#LibFaves25 Hope I am not too late I loved SO FAR GONE by Jess Walter. A man tries to redeem himself by rescuing his grandchildren and their mother from a cult. I enjoyed everyone's picks!

#LibFaves25 Today my pick is all emotion. Like raging teenage hormones you will laugh and sob in the same breath while reading WRECK by Catherine Newman. The next stage of a family when drama strikes- a simple story beautifully written.

#LibFaves25 Today I will rave about WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy. A cold dark tale of chaos. A woman comes to Antarctica to find her husband and instead finds a family of caretakers and so many secrets. Wild, mysterious and cautionary all in one.

#LibFaves25 Today's pick is historical fiction with a touch of magic in the water. THE LISTENERS by Maggie Stiefvater shows us the inner workings of a resort hotel in West Virginia in 1942 where the female manager must deal with the government taking it over to house German POWs. Magic!

Day 5 of #LibFaves25 and my pick is hard to put into a set genre. DEATH OF AN AUTHOR by Nnedi Okorafor is a story within a story - an author who is transformed by a prosthetic and the book she writes about a lonely robot. It makes you think and entertained at the same time. Gorgeous writing.

#LibFaves25 Day four brings me to a riveting story. A GUARDIAN AND A THIEF by Megha Majurndar takes us to India where a woman is desperate to obtain a visa for her family to escape meets a young boy desperate to save his family. Powerful and one that stays with you.

#LibFaves25 Day three so here's pure fun. I listened to the magical audio which gave me much needed escape and laughs. BRIGANDS AND BREADKNIVES by Travis Baldree features mythical creatures caught in very human emotions. A journey, an adventure, a fork in life's road - well worth the trip.

#LibFaves25 Day two is MY FRIENDS by Fredrik Backman. I have been a fan of his since his first book and this one hit me to the core. An artist, his painting and the young girl it impacts as well as the friends he leaves behind. This is a beautiful exploration of friendship, loyalty and love.

#LibFaves25 First on the list BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V.E. Schwab. Classic multi generational vampire tale with a lesbian twist. Perfect for readers of Anne Rice.

#ewgc Time to scoot but wishing all of you a very happy Holiday season with lots of extra reading! I know I am asking Santa for an extra set of eyes so I can get through my TBR.

#ewgc EVIL GENIUS is up next for me. Die for love or kill for love? Only Celia and her gun know which path is best. @librarylovefest.bsky.social

#ewgc Currently listening to WHEN I KILL YOU the next super thriller from B.A. Paris. A woman's stalking led to disaster and now she is being stalked. You keep trying to guess who is behind the bushes! Great audio but not if you are home alone! @macmillanlib.bsky.social @libro.fm

#ewgc I am a sucker for female pirates so THE DETERMINED was on the top of my list. Two famous female pirates share their story from prison. Sailing the seas was not all it was cracked up to be especially for a woman. @kensington-library.bsky.social

#ewgc Just started FINDERS KEEPERS. A woman panics when her secrets are outed in a bestseller by someone she doesn't know. Lock your diary! @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc Said it before and will say it again - Kate Quinn can write anything and I will read it. THE ASTRAL LIBRARY is a love story to librarians where when you need it most you can escape into your favorite books. But the library and Librarian need help. Escape today! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

#ewgc Deep into THE RED WINTER. This old world tale of a hunt for the first werewolf comes alive with wit, demons and love. So good!! @macmillanlib.bsky.social

#ewgc Just finished and loved THE POHAKU. Fantastic historical fiction of old Hawaii and pre-Gold Rush California ending in a grandmother unwilling to let go of old customs. Atmospheric writing that covers ancient customs being forgotten in favor of new religion. @librarylovefest

#ewgc Pro cheerleading is dangerous enough but when one goes missing her friend tries to find her and heads into danger herself. Great debut! @prhlibrary.bsky.social

Just finished THE POHAKU which is historical fiction of Hawaii and pre gold rush California with a splash of current day. Wonderful writing and the perfect mix of ancient magic and the threat of expansion. @librarylovefest.bsky.social

#ewgc Sorry I am late to the party but life gets in the way! CHERRY BABY has captured my attention. Wayward husband uses his wife as the main character in his book/movie. He goes west and she needs to break free. @librarylovefest.bsky.social

#ewgc Time for me to run. Happy Thanksgiving to all my book loving friends! My book to hide in has been THE ASTRAL LIBRARY by Kate Quinn. Of course, when you need it most a magic library lets you hide in your favorite book! An ode to librarys and so much stinking fun! @librarylovefest

#ewgc Last but not least is CANTICLE. A girl runs from marriage to join a rebellious order of women in 1300 Bruge. Of course she and they are in danger from the wrath of the church. Fascinating women and the birth or death of a potential saint.

#ewgc Really enjoying Paula McClain's SKYLARK. A dual timeline of Paris in the 1600's where a rebellious woman longs to become a dyer and a young doctor in 1939 helps Jewish families. Both feature the hidden tunnels of Paris. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

#ewgc Twisty thrillers! ANATOMY OF AN ALIBI where two women try to get the goods on a murdered man- find the killer or get the blame. DARKROOMS is an unsolved missing girl and the two women years later who need to solve the mystery. @prhlibrary.bsky.social @librarylovefest.bsky.social

#ewgc Need a spicy romance? FUNDAMENTALS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL has the coworker, hot nanny, hunky divorced dad professor vibe. Hot enough to melt your marshmallows and great writing and wit. @librarylovefest.bsky.social

#ewgc A SPELL FOR DROWNING is a dark tale of sister drama, myths and monsters on the old Cornish coast. Moody and marvelous. @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc A powerful historical tale of government overreach , WOMEN OF A PROMISCUOUS NATURE where women were picked off the street and put into institutions for looking like they were immoral or loose. @kensington-library.bsky.social

#ewgc Set in Chicago - THE CASE OF THE MURDERED MUCKRACKER involves a gay female P.I. navigating pants, the law and a murderer. WRECK YOUR HEART is a down and out country singer is pulled back into family drama and a dead body. @kensington-library.bsky.social @macmillanlib.bsky.social

#ewgc Two time travel books are twice the fun - ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN follows a witty Guinevere back to Camelot and GEORGE FALLS THROUGH TIME - man at his lowest jumps to 1300's and finds love and a dragon. Both were pure fun. @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @librarylovefest.bsky.social

Just finished two books involving teen drama/crime WHAT BOYS LEARN about a counselor mom who fears her son's role in the death of two classmates and HOW TO COMMIT A POST COLONIAL MURDER where two sisters rid themselves of a problematic uncle. Dark nail biters ! @prhlibrary.bsky.social #ewgc

#ewgc So many books! Dark academia is hot - loved AN ARCANE INHERITANCE, THE BOOK OF BLOOD & ROSES and WE WHO HAVE NO GODS @sbkslibrary.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc The last one for me is one of my favorite authors. THE ASTRAL LIBRARY and Kate Quinn ask - ever wanted to live inside a book? A woman who has struggled her whole life gets a chance to find out. @librarylovefest.bsky.social

#ewgc Just started THE JILLS. Pro cheerleading is murder- literally. This is a new subject and one I know nothing about. Let the drama begin... @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc Important reading that is sure to make your blood boil - WOMEN OF A PROMISCUOUS NATURE is a look at our sad history of incarcerating and sterilizing women deemed unfit by men. @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

#ewgc Enjoyed THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS where a group of young kids try to find a serial killer so one of them won't have to move. They learn more about the adults around them than they thought. Dark but well written. @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc Looking for a fun time travel jaunt? THE ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN takes a woman from the present who Merlin whisks back to the past to save Camelot. This only works if she remembers Guineviere's memories. Magic, laughter and a very non-demure queen. @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

#ewgc Really enjoyed THE GALLAGHER PLACE. Coming of age where siblings come home years later (sense a theme?) to solve what happened to their childhood friend and they may not like what they find. Powerful ending.

#ewgc A BOX FULL OF DARKNESS is an eerie sibling ghost story. Summoned by their dead little brother's ghost, the grown kids return to their childhood home to solve who/what is behind bad stuff happening in the town. Creepy with a shot of sibling bickering! @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc Just started BOOK OF BLOOD & ROSES because vampire assassins just sounded right for this time of year. I like the snarky main character. @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc Just finished DETOUR featuring a billionaire who sends a team of astronauts - some NASA, some civilians to one of Jupiter's moons. Let's just say it doesn't go according to plan. Andy Weir fans will like this. @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#ewgc Zooming through THIS HOUSE WILL FEED. A gothic horror set in Ireland during the potato famine. Centers on the plight of women rich and poor and ghosts. @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

#ewgc Let's get this party started! Loved THE ELSEWHERE EXPRESS (needed total fantasy) A fanciful train gives second chances but can two tethered riders stay on track? Beautiful imagery and a hint of danger. @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#EWGC I need to boogie but stay cool, keep reading and don't forget to take time out to kick a leaf pile or two. Til next month!

#EWGC I just downloaded EVENSONG which is a group of women of( that wonderful age of wisdom) who help each other get through life's ups and downs. Sounds like an Ann Patchett or Elizabeth Strout vibe - I'm in.

#EWGC Also really enjoyed these - WRECK, A GUARDIAN AND A THIEF and THE GALES OF NOVEMBER.

#EWGC some of the October titles I really enjoyed. KING SORROW, THE CRIMSON THRONE, CONFORM, BOG QUEEN,

#EWGC I know it is past the LR deadline but I must gush about THE RUSH. Women of the Klondike Gold Rush and the power hungry and gold lust filled men in their way. Fascinating women taking care of women historical fiction and high adventure. 1 of the best of 25 @simonandschuster.bsky.social

#EWGC Just started THE TORTOISE TALE an introspective story from the viewpoint of a quiet animal that will outlive all of us but is witness to so much. You want to read it slowly to fully appreciate the writing. It might be this year's Marcellus! @simonandschuster.bsky.social

#EWGC Just started CURSED DAUGHTERS and am loving the melodic writing. The women of this Nigerian family are cursed to lose the men they fall for until Eniiyi decides she has had enough. Family, generational wisdom and breaking free. @prhlibrary.bsky.social

#EWGC THE BURNING LIBRARY combines a Dan Brown old treasure hunt with Steve Berry secret societies. Gilly MacMillan keeps you on the edge of your seat with this thriller. @librarylovefest.bsky.social