For the other days of #LibFaves25 my books were in no particular order of preference, but my day 10 book is my number one book of the year. Loved the court politics, the twists, the magic and world-building. All so excellent. My best booK: THE RAVEN SCHOLAR by Antonia Hodgson.

My day 8 title for #LibFaves25 if THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF JUNETTA PLUM by Valerie Wilson Wesley - this mystery set in 1920s Harlem was smart, atmospheric, and what I hope will be the first in a long series.

Day 7 for #LibFaves25 is TOO OLD FOR THIS by Samantha Downing.

Day 6 of #LibFaves25 is THE INHERITANCE by Ilona Andrews. I was delighted both by the surprise arrival of a new Andrews title and the adrenaline-charged, but still emotionally resonant story. Loved.

Day 4 title for #LibFaves25 is WRECK YOUR HEART by Lori Rader-Day. A big-hearted, funny, found-family mystery that delighted me from start to finish.

My day 3 title for #LibFaves25 is A MURDER FOR MISS HORTENSE by Mel Pennant. Loved this first in what I hope will be a series.

Day 2 of #LibFaves25 has wound down. We had 48 titles and 45 of them were new to the list. Good job everyone. I'm handing off tallying duties to @mrlzbth.bsky.social who will take over for Day 3 tomorrow. Keep your titles coming.

Still a couple hours to get your day 2 title in for #LibFaves25. I’ve been enjoying seeing the variety of titles being mentioned.

My own day 2 title for #LibFaves25 is BEST OFFER WINS by Marisa Kashino. A woman spirals and will use any means necessary to win the bidding war for the house of her dreams. Sharp, funny and dark.

Wow! Day 2 titles for #LibFaves25 are coming in fast this morning and there are so many incredible titles I'm adding to my own tbr. Keep 'em coming! And if you missed day one, feel free to add it today along with your day 2 title.

Library folks! It's day 2 for counting down (or up, or in no particular order 😉) your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I so look forward to seeing what you loved!

Day 1 of #LibFaves25 for me will be NOBODY KNOWS YOU'RE HERE by Bryn Greenwood. This haunting thriller is one of the best I've read in a while and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.

It's that time of year again. Share your best 2025 books with us over the next 10 days. Can't wait to see your titles. #LibFaves25

Whew! I had a lot of them saved up apparently. Next up will be one of these. #ewgc

Perveen Mistry returns in A STAR FROM CALCUTTA. This time she's called on to help a budding Indian film studio when murder occurs. #ewgc

Jane Harper delivers another emotionally drawn, deeply wounded mystery with LAST ONE OUT. Not a happy novel, but beautifully drawn. #ewgc

Do you love dogs? Do you love mysteries? Then I have the book for you, AWAY TO ME by Patricia McConnell featuring an animal behaviorist (and budding sheepdog competitor) whose mentor is killed. This is a slow build, but atmospheric and rewarding. #ewgc

One of my non-crime books, A TANGLED MAGIC by Andrea Eames is a retelling of Rapunzel's story with court politics and bone magic. #ewgc

Ben Crump's legal thriller WORSE THAN A LIE is fast-paced and gripping and delves into crooked cops and American "justice". #ewgc

Also loved Mary Kubica's IT'S NOT HER - claustrophobic and tense thriller opens with the murder of several members of a family at a northwoods resort, a missing daughter, and a killer on the loose. #ewgc

This one is just out, but have to put a word in for BEST OFFER WINS by Marisa Kashino about a woman who goes into a deep spiral of ever-increasingly wild choices while trying to buy a house in a very competitive market. Darkly twisty and sharp. #ewgc

Really loved THE MIDNIGHT TAXI by Yosha Gunasekera introducing Sri Lankan American taxi driver Sirwathi Perera who comes under suspicion when a man is murdered in her cab. #ewgc

Suzanne Enoch is solidly on form with her historical romance, BETTER THAN A DUKE. Widow and widower are reluctantly brought together by their kids - despite their families scheming otherwise. Loved. #ewgc

James Wolff's SPIES AND OTHER GODS is both a spy story and a sardonic look at the games they play. #ewgc

A widow loses her job as a butcher and finds the only option open to her is to become an assassin in Kang Jiyoung's MRS. SHIM IS A KILLER - a darkly funny, smart new translated novel from Korea.

Library friends, please share!! Library faves kicks off on Monday, December 8th! Count down your 📚 10 favorite books 📚 published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25.

Dez Limerick is back in STORM WARNING by James Byrne. Here the gatekeeper has to get a team into an underground mine/research facility in Newfoundland that has gone quiet - and then get them all back out again. So love this series of action thrillers and Dez! #ewgc

Had to miss last month's chat, but did see someones post about THE BEHEADING GAME by Rebecca Lehmann and dove right in. Imagine if Anne Boleyn rose from the dead (not in a zombie way) after being executed and went on a journey of discovery and revenge. There you have this imaginative book. #ewgc

Sarah K. L. Wilson's THE TRIDENT AND THE PEARL is a beautifully imagined fantasy with great characters and great worldbuilding. The worst thing about the read is that it will be a long wait for the next in the series. #ewgc

Dana Stabenow is starting a new series with THE HARVEY GIRL - the titular figure is actually a Pinkerton agent working undercover in one of the Harvey restaurants in 1890 AZ. Great start to the series with a strong sense of place and a likable protagonist. #ewgc

Many mystery/thrillers for me this time. Next up: THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU by Lai Sanders - psychological thriller that explores cancel culture and female rage. Engrossing and sharp. #ewgc

First up is NO GOOD DEED by Katherin Kovacic. Rena and her husband had always planned a cross-country trip through the outback. When he dies before they can travel, Rena decides to follow through. The discovery of a burning vehicle with a body in it gives her a new direction. Loved. #ewgc

Good news - sun is finally out after a foot of snow on the weekend. Bad news - it's bitter cold. #ewgc

New galleys just in time for a holiday weekend. Thanks @simonandschuster.bsky.social! #bookmail

Sorry to have missed #ewgc. 🙁 Had an in-service I couldn’t miss. Will go through all the titles later.

#bookmail brightens my day. Thank you @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social! Now to figure out which to read first.

Been a busy afternoon and I completely missed #ewgc. Boo! Hope everyone had a good one. I'll be combing through the posts to see what I need next.

Great chat everyone - though I've added too many more titles to my tbr. Next up will likely be one of these. #ewgc

My last thriller, and the grittiest, is DARKROOMS by Rebecca Hannigan. Set in a small Irish town where 20 years ago two girls went into the woods and only one came out. Complex protagonists (not always likable) and a complicated plot made for a engrossing read. #ewgc

Jessie Mihalik is starting a new fantasy romance series with SILVER & BLOOD and it has all the good stuff, mythical beasts, magical castles and a great h/h pair. #ewgc

Side note: Has this happened to you? You read an early copy of a book, add and rate it on Goodreads, and then, because you're one of the first to read it, all the books suggested by GR as "readers also enjoyed" are all other books you've read and rated? Kind of always gives me a kick. #ewgc

Nalini Singh's SUCH A PERFECT FAMILY is a well done domestic thriller set in New Zealand. Loved it. #ewgc

Cait Jacob's THE PRINCESS KNIGHT surprised me. It's billed as Legally Blond romantasy and has a mostly pink cover, and yes the elements are there, but there's also political power games and a military coup/invasion. Nicely done. #ewgc

A group of sorority sisters meet up for a reunion in one of their homes in Palm Springs but buried secrets and a past death haunt them (perhaps even literally) in WE WERE NEVER FRIENDS by Kaira Rouda - fast, thrilling read. #ewgc

THE ODDS OF YOU by Kate Dramis is a thoughtful and charming romance set mostly on the Isle of Skye that made for a engaging read. #ewgc

Valerie Wilson Wesley's THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF JUNETTA PLUM is set in 1926 Harlem and I loved every bit of it. Atmospheric and clever mystery. #ewgc

WE ARE LEGION (aka WE ARE BOB) by Dennis Taylor is a forthcoming reissue that I really enjoyed. Bob is a tech millionaire who arranges to have his head frozen to be brought back in the future. A century later he wakes up as an AI/android tasked with exploring the universe, if he can survive. #ewgc

Loved INSIDE MAN by John McMahon - Gardner Camden leads the PAR (Patterns and Recognition) unit for the FBI, investigating a militia group when he finds his case connected to a serial killer. Nicely complicated plot and great characters. #ewgc

Cooler than usual here, 61 today, but I love it. Great reading and sleeping weather. #ewgc

@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social brightened my day with #bookmail. Here are the lovelies (with a @wednesdaybooks.bsky.social title squeezing in). Thank you! Now, what to read, what to read? I'm thinking some CURSED DAUGHTERS might hit the spot. What say you?