Looking forward to new spring books to add to your to-read list? Mark your calendars and reserve these upcoming April titles from the Livingston Public Library! (Descriptions are taken from the publisher.)
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan | April 5th
Told through lives of multiple characters, this electrifying, deeply moving novel, spanning 10 years, follows “Own Your Unconscious,” a new technology that allows access to every memory you’ve ever had, and to share every memory in exchange for success to the memories of others. Simultaneous.
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth | April 5th
New from the author of The Good Sister, the breakout New York Times bestseller and “stunningly clever thriller” (People), comes Sally Hepworth’s latest novel of domestic suspense about the tangled vines of family secrets.
Sister Stardust by Jane Green | April 5th
In her first novel inspired by a true story, Jane Green re-imagines the life of troubled icon Talitha Getty in this transporting story from a forgotten chapter of the Swinging ’60s.
Bitter-Sweet by Susan Cain | April 5th
In her new masterpiece, the author of the bestselling phenomenon Quiet reveals the power of a bittersweet outlook on life, and why we’ve been so blind to its value.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Madel | April 5th
Hired to investigate the black-skied Night City, Detective Gaspery-Jacques Roberts discovers an anomaly in the North American Wilderness, where he encounters a strange group of individuals who have all glimpsed a chance to do something extraordinary that could disrupt the timeline of the universe.
A Family Affair Robyn Carr | April 5th
Life’s biggest dilemmas can provide its sweetest rewards. Anna McNichol knows how to take charge. Raised by a single mother, she’s worked to ensure her three children have every advantage she didn’t. And while her marriage has its problems, she values commitment and believes in “till death do us part.” Now an empty nester, she’s at the peak of her career and ready to seize the opportunity to focus on her future.
The Investigator by John Sanford | April 12th
Letty Davenport, the brilliant and tenacious adopted daughter of Lucas Davenport, takes the investigative reins in the newest thriller from #1 bestselling author John Sandford.
Dream Town by David Baldacci | April 19th
Private investigator and World War II veteran Aloysius Archer heads to Los Angeles, the city where dreams are made and shattered, and is ensnared in a lethal case in this latest thriller in #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci’s Nero Award-winning series.
Death of the Black Widow by James Patterson | April 19th
She destroys the men she loves—and escapes every time. The most dangerous killer James Patterson has ever created is also his most seductive.
Which of these titles are you looking forward to reading the most?
-Jessica, Interim Head of Adult Services & Acquisitions