4 Buzzy Books Your Patrons Are Hearing About

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Katie’s parents always said yes when she requested a book, leading to many of her current interests. She holds an MLIS from the University of Illinois and is a full-time Circulation & Reference Manager in Illinois. Katie has a passion for all things eerie, dark, and chilling, and enjoys spooking her colleagues. In her free time, she watches the Cubs at home with her cats and cardigan collection. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, introducing others to the works of Tana French, and convincing her husband she can fit more books on her shelves. You can find her on Twitter at @kt_librarylady.

One of the most common inquiries from library visitors is “I heard about a book in [insert publication/show/website]. Do you have it?” Keeping track of all the latest book news and reviews can be overwhelming, so here are some titles you might be asked about by your patrons.

“Audition” by Katie Kitamura

Katie Kitamura’s latest work of literary fiction is described as a “Mobius strip,” featuring two intersecting narratives of individuals meeting for lunch in Manhattan. One is a seasoned actress in the midst of rehearsals, while the other is a troubled young man who could almost be her son. But who are they truly, and how well do they know each other?

“Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell” by Gabe Henry

If you resonate with James D. Nicoll’s statement, “We don’t just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary,” this book may interest you. Gabe Henry delves into the intriguing history of spelling reform and explores how advancing technology might be simplifying the English language on its own.

“Matriarch” by Tina Knowles

“The Perfect Divorce” by Jeneva Rose

Jeneva Rose continues the gripping narrative from her popular thriller “The Perfect Marriage” with this intricate sequel. Without revealing spoilers, the chilling events of the first book resurface in the midst of a contentious divorce, prompting readers to question the true meaning of “till death do us part.” Anticipate your patrons finishing this book swiftly!

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