October 2024 LibraryReads List

You voted, they counted, and THE SEQUEL by Jean Hanff Korelitz, A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS by Ann Liang, and THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING by Jason Rekulak are LibraryReads picks for October 2024!

PLUS, Sara Raasch’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS is the LibraryReads Board’s BONUS PICK, and Freya Marske (SWORDCROSSED) is in the Hall of Fame!

THE SEQUEL BY JEAN HANFF KORELITZ | 9781250875471 | 10/1/24

2 starred reviews!

“After the death of her novelist husband, Anna Williams-Bonner fights to protect his legacy—and hers—in Korelitz’s powerhouse sequel to THE PLOT… Korelitz makes hay with her satirical depiction of the publishing industry’s ego parade—untended slush piles play a pivotal role—and she brilliantly ushers the action toward a shocking conclusion… It’s another taut and compulsively readable spellbinder from Korelitz.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A less-than-grief-stricken widow follows in her novelist husband’s bestselling footsteps but finds that someone knows more about her than is safe—for either of them… A slew of barbed characterizations—there are no good guys here—add to the mean-spirited fun… Wicked entertainment.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS BY ANN LIANG | 9781250289469 | 10/1/24

“Liang’s propulsive adult debut (after the YA novel I HOPE THIS DOESN’T FIND YOU) offers a straightforward retelling of the life of one of ancient China’s fabled Four Beauties… Xishi’s narration brings personalized stakes to imperial court drama and shows the double-edged sword of beauty. Fans of plot-driven historical fantasy should take note.”–Publishers Weekly

THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING BY JASON REKULAK | 9781250895783 | 10/8/24

“Bestseller Rekulak (HIDDEN PICTURES) impresses with this engrossing tale of a widowed father who starts to sense darkness beneath his daughter’s impending marriage… Rekulak’s characters feel real, and the unwavering pace will keep readers up all night. This should please the author’s existing fans and win him new ones.”–Publishers Weekly

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS BY SARA RAASCH | 9781250333193 | 10/8/24

“This romance takes place in an intricately created kingdom, where holidays are real and joy is a commodity. Hex and Coal are well-developed characters whose emotional needs and traumas influence the course of their relationship. While perfect for any time of year, Raasch’s adult debut is definitely a book to put on display for the Christmas season.”–Library Journal

SWORDCROSSED BY FREYA MARSKE | 9781250341624 | 10/8/24

“Fans of Marske’s Last Binding series (beginning with A MARVELLOUS LIGHT, 2021) will be thrilled to find the same effortless worldbuilding, rich characterization, gentle humor, and steamy love scenes here.”–Booklist, starred review