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Mom-oirs & a Popular "Sliding Doors" Novel
Memoirs about mothers, Florence Knapp's The Names, and more ...
Librarian Newsletter: June 2025
Hello,
In this issue, we share a “beyond the book” reading list of memoirs about mothers to accompany our review of Erika J. Simpson’s This Is Your Mother.
We also bring you read-alikes of Florence Knapp’s The Names, the new “sliding doors” novel presenting three storylines tied to a woman’s choice of what to name her child.
It’s time to reveal our latest survey data for book club members’ all-time favorite books to discuss — see the results below!
We’re now hosting Ask the Author interviews in our community forum, and we invite you and your patrons to join us for some exciting Q&As in June and beyond.
Plus, see next month’s previews and books we’re looking forward to!
— The BookBrowse Team
 | Beyond the Book: Memoirs About MothersErika J. Simpson's This Is Your Mother is an unconventional memoir about the author's mother Sallie Carol. Here we highlight some other recommended memoirs in which an author reflects on their relationship with their mother, often (but not always) after her death. Please feel free to share this and any of our other blog content with your patrons. |
Read-Alikes: The Names by Florence KnappBookBrowse handpicked read-alikes help you recommend books when one a patron requests isn't available, o when they’re looking for a similar title. For someone interested in Florence Knapp’s The Names, we suggest:
Subscribing libraries can view all read-alikes, while non-subscribers can access a limited number. |  |
 | Book Clubs’ All-Time FavoritesBook club favorites vary from year to year, and we're here to keep you updated on the most current trends! In this year's subscriber survey, we once again asked book club members to name their top three book club books of all time. From their answers, we've compiled our latest list of book clubs' top ten overall favorite books. |
Ask the Author Interviews BookBrowse is now hosting Ask the Author sessions in our community forum, and you and your patrons are welcome to join us! Recent authors include Renée Rosen and Chris Bohjalian. In June, we feature Q&As with Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, Stephanie Dray, and Allegra Goodman. |  |
 | June Books We’re Excited AboutGot your towels and sunscreen ready? How about your summer reading? Here are some books to start the season right: a reflective memoir about relationships and selfhood, a fantasy imagining a world where doors lead to unpredictable fates, an ambitious story of identity in America, and a darkly funny novel set in modern Ukraine. Anyone can view this article, and subscribing libraries can access upcoming coverage in our digital magazine. |
New & Notable Books in JuneWe've carefully selected 100+ of the most noteworthy books publishing in June — check them out! Individual members and subscribing libraries can see, sort, and download the full list for all months. Non-subscribers can view books up to the current month and a limited selection of future books. |  |
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