With five Tuesdays in October, this is the “slow” week, although there are still plenty of things to add to my TBR list!
Books for Kids
12 Sleighs of Christmas – Santa’s sleigh needs an upgrade and the elves get creative. This looks adorable and perfect for reading in the coming months.
Living in South Korea – Early Reader describing life in South Korea.
Journey to Crystal Cave – Book 12 in the Adventures of Sophie Mouse series for new chapter book readers. When Sophie discovers a crystal cave during a game of hide and seek, her friends don’t believe her. I think this series is absolutely darling! Highly recommended for kids in first through third grade as well as some older readers.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Anne of Green Gables (Graphic Novel) – Full color graphic novel of this classic story that has been a favorite of readers for years. Great to introduce new readers to the story but also for those who want to revisit Anne in a new format.
Bodyguard: Ambush AND Survival – Books 5 and 6 in this adventure series about a kid who becomes a bodyguard for the President’s daughter and other important figures . I zoomed through book 1, and book 2 is on my TBR pile. In books 5 and 6, Connor is on his third mission as a teen bodyguard, this time for a French diplomat’s family on safari in Africa. Originally each mission was one book, but in the American release, the publisher split each story into two books, so you likely want to get both at once so you don’t have to deal with a cliffhanger.
Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library – Book 2 in the Fairday Morrow series about a girl and her friends who solve mysteries. In this book, a librarian is in trouble and books are changing. This series is on my wish list from the library.
Reign of Outlaws – Book 3 in the Robyn Hoodlum series, a new take on the Robin Hood stories. Book one is on my TBR shelves. I’m looking forward to digging into this series.
Ryan Quinn and the Lion’s Claw – Book 2 in the Ryan Quinn series about a teen turned spy. I really enjoyed the first book in this series and I’m eager to see what happens next for Ryan!
Time Jumper – Book 5 in the Five Kingdoms fantasy series. This is the final book in this series about a kid who follows a portal to another world in order to save his friends. My teen has enjoyed the first couple books in this series.
Expelled – Two teens who have been expelled for crimes they didn’t commit team up to find out who set them up. I haven’t read any James Patterson books for teens or adults – just ones for kids. I am intrigued by this story and will be requesting it from the library.
Long Way Down – The latest from Jason Reynolds focuses on a span of 60 seconds when a teen travels in an elevator trying to decide if he is going to kill the guy who killed his brother. At each floor a different person enters the elevator who has a connection to the teen and his brother, and each has a question to ask before the elevator reaches the bottom. The format for this is so clever, and the story is irresistible. I have to read this one. This is top of my list for this week.
Meant to Be – The names of “soul mates” appear on the skin of eighteen-year-olds in this fantasy about love and fate. This is on my library list, too.
Books for Adults
Die Hard Christmas – A picture book retelling of the first Die Hard movie? Yes, please!
How the Finch Stole Christmas – The latest Christmas mystery in the fun Meg Langslow series. I adore this mystery series and look forward to the Christmas book every year, in addition to the regular additions to the series.
The Rooster Bar – John Grisham’s latest legal thriller about a group of law students who discover they’ve been scammed and plot their revenge. I’m looking forward to reading this one soon!
The Usual Santas – A collection of Christmas mysteries from Soho Crime. Collections like this are a great way to test out new-to-you authors and see who you like. The Christmas theme is a terrific bonus!
365 Days of Cookies – To me, the holidays are a prime time to bake and share the spirit of the holidays. Cookies are small, and it’s easy to make an assortment to share with friends and neighbors. I will definitely be checking this out to see if I want to try some new recipes this year.
The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months that Changed the World – This biography looks at the role Truman played in the end of World War II when he suddenly found himself President of the United States after the death of FDR. I love the idea that this looks at just 120 days of his presidency. A crucial window of history.
Sisters First: Stories from our Wild and Wonderful Life – The Bush sisters, twin daughters of President George W. Bush, share their story of growing up in a political dynasty and their years in the White House.
Star Wars Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor – An insider’s look at the evolution of the Stormtroopers in the Star Wars universe. Terrific for big Star Wars fans who enjoy the details behind the movies.
Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God – From Mark Batterson, the author of The Circle Maker, this book looks at the ways that God speaks. I have recently read some of Batterson’s work, and I really enjoyed it. I have this book, and several of his older books, on my Christmas list.