Happy Valentine’s Day week! Whether you are celebrating with the love of your life, or you think of Valentine’s Day as “Black Tuesday,” here are some new books that you might fall in love with!
Books for Kids
Obi-123 – I’m reviewing book one in this series tomorrow. I loved ABC-3PO and I hope the new book is just as awesome.
A Perfect Day – A perfect day for bear becomes a not-so-perfect day for other animals. The cover of this one really grabs my attention
Animal Ark – You can hardly go wrong with an animal book for kids. This one combines pictures and poetry (by Kwame Alexander!). Looks like a winner!
Bob Not Bob – This may be the top book on my (LONG) wish list of books coming out this week. The book trailer is darling and the premise – a boy with a cold calls for his mom and gets his dog, Bob, instead – is brilliant.
Not Quite Narwhal – Frankly, it’s the cover that makes me want to read this book! It’s beautiful! And the core story is about identity – one of my favorite themes. I am looking forward to reading this one.
You Don’t Want a Unicorn – A boy who wishes for a unicorn learns to be careful what you wish for.
Get a Hit, Mo! – About a small boy who loves sports. I love Early Readers for kids who are growing as new readers. This one looks cute.
Ms. Joni Is a Phony! – Book 7 in the My Weirdest School series by Dan Gutman
Lego Batman: The Making of the Movie – A behind the scenes look at the new Lego Batman movie, including concept art.
Before Ever After (Junior Novel) – Junior Novel for the Tangled TV series coming to Disney Channel
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Calico Girl – The story of a young slave girl and her family in the Civil War. I’m curious to read where this story fits in the larger historical story of the Civil War.
One Amazing Elephant – A girl and a circus elephant mourn their loss. This is recommended for fans of The One and Only Ivan. This sounds like a lovely story.
Last Day on Mars – The human race, living on Mars after the destruction of Earth, is moving to another new home as Mars is about to be destroyed as well. Two teens among the last to leave Mars make startling discoveries. This sounds fantastic!
The Playbook – Illustrated book of inspiration by the author of The Crossover, Kwame Alexander
Addie Bell’s Shortcut to Growing Up – Twelve-year-old Addie Bell gets her wish to be 16. I can’t wait to read this one!
Last of August – Book 2 in the Charlotte Holmes mystery series, after A Study in Charlotte. I enjoyed book 1 and I am looking forward to reading this one!
X Files Originals – Graphic Novel about Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as teens investigating two separate mysteries that may have a common thread
Civil War II – Hardcover graphic novel of comics 0-7 of this series that asks if it is right to arrest people based on what they MIGHT do in the future. I have enjoyed this series of comics. There are also several sideline series that take place in this timeline in some of the other Marvel universes (X-Men, Spiderman, etc.).
Books for Adults
Death in the Dales – Book 7 in the Kate Shackleton mystery series
Redeeming Grace – Based on the Biblical story of Ruth
This Life I Live – The story of Joey and Rory Feek. This will be a moving and inspiring read, I’m sure!
Hi, Rachel! Good to hear from you. Miss you too. I have not read Carve the Mark yet. I was so disappointed by Allegiant, that I decided to wait on Carve until I heard if other people liked it. Let me know what you think of it when you’ve finished. Would love to hear about your new school – I remember reading Flowers for Algernon in middle school, too. Send me an email (follow the ABOUT link above and go to “Contact Me”) with your email address and we can chat some more through email.
Hi Mrs. Dieterle. Have you read the latest book from Veronica Roth? It’s called Carve the Mark. It is REALLY good.I haven’t finished yet, but so far it is good. Also, currently in class (I switched schools) we are reading Flowers for Algernon and that is good as well. BTW I miss you.