Happy June! It’s the first full week in June which means LOTS of new releases tomorrow. Let’s check them out!
Books for Kids
Don’t Blink – A picture book staring contest!
Garcia and Colette Go Exploring – Two friends want to go exploring, but they have different ideas of where they should go
There, There – A bear tries to teach a grumpy rabbit to appreciate what he has
World Pizza – A wish for world peace plus a sneeze leads to World Pizza!
Shark Lady – Picture book biography of Eugenie Clark.
Aleca Zamm Is a Wonder/Is Ahead of Her Time – New early chapter book series about a girl who can stop time.
Tales of Rapunzel: Secrets Unlocked/Opposites Attract – The first two chapter books connected to Disney’s new Tangled series. Includes two episodes from the show in each book.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Broken Pride – First book in the new Bravelands series by Erin Hunter, author of the Warriors series, about a lion, elephant and baboon.
Doctor Strange – Novelization of the Marvel movie about Doctor Strange.
Exit Strategy – A kid tries to find the scientific formula for “funny” to make friends at a new school. Part of the MAX line from Aladdin.
Holly Farb and the Princess of the Galaxy – Holly is kidnapped by alien pirates who think she is the Princess of the Galaxy.
Middle School Mayhem – Max Crumbly, book 2 from the authors of the Dork Diaries series.
Princess Juniper of Torr – Book 3 in the Princess Juniper series. I have read – and loved – the first two books. You can read my reviews here. I’ve already got this one on hold from the library!
Rogue World – Book 3 in the Dark Gravity series about a world-wide catastrophe (starting with a new ice age in book one, The Arctic Code) and the kids who are trying to save the day. I have book one on my shelves, but haven’t read it yet.
Spider-Man Homecoming Junior Novel – Junior novel for the new Spider-Man movie releasing in July.
Tournament of Champions – Book 3 in the Rip and Red series for middle grade readers. I really enjoyed the first book and would love to get caught up with this series about two friends (one on the autism spectrum) who love basketball.
What Was the Holocaust? – The latest additions to the Who Was/What Was series.
Who Was Bob Marley?
Who Was Pete Seger?
And Then There Were Four – Five teens seem to be the target of their parents’ murderous plotting. Sounds like a great mystery.
Dividing Eden – From the author of The Testing, this is about a set of twins pitted against each other for control of their kingdom. This is absolutely at the top of my list for this week.
Dramatically Ever After – Sequel to Bookishly Ever After. I just finished this and it was fun. I’ll be reviewing it later this month. This story focuses on two of the secondary characters from book one – the dramatic Em who is on the hunt for a college scholarship to pursue her dream and her “nemesis,” Kris.
Endgame: Complete Fugitive Archives – Companion to the Endgame series. I have book one in my TBR pile right now. This is a collection of prequel stories.
Here Lies Daniel Tate – Daniel Tate went missing at age 10. Six years later he has returned – except this boy isn’t really Daniel Tate. He’s a con artist who has found the perfect scam. But what if someone knows what really happened to Daniel?
Liberty: The Spy who (Kind of) Liked Me – Spy novel about a teen given the chance to go undercover and maybe find out what happened to her parents. This sounds terrific!
Once and for All – The latest story from Sarah Dessen, ultra-popular Teen/YA author, about a wedding planner with a second chance at love.
Unlikelies – Five teens decide to be Good Samaritans and help right local wrongs.
What I Lost – Teen novel about a girl in an eating disorders treatment program.
Wildman – A stranded young man gets a chance to re-invent himself and discover who he is at the same time.
Words in Deep Blue – A grieving teen works with her former crush and wonders if second chances are possible.
Books for Adults
Before We Were Yours – Historical fiction about orphaned siblings from 1939 and a contemporary young woman who discovers some family secrets. This sounds excellent.
Black Cat Sees His Shadow – Book 3 in the Bad Luck Cat mystery series. I am eager to check out this series from the beginning.
Camino Island – The latest novel by John Grisham about a heist from Princeton University and rare books. This one is on my list!
The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes – Dr. John Watson Jr. joins forces with Sherlock Holmes’ secret daughter, Joanna Blalock. This sounds awesome!
French Fried – Book 2 in the Ethnic Eats mystery series with a French spin this time, celebrating the anniversary of the Statue of Liberty
Love Story – A Baxter Family story from Karen Kingsbury. I’ve only read one book about the Baxter family. Long-time fans will be excited to read this one with the love story of John and Elizabeth.
Once Upon a Spine – Book 11 in the Bibliophile series. I have several books from this series on my TBR shelves.
Only Skein Deep – Book 15 in the Knitting series. Even though I don’t knit, I have enjoyed several of the books in this series.
Patterned After Death – Book 12 in the Southern Sewing Circle mystery series. I am woefully behind in this series, but I enjoyed the first one.
Road to Paradise – The first Vintage National Parks novel about Mount Rainer in 1927. I’m not much for historical fiction, but the emphasis on our National Parks sounds awesome. Christian mystery/romance.
Treble at the Jam Fest – Book 4 in the Food Lovers’ Village mystery series. I loved book one and would like to get caught up with this series.
Doctor Who: A Brief History of Time Lords – A history of the Time Lords and Gallifrey. Looks like a great resource for Doctor Who fans.
Seed to Vision: How God-Inspired Ideas Become Reality (June 5) – Eight tools you can use to turn your idea into reality. The author’s story sounds inspiring.
Ultimate Exodus: Finding Freedom from What Enslaves You – Looks at the Biblical story of the Exodus and how it relates to freeing all of us from the things that enslave us.
So, what books are you adding to your TBR list this week?