Check back later today for the 2019 Holiday Hint list!! Now, on to some of the new books releasing this week.
Books for Kids
The ABCs of Metallica – Alphabet picture book
Spies in Disguise: Gadgets, Gizmos and Gear – Paperback picture book with stickers from the new movie Spies in Disguise.
You Loves Ewe! – Homonyms abound in this new picture book from Cece Bell (El Deafo).
Spies in Disguise: Lance Saves the World – Pigeon Lance shows off his new perspective.
Spies in Disguise: Meet the Spies – Meet the characters from the new movie.
Mia Mayhem Vs. the Mighty Robot – Book 6 in the Mia Mayhem series. A helpful cleaning robot goes rogue when Mia accidentally makes it grow three times its normal size.
The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle – Book 7 in this fantastic series. Princess heroes and their sidekicks help the Princess in Black and Goat Avenger with a stinky monster problem.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Ali Cross (Older Middle Grade 10-14) – A spin off of Patterson’s Alex Cross series, this one starring Alex’s son who wants to follow in his father’s detective footsteps. Ali is hunting for his missing best friend while his father is on trial for a crime he didn’t commit.
Spies in Disguise: The Junior Novel – Junior Novel of the new movie.
Incredible LEGO Creations From Space with Bricks You Already Have – A Lego idea book for using all the random bricks you might have. I always dreamed of organizing ours so something like this would work. It would be difficult to sort through huge tubs of bricks to find just the right size, but if you have a politely-sized collection, or you did a better job of organizing than I did, this could be a fun resource for you.
Starsight – Sequel to Skyward. Spensa is still shaken from the things she learned about her father, but she suspects there’s still more to the story. And she’s determined to find the truth.
Books for Adults
A Very Scalzi Christmas (Hardcover – November 30) – A collection of short stories and poems from science fiction author Jon Scalzi. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Abraham (Mass Market Paperback) – Sequel to Andrew (♥♥♥♥♥), and book 2 in the Petersheim Brothers series by Jennifer Beckstrand. The younger Petersheim brothers are matchmaking again, hoping to get their older brothers out of the house so they can move out of the basement. While Abraham has his eye on a young woman in their community, he is far too shy to approach the talkative young woman on his own. I’ll be reviewing this one soon, too.
An Ale of Two Cities (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Literary Pub Mystery series about a murder at an ice-carving competition. I have book one on my watch list at the library. Sounds like a great series!
Bookmarked for Murder (Trade Paperback) – Book 5 in the Mystery Bookshop series. This one focuses on a death on a chartered bus trip. Sounds original!
Cobblered to Death (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new series about a baker from a show called Cooking with the Farmer’s Daughter (even though she’s really a pediatrician’s daughter) competing on a reality show.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 6 in the Paws & Claws Mystery series. America’s “favorite dog” is in town, and the scamp stumbles across a dead body. Sounds like a cute series.
Invitation Only Murder (Hardcover) – Book 26 in the Lucy Stone Mystery series. Part time reporter Lucy Stone is drawn into investigating a suspicious death while visiting an eccentric billionaire on his island which has been stripped of modern technology.
Lady Takes the Case (Trade Paperback) – First in a new historical mystery series where someone is murdered at a house party. This sounds great!
Murder at Icicle Lodge (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Ferrara Family Mystery series. Alberta and friends are off for vacation at the new Icicle Lodge where they discover a murdered celebrity. I need to catch up on this series, too.
Murder with Cherry Tarts (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Daisy’s Tea Garden Mystery series. One of Daisy’s employees has been trying to help a down-on-his-luck single dad who ends up suspected of murder.
A Murderous Tangle (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Seaside Knitters Society series. A visiting environmental activist is accused of murder.
My Fake Rake (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new series. A science-minded wallflower convinces a colleague to let her turn him into a fake rake to help her catch the eye of a naturalist. Yep, I’m going to need this one. Sounds fantastic!
Paw of the Jungle (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Paw Enforcement series. A police officer and her K-9 partner are enjoying a day off at the zoo when some rare animals start to go missing. This sounds fun!
Publishable By Death (e-book) – First in a new series. The new bookstore owner is surprised to find a dead reporter in her storage room on opening day. I’ve already pre-ordered this one!
Star Wars: Age of Resistance – Heroes (Paperback Graphic Novel) – A Star Wars comics collection.
Thread and Buried (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 9 in the Mainely Needlepoint Mystery series. A movie director is found dead after harassing his female lead, and the story which inspired the movie he was making is leading to murderous revelations.
Under Occupation (Hardcover) – In Paris in 1942, a man being chased by the Gestapo passes a document to a novelist right before he dies. The novelist realizes he needs to get the document to the Allied forces.
Crazy Busy Keto (Paperback Cookbook) – Full of recipes and meal suggestions for the “crazy busy” moments in your life.
The Sacred Enneagram Workbook: Mapping Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth (Paperback Workbook) – Tools and practices to help you explore the Enneagram with the book The Sacred Enneagram (♥♥♥♥).
Stan Lee’s Master Class: Lessons in Drawing, World-Building, Storytelling, Manga, and Digital Comics from the Legendary Co-Creator of Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the Incredible Hulk (Paperback) – Lessons from Stan Lee on visual storytelling in comics.