{"product_id":"the-librarians","title":"The Librarians","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A fizzy delight...Thomas, a seasoned suspense and romance writer, is in utter command of the story and its many surprising twists.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A plot that reads like the cozy-glam love child of \n\u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e and Agatha Christie.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eNPR\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Riveting suspense + librarians + Sherry Thomas=one of the most engaging books you'll read this year. This novel proves once and for all there's nothing librarians can't do.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lisa Gardner\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Librarians\u003c\/i\u003e was so much fun! Sherry Thomas's cast of quirky bibliophiles leap the page. This delicious murder mystery is a must-read for any library lover!\"-- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Quirky secret-keeping librarians who solve murders? Yes please! Just the right mix of fun, suspenseful and page-turning, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Librarians \u003c\/i\u003eis an absolute delight of a cozy mystery.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An irresistible ensemble and a raft of surprises as crime-solving librarians solve double murder mysteries while guarding their own secrets...This knockout mystery mixes the camaraderie of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club \u003c\/i\u003ewith the chic family and romantic drama of \n\u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e. Thomas' virtuosity shows in this fast-paced and intricate yet emotionally moving mystery.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (STARRED)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Richly infused with a deliciously dry wit, graced with intriguingly nuanced characters, and enhanced with several subplots that will remind readers of just how good a romance writer Thomas is, this is a thoughtfully entertaining, stunningly satisfying treat.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e(STARRED)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Thomas takes her time to introduce each of her characters and give them space to develop so that readers will root for each and every one. For fans of Richard Osman's \"Thursday Murder Club\" series and Tess Gerritsen's \n\u003ci\u003eMartini Club\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Thomas is a much-lauded author of historical romance, and this book shares in the eloquent writing she is known for. Perfect for a book-group discussion.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--First Clue\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eCome for the library setting and puzzle over the wide-ranging and intricate plotting, but the real pleasure of the book is getting to know characters you will care about.\" \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrime Fiction Review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Mixing suspense with heart, international backstory, and richly drawn characters, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Librarians\u003c\/i\u003e blends \n\u003ci\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e's charm with the glamour of \n\u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Bibliolifestyle\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"There's an undeniable thrill to watching librarians morph into kick-ass crime solvers...\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Publishers Weekly \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"For those who prefer found family and to be surrounded at all times by books, Sherry Thomas (the Lady Sherlock series) has written an absolute romp of a novel with \n\u003ci\u003eThe Librarians\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--The Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \n\u003cb\u003eSherry Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most acclaimed historical romance authors writing today and a two-time RITA Award winner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Murder disrupts the peaceful, predictable daily routine of life for four quirky librarians who must protect their life-altering secrets in the first contemporary mystery from USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas. Sometimes a workplace isn't just a workplace but a place of safety, understanding, and acceptance. And sometimes murder threatens the sanctity of that beloved refuge.... In the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, a small branch library welcomes the public every day of the week. But the patrons who love the helpful, unobtrusive staff and leave rave reviews on Yelp don't always realize that their librarians are human, too. Hazel flees halfway across the world for what she hopes will be a new beginning. Jonathan, a six-foot-four former college football player, has never fit in anywhere else. Astrid tries to forget her heartbreak by immersing herself in work, but the man who ghosted her six months ago is back, promising trouble. And Sophie, who has the most to lose, maintains a careful and respectful distance from her coworkers, but soon that won't be enough anymore. When two patrons turn up dead after the library's inaugural murder mystery-themed game night, the librarians' quiet routines come crashing down. Something sinister has stirred, something that threatens every single one of them. And the only way the librarians can save the library-and themselves-is to let go of their secrets, trust one another, and band together.... All in a day's work\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Sometimes a workplace isn't just a workplace but a place of safety, understanding, and acceptance. And sometimes murder threatens the sanctity of that beloved refuge. In the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, a small branch library welcomes the public every day of the week. But the patrons who love the helpful, unobtrusive staff and leave rave reviews on Yelp don't always realize that their librarians are human, too. Hazel flees halfway across the world for what she hopes will be a new beginning. Jonathan, a six-foot-four former college football player, has never fit in anywhere else. Astrid tries to forget her heartbreak by immersing herself in work, but the man who ghosted her six months ago is back, promising trouble. And Sophie, who has the most to lose, maintains a careful and respectful distance from her coworkers, but soon that won't be enough anymore. When two patrons turn up dead after the library's inaugural murder mystery-themed game night, the librarians' quiet routines come crashing down. Something sinister has stirred, something that threatens every single one of them. And the only way the librarians can save the library--and themselves--is to let go of their secrets, trust one another, and band together. All in a day's work\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"This delicious murder mystery is a must-read for any library lover!\"--\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMurder disrupts four quirky librarians' lives when they try to hide among books to keep their secrets.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA LIBRARY READS PICK! l An NPR Books We Love l Libby Book Award Winner for Best Mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSometimes a workplace isn't just a workplace but a place of safety, understanding, and acceptance. And sometimes murder threatens the sanctity of that beloved refuge.... \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, a small branch library welcomes the public every day of the week. But the patrons who love the helpful, unobtrusive staff and leave rave reviews on Yelp don't always realize that their librarians are human, too. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHazel flees halfway across the world for what she hopes will be a new beginning. Jonathan, a six-foot-four former college football player, has never fit in anywhere else. Astrid tries to forget her heartbreak by immersing herself in work, but the man who ghosted her six months ago is back, promising trouble. And Sophie, who has the most to lose, maintains a careful and respectful distance from her coworkers, but soon that won't be enough anymore. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen two patrons turn up dead after the library's inaugural murder mystery-themed game night, the librarians' quiet routines come crashing down. Something sinister has stirred, something that threatens every single one of them. And the only way the librarians can save the library--and themselves--is to let go of their secrets, trust one another, and band together.... \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll in a day's work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/18\/2025 pg. 6 (EAN 9780593640456, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/16\/2025 (EAN 9780593640456, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780593640456, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780593640456, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780593640463, Other)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Berkley Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496083980566,"sku":"9780593640456","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780593640456.jpg?v=1783052880","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-librarians","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}