I’m posting a few minutes later today since it is Veterans Day, and there’s usually a moment of silence at 11 am to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Thank you, veterans, for your service!
Here are some of the books releasing this week:
Books for Kids
Caveboy Crush – A caveboy gets a crush on a cavegirl. This looks darling.
The Perfect Seat – Parent and child look for the perfect seat so they can start story time.
Pluto Gets the Call – Pluto gets the call that he’s not a planet anymore, so he treks to Earth to find out why. This is illustrated by the fabulous Laurie Keller (Scrambled States of America, Arnie the Doughnut), and I cannot wait to get this one!
Sisters First – A picture book from the Bush daughters about sisterhood.
The Truth About Hawks – Illustrated non-fiction book about hawks. The sample pages I have seen are gorgeous!
Rebel Girls Chapter Books – Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code AND Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business – Early chapter book biographies.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Sherlock Academy: Moriarty’s Final Threat – Book 4 in the Sherlock Academy series. A group of kids work to take down Moriarty’s Underground Society. At the time of this writing, this is available for free through the Kindle Unlimited program for those who subscribe to the service.
Star Wars: Secrets of the Jedi – Picture book for middle grade readers about the Jedi.
All-American Muslim Girl – A Muslim girl has kept her faith a secret from her boyfriend because his dad is a conservative “shock-jock” on the radio. But when Islamophobia starts to grow in her community, she starts to dig into her faith and practice it in earnest. This has been getting rave reviews, so I requested it from the library.
Crown of Oblivion – In a world where those without magic are considered inferior to those who have it, an indentured servant decides to compete for her freedom in a Hunger Games/Amazing Race style competition where her memory is wiped before she competes. This sounds amazing. I have requested this one, too.
Otherlife – Book 3 in the Otherlife series from Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother, The Muppets) and Kirsten Miller. In a virtual world, players can enjoy anything and everything they can think of because there are no rules. But some teens have discovered the truths about Otherworld, and they are determined to take it, and The Company which built it, down.
Books for Adults
The Body on the Train (Hardcover) – Book 11 in the Kate Shackleton Mystery series. When a dead man is found on a train, Scotland Yard calls in Kate Shackleton to help them solve the mystery.
Cupid Claus (November 13, e-book) – Mrs. Claus is working to marry off her only son while he has no interest in finding love. He just wants to focus on taking over the family business. This sounds light and fun.
The Family Journal (Trade Paperback) – A single mom moves her family back into her rural childhood home in an effort to disconnect from the barrage of technology and reconnect with one another. While she is there trying to ignore the handsome renter in the house, she discovers a family journal cataloging five generations of her ancestors. At the time of this writing, this is available for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Memories and Murder (Trade Paperback) – Book 10 in the Tourist Trap Mystery series which focuses on a case of possible elder abuse and a con artist who might have his eye on Jill’s aunt.
Not the Girl You Marry (Trade Paperback) – A journalist and an event planner endure a fake relationship for the sake of their careers, but after a little while, it’s not feeling very fake anymore. I have this on hold from the library already. I love fake-relationship stories.
Twisted Twenty-Six (Hardcover) – The latest from Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series. Stephanie’s grandmother decides to get married again, but her new mob-boss husband drops dead right after the wedding. His business partners think the new widow is holding out on what’s owed to them.
Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn’t (Trade Paperback) – A personal story of how God can use our past to redeem our future. This sounds powerful! There is a study guide to go with this as well as a DVD.
Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves (Trade Paperback) – Focuses on 12 Bible stories that illustrate how God is always with us.
When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good (Hardcover) – Good things come when we say yes to the right things.