You know that feeling when you’re eager to dive into the hottest new release, only to find yourself at the very end of what feels like a mile-long wait list? Good news — your luck is about to change!
Naperville Public Library has started flagging the most popular of our Popular Picks in a new way. On your next visit to the library, just look for the green “Lucky Day” sticker on the cover of titles in our adult Popular Picks section. These items have the longest wait lists so if you happen to stop in and see one on the shelf, you’ll know it’s your lucky day! You get to skip the line and check it out on the spot. These Lucky Day selections will include books by the most popular authors, the latest installments in the hottest series and the must-read titles of the season.
Check out the titles below to get a taste of what will be included in this new collection and see if you can find your own version of a four-leaf clover tucked away on the shelf the next time you visit the library.
“Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi
At a local coffeehouse, Theo discovers 92 portraits of townspeople and begins buying them, returning each to its “rightful owner.” Every exchange reveals a story, sparks a friendship and changes a life. “Theo of Golden” is a heartfelt novel about generosity, wonder and the quiet kindness that connects us all.
“The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans
Sybil Van Antwerp has spent her life writing to family, friends, authors she admires and one person to whom she never sends her letters. But when someone from her past resurfaces, Sybil must confront old pain and find forgiveness before she can move forward.
“My Husband’s Wife” by Alice Feeney
Artist Eden Fox returns home to find her key won’t work, another woman living in her house and her husband claiming the stranger is his wife. Months earlier, a woman named Birdy inherits the same house while confronting a life-changing diagnosis and a mysterious clinic that predicts death dates. As secrets unravel, deception and obsession collide in a twist-filled thriller.
“It’s Not Her” by Mary Kubica
Courtney Gray’s vacation turns into a nightmare when she finds her brother and sister-in-law murdered and her niece, Reese, missing from their lakeside cottage. As secrets about her family and the quiet resort town emerge, Courtney must uncover the truth before it’s too late to know who to trust.
“Dear Debbie” by Freida McFadden
Debbie Mullen, the voice behind the advice column Dear Debbie, has spent years helping women deal with troubled marriages. But when she loses her job, suspects her husband is hiding secrets and her home life unravels, Debbie decides she’s done being patient. It’s time to follow her own advice and get payback.
“More than Enough” by Anna Quindlen
Polly Goodman, a high school English teacher, shares everything with her close-knit book club. But when a joke ancestry test links her to a stranger and her group faces an unexpected change, Polly begins questioning her past and discovering how deeply friendships shape who we are.
“Strangers” by Belle Burden
Belle Burden recounts how her husband of 20 years suddenly left her during the early days of the pandemic. As she revisits their marriage searching for answers, she confronts betrayal, examines her past and ultimately finds the strength to reclaim her voice and rebuild her life.
“You with the Sad Eyes” by Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate reflects on her life and five-decade career, from childhood on Hollywood sets and fame on “Married…with Children” to the personal struggles behind the scenes. With honesty and humor, she shares stories of family, fame, friendship, motherhood and living with multiple sclerosis while redefining her life beyond acting.
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“This Book Made Me Think of You” by Libby Page
After her fiancé Joe dies, Tilly Nightingale receives a surprise birthday gift he left behind: 12 books, one for each month of her first year without him. As she follows their reading-inspired adventures and shares the journey online, Tilly begins to heal and rediscover love and life.
“The Crossroads” by C. J. Box
When game warden Joe Pickett is found critically wounded from a gunshot at a remote crossroads, his family searches for answers. With Joe unconscious, Marybeth and their daughters investigate three rival ranch families to uncover who shot him before it’s too late.
Ashlee Conour is the marketing specialist at Naperville Public Library.