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The week of July 25, 2023 In the spirit of Barbie: Read Pink!
Because readers can’t help pick up a book when they really like the cover. 
Happy Place by Emily Henry 
Will They or Won’t They by Ava Wilder 
Mister Magic by Kiersten White 
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld 
Prom Mom by Laura Lippman Read This Now | Read This Next | Book Buzz | The Bookseller Directory |
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Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress Adult Fiction, Bisexual, LGBTQ+, Literary, Women Everything about Sirens & Muses is unapologetically alluring, designed to catch your eye. Four different voices give us a glimpse into a prestigious New England art school. Along with many spiraling ideas about art, class, attraction, and desire, I found it had so much to say about what truly drives people forward, and about coming home. A moody, wonderful read. Reviewed by Emma Holland, Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
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Spotlight on: Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 
“Because I grew up in radio stations, I also grew up with sound as the massive cornerstone of my life. I used my parents’ tape recorders and microphone to record sounds when I was a kid. Later on, I fell in love with film and ransacked the local video store for all the horror movies I could carry home. My best friends were long-dead actors and rubber monsters.” ― Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Letter from the Author What booksellers are saying about Silver Nitrate 
About Silvia Moreno-Garcia Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of the novels The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Velvet Was the Night, Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and a bunch of other books. She has also edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award–winning She Walks in Shadows (a.k.a. Cthulhu’s Daughters). She has been nominated for the Locus Award for her work as an editor and has won the British Fantasy Award and the Locus Award for her work as a novelist. |
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Forget Me Not by Julie Soto Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance  A July 2023 Read This Next! Title I adored this book! Ama and Elliott have my whole heart. I loved Ama’s tenacity and dedication to her career as a wedding planner; she is one of my favorite romance characters I’ve met this year. Elliott, the quietly ambitious florist who believes in happily ever afters, is the perfect balance to Ama. This will be one of the big romances of the summer! I can’t wait to talk about it with everyone! Reviewed by Kate Storhoff, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
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Behold the Monster by Jillian Lauren Adult Nonfiction, Murder, Psychology, Psychopathology, Serial Killers, True Crime Beautifully written and heartfelt while stark and horrifying, Behold the Monster is an absolute triumph. Jillian Lark is masterful with her pen and you can tell the struggle she feels internally and externally when dealing with such stark evil. Her internal conflicts are relevant without being distracting and she lends heart to the important part of Samuel Little’s story, the victims. I usually do not enjoy nonfiction, because I find it either too dry or too emotional. This is a perfect balance of both and I recommend it to anyone who feels compelled to read the stories of those who were forgotten. Reviewed by Katlin Kerrison, Story on the Square in McDonough, Georgia |
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The Prince & The Apocalypse by Kara McDowell Car & Road Trips, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Royalty, Travel & Transportation, Young Adult Fiction McDowell hits it out of the park with her new novel about an American stranded in London and the crown prince on the run from his family…all while a massive comet is about to land on earth, destroying everyone in 10 short days! The action is non stop, the banter is witty, and the prince is swoony. You won’t be disappointed in this one! Reviewed by Jennifer Jones, Bookmiser in Marietta, Georgia |
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When Rubin Plays by Gracey Zhang Children, Imagination & Play, Juvenile Fiction
A July 2023 Read This Next! Book Beautiful music is in the ear of the beholder and in this stunning picture book from the author/illustrator of LaLa’s Words, that ear is a chorus of cats! Both a celebration of music and of new musicians, this one is sure to become a storytime favorite. Reviewed by Angie Tally, The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, North Carolina |
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Doom Breaker Volume 1 by Blue-Deep Comics & Graphic Novels, Manga Wow! Blown away! This has so much potential! I love the setting, concept, action, art direction, everything! I am so excited to keep up with this series! Reviewed by Ethan Davis, Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida |
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Decide for Yourself Books that appear on PEN America’s list of challenged books. |
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Jack of Hearts (and other parts) by L. C. Rosen Banned Books, Boys & Men, LGBTQ+, Loners & Outcasts, Young Adult Fiction Jack Rothman is 17 years old. He likes to wear eyeliner, wear fantastic clothes, and have sex with boys. A LOT of sex. He’s gossiped about a lot in his high school, but when his friend Jenna starts drumming up interest for a new column Jack will be writing for her website, he starts getting little pink notes in his locker. The first one is short and sweet. But they get creepy really fast, and he has no idea who it is that is now stalking him. This is absolutely a very frank, sex-positive book for queer teen boys. It’s not going to be for everyone. But just like Jack helps the readers of his column, this book has real answers to problems that aren’t going to be covered in your high school sex ed class. I enjoyed that MANY of the adults in this book were positive in regards to Jack’s sexuality, but there were some who were not, and that’s a very real fear. Reviewed by Jennifer Jones, Bookmiser in Marietta, Georgia |
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Southern Bestsellers What’s popular this week with Southern Readers. |
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Parting Thought “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” |
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