 | 8/6/24
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“Lyons wows in this atmospheric horror novel… Evocative prose…enhances a riveting noir plot populated by expertly shaded characters. Add in some Lovecraftian overtones, and this proves an addictive thrill ride.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

THE STRANGER AT THE WEDDING BY A.E. GAUNTLETT | 9781250343369 | 8/13/24
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“Gauntlett moves fluidly between past and present, gradually revealing the secrets behind Hope’s disappearance without once allowing the pace to lag. By the time the explosive finale arrives, readers may find they’ve been up all night.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS BY KAILEE PEDERSEN | 9781250328243 | 8/20/24
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“Readers will follow Nick as the foreboding details build, knowing full well that the tightly coiled tension will eventually explode; when it does, they will be left gasping in awe. Pedersen’s debut skillfully balances character and atmosphere. Recommend to readers who like creepy, methodically paced stories that focus on unease… Also a good pick for those who enjoy tales that use mythology in a revenge plot.”–Library Journal, starred review

THE COVEN BY HARPER L. WOODS | 9781250346742 | 8/6/24
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“Woods weaves a treacherous new fantasy world where no one can be trusted, and everyone has their own wicked agenda… Highly recommended for those who delight in anti-heroes, carnal hate sex, and danger around every corner. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Carissa Broadbent, and anyone who loves the trend of romantasy in an academic setting like Rebecca Yarros’ ‘Empyrean’ series.”–Library Journal

GLASS HOUSES BY MADELINE ASHBY | 9780765382924 | 8/13/24
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“Kristen is a damaged and complex heroine with just enough gumption to keep readers rooting for her until the bitter end; Sumter is a recognizable prototype of the billionaire tech genius without being a caricature of any one person. Ashby has created an eerily familiar future world and characters who are both sympathetic and horrific.”–Library Journal

THE BREAK-UP PACT BY EMMA LORD | 9781250845306 | 8/13/24
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“The romance is set at a slow simmer, leaving plenty of room for June’s and Levi’s necessary character growth. The steamy scenes, when they come, are well worth the wait and grounded in a believable connection. It’s light, feel-good fare that’s perfect for the beach.”–Publishers Weekly

GIVEN OUR HISTORY BY KRISTYN J. MILLER | 9781250861900 | 8/27/24
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When history professor Clara Fernsby and visiting scholar Theodore Harrison are reunited after having broken up years earlier, they’re forced to work together despite their difficult past. But when they start falling for each other all over again, they have to decide if they’re willing to make room for a relationship amidst their busy careers.

HOUSE OF GLASS BY SARAH PEKKANEN | 9781250283993 | 8/6/24
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An 8-year-old girl witnesses the death of her nanny—in the midst of her parents’ contentious divorce—and immediately falls into traumatic mutism. When a lawyer shows up to handle the case, she finds a plastic house, with not a single bit of glass in sight.

HERA BY JENNIFER SAINT | 9781250855602 | 8/13/24
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When the immortal goddess Hera and her brother Zeus overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at his side. But as they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera begins to see that Zeus is just as ruthless and cruel as their father. While Zeus ascends, Hera is relegated to the role of wife and mother. Must she lose herself in perpetuating this cycle of violence and cruelty?

THE SINGER SISTERS BY SARAH SELTZER | 9781250907646 | 8/6/24
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A ‘90’s alt-rocker attempts to follow in her folk-legend mother’s footsteps from the ‘60’s as she catapults to fame. As she uncovers more about her mother’s past, she’s deeply shaken by a long-kept family secret. Soon, the knowledge she gains propels her toward a musical betrayal that further fractures their relationship.