Tag: December new releases

Looking forward to some great new releases in DECEMBER! (How is tomorrow already December? ) Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

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The Square Root of Possible – A picture book based on a song from the Netflix movie Jingle Jangle.
Star Wars Mandalorian: A Clan of Two – A picture book summary of season one highlights.
Star Wars Mandalorian: Allies & Enemies – This leveled reader includes a look at the heroes and villains for The Mandalorian.
Cat Kid Comic Club (Graphic Novel) – Book 1 in a new series by Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants, Dog Man). Li’l Petey and friends talk about creating comics and characters.
Itty Bitty Princess Kitty: The Un-Fairy – Book 6 in the series. Itty helps a new friend figure out where she belongs.
Pixie Tricks: Sprite’s Secret – First in a new series from Scholastic BRANCHES. When Violet finds a portal to the fairy world in her backyard, she and her new friend, Sprite, team up when a fairy’s fun gets out of control.
Sparkleton: The Mini Mistake – Book 3 in the Sparkleton series. Sparkleton accidentally shrinks himself and his friends right before the town talent show.
Unicorn Diaries: The Goblin Princess – Book 4 in the Unicorn Diaries series. Bo grants a bored princess her wish to fly, but trouble ensues.

Books for Older Kids/Teens

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Goodbye, Mr. Terupt – Book 4 in the delightful Mr. Terupt series. The seven kids from the series are back with Mr. Terupt again when he serves as their 8th grade advisor. The kids come up with bucket list projects to make this final year together memorable. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Hilo Box set – A collection of the first story arc of this delightful graphic novel series. Includes books 1-6.
Jingle Jangle: The Invention of Jeronicus Jangle (Novelization) – A middle grade novel based on the Jingle Jangle movie on Netflix.
Max & the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins – Book 2 in the outstanding Max and the Midknights series. (I’ll be reviewing book one in December – I loved it!) Max and her friends attend knight school. I can’t wait to read this one!
Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy (Older Middle Grade) – Book 1 in the Chronicles of Never After from the author of the Descendants series. When Filomena is approached by a character from her favorite book series, she is drawn into a world of fairies and an evil enchantress.
Perilous Journey of Danger and Mayhem: The Final Gambit – The third and final book in the series. It’s 1884 and the Peppers and the Lees have survived their latest adventures, and they are feeling a little disillusioned about the world around them that would try to silence them and cover up what they have discovered. But when they discover a plot tied to the 1884 presidential election, they are off to Washington DC to do the right thing one more time.
The Rembrandt Conspiracy – Book 2 in the Lost Art Mysteries series after the fantastic The Van Gogh Deception. Art and Camille team up again, this time to thwart a heist at the National Portrait Gallery. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
The Smartest Kid in the Universe – The latest from Chris Grabenstein. When a kid eats jelly beans from a bowl at a conference, he accidentally ingests untested information pills. Jake becomes the smartest kid in the universe, but then everyone wants a piece of him. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
American Girl: My First Cookbook Collection – A collection of American Girl cookbooks including Baking, Cooking, and Parties.
Brick x Brick: How to Build Amazing Things with 100-ish Bricks or Fewer – From the host of the YouTube series Brick x Brick. Includes build instructions, trivia, and mini challenges.
Who Was Confucius? AND Who Was Duke Ellington? – New middle grade biographies.

Books for Teens/Young Adults

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Admission – From the author of Hope and Other Punchlines. When her B-list celebrity mother is arrested in a college admissions bribery scandal, Chloe is left to wonder why her parents thought they had to cheat to get her into school and how she might have been complicit in the scandal.
The Cousins – The latest from teen thriller master Karen McManus. When three cousins are invited to work at an island resort by their reclusive grandmother – the one who disinherited their parents before the teens were even born – their families see this as a way to get back into their grandmother’s good graces. But the more time the teens spend at the resort, the clearer it becomes that there was an ulterior motive to bringing them to the island. And the family’s secrets won’t be secret for long. This is at the top of my list for this week!
Day One – Book 2 in the Day Zero duology. Stepsisters Jinx and MacKenna must work together in a time of unprecedented political upheaval, thanks in part to members of their own family, in order to rescue their younger brother from the Opposition. This series sounds fascinating!
Heiress Apparently – When a young actress heads to Beijing for a role in M Butterfly, she discovers secrets her parents have been keeping from her her whole life.
The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre (LGBTQ+) – Every time Melody falls for someone during a theater production, it always ends in disaster. So to protect the school production of Les Mis, Melody swears off relationships. But then she meets Odile.
New Year’s Kiss – When reserved Tess has to stay at her grandmother’s resort between Christmas and New Year’s, she decides to create a bucket list of activities to get her out of her comfort zone.
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person – The author shares race-related anecdotes from his time in a largely white high school about statements and experiences that he ignored at the time, but he would now handle differently. Consider this a conversation starter for race-related growth and action.

Books for Adults

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A Big Fat Greek Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Goddess of Greene St. Mystery series. When a groom-to-be is found dead and her sister is accused of his murder, Athena starts digging into the mystery.
The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It (e-book) – Book 2 in the Bookworm’s Guide series. A woman agrees to be a pro baseball player’s date to his sister’s wedding. But while he doesn’t seem to remember what happened at senior prom when he broke her heart, she can’t seem to forget it.
Bridgerton: The Duke and I (Netflix Edition, Trade Paperback) – The first book in the Bridgerton series, with a new cover based on the Netflix series. I don’t usually post about re-releases, but fans of the show might be interested in picking up the source material.
Christmas Corpse (e-book, December 3) – First in a new Christmas Cozy Mystery series. When Holly skids into a snow bank, she is rescued by a woman named Mrs. Claus and taken to Candy Cane Hollow to recover. But when Mrs. Claus is accused of murder, Holly hopes to repay her kindness by clearing the woman’s name. This sounds cute!
Coffee Corner (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Amish Marketplace series. Micah and his grandfather are regulars at Bethany’s coffee and donut stand. But when they miss a Saturday, she starts to worry about them. When she hears tragedy has struck, she wonders how to help Micah in his time of need. This series looks delightful.
Courting Can Be Killer (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Amish Matchmaker Mystery series after Matchmaking Can Be Murder. This time, Millie and Lois are investigating when a young man is killed after being told he cannot marry the young woman he loves. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Courting Misfortune (Trade Paperback) – First in a new Joplin Chronicles series from Bethany House Publishers. A new Pinkerton operative is charged with finding the kidnapped daughter of a mob boss. But a handsome pastor puts her undercover identity and her mission at risk.
Death at a Country Mansion (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new Daisy Thorne Mystery series. A stylist becomes an amateur detective when her best friend’s mother – an opera star – is killed and a famous painting goes missing.
Finished Off in Fondant (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Courtney Archer Mystery series. Courtney is thrilled to be co-hosting the new season of  The American Baking Battle. But when a murderer strikes, Courtney starts investigating.
Firefly: Watch How I Soar (Graphic Novel) – An original Firefly graphic novel starring Wash as he realizes he is about to die.
Heather and Homicide (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Highland Bookshop Mystery series. A true crime writer asking nosy questions is murdered after faking her death to observe Janet’s reaction to finding her “dead body.” When her real death includes a valuable book from Janet’s shop, the police what to know what the connection is between Janet, the book, and the dead woman.
How to Catch a Queen (Mass Market Paperback) – First in the new Runaway Royals series by the fantastic Alyssa Cole.  When a conflicted royal couple hits a rough patch, both in their marriage, and in their kingdom, the queen goes on the run, and the king must figure out how to get her back while also leading his people into the future. This is a spin off of the author’s *delightful* Reluctant Royals series, and I can’t wait to read it.
How to Fail at Flirting (Trade Paperback) – When Professor Naya Turner’s job is in jeopardy, her friends convince her that she needs a night on the town. An unexpected connection leaves her wondering if she wants to stick with the safe life she knows or if she wants to stay with the person who inspires her to live a little.
The Kensington Kidnap (e-book, December 2) – First in the new Epiphany Bloom Mystery series. A woman with barely enough money to feed herself and her three-legged cat is mistaken for a missing persons expert and charged with finding the missing son of two celebrities. I pre-ordered this one and can’t wait to dig into it.
Murder at Veronica’s Diner (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Ferrara Family Mystery series. When their waitress at the local diner is killed during the breakfast rush, there are plenty of suspects for the Ferrara family to investigate. This series sounds so terrific! I have book one, Murder on Memory Lake, on my TBR shelves.
Murder Is a Must (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the First Edition Library Mystery series. Hayley recruits her somewhat difficult former boss to help her prepare the First Edition Library for an exhibition. The woman is later found dead, and Hayley has to wonder if the murder had something to do with a valuable mystery that is supposed to be in the First Edition collection. I have book one of this series on my library wish list.
Murder on a Midnight Clear (e-book) – Book 6 in the High Society Lady Detective series. Olive gets drawn into a new mystery when she attends an “old fashioned English Christmas” and the butler goes missing. This whole series sounds terrific!
Poppy Redfern and the Fatal Flyers (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Woman of WWII Mystery series. Poppy’s job as a script writer sends her to investigate the Air Transport Auxiliary to write a 15 minute film about the “Attagirls,” a group of civilian women who have been trained to pilot planes to military airfields all over Great Britain. When some of the Attagirls start dying off, Poppy believe these “accidents” are the work of a killer.
Premeditated Mortar (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Fixer-Upper Mystery series. A series of problems at her latest work site – an old asylum being converted into a small luxury hotel – including murder, leads Shannon to start investigating.
Second Chance on Cypress Lane (Mass Market Paperback) – First in the new Holly Grove Island series. After a scandal wrecks her career, Dakota returns home only to find herself working for the man who broke her heart.
Suspects and Sorting (e-book) – Book 3 in the Good, Clean Cozy Mystery series starring roommates (Aurora) Sparks and Joy. This time, Joy’s uncle is murdered, and Joy is at the top of the suspect list, so Aurora goes looking for the real killer. I picked up the first book in this series because I was tickled by the names of the characters.
Ten Things I Hate About the Duke (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Difficult Dukes series. A new spin on Taming of the Shrew. When Cassandra’s habit for plain speaking and trouble with a duke threatens not only her own future but that of her sister and her whole family, she will probably have to marry the man.
This Time Next Year (Trade Paperback) – Two babies born just after midnight in London on January 1, 1990. Quinn’s family was given the cash prize while Minnie’s birthdays from that moment on were a series of unlucky breaks. Running into each other at a New Year’s party on their 30th birthday, it seems obvious that Quinn has continued to enjoy all the luck while Minnie is on the verge of losing everything. But if their lives and their trajectories are so different, why do the two keep bumping into each other? I am intrigued by this one!
Trusting Skylar (Trade Paperback) – First in the new Silverstone series about ex military operatives running a tow business as a front for clandestine work. When Bull rescues the lovely kindergarten teacher stranded at the side of the road, the attraction is immediate. But Skylar can’t get past what Bull really does for a living, even when she faces her own threats where his work could literally save her life. I am intrigued by this one, too.
The Way You Hold Me (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Pure Talent series. Skye encounters her ex when they are doing crisis management for a couple whose high-profile marriage is imploding. But Skye represents the A-list actress while Garrett represents her high-powered director husband. When Skye and Garrett rekindle their personal relationship, it could put both of them in professional jeopardy.
When a Rogue Meets His Match (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Greycourt series. After years working as the Duke of Windemere’s fixer, Gideon is ready to strike out on his own. But first, the Duke wants his help with one final task. In exchange, Gideon can marry Messalina Greycourt. But the lady is not interested in a marriage of convenience.
A Whisker of Doubt (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Cat Cafe Mystery series. When tensions flare between wealthy homeowners and animal activists over a feral cat colony that Maddie is overseeing, the tensions lead to murder.
Wine Tastings Are Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 5 in the fantastic Poppy McAllister Mystery series. This time Poppy and Aunt Ginny are hosting a wine and cheese tasting for a tour group at their B&B. One of the tour group guests is later killed on a winery tour, and Poppy starts to look for clues to the culprit. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Write Christmas (Trade Paperback) – In this twist on A Christmas Carol, a grieving young woman decides to sell her late-father’s greeting card business. But when she signs the sales papers, the whole world changes to one without Christmas.
Art of Star Wars Mandalorian, Season One (Hardcover) – A coffee table book of art from the first season of The Mandalorian.
Big Kibble: The Hidden Dangers of the Pet Food Industry and How to Do Better by Our Dogs (Hardcover) – An inside look at the pet food industry.
The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism (Study Guide) – A workbook to go with the video study of The Color of Compromise. You can read my full review of the original book here.
Marvel Myths and Legends: The Epic Origins of Thor, the Eternals, Black Panther, and the Marvel Universe (Hardcover) – A beautifully illustrated book outlining the origins of Marvel’s characters.
Strange Planet: Existence Chronicle (Hardcover Guided Journal) – A Strange Planet guided journal.

I hope your December holiday celebrations have been excellent! Here’s to delightful final days of 2019, and a spectacular 2020! Here are some of the new books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

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Ana & Andrew: Going to Ghana AND The Magic Violin AND The Perfect Pet (January 1) – Sibling stories that include African American history.
Clap Your Hands: A Celebration of Gospel – A celebration and exploration of the history of gospel music.
Harriet Tubman (Sheroes – January 1) – A biography for young readers.
Frederick Douglass: Voice for Justice, Voice for Freedom – A leveled reader biography.
Truth or Lie: Presidents – A leveled reader focused on the history of the US Presidents.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Powers of a Squirrel (Graphic Novel) – Doreen Green heads to college to study computer science. She also faces a new foe – Galactus.
The Winterhouse Mysteries – Book 3 in the Winterhouse series. Elizabeth and Freddy are drawn into a new mystery when  hotel guests start to act weird, and Elizabeth’s powers manifest in new ways. And a mysterious book leads the kids to believe someone is trying to raise a villain from the dead.
Dispel Illusion – Book 3 in the Impossible Times series about time travel. All three books are currently available to read for free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

Books for Adults

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And Dangerous to Know (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Rosalind Thorne Mystery series after A Useful Woman (♥♥♥♥♥) and A Purely Private Matter.  Rosalind goes undercover at Melbourne House to find a thief and to retrieve some sensitive letters only to discover the home is also the site of a murder. I can’t wait to get caught up on this series. The cover art alone makes me want to pick them up every time I see one.
Come Homicide or High Water (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Welcome Back to Scumble River series. Skye is getting ready to return to work after her maternity leave when a disgruntled parent threatens to sue the school and then is found dead.
Dead in Dublin (Mass Market Paperback) – First in the new Dublin Driver Mysteries series. A former military woman who now drives a limo for tourists in Dublin gets drawn into a murder investigation when one of her guests – a restaurant critic – dies after eating at a local restaurant.
Gone, Kitty, Gone (Trade Paperback) – Book 4 in the Cat Groomer Mystery series. When an internet-famous Scottish Fold is kidnapped from a cat show and his sitter is murdered, cat groomer Cassie is asked to find the petnapper and rescue the cat.
Hems & Homicide (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 1 in the new Apron Shop mystery series. When her widowed grandmother is suspected of murder after not just one body, but two are found in their fabric shop, Iris starts sleuthing in order to clear her grandmother’s name.
Last Licks (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Lickety Splits Mystery series. When a Hollywood director wants to use her ice cream shop as the setting for a new movie, Kate is thrilled with the opportunity. But when the movie’s star collapses after eating some of her ice cream, Kate is the top suspect in the death.
Love Lettering (Trade Paperback) – A lettering expert who makes custom journals and stationary for her customers also has a gift for seeing things others miss – like the signs that the wedding she is working on is destined for disaster. She even sneaks a word of warning into her wedding decorations, and the groom-to-be spots it. A year later, he has tracked her down to find out how she knew disaster was going to strike. I’ll be reviewing this one in January!
Matchmaking Can Be Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – The first book in a spin off of the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. When Millie’s niece breaks off her engagement, Millie knows it’s the right move for her future, but when the ex is later found dead at her niece’s business, Millie has to start digging to find a killer. I’ll be reviewing this one later this week.
Murder Ink (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 6 in the Victoria Square Mystery series. A tattoo parlor is an unexpected business to crop up in Victoria Square, and when the owner later dies, the police start to think one of the other business owners killed him. Interesting premise!
Murder on Cape Cod (Mass Market Paperback) – First in the new Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series. When a bike shop owner becomes the prime suspect in a murder, she and her cozy mystery book group use the skills they have learned in their reading to hunt for a killer. I am so excited to read this one!
The One for You (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Ones Who Got Away series. Best friends, driven apart by tragedy, have a chance at friendship – and maybe even love – but he’s hiding some things that could push her away forever.
Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Desert Flowers Mystery series. A blast from her past comes looking for Poppy’s help to find his missing daughter, but while Poppy is dodging his advances and serving on a jury, she also stumbles across a dead body – a fellow juror. Poppy’s life gets more complicated by the moment. This sounds twisty and fun!
Sealed Off (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Maine Clambake Mystery series. When will these poor mystery characters see that renovations almost always lead to secret rooms or secret bodies? This time it’s a secret, sealed-off room which leads to a dead body and a secret diary.
Sell Low, Sweet Harriet (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery series. At first Sarah thinks she is just helping sell off the possessions of a couple tragically killed on a trip to Africa. When she discovers that the couple were former CIA agents, things get a lot more interesting. And a lot more dangerous. This sounds great!
Theater Nights Are Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Poppy McAllister Mystery series. You can read my review of book one here. As Poppy and her Aunt Ginny are juggling questions of love and suitors, murder comes to the local theater production of Mamma Mia. I will be reviewing this one later this week.
Easy Keto in 30 Minutes (Paperback) – More than 100 Ketogenic recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less.

Depending on the day you shop this week, grab your last minute gift list, or your book store gift cards, and check out the new books out this week!

Books for Kids – Board Books and Picture Books

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Bible Stories for Little Hearts (Board Book 12/26) – Includes Noah’s Ark and the birth of Jesus.
Future President (Board Book 12/26) – Part of the Future Baby series. Includes presidential facts
Little Heroes of Color (Board Book 12/26) – 50 individuals who made a difference. I love the artwork on the cover of this one. I can’t wait to check it out in person!
I’m a Dragon (12/24) – A Little Golden Book about dragons.
Love and Grumpiness (12/24) – A Grumpy Cat Valentine’s Day book.
Love from the Crayons (12/24) – A Valentine’s Day book starring the Crayons from Drew Daywalt’s books.
The Night Before Groundhog Day (12/24) – It’s not often you find books about Groundhog Day!
The Return of Thelma the Unicorn (12/26) – A follow-up to Thelma the Unicorn.

Books for Kids – Early Chapter Books

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The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever (12/26) – Book 10 in the delightful Bad Guys series.
Bo’s Magical New Friend (12/26) – First in a new Unicorn Diaries series from Scholastic BRANCHES by the author of the tremendous Owl Diaries series. Bo Tinseltail is a unicorn with the power to grant wishes who is looking for a best friend. This looks DARLING!
Don’t Worry Bee Happy (12/26) – Book 1 in the new Bumble and Bee series from Scholastic ACORN. Two rambunctious bees and their cranky frog friend make an unusual trio, but they can still have fun despite their differences.
Dragon Gets By (12/26) – Book 3 in the Dragon series by the author of Captain Underpants and Dog Man. These stories have been published before, but are being re-released through Scholastic ACORN.
Eva’s Campfire Adventure (12/26) – Book 12 in the Owl Diaries series. Eva and her friends hunt for treasure on their school camping trip.
Karen’s Witch (Graphic Novel 12/26) – Spin off from the Baby-sitters Club series. Karen is convinced her neighbor is a witch.
Mac Cracks the Code (12/26) – Book 4 in the Mac B, Kid Spy series. In this book, Mac has to crack a code as he faces his nemesis in a video game contest.
Merry Christmas Dumpster Dog (12/24) – Dumpster Dog and Flat Cat would like to spend this Christmas in a home instead of their trash can.
Pug’s Snow Day (12/26) – Book 2 in the Diary of a Pug series. Bub is not a fan of the snow – or of the new neighbor’s scary pet.
Super Rabbit All-Stars (12/26) – Book 8 in the Press Start series. Super Rabbit Boy competes in a Games Tournament.
Surf’s Up! (12/26) – First in a new ACORN series, Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! Moby tries to use his ninja skills to solve some problems at the beach and discovers that teamwork makes things better.

Books for Older Kids/Teens

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The Love Pug (12/26) – When a girl’s pug seems to have matchmaking skills, she tries to use the dog to find her best friend a date to the dance. Part of the WISH line from Scholastic.
Random Acts of Kittens (12/26) – Part of the WISH line from Scholastic. When a girl finds a lost cat and litter of kittens, she starts an anonymous online account to find homes for the kittens.
The Shining Blade (12/26) – Book 3 in the World of Warcraft Traveler series about a pair of adventurers following the path of a mysterious compass.
Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Enter Stage Left (12/26) – Book 4 in the Two Dogs in a Trench Coat series. Sassy and Waldo are back to help their boy, Stewart, who is acting like a villain when his class puts on a play.
The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World (Older Middle Grade 10+  12/24) – Highlights the achievements of Black Americans including Frederick Douglass, Aretha Franklin, Barack Obama.
My Survival: A Girl on Schindler’s List (12/26) – The memoir of a girl who survived the Holocaust thanks to Oskar Schindler.
What Were the Negro Leagues? (12/24) An exploration of the Negro Leagues in baseball in the 1930s and 40s. From the author of the terrific books The Great Greene Heist and The Parker Inheritance.
Where Is the Vatican? (12/24) – A look at the Vatican, the headquarters of the Catholic Church.

Books for Adults

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Love by Chance (Trade Paperback 12/26) – Based on a Hallmark Channel original movie. When a pastry chef’s mother secretly sets her up on a date, she really clicks with the pediatrician, but what will happen when she finds out their date was a fix up?

Here are some of the new books releasing this week!

Books for Kids

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Rock-a-Bye, Dino (Board Book) – Rock-a-Bye, Baby with a dinosaur theme.
A Valentine for Uni the Unicorn (Board Book) – Part of the Uni the Unicorn line of stories.
The Galaxy Needs You – A celebration of the reader with art and characters from the Star Wars universe.
Hamster Holmes, A Big-Time Puzzle – Book 6 in the Hamster Holmes series of leveled readers. This time, Hamster Holmes and Dr. Watt participate in a scavenger hunt-like contest with clues to solve.
A Place for Everything (Habit 3) Reader – Part of a line of leveled readers that celebrate the Habits of Happy Kids (Sean Covey).

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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The Adventurers Guild: Night of Dangers – Book 3 in the Adventurers Guild series. The Adventurers are their world’s last line of defense against the monsters who would try to destroy everything. And this time, the Dangers are gaining ground. The first book in this series, The Adventurers Guild, is available through the Kindle FreeTime Unlimited subscription. (It’s like Kindle Unlimited, but for books for kids.)
Black Panther: Stormy Weather (Comics Collection/Graphic Novel) – Black Panther and Shuri team up to deal with deadly weather issues in Wakanda.
Disney-Pixar Toy Story 1-4 : The Story of the Movies in Comics – 200 pages of movie adaptations in graphic novel format.
The Art of Spies in Disguise – An Art of book for the movie releasing on Christmas day.
Star Wars: The Galactic Explorers Guide (December 20) – Book plus app gives readers an interactive Star Wars experience.

Books for Adults

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Make Your Move (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Gamer Girls series. A game designer struggling to find her next idea lets her friend move in, even though she knows he has a serious crush on her. The roommate situation actually works out fine, but she’s puzzled by her feelings when the guy starts to fall for someone else. This sounds great! Book 1 in the series, She’s Got Game, is available for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers at the time of this writing.
The Spia Family Avoids the Pits (e-book – December 19) – Book 3 in the Mobsters Anonymous Mystery series. For some reason, this book has disappeared from my research sites, but the author’s site says it is still on schedule, so you may have to do some searching for this one. For sure, you can read the first two books, The Spia Family Presses On AND The Spia Family Branches Out for free if you are a subscriber to Kindle Unlimited. Mia Spia and her mom are trying to keep their former-mob family on the straight and narrow while Mia also works to stay sober, but the mob life tends to throw a wrench into their quest to break free. I have this whole series on my reading wish list.
Star Trek Discovery: Dead Endless (Trade Paperback) – The latest Star Trek Discovery novel focuses on engineer Lieutenant Stamets who is grieving the loss of his partner, Doctor Culber. The description of the book sounds EXACTLY like a plot thread from the last season of the show, but someone on Goodreads assured me that this is original content, not a novelization of the episodes. I guess I’ll find out this week when I read the book. You can read my review of one of the previous novels here.
The Art of Rise of Skywalker (Hardcover – December 20) – Art from the new movie releasing at the end of this week.
The Grace of Les Misérables (Trade Paperback) – A six-week study of the themes from Les Misérables. There’s also a DVD, a leader’s guide and a youth study.
Schooled: A Love Letter to the Exhausting, Infuriating, Occasionally Excruciating Yet Somehow Completely Wonderful Profession of Teaching (Trade Paperback) – A collection of essays from a high school English teacher about the profession of teaching.

I don’t know about you, but my schedule is amping up the closer we get to the holidays. Let’s take a quick look at some of the books releasing this week!

Book for Kids

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Books Are the Best – A leveled reader from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Racing the Waves – A leveled reader about a school field day.
All About Bears – A National Geographic leveled reader.
If You Love Cooking, You Could Be… – A career focused leveled reader for kids who love to cook.
My First Puppy – A nonfiction leveled reader about caring for a puppy.
Fetch-22 – Book 8 in the Dog Man series. Dog Man and Petey need to put aside their differences and work together.
Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon AND Never Cheats – Heidi Heckelbeck’s little brother Henry gets his own series when he finds a book of magic spells. And Henry discovers that magic can be tricky.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Donut Dreams: Hole in the Middle AND So Jelly – The first two books in a new series about a group of middle school girls. Hole in the Middle is about a girl named Lindsay who lost her mother and works in the family restaurant, selling donuts. As she gets ready to start middle school, Lindsay feels her mother’s absence all the more, but she discovers her friends and family are there to support her through anything. In book 2, when Kelsey’s mom starts spending a lot of time with her cousin, Lindsay, who lost her own mother, Kelsey starts to feel jealous. From the author of the Cupcake Diaries series as well as the Sprinkle Sundays series.
Kat Wolfe Takes the Case – Book 2 in the Wolfe & Lamb Mystery series about two girls and their loyal animal sidekicks. This time they are investigating a mysterious death that takes place when dinosaur bones are discovered.
Frozen II Movie Special – Go behind the scenes of the latest Frozen movie (which was terrific!).
Fearless (Marvel Graphic Novel) – Comic collection starring the women of Marvel.
The Pretenders – The sequel to The Similars, a twisty mystery/suspense story about clones and secrets. I am loving the new covers they have created for this hit series. And I already have this book on hold at the library. I have to find out what happens next. You can read my review of book one here.
Regretting You – A mother and daughter story about what happens when their husband/father – the peacemaker between the conflicted women – is in a questionable accident and is no longer the buffer between them. This is available for Kindle Unlimited subscribers for free at the time of this writing.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (Graphic Novel) – The story of Sabrina Spellman, a teen witch, living with her two aunts who are also witches. Sabrina is getting a lot of attention right now. This seems like the lighter side of some of the new releases.
Shadow Knights (e-book) – Book 2 in the Knights of the Realm series. I loved book one, Realm of Knights, and I’ll be reviewing it at the end of the month. In this book, Reid is manipulated into an arranged marriage and sent to spy on her king’s enemies. But she isn’t sure the king is someone she should have ever trusted. This book is at the top of my wish list for the month. Book 3, Hidden Knights, will be out next spring.
The Easy College Cookbook: 75 Quick, Affordable Recipes for Campus Life – A cookbook for college students. This is available for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers at the time of this writing.

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Death in the Afternoon (e-book) – First in a new series. When the Pierogi Fest is in town, Freya stumbles across a dead body – and she was the only one who had access to the place where he’s found. There are so many people in town for the festival. Freya is afraid the police will arrest her as the easy solution to their troubles, so she will have to sleuth out a killer on her own. This sounds fun! This is currently free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. I have it on my reading list.
Jingle Bells, Mussel Shells, Murder All the Way (December 15 – e-book) – When Tessa discovers her assistant is living in her car, she wants to help her, but she didn’t count on Melissa ending up a murder suspect. This sounds like a fun mystery! This is also free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers at the time of this writing.
Kingdom Chaos (December 12 – Trade Paperback) – A stand-alone story with crossover ties to the Dixon on Disney series. When a controversial US President and his family disappear while aboard a Disney monorail, it sets off a national crisis. This is a political thriller, set at Walt Disney World. How fun is that?!
They’re Strictly Friends (e-book) – The crackling electricity between a stuffy British gentleman and a sassy Parisian woman is hard to ignore, but he says they are “strictly friends.” But she suspects he’s holding her at arms length, not because he’s not interested, but because of something else. This is another new ebook that is available for free if you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber.
Verse and Vengeance (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Magical Bookshop Mystery series by Amanda Flower. While Violet tries to protect the secrets of the bookshop, a nosy PI keeps hounding her, until he winds up dead. I’ll be reviewing this one in a couple weeks.
The Enneagram Collection (Hardcover) – Your Enneagram Coach, Beth McCord, is releasing a series of Enneagram workbooks that examine the qualities of each type and include space for journaling. I have already ordered two of these based on my type and my husband’s, and I have asked for third, for my teen’s type, for Christmas. I can’t wait to see these in person!
The Plant-Based Diet for Beginners: 75 Delicious, Healthy Whole Food Recipes (Paperback) – Recipes for those trying out a plant-based diet.
The Ultimate Make-Ahead Cookbook: 125 Delicious, Family-Friendly Freezer Meals to Prep Now and Enjoy Later (Paperback) – For those busy seasons of life where it helps to have food in the freezer, ready to cook whenever you need it. I wish I could check this out in person – the description says the recipes are labeled for dietary restrictions, and I am curious what that looks like. This is another book that is currently available for Kindle Unlimited, which means it is free for subscribers.
The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2020 (Paperback) – If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando in the near future, these books are a great resource to help you prepare and plan for your vacation.

Happy December! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. We are in the countdown to Christmas, and I always think books make the best gifts! You can check out my Holiday Hint Lists here for some book recommendations. Or you can take a look at some of the new books out this week!

Books for Kids

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Little Eva Loves (Board Book) – Board book starring Eva from the Owl Diaries series.
The Cool Bean – A picture book about the importance of kindness.
A Home for a Princess – An inside look at 9 Disney princess castles including ones for Cinderella, Aurora, Merida and Mulan.
The Serious Goose – This picture book by late night host Jimmy Kimmel stars a very serious goose and challenges readers to make the goose laugh.
The Cloud Kingdom – Book 7 in the Last Firehawk series where the characters are trying to find a hidden magical kingdom.
Griffith’s Guide for Dragon Masters – A special edition book from Scholastic Branches for fans of the Dragon Masters series. Full color book with maps and sections on the various Dragon Masters and their dragons.
Hercules and the Nine-Headed Hydra – Book 16 in the Heroes in Training series about Greek mythology.
Off I Go! – Book 2 in the Princess Truly series.
The Stolen Slipper – Once Upon a Fairy Tale, book 2. Kara and Zed try to help Prince Charming find a girl who lost a slipper – and find her slipper which has gone missing.
Thea Stilton and the Black Forest Burglary – Book 30 in the Thea Stilton series. The Thea Sisters travel to Germany for a Festival of Time.

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All the Colors of Magic – An unusual girl discovers her absent father is a wizard, and she heads out on a quest to find him.
Clotho the Fate – Book 25 in the Goddess Girls series based on Greek mythology. One of the three Fates tries to undo some mistakes she has made.
DC Brave and Bold!: Female DC Super Heroes Take on the Universe – Beautiful art and descriptions of 50+ DC characters.
Major Impossible – Book 9 in the fantastic Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales nonfiction graphic novel series. This is the story of John Wesley Powell, a one-armed man who explored the Grand Canyon in the 1800s.
Who Is Ruth Bader Ginsburg? – Biography of Justice Ginsburg.
Adorkable (previously available as an e-book, new this week in print) – To keep her best friend from trying any more awful matchmaking attempts, Sally convinces her best guy friend – and crush – to pose as her boyfriend. I adore fake relationship stories, so I have already bought this one.
Amazon Princess (December 6 – e-book) – First book in a new series that picks up after the events of the Mount Olympus Academy series. When a Greek god is destroyed, 10 different teens end up with one of his powers. They are all attending Amazon Academy to compete in contests where the winner will get to keep all 10 of the powers. I have the first book in the Mount Olympus series – Fire & Flood – on my Kindle so I can try out the whole series. (Fire & Flood is free for Kindle Unlimited Subscribers at the time of this writing.)
Children of Virtue and Vengeance – Sequel to the best-selling Children of Blood and Bone about a young woman working to bring magic back to her home land. I have the first book on my library list.
Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance – A young woman enters society in search of a husband in order to save her family – with only her favorite Jane Austen books to guide her. I already have this on hold at the library. The author had me at “Austentacious.”
Diamond & Dawn – Sequel to Amber & Dusk. A young woman expecting to take her place as empress discovers her rival isn’t dead, but in a coma. And that is not the only threat to her rule. This sounds awesome! I need to check out the first book.
The Piper’s Pursuit (Hardcover) – Part of a collection of fairy tale retellings from Melanie Dickerson and Thomas Nelson. A young woman determined to protect her community from a plague of rats and a mysterious beast teams up with an arrogant duke’s son who happens to be a talented musician. A take on the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Reverie – A young man found half-dead in the river has no memory of his life before the accident. When 3 teens say they were his friends, he’s not sure if he should trust them, but that’s the least of their problems as reality itself seems to be unraveling. (LGBTQ+)
Scared Little Rabbits – A girl in a summer coding program is suspected of foul play when another student goes missing and all the clues point back to her.
Just Mercy (YA adaptation and movie tie in) – Lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson shares his story of working with the wrongfully imprisoned.

Books for Adults

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Assault and Batting (e-book) – First in the new Taylor Quinn Quilt Shop Mystery series. A young woman returns home after the death of her mother to take care of her little sister and aging grandfather. Her little sister is afraid her birth mom caused their mother’s death, so the sisters start investigating.
Blitzed (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Playbook series. Brynn is grateful that her bar has become a home to many of the Denver Mustangs and their significant others, but there’s no way she would ever date one of them. I have enjoyed the first two books in this series, and I am eager to check out this next installment.
Brewed Awakening (Hardcover) – Book 18 in the Coffeehouse Mystery series. Clare wakes up on a park bench with no memory of the last 15 years, including her NYPD Detective fiancé. But security camera footage shows Clare there when a hotel heiress was kidnapped. The police are starting to wonder if Clare was an innocent bystander or if she’s guilty, so she’s got to get her memories back and help find the real culprit. This sounds fascinating!!
The Dating Charade (Trade Paperback) – Just as Cassie is ready to swear off blind dates and dating apps, she meets Jett, and they hit it off. But before the two can see what sort of future they have together, each of them becomes guardian to three children and is afraid to tell the other. I’ll be reviewing this one later this week.
Hanukkah at the Great Greenwich Ice Creamery (e-book) – A broken man discovers a woman who makes him want to find a fresh perspective on life. I love the idea of a Hanukkah romance!
Have a Deadly New Year (e-book) – Book 4 in the Farm-to-Fork Mystery series. A private catered dinner for a famous band turns deadly when someone is found with a drumstick in the chest.
Murder at the Arts and Crafts Festival (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Cleo Mack Mystery series about a social work professor who takes an early retirement to join an Alabama community for active seniors. In this book, an artist is murdered at the local Arts and Crafts Festival.
Murder on Book Row (e-book) – A book shop owner turns sleuth when a neighboring bookseller is murdered.
Pizza Pie Puzzler (December 5 – e-book) – Book 3 in the Felicia’s Food Truck One Hour Mystery series. When a rival food truck starts poaching Felicia’s customers and then explodes, her cook is the prime suspect. All of the books in this series are currently available for free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Reputation (Trade Paperback) – When a hacker dumps a college town’s emails into a searchable database, everyone’s secrets are exposed. When an investigative reporter comes to town for her brother-in-law’s funeral, she decides to look into his murder. Finding a killer is easier said than done when so many people have something to hide. Sounds fantastic! I have this one on my library list.
A Spy to Die For (e-book) – A lonely accountant with a photographic memory teams up with an MI6 agent to track down a man who wants her dead. At the time of this writing, this is available for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Star Wars: Age of Resistance – Villains (Paperback Graphic Novel) – A collection of comics starring the villains of Star Wars.
Thin Ice (Hardcover) – First in a new series. When a thriller author becomes the focus of an obsessed fan who kidnaps her, she escapes and goes on the run to Alaska to hide out. While she tries to settle into her new community, a suspicious death makes her wonder if her captor has found her.
Would Like to Meet (Trade Paperback) – An assistant to an agent is charged with getting their one big client – an Oscar-winning screenwriter – to finish his contracted romcom (romantic comedy) screenplay. So she makes him a deal – she will try out all of the meet cutes from classic romcoms to prove someone could actually find love that way if he will start writing his screenplay. I’ll be reviewing this one later this month.
Disney’s Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park that Changed the World (Hardcover) – A history of Disneyland.
Fresh Start Bible (Hardcover/Paperback) – Includes over 500 discipleship entries to answer common faith questions and help users build a strong foundation for their Christian faith.
The Leaky Gut Meal Plan: 4 Weeks to Detox and Improve Digestive Health (Paperback Cookbook) – Includes a 4-week meal plan and 75 recipes as well as background information on “leaky gut” and how to correct it.
One Day at Disney: Meet the People Who Make the Magic Across the Globe (Hardcover) – 80 cast members share what a day at Disney looks like for them. This looks amazing!
The One Year Pray for America Bible NLT (Paperback) – Includes a 15-minutes-per-day reading plan for the Bible as well as non-partisan prayer prompts.
The Soul of Wine: Savoring the Goodness of God (Hardcover) – The author, daughter of a vintner and someone trained as a theologian, explores the use of wine in the Bible. Includes a wine tasting and book discussion guide.
Star Trek: Body by Starfleet (Hardcover) – A fitness guide that plays off Star Trek references and characters. I’m eager to check out this humorous book in person.
The Total Money Makeover Journal (Hardcover) – Bullet journal format with prompts to track your journey to financial freedom.
The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch: How the Canceled Sitcom Became the Beloved Pop Culture Icon We Are Still Talking About Today (Hardcover) – Part of the 50th anniversary celebration of The Brady Bunch.

With Christmas falling on Tuesday this year, release dates for the next two weeks are a little wonky. But these books – all for kids – are releasing SOMETIME this week. Enjoy!

Books for Kids

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Robot in Love – This looks adorable! Perfect for Valentine’s Day.
What if You Had T.Rex Teeth? And Other Dinosaur Parts – I have teacher friends who have done amazing things in the classroom with this series of books. If you have dinosaur fans in your life/classroom, check this one out!
Words to Love By – A picture book from the author of The Purpose Driven Life about the power of words to do good.
The Bad Guys in Superbad – Book 8 in this fun transitional chapter book series. This time the guys get super powers! Really weird super powers….
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild – Book 6 in this fun graphic novel/early chapter book series for kids. This time Dog Man is sent to the pound for a crime he didn’t commit.
Mac B Kid Spy: The Impossible Crime – Book 2 in this fun, silly spy series for kids. You can see my review of book one here.
Treasure of the Gold Dragon – Book 12 in this BRANCHES series about dragons. Branches series usually don’t go on this long, but this one (and a few others – Owl Diaries, Eerie Elementary, Notebook of Doom) has really connected with readers. Maybe it’s the dragons!

Books for Older Kids

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Blizzard Besties – A girl hoping for a fun week of skiing must band together with the other kids to find her brother who goes missing during a blizzard.
The Hive Queen – Book 12 in the Wings of Fire series, book 2 in the current story arc of the Lost Continent. I JUST finished the first book and it was terrific. I already have this one pre-ordered so I get it as soon as it releases. In this arc, there were three dragon tribes on the Lost Continent of Pantala, but after the Tree Wars, the Leafwings have been destroyed and the Hivewings have taken over. There is some cross over with the last story arc, but I think readers could start with book 11 (book 1 for this arc – The Lost Continent) without issue. It might even prompt them to go back to the Jade Mountain books (Books 6-10) to check out the characters they missed. You can read my review of The Lost Continent in the new year.
I Only Have Pies for You – In a family of bakers and pie makers extraordinaire, it’s hard to be the one person who can’t make a pie to save her life. But Dacey has a chance to help her family’s pie shop in her own way, even if it means having to partner with her nemesis, Chayton.
The Terrible Two’s Last Laugh – This is the last hurrah for epic pranksters Miles and Niles. This has been a fun series. Fans will not want to miss the final installment.

I’m looking forward to the wrap up of the semester this week and the move into a few weeks of rest – and reading! Here are some of the books out this week.

Books for Kids

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Hugs &Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug – The latest from Eric Carle.
I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home – An expression of love taken to fun extremes. I can’t wait to see this one in person!
Love, Z – A little robot who finds a message in a bottle sets off on an adventure to learn what “love” means.
Ellie May on President’s Day – First in a new early chapter book series about a girl who uses what she is learning about the presidents to try to get her turn as class flag leader. This looks darling.
Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero! AND Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly! – A regular eight-year-old girl discovers she is a superhero in this new early chapter book series. Adorable!

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Junior Novel – The Junior Novel for the new animated Spider-Man movie. I’m not a big Spider-Man fan, but I have enjoyed the most recent Marvel iteration of the character, and I also enjoyed the Miles Morales novel that came out last year. I’ve been looking forward to seeing this movie.
Marvel Fearless and Fantastic: Female Superheroes Save the World – A book for kids that explores the women of Marvel. I’m excited about this one!
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – The Art of the Movie – Our whole family enjoys these Art of coffee table books!
The Cursed Sea – Sequel to The Glass Spare in a series about a princess cursed to turn living things into gem. I have this series on my TBR list.
The Disasters – Billed as The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy. Four kids kicked out of the space academy are witnesses to a major terrorist attack. They are also the perfect fall guys. Yep, this is at the top of my list for the week! I already have it on hold from the library.
The Girl with the Broken Heart – After suffering a family tragedy, a girl gets her dream summer job caring for abused horses. Her helper is a charming guy who’s hiding something. I’m curious to give this one a try.
Kiss Collector – A girl who has seen too many relationships crumble, including her own, decides instead of relationships, she just wants kisses. She challenges her friends to a contest of collecting the most kisses over spring break. I can see so many ways for that to go wrong! This is on my list for this week, too.
A Walk in Our Cleats: 25 Athletes Who Never Gave Up – This looks at 25 NFL players and their lives of faith. This would make a great holiday gift!

Books for Adults

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The Amish Sweet Shop (Paperback) – Three Amish stories for Valentine’s Day. Seems a little early, but after the first of the year, I’ll be ready for this one!
Botched 4 Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Sophie Kimball Mystery series. In this book, Sophie finds trouble – and murder – at her mother’s retirement home. This sounds like a great mystery.
Gown with the Wind (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Wedding Planner Mystery series. In this book, Mallory is trying to plan the wedding of her ex, but before they can get down the aisle, his fiancée is a murder suspect.
Kappy King and the Pie Kaper (Paperback) – Book 3 in the Kappy King series. This time a baking rivalry might have led to murder. I have the first book on my TBR shelves. I can’t wait to try out this series!
One Taste Too Many (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new series. Sarah Blair is trying to put her life back together after a divorce and other disappointments when her ex drops dead and Sarah’s twin is the primary suspect. I love trying new mystery series!
Something Worth Saving (Paperback) – Charlie chose Lily the cat at the shelter when she was desperately in need of rescue. Now it’s her turn to rescue Charlie. Charlie is in trouble and the rest of his family members are too wrapped up in their own circumstances to notice. Lily will have to use all her feline wiles to get them to truly see Charlie and help him. This is high on my list for this week, too!
Son of Fletch (Paperback) – Book 10 in the Fletch mysteries (yes, Fletch, like the Chevy Chase movie from 1985.). An escaped con ends up on Fletch’s property and claims he is the reporter’s long lost son. I haven’t read any of the books before, but I am intrigued by the plot of this one. It’s on my list for this week, too.
Steamed Open (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 7 in the Maine Clambake Mystery series. This time, a new neighbor is murdered after he blocks off access to the beach – and the clamming the town needs, including Julia’s family business.
Valentine Candy Murder (Paperback) – Two PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED mysteries – Valentine Murder AND Chocolate Covered Murder – are combined into one volume.  This is great for folks new to the series, but if you have read these already, be aware that this is a re-issue/repackaging instead of new material.
Wine and Punishment (Hardcover) – First in a new series. A woman looking to reinvent herself opens a literary pub in Vermont. When her ex is found murdered and a local business is the victim of arson, Sadie starts digging to find the local troublemaker before he or she strikes again. Sounds like a great new series! This one is on my library wish list! (My hold list is full….)
Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (Hardcover) – A six-week Lenten journey that looks at the life of Jesus’ disciple, Simon Peter. A leader’s guide is available for those who want to use this as a group resource.

Two more weeks until Christmas. Don’t forget my Holiday Hint Lists if you are looking for gifts for readers on your shopping list this holiday season. Here are some of the books out this week.

Books for Kids

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Romeosaurus and Juliet Rex – Two dinosaurs who just want to be friends realize their families would never get along. This looks adorable!
First Pitch AND Jump Shot – Nonfiction early readers about baseball and basketball respectively.
I Wish I Was a Polar Bear – Another nonfiction early reader.
The Dragon Games! – Book 10 in the Ella and Owen series for new chapter book readers. Ella is sabotaged in a flying contest, and Owen is trying to find the culprit.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Sprinkles Before Sweethearts – Book 5 in the Sprinkle Sundays series about 3 friends trying to stay connected when their life circumstances start to change. In this one, one of the girls feels like everyone around her is squealing about boys and dating, but she isn’t interested. Does that mean there’s something wrong with her? This sounds like a great series!
This Lie Will Kill You – I Know What You Did Last Summer meets Clue in this book for teens about five kids who played a part in the death of another.  The five have now been lured to a remote location for revenge. *shiver* Sounds great!

Books for Adults

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A Baker Street Wedding (Hardcover) – Book 6 in the Baker Street Letters series. In this book, Reggie and Laura are now married, but there are still mysteries to solve including why they are honeymooning in a remote village on the coast. I’m several books behind on this series, but I enjoyed the first few.
Batter Off Dead (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Southern Cake Baker Mystery series. The host of a library fundraiser is killed after promising to pay off the library’s loan but before he can follow through on his promise – or pay Sophia for the catering she did for the event. If she doesn’t find out who’s responsible so everything can be sorted out and she can be paid, her business may not survive. I’d love to give this new series a try.
Hooks Can Be Deceiving (Hardcover) – Book 13 in this crochet-themed mystery series. In this book, a new member of the crochet group is killed. Who would kill her? Was she even the killer’s target in the first place?
Mera, Queen of Atlantis (Paperback GN) – There seem to be several versions of Mera in the Aquaman/DC universe. In this new graphic novel, she is the queen of Atlantis in exile trying to quell a civil war. I’m curious to see this one in person.
Who I Am With You (Paperback) – A pregnant woman grieving the loss of her husband and first born meets a guy hiding out in Hope Springs, Idaho.  Over time, thanks to the notes in the margins of the woman’s great-grandfather’s Bible, they may both find the healing they are looking for.
Together with Christ: A Dating Couple’s Devotional (Paperback) – This looks like a terrific gift or resource for young couples hoping to grow in their relationship with one another and with Christ.