Picture it: a patron comes to the desk looking for a copy of the latest bestseller and is disappointed to learn that while yes, the library has ordered 10 copies of said bestseller, all of the copies are checked out and there’s a waiting list to boot. But wait! Before the patron walks away empty handed, you say, “But can I interest you in this similar book while you wait?”
As a librarian, I love pulling out a good readalike for a patron. It feels like a secret customer service weapon, and it introduces the reader to an author they may not have heard about otherwise. To that end, I’ve pulled together a list of three new books that are probably checked out at your libraries right now, as well as alternate suggestions to give to patrons while they wait.
If your patron is looking for…
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