You voted, they counted, and HOUSE OF GLASS by Sarah Pekkanen, THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS by P. Djèlí Clark, and THE BREAK-UP PACT by Emma Lord are LibraryReads picks for August 2024!
PLUS, T. KINGFISHER (A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL) AND CASEY MCQUISTON (THE PAIRING) ARE IN THE HALL OF FAME!
#1 PICK: HOUSE OF GLASS BY SARAH PEKKANEN | 9781250283993 | 8/6/24
“Pekkanen…has concocted a terrifying gothic thriller… The excellent portrayal of fragile psyches and knife-edge suspense throughout make this a winner.”–Booklist, starred review
THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS BY P. DJÈLÍ CLARK | 9781250767042 | 8/6/24
2 starred reviews!
“This wildly surprising caper fantasy from Clark will keep readers on the edge of their seats working out who ‘dunit,’ and how and why, as they explore the gritty underbelly of this world of living contracts, dead gods, and legal necromancy… This will appeal to all lovers of urban fantasy.”–Library Journal, starred review
“Clark has created another memorable and intriguing fantasy setting in this fast-paced novella, which will be a hit with fans and newcomers alike.”–Booklist, starred review
THE BREAK-UP PACT BY EMMA LORD | 9781250845306 | 8/13/24
“Lord’s adult debut has a strong emotional core, grounded in the weighty history of its main romance and the complexity of navigating long-buried love. The whole book is narrated by June, who has a lot to deal with, and it’s a relatable rollercoaster for anyone who has ever found themself at an impasse in life. A charming story about the power of second chances.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL BY T. KINGFISHER | 9781250244079 | 8/6/24
“This is another one of Kingfisher’s marvelous works that takes elements of fairy tales, myths, and legends and blends them into a story that feels both familiar and new at the same time while subtly weaving a novel where women play the parts that men traditionally filled, and men serve as helpmeets, sidekicks, and love interests. . . Highly recommended for readers who enjoy reimagined legends.”–Library Journal, starred review
“Expertly blending humor with folkloric horror, this incredibly satisfying fantasy will delight Kingfisher’s fans and newcomers alike.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Dark fantasy fans will be enraptured by the descriptive narrative and well-developed characters.”–Booklist, starred review
THE PAIRING BY CASEY MCQUISTON | 9781250862747 | 8/6/24
2 starred reviews!
“McQuiston’s latest is a hedonistic delight, with gorgeous descriptions of the scent and mouthfeel of the food and wine the group consumes, the scenery of Bordeaux, Monaco, and Florence, among other destinations, and very sexy love scenes. As always, the characters here are all fully realized, from the two Australian Callums on the trip to a sexy fishmonger in Spain to, of course, Theo and Kit, who are appealingly frustrating and brainy and completely in denial about their feelings. Sensual and unabashedly queer, [this] cements McQuiston’s place as our premier chronicler of millennial romance.”–Booklist, starred review
“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
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