I’m looking forward to the wrap up of the semester this week and the move into a few weeks of rest – and reading! Here are some of the books out this week.
Books for Kids
Hugs &Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug – The latest from Eric Carle.
I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home – An expression of love taken to fun extremes. I can’t wait to see this one in person!
Love, Z – A little robot who finds a message in a bottle sets off on an adventure to learn what “love” means.
Ellie May on President’s Day – First in a new early chapter book series about a girl who uses what she is learning about the presidents to try to get her turn as class flag leader. This looks darling.
Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero! AND Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly! – A regular eight-year-old girl discovers she is a superhero in this new early chapter book series. Adorable!
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Junior Novel – The Junior Novel for the new animated Spider-Man movie. I’m not a big Spider-Man fan, but I have enjoyed the most recent Marvel iteration of the character, and I also enjoyed the Miles Morales novel that came out last year. I’ve been looking forward to seeing this movie.
Marvel Fearless and Fantastic: Female Superheroes Save the World – A book for kids that explores the women of Marvel. I’m excited about this one!
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – The Art of the Movie – Our whole family enjoys these Art of coffee table books!
The Cursed Sea – Sequel to The Glass Spare in a series about a princess cursed to turn living things into gem. I have this series on my TBR list.
The Disasters – Billed as The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy. Four kids kicked out of the space academy are witnesses to a major terrorist attack. They are also the perfect fall guys. Yep, this is at the top of my list for the week! I already have it on hold from the library.
The Girl with the Broken Heart – After suffering a family tragedy, a girl gets her dream summer job caring for abused horses. Her helper is a charming guy who’s hiding something. I’m curious to give this one a try.
Kiss Collector – A girl who has seen too many relationships crumble, including her own, decides instead of relationships, she just wants kisses. She challenges her friends to a contest of collecting the most kisses over spring break. I can see so many ways for that to go wrong! This is on my list for this week, too.
A Walk in Our Cleats: 25 Athletes Who Never Gave Up – This looks at 25 NFL players and their lives of faith. This would make a great holiday gift!
Books for Adults
The Amish Sweet Shop (Paperback) – Three Amish stories for Valentine’s Day. Seems a little early, but after the first of the year, I’ll be ready for this one!
Botched 4 Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Sophie Kimball Mystery series. In this book, Sophie finds trouble – and murder – at her mother’s retirement home. This sounds like a great mystery.
Gown with the Wind (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Wedding Planner Mystery series. In this book, Mallory is trying to plan the wedding of her ex, but before they can get down the aisle, his fiancée is a murder suspect.
Kappy King and the Pie Kaper (Paperback) – Book 3 in the Kappy King series. This time a baking rivalry might have led to murder. I have the first book on my TBR shelves. I can’t wait to try out this series!
One Taste Too Many (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new series. Sarah Blair is trying to put her life back together after a divorce and other disappointments when her ex drops dead and Sarah’s twin is the primary suspect. I love trying new mystery series!
Something Worth Saving (Paperback) – Charlie chose Lily the cat at the shelter when she was desperately in need of rescue. Now it’s her turn to rescue Charlie. Charlie is in trouble and the rest of his family members are too wrapped up in their own circumstances to notice. Lily will have to use all her feline wiles to get them to truly see Charlie and help him. This is high on my list for this week, too!
Son of Fletch (Paperback) – Book 10 in the Fletch mysteries (yes, Fletch, like the Chevy Chase movie from 1985.). An escaped con ends up on Fletch’s property and claims he is the reporter’s long lost son. I haven’t read any of the books before, but I am intrigued by the plot of this one. It’s on my list for this week, too.
Steamed Open (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 7 in the Maine Clambake Mystery series. This time, a new neighbor is murdered after he blocks off access to the beach – and the clamming the town needs, including Julia’s family business.
Valentine Candy Murder (Paperback) – Two PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED mysteries – Valentine Murder AND Chocolate Covered Murder – are combined into one volume. This is great for folks new to the series, but if you have read these already, be aware that this is a re-issue/repackaging instead of new material.
Wine and Punishment (Hardcover) – First in a new series. A woman looking to reinvent herself opens a literary pub in Vermont. When her ex is found murdered and a local business is the victim of arson, Sadie starts digging to find the local troublemaker before he or she strikes again. Sounds like a great new series! This one is on my library wish list! (My hold list is full….)
Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (Hardcover) – A six-week Lenten journey that looks at the life of Jesus’ disciple, Simon Peter. A leader’s guide is available for those who want to use this as a group resource.