It’s the final release week of April 2018. This year is flying by already! Here are some of the books releasing this week that are on my reading list:
Books for Kids
Back to the Future – The classic movie is now a picture book. Great for kids or for adult fans.
Dude! – A platypus and beaver want to go surfing, but there is a shark in the water. I adore anything and everything Dan Santat (illustrator) works on, so this is a must read for me.
Misunderstood Shark – A shark disrupts an underwater newscast, but he wasn’t trying to cause trouble! Or was he? This is another one I have on my reading list for this week – sounds hilarious!
Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle – Book 3 in the Crafty Cat graphic novel series for young readers focuses on the school play where everyone wants the starring role. This series looks adorable. If I was still teaching, this would have been a must-have for the library.
Edward – Book 49 in the Puppy Place series
Peachy and Keen: Spirit Week Showdown – Book 2 in the Peachy and Keen series. This time, the friends are at odds over which kind of vlog will get the most views for spirit week – a prank channel or posts about the daily spirit events. This series for kids ready to try chapter books looks great.
Remy Sneakers and the Lost Treasure – Book 2 in this transitional chapter book series sends Remy and his crew on the hunt for the person who stole the Raccoon Family memory book. The cover illustrations for this series really grab my attention; I’d love to see the books in person.
Robot Rescue – Book 4 in the CatStronauts graphic novel series looks at what happens when the CatStronaut’s bot is left on one of Jupiter’s moons. This is another series that would have found a happy home in my former school library.
UFO Spotted – Book 4 in the Hilde Cracks the Case series from Branches/Scholastic. I have only read the third book in the series, but I loved it. This time Hilde is investigating a UFO sighting.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Code Word Courage – Dogs of World War II book 4. This book includes information on the Navajo code talkers and their role in WWII.
The Lifters – The new kid in a run-down town and his new friend discover the reason the town is developing sinkholes – a mysterious wind that is creating undergound tunnels. An interesting premise!
LouLou and Pea and the Bicentennial Bonanza – Book two in the series focuses on a bicentennial celebration and the secrets of the founding of the town. This sounds like a great middle grade story. Includes Spanish glossary in the back matter.
The Reckless Rescue – Book 2 in the Explorers series which is about a couple of kids who stumble onto a secret international explorer’s society. I have book one on my TBR shelves.
Star Wars Forces of Destiny – Graphic novel celebrating the women of Star Wars.
Two Peas in a Pod – Book 11 in this fractured fairy tale series, Whatever After. This time, Abby is mistaken for the princess a kingdom has been looking for. But she needs to find them a real princess so she and Jonah can get back home.
Waste of Space – Book 3 in the Moon Base Alpha mystery series that takes place on the moon. I am stunned that my library doesn’t have any of these in their ebook system already, but I will be rectifying that soon!
Ash Princess – As a child, Theo’s mother was killed and her kingdom was overthrown. Now as a teenager, Theo is tired of being a captive, hoping only to survive. She’s ready to fight back any way she can. I’ll be reviewing this one later this week.
Dead Weight: Murder at Camp Bloom – A murder mystery at weight loss camp. Graphic Novel. Sign me up for this one; I love mysteries!
The Fandom – In a freak accident at Comic Con, a girl and her friends are transported into their favorite fandom. In the first few minutes, they accidentally kill off the heroine and are left to rescue their favorite story. I can’t wait to read this!
A Prom to Remember – The story of seven kids and a prom to remember. This strikes me as an older, more mature version of Best. Night. Ever. This one is definitely on my reading list.
Stay Sweet – When the founder of a WWII ice cream stand that has employed only girls since 1944 passes away, the staff aren’t sure what the future holds for their beloved Meade Creamery. This is on my list, too.
Trouble Never Sleeps – Book 3 after Trouble is a Friend of Mine and Trouble Makes a Comeback. This is the final book in the series, and this time Digby and Zoe are digging into the mysterious disappearance of Digby’s sister. This is a must read.
Books for Adults
Bleeding Tarts – Book 2 in the Pie Town mystery series about a pie eating contest and an old ghost town. A yummy-sounding series
Expiration Date – Book 1 in a new series about a competitive chef. This sounds fun.
Hide and Sneak – Book 23 in the Savannah Reid mystery series. I discovered this series in an airport many years ago, and I haven’t missed a book since. This is on my list for this week as well.
Murder in the Locked Library – First in a new Book Retreat mystery series about a book retreat and rare book conference.
Murder Most Fermented – Book 2 in the Rose Avenue Wine Club mystery series about a NYC transplant setting up a vineyard in California who stumbles across a murder.
Read Herring Hunt – Book 2 in the Mystery Bookshop mystery series about a shop owner/writer trying to clear her favorite tenant from a murder rap. I have the first book for this series on my reading list.
Always Enough, Never Too Much – A new devotional from the authors of Wild and Free, a book that encourages readers to know and enjoy who they are in Christ.