Here are some of the new books releasing this week!
Books for Kids
Kiyoshi’s Walk – A boy and his grandfather go on a walk to discover where poems come from.
Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert, Is a Sports Superstar – The hilarious, oblivious Sophie Johnson is back, excited by a fun run. But she’s so caught up in her planning, she doesn’t think she has time to listen to any of the advice people try to give her. I get such a kick out of this series.
I Am Frida Kahlo – The latest picture book biography in the Ordinary People Change the World series.
Little People, Big Dreams: Malala Yousafzai – A picture book biography of Malala.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
City Spies: Golden Gate – Book 2 in the fantastic City Spies series. (You can read my review of book 1 here.) Australian spy, Sydney, is excited for her undercover mission, but it doesn’t go at all to plan. Then the team investigates a death in San Francisco as well as a potential mole in their organization. I adored the first book in this series, so this is definitely on my list for this week.
Starfish (Older Middle Grade) – Ellie has been living by the Fat Girl Rules since she was five. But now she’s ready to live her life unapologetically. This has been getting rave reviews, so it’s on my list for this week. I have a hold on this one from the library.
What Was the Age of Exploration? – A look at the explorers who helped lead us to an understanding of the geography of the world.
Who Was Levi Strauss? – A biography of the inventor of blue jeans.
It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story – A girl born in the bathroom of a pizza joint enjoys free pizza for life – and a job as soon as she turns 16. While she’d rather be with her friends, and her crush, Beck starts to feel at home at the pizzeria. Then disaster strikes. I have this one on my library list, too.
Perfect on Paper (LGBTQ+) – When Darcy’s secret advice service is discovered, she’s blackmailed by one of the hottest guys in school – one she can’t stand – into helping him get back together with his ex. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Sing Me Forgotten – Even though the townspeople tried to drown Isda at birth for being able to magically manipulate memories with song, she was saved by the owner of the opera house. There’s a fine line between “protected” and “imprisoned,” though, and Isda longs to escape. And a charming new singer might just be her chance.
When We Were Infinite – When Beth and her friends witness an act of violence in her friend (and crush) Jason’s home, they vow to protect Jason at any cost. But Jason’s choices could push their loyalty to the breaking point.
Books for Adults
Act Your Age, Eve Brown (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Brown Sisters series. Where Eve goes, chaos follows. So when she applies to be the chef for Jacob’s B&B, the control-freak can’t say no fast enough. But before he even knows what’s happened, he has a broken arm, and Eve is determined to help out at the B&B anyway. I am fascinated by this premise, so this one is on my list for this week.
Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda (Hardcover) – A collection of Wakanda stories starring T’Challa, Shuri, Killmonger, Storm, and Monica Rambeau among others. This book is over 500 pages!
Deadly Chapter (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Castle Bookshop Mystery series. If it’s not bad enough that Shelby has found two bodies on Blye Island, home of the Castle Bookshop, this time she finds a body right outside her houseboat door. The man had been to the bookstore twice looking for information, so when his daughter comes to town seeking answers, Shelby agrees to help.
Fatal Fried Rice (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 7 in the Noodle Shop Mystery series. Lana might run her family’s Chinese restaurant, but everyone knows she’s an awful cook. When she signs up for cooking classes, Lana gets more than she bargained for – including a dead body.
The Girls Are All So Nice Here (Hardcover) – Ambrosia’s 10 year college reunion invitation comes with a menacing note about something Ambrosia and her former friend, Sloane, did freshman year.
Little French Bridal Shop (Hardcover) – Larisa is an emotional wreck when she walks past the Little French Bridal Shop so she randomly tries on the beautiful dress in the window. Before she knows what’s happened, the entire town is caught up in Larisa’s wedding plans. Too bad she has no idea who the groom is.
Spellmaker (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Spellbreaker series. Elsie has been trying to keep her illegal spell breaking power a secret. But when she refuses to team up with an assassin, they expose her secret, and she is thrown in jail. Her only option is a fake marriage as a path to legitimacy – and a path to finding the villain. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
The Windsor Knot (Hardcover) – First in a new series, Her Majesty the Queen Investigates. A guest is found dead in one of the bedrooms as the Castle prepares for the celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday (2016). But when MI5’s investigation points in the wrong direction, the Queen starts her own investigation. I cannot wait to read this!!!
#ChurchToo: How Purity Culture Upholds Abuse and How to Find Healing (Trade Paperback) – While sexual assault and abuse in halls of power have been getting more attention in the last few years, the abuses found in the Christian Church have some unique root causes that need to be addressed. The author has walked her own journey of abuse and recovery and shares her story and what she has learned here.
Enneagram Empowerment: Discover Your Personality Type and Unlock Your Potential (Hardcover) – A new Enneagram resource. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going (Trade Paperback) – An examination of the growing number of Americans who don’t identify with any sort of religious affiliation.