Ever-popular themes of romance and intrigue populate the September list of library favorites. Find out more about each selection - and place holds - by clicking the title to visit our catalog, and see the LibraryReads website to read brief reviews submitted by library staff from across the country.
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The Night Guest by Hildur Knutsdottir
An exhausted woman discovers she’s been sleepwalking, but what she’s been doing while sleepwalking is even more shocking. -
The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers
A romance blooms over the pages of beloved books. -
A Kid from Marlboro Road by Edward Burns
A coming-of-age story in an Irish-American community. -
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
What would it mean to be Black if all the white people suddenly disappeared? -
An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
Savannah, GA becomes the setting for a dark academia fantasy. -
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
A man who lost his house is mistaken for the resident of a nursing home. -
Playground by Richard Powers
Residents of an island community face colonialism, AI, and a change to their way of life. -
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
A fantasy romance and mystery tale is deepened with themes of grief, rivalry, and intrigue. -
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
A desperate writer enters a questionable deal with a TV producer. -
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
A cozy paranormal mystery set in a small town. -
Entitlement by Rumaan Alam
Ideals and money collide in this LibraryReads bonus pick. -
Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch by Emily C. Hughes
This guide to villains and jump scares is a Library Reads Notable Nonfiction pick.
Which one will you read first? If you need help placing a hold with your Chandler Public Library card, give us a call at 480-782-2800.
If you'd like more book recommendations, browse our Books page or check out titles from past LibraryReads lists.
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