As Easter approaches, here are some books you might want to tuck into an Easter basket for yourself or for someone you love!
Books for Kids
Marvel Alphablock: The Marvel Cinematic Universe from A to Z (Board Book) – Die cut pages make this a beautiful alphabet book!
Bruno the Standing Cat – Bruno is unlike any cat you have met. He stands on two legs, chews gum and skateboards. I can’t wait to read this one!
Dog vs. Ultra Dog! – Tuffy is afraid he will lose his boy, Tim, to the hero Ultra Dog when Tim goes to Ultra Land. Yep, this is on my list, too!
Let Me Sleep, Sheep! – When Amos tries to count sheep to help him sleep, he gets a pair that are quite demanding.
Mr. Posey’s New Glasses – An elderly man and his young neighbor try on new glasses and get quite a surprise. I can’t wait to see this one in person!
Watch Out for Wolf! – A new take on the story of the Three Pigs. I am always on the look out for stories like this.
Popcorn Country: The Story of America’s Favorite Snack – A look at the history and science of popcorn. How fun!
Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants – Book 2 in the early chapter book series The Questioneers. This time Ada and her friends are trying to help Rosie’s Uncle Ned whose helium pants have carried him away. Ada is my favorite Questioneer so far (we’ll meet a new Questioneer later this year). I’m excited that she is going to have another story.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Camp Average – The boys in Cabin 10 are content to play the games and never win, but a new camp director focused on winning could ruin all their fun. I am really excited about this one! First in a new series.
The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande – Book 4 in the Unicorn Rescue Society series about a secret group of adventurers who protect the creatures of myth and legend.
The Hamilton-Burr Duel – Book 4 in the Flashback Four series from Dan Gutman about a group of time traveling kids who get photographic and video evidence of historical events.
Lizzie Flying Solo – A girl who lives in transitional housing with her mom finds herself opening up after spending time at a local stables and working with a frightened pony. I think horse fans will want to check this one out.
Project Me 2.0 – The latest from Aladdin MAX. A kid hoping to impress his oldest friend/secret crush accidentally activates a magical internet genie who requires him to complete Seven Steps to a Whole New You. I love this line of books for kids!
Summer of a Thousand Pies – A homeless girl is sent to live with aunt she barely knows and helps in her aunt’s pie shop. When she discovers the pie shop is in danger of closing, she is desperate to save the one safe place she has in her life. This is at the top of my list for this week.
I Am Hermes!: Mischief Making Messenger of the Gods – An illustrated exploration of Hermes from Greek mythology.
What Is the Story of Hello Kitty? AND What Is the Story of Scooby-Doo? – The latest from Who HQ is a line of books exploring the stories of famous characters – where they started and how they got famous. Future books include Wonder Woman, Frankenstein and Doctor Who. I am so excited about this new series!
Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate (Science Comics) – An exploration of weather in graphic novel form.
The Exalted – Book 2 following The Diminished. Two teens, one destined for the throne, fight against those who would usurp the throne. I’ve been wanting to read the first book in this series since it released.
The Hummingbird Dagger – A new mystery from Cindy Anstey! A young woman with no memory joins forces with those who have been caring for her since a near-fatal accident to find out the truth about her identity.
Serious Moonlight – A new romantic mystery from Jenn Bennett! Two teens with a fascination for mysteries stumble across a real-life mystery at the hotel where they work.
Books for Adults
Avengers Endgame Prelude (Paperback Graphic Novel) – I’m not sure if this will be a collection of comics about what happened in Infinity War or a collection of things that tell more about what happens right after. This is one we’ll know more about once it actually releases.
Before She Was Found (Hardcover) -When 3 girls at a sleepover decide to sneak out, they have no idea what danger awaits. By the end of the night one of the girls will be found barely clinging to life while the others are no where to be found. I’ve read several 5-star reviews for this thriller. Fans of the genre should be sure to check this one out.
The Better Sister (Hardcover) – A twisted story of a pair of estranged sisters and the murder that draws them together. This one sounds wild!
Redemption – Book 5 in the Amos Decker series. Decker questions his first arrest of a murderer as a rookie 12 years later.
Roar (Hardcover) – A collection of stories of women in a magical world where perception can become reality.
Star Wars Master & Apprentice (Hardcover) – A Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan story that takes place before The Phantom Menace. The story centers on the relationship between the two men, mentor and apprentice, and their different philosophies about the Jedi. This is going to be amazing!
Under the Table (Hardcover) – My Fair Lady with a modern twist. A young woman rebooting her life encounters an awkward and reclusive millionaire who could be quite the catch if she gives him a bit of a make-over. This is on my list for this week, too.