BOOK NEWS: November 26, 2019

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.

BOOK NEWS: November 19, 2019

Be sure to come back next week and pick up my annual Holiday Hint List for the readers of all ages in your life! You can find previous years’ lists here.  Let’s take a look at some of the new books out this week.

Books for Kids


Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother Warnie – Picture book biography of Jack (C. S. Lewis) and Warnie Lewis and the childhood story that inspired the Chronicles of Narnia.
Greta and the Giants – A symbolic story inspired by teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
World Cup Women: Megan, Alex, and the Team USA Soccer Champs – Highlights the story of the 2019 Women’s World Cup soccer team.
Frankie Sparks and the Big Sled Challenge – Book 3 in the awesome Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor series. Frankie gets to use her skills in a sled designing competition.
Winner Takes All – Book 2 in the DC Super Hero Girls chapter book series. Wonder Women is disguised as Diana Prince when she goes to school in Metropolis. I’m still trying to track down book one in this series so I can check it out. It’s on my list.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults


Disney Frozen: The Hero Within (Graphic Novel) – Olaf makes a friend at the orphanage who is dealing with bullies. I’m eager to see this one in person.
Frozen II: The Deluxe Junior Novel (November 22) – Novelization of the new movie.
Power of a Princess – Book 2 in the More Than a Princess series. I will be reviewing this one tomorrow, and you can read my review of book one here.
A Talent for Trouble (Older Middle Grade – 10-12) – An off-the-grid adventure turns into a survival story when three kids take on the wild, some storms, and international jewel thieves.
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History – The next volume from Vashti Harrison looks STELLAR. Includes John Lewis, Prince and Gordon Parks.
Make Your Mark: A Journal for Capturing Big Dreams – A guided journal that includes brief biographies of influential women.
Science Comics: Skyscrapers: The Heights of Engineering – The next addition to the Science Comics series.
We Are Makers: Real Women and Girls Shaping Our World – The MAKERS documentaries are now in book form.
The Wonder of Christmas: 25 Days of Advent Journaling for Girls – A Christmas devotional with writing and drawing space.
Blood Heir – First in a new series. The crown princess hides a terrifying power. When she is framed for her father’s murder, she must flee the safety of her home and trust a crime lord to help her find the truth. Sounds amazing! I’ve got this on hold at the library.
Crying Laughing – A high school student looks for distraction and laughs in the improv troupe when her father is diagnosed with ALS. I’ll be reviewing this one later this week.
Star Wars: Force Collector – A teen boy with visions leaves his home to find out everything he can about the Jedi to see if that information will help him make sense of this power he has. This sounds fantastic!

 

Books for Adults


Firefly: The Sting (Paperback Graphic Novel) – An original graphic novel. The women of Serenity plan a heist.
A Minute to Midnight (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Atlee Pine series. Atlee, an FBI agent, returns to her home town to investigate the 30-year-old cold case of the kidnapping of her twin sister.  The only part I really liked from the first book was when Atlee and her assistant took an unsanctioned road trip. As the two women are teaming up again, I might have to give this one a try.
The Princess Plan (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 1 in a new series. When the secretary of a visiting prince is murdered, the prince and a gossip columnist who had a scoop about the event team up to investigate. I’ll be reviewing this one in December.
Advent: The Story of Christmas (Hardcover Gift Book) – Thirty-one retold Advent stories make up this holiday devotional.
The Art of Frozen II (Hardcover) – Art for the new movie.
Becoming: A Guided Journal for Finding Your Voice (Hardcover) – A guided journal for finding your voice based on the former-First Lady’s book Becoming.
The Countdown to a Cozy Christmas Cookbook: An Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Hallmark Movies (e-book) – 100 recipes inspired by Hallmark Christmas movies.
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame – The Art of the Movie (Hardcover)
The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook: 80 One-Pot Recipes to Nourish Your Family Using Your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Sheet Pan (Hardcover) – The Plant Paradox promotes a lectin-free diet. In the fifth book from the cardiologist who wrote about the paradox, families can find recipes everyone can enjoy.

BOOK NEWS: November 12, 2019

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.

BOOK NEWS: November 5, 2019

Happy November! There are tons of fantastic books out today. Let’s take a look

Books for Kids


Bad Dog – A  little girl desperate for a dog treats the cat she got instead as if she were a dog anyway. This looks awesome!
Everybody Says Meow – While the title asserts that everyone says meow, readers will discover that is not quite true.
How to Catch a Dragon – A group of kids try to catch a dragon during Chinese New Year.
I Am Perfectly Designed – From one of the stars of Netflix’s Queer Eye and his son. Readers can celebrate how who they are is just right.
I Do Not Like that Name – When a new elephant arrives, it is his owner’s job to name him. This looks adorable!
One Snowy Morning – When some woodland creatures discover a snowman, they don’t know what it is, but they have their own ideas about the accessories they find on him. The illustrations for this are fantastic. I can’t wait to see this one in person!
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez – The latest picture book in the Questioneers series. When her grandfather is hurt at the local landfill, Sofia tries to figure out how she can make her community safer – and more beautiful – but she hits some roadblocks because she’s “just a kid.” I love this series!
A Trapezoid Is NOT a Dinosaur! – When Triangle decides to put on a shape show, no one believes Trapezoid is actually a shape. Sounds darling!
A Pony with her Writer: The Story of Marguerite Henry and Misty – Readers can learn about the author of Misty of Chincoteague and the real-life Misty.
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way – An early reader biography.
Princess of Pets: The Snowy Reindeer (November 7) – Book 3 in the Princess of Pets series. Princess Bea rescues a reindeer and tries to keep it secret in a busy castle.
Roxy – Book 55 in the Puppy Place series. Charles helps an injured puppy as part of his science project.
Wake Up, Crabby! – Book 3 in the hilarious Crabby series from Scholastic ACORN. At bedtime, Crabby just wants to go to sleep, but Plankton has other ideas.
How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions about God and Science – Devotional for kids 6 to 10.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults


Beneath the Weeping Clouds – Book 3 in the Riders of the Realm series. Enemies and friends must work together to mount a rescue.
Legacy – Book 8 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Sophie and her friends are drawn deeper into the conspiracies and mysteries surrounding her family.
The Missing (Older Middle Grade – 10-12) – A teen starts to question everything when a message in a video game ties his missing older brother to a secret government project. At the time of this writing, this book is available for free with a subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Missing Adults (Graphic Novel) – Nancy and Frank and Joe team up when all of the adults in their community go missing. This sounds fun!
The Princess Who Flew With Dragons – Book 3 in the Tales from the Chocolate Heart . This time, Princess Sofia is being sent away on a diplomatic mission, and she’s fed up with being used for her sister’s political goals. But this mission – complete with exile and ice giants – doesn’t go the way anyone planned. I have this series on my wish list.
Shine! – A girl who feels there’s nothing about her that’s special finds herself in an all-school contest at her new posh prep school. I can’t wait to tell you all about this book tomorrow!
Smile, Sisters and Guts: The Boxed Set – Get all three Raina Telgemeier autobiographical graphic novels in one box set including her latest, Guts.
The Treacherous Seas – Book 2 in the Perilous Journey of Danger and Mayhem series by Christopher Healy, author of The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. Molly, Pepper and Emmett thought their adventures last time – you  know, when they saved New York – would get them admittance into the Inventors’ Guild. But the government decides to cover everything up, and they are left no better off than before. But then they learn of an expedition to the South Pole – where Emmett’s father disappeared years ago – and they are off on another adventure.
Wonder Under Cover – Book 3 in the Real McCoy’s series. Moxie joins the Wonder Scouts to solve a mystery and gets caught up in the hype of earning badges while her brother takes on a case of his own. I have the first book of this series on my TBR shelves. I can’t wait to read it.
Wrecking Ball – Book 14 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. A surprise inheritance gives Greg’s family the chance to make some changes.
American Girl: Holiday Baking – Sweet Treats for Special Occasions – Includes more than 45 recipes.
Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids – 15 Immigrants Who Shaped U. S. History – Includes biographical information on Albert Einstein, Levi Strauss, and Nadia Comaneci.
Who Was Sam Walton? – Biography of the founder of Walmart.
A Constellation of Roses – A companion novel to The Deepest Roots. Trix has been staying on the move since her mother abandoned her, but when she stops over with some extended family she discovers the women in her family have always had special, magical gifts like hers.
Deadly Little Scandals – Sequel to Little White Lies. Sawyer has finished her Debutante year, and has chosen to stay with her grandmother and extended family for the summer, which means she’s at their lake house when the White Glove invitations arrive. While her cousin is thrilled with the opportunity to try to get into the exclusive group, Sawyer sees it as a chance to look into one more mystery that is still unsolved from 20 years ago. This was AMAZING! I’ll be reviewing it Thursday.
Every Stolen Breath – From the folks at Blink YA. After her father was killed by a mysterious, destructive group called the Swarm, Lia has suffered from PTSD compounded by her asthma. But she’s not backing down from finding out what the Swarm is up to and taking them down for good.
The Guinevere Deception – The first book in the Camelot Rising trilogy. Merlin believes Guinevere is the secret to saving Arthur and Camelot, but no one else knows her real name or her identity because Guinevere is a changeling. This sounds amazing!
Hero – Final book in the Monster trilogy and the Gone series about a group of mutants who must take down a new, unstoppable threat. This series is on my list.
The How & the Why – A girl who was adopted struggles to know who she is and where she comes from while a set of letters from her birth mother may hold the answers she seeks.
Sisters of Shadow and Light – Sisters imprisoned in a citadel behind a magical hedge are shocked the day a stranger passes through the hedge from the outside world. This sounds fascinating.
Supernova – Final book in the Renegades trilogy, a superhero series. I have book one, Renegades, on my pile of books to read.
The Toll – The third and final book in the Arc of a Scythe series. The good guys have disappeared and the series “big bad” seems to have a clear line of sight to anything and everything he desires. Our whole family will be fighting over this book when it arrives this week. We have all enjoyed this brilliant, dark, dystopian series.

 

Books for Adults – Fiction


The Angels’ Share (Hardcover) – Book 10 in the Wine Country Mystery series centers around a death at a Thanksgiving party and a 200-year-old wine.
The Bake Shop (Trade Paperback) – First in a new Amish Marketplace series. While the Bake Shop’s success is causing some trouble when her lines block access to the shop next door, Christiana and Jeffrey overcome their initial conflict and become friends. But a fire at Jeffrey’s shop – and his use of electricity – put their relationship, and Christiana’s business, in jeopardy.
Blind Search (Hardcover) – Sequel to the excellent A Borrowing of Bones. Mercy and Elvis are investigating again when a nine-year-old autistic boy gets lost in the woods and sees something disturbing and a woman is found murdered. I’ve had this on hold from the library for months. Can’t wait to dig into this book.
Boyfriends of Christmas Past (e-book) – A workaholic digital designer with a habit of working through Christmas is visited by the “ghosts” of boyfriends past. I’m eager to dive into this one, too.
The Bromance Book Club (Trade Paperback) – A baseball player on the verge of divorce discovers a secret book club for the top “alpha men” in Nashville. As the group reads a steamy Regency romance, the other book club members coach him on saving his marriage. Yes, please! This is at the top of my (very long) reading list for this week.
Cast Iron Alibi (Trade Paperback) – Book 9 in the Vintage Kitchen mystery series (with a main character who spells her name like I do!). A girls only college reunion vacation doesn’t go at all the way Jaymie envisions when the group simmers with hostility and a local with an eye on one of the ladies ends up dead. I have the first book in this series (I know, I’m so behind) on my TBR shelves.
The Chocolate Shark Shenanigans (Hardcover) – Book 17 in the Chocoholic Mystery series. Lee and her family’s plans to flip a house are interrupted when a developer outbids them after their offer had already been accepted. But when a gun is later found at the property – as well as the body of the developer – it’s time for Lee to start sleuthing again. I read several of the early books in this series, and it’s a lot of fun.
A Christmas Gathering (Hardcover) – An historical Christmas mystery from Anne Perry. The warmth of the holiday season is disrupted when Vespasia’s husband Victor is doing undercover work at the country gathering, work that reminds Victor of an unsolved case from twenty years ago.
City of Scoundrels (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Counterfeit Lady series. A wealthy man comes to Elizabeth’s fiancé Gideon for a new will to provide for his secret wife and their unborn child. But when the man is killed and his new will goes missing and his no-longer-secret wife is threatened, Elizabeth and Gideon try to protect her. That sounds fantastic!
Dead Wrong (Trade Paperback) – First in the new Agatha’s Amish B&B series. An Amish widow moves to Texas to make a success of her brother’s bed and breakfast dream after his death. When she finds a body in one of her cabins, she partners up with her neighbor, a retired detective, to investigate. Sounds fun!
Fate of the Fallen (Hardcover) – First in the Shroud of Prophecy series. When Mathias discovers he is destined to save the world, he grabs his best friend and goes all in. But over time, their allies start to turn away, feeling like they would be better off giving in to the evil forces Mathias is trying to stand against.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown (Trade Paperback) – When a chronically ill web developer is almost killed by a drunk driver, her life flashes before her eyes and she realizes it’s pretty bland and pathetic. So Chloe puts together a “get a life” list, and the super at her new apartment might be just the guy to help her cross a few items off the list. I’ll be reviewing this one later this week.
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry (Hardcover) – The latest from Mary Higgins Clark. When the women at a hot, trendy television network start making complaints of sexual misconduct, an investigative reporter starts digging into the story while the company’s in house counsel tries to pay off the ones who are complaining. But has someone gone a step further than payoffs and started killing off those who are making accusations?
Novice Dragoneer (Trade Paperback) – The story of an orphaned teen who seeks entry into a military order of dragonriders. I’ll be reviewing this one later this month. First in a new series.
Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders (Trade Paperback) – First in a new mystery series called A Woman of World War II. In 1942 in a remote village in England, the American Allies are using land as a new airfield. Not everyone in the community is comfortable with these outsiders, and those sentiments grow worse when two women from the village who were dating American pilots are found dead.
Smoke Screen (Trade Paperback) – The latest from Terri Blackstock. When they were dating as teens, Brenna’s preacher father was furious to find out she snuck out to see Nate. The subsequent argument between the teens’ dads was ugly and public. When the pastor was found dead, Nate’s dad was arrested. But now, years later, he’s been pardoned and Nate is back in town. Brenna is stunned at the pardon decision but she’s also consumed by her own problems. Can Nate and Brenna find their way through the troubles of their past and present and back to one another?
The Starless Sea (Hardcover) – A graduate student finds a mysterious book in the school library that records fantastical stories – including one from his own childhood. This launches him on a journey that takes him to an ancient and secret library – a place some would love to see destroyed.
Star Wars: Resistance Reborn (Hardcover) – Prequel to Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. After the events of The Last Jedi, the rebellion is in ruins and the First Order has all but won. If the resistance is going to survive to fight another day, they will need to find new allies and leaders.
We Met in December (Trade Paperback) – A young woman who moves into a London house share meets an intriguing man and sparks fly. But after a two-week holiday for Christmas she comes back to find him dating someone else in the house.

Books for Adults – Nonfiction


The Adventurous Eaters Club: Mastering the Art of Family Mealtime (Hardcover) – Read how these parents refused to give in to the childhood staples of chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, instead challenging their family to be adventurous eaters.
Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights (Paperback Graphic Novel) – A graphic novel of the history of fighting for rights for women.
Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty and Law (Hardcover) – Twenty years of conversations with Justice Ginsburg.
DC: Women of Action (Hardcover) – An overview of the women of DC, including full-color art for each character. Beautiful!
Friends Forever [25th Anniversary Edition]: The One About the Episodes (Hardcover) – Fully illustrated and authorized guide to the top 100 episodes of Friends.
The Grumble-Free Year: Twelve Months, Eleven Family Members, and One Impossible Goal (Trade Paperback) – A large family living in survival mode decides to be more intentional by eliminating grumbling from their home and cultivating more gratitude.
How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else That Might Happen on an Average Tuesday (Trade Paperback) – The latest book from the hilarious James Breakwell (on Twitter as @XplodingUnicorn). A parenting resource for those pesky questions you aren’t sure you can ask out loud. Our whole family loves Breakwell’s Twitter feed.
I Am C-3PO (Hardcover) – Autobiography of Anthony Daniels, the actor who portrays C-3PO in the Star Wars universe.
Losing My Voice to Find It: How a Rockstar Discovered His Greatest Purpose (Hardcover) – The front man for Audio Adrenaline shares the story of his journey through the loss of his singing career and his marriage and what he found on the other side.
The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple’s Devotional (Hardcover) – A devotional for couples based on the author’s book The Meaning of Marriage.
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook (Hardcover) – Inspired by the food at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney properties.
The Witches Are Coming (Hardcover) – Commentary about the contemporary culture and women, especially in the era of President Trump.

BOOK NEWS: November 27, 2018

It’s the final week of November, and Christmas is less than a month away. There’s still plenty of reading time left in 2018. Here are some of the books out this week!

Books for Kids


Lulu & Rocky in Milwaukee (December 1) – Book 1 in a new Our City Adventures series which first explores Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
DIY Pet Shop – Book 5 in the Craftily Ever After early chapter book series. In this book, Emily finally convinces her parents to let her get a puppy only to discover she’s allergic.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults


Gamer Army – A kid is invited to an exclusive gaming tournament, but he and the other players start to think something much darker is going on.
The Incredibles 2 Cinestory Comic – We still haven’t seen the new Incredibles movie, but I am looking forward to checking it out!
Love à la Mode – The first cover pictured is the hardcover and the second is the Kindle, at least according to Amazon. That second cover is too spectacular to not show you! I am a huge Stephanie Kate Strohm fan, and I really enjoyed her latest book for teens about a group of kids in an exclusive cooking program. You can read my full review here later this week.
The Devoted Life: A Creative Journal (December 1) – A guided journal for teen girls. I’ll be reviewing this one next week.

Books for Adults


The Coloring Crook (Paperback) – Book 2 in the Pen and Ink mystery series. This time, a woman is killed, possibly over a rare book – the first coloring book to ever be published. The adult coloring trend seems to be waning a little, but this cozy series still sounds like a lot of fun to read.
Cut to the Chaise (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Caprice De Luca Home Staging mystery series. This time there’s a murder at a vineyard that could ruin Caprice’s wedding plans. I enjoyed the first book in this series.
Deceased and Desist (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Tallie Graver cozy series. A woman cleaning around a B&B about to open discovers a dead body. I haven’t tried this series yet, but it sounds great.
How to Knit a Murder (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Seaside Knitters series. A woman new to town seems like a great handywoman to have around until she becomes tangled up in a murder. I’m intrigued by the description of this one.
Just Plain Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 6 in Laura Bradford’s Amish mystery series. A lawman’s mentor is killed when he comes to town.  I read one of the author’s other Amish stories this summer and enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to digging into this series; I have several of the books on my TBR shelves already.
A Midwinter’s Tail (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery series.  Daphne and her basset hound are sleuthing again when a pet store chain’s CEO is murdered and Daphne’s friend is the prime suspect.  You can read my review of book one from the series here.
The Novel Art of Murder (Paperback) – Book 3 in the Mystery Bookshop series about a mystery bookshop owner who also writes mysteries – and occasionally helps solve some local ones. This series looks so fun!
Slay in Character (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Cat Latimer series about a writer’s retreat. This time Cat and her fellow writers are on a trip away from the Bed and Breakfast when they stumble across a murder. I enjoyed the first book in this series, but I’ve gotten behind since then.
Someone to Trust (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 5 in the Wescott historical fiction series. In this book, a couple share an unexpected kiss at Christmas, but they know there can’t be a romance between them as she is so much older than he is. But they continue to be thrown together as they seek out more suitable matches, and it gets harder to deny the feelings they have for one another. I don’t read a ton of historic fiction, but this series includes some stories that sound intriguing.
Star Trek Prometheus: In the Heart of Chaos (Mass Market Paperback) – The latest Star Trek Prometheus novel focuses on the Prometheus and a Klingon ship investigating a series of terrorist attacks. This looks like the third book to focus on this part of the Star Trek Universe.
Violet Tendencies (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Rose City mystery series about a young woman starting over at her aunt’s floral shop. In this book, there’s a murder at the Rose Festival.
The Whispered Word (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Secret, Book and Scone Society series about a book shop owner and her friends who help their novice sheriff solve some murders. I’ve been waiting for the first book of this to come out in paperback so I could give it a try. That is out now and it’s on my list.
Yule Be Dead (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 5 in the Victoria Square mystery series about the owner of an artisan’s co-op who solves murders on the side. I’ve enjoyed the early books in the series.
Life Lessons from Hebrews (Paperback) – The Life Lessons Bible study series from Max Lucado releases more studies from the New Testament this week, including this one on the book of Hebrews.

BOOK NEWS: November 20, 2018

It’s Thanksgiving week here, and I’m looking forward to lots of rest and reading. Stay tuned for FRIDAY this week when I post my annual gift giving ideas for all ages – The Holiday Hint List. You can go HERE to see the list for the last two years.

Here are some books out this week – it’s a small week:


His Royal Dogness, Guy the Beagle: The Rebarkable True Story of Meghan Markle’s Rescue Dog (Picture Book) – I already have this one on hold through the library!
I Do Not Like Books Anymore! (Picture Book) – A little monster learning to read struggles to keep her love of books. I am looking forward to seeing this one in person!
Scarlett (Picture Book) – No one thinks Scarlett the sloth can solve a mystery in the forest, and while she would like to prove them wrong, she’s afraid they might be right.
Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert (Picture Book) – A girl is so busy teaching everyone around her about unicorns, she misses the magic right near by. This looks darling! I have to check this one out.
Snow Place Like Home – Book 17 in the fun Galaxy Zack series. Zack and his family head to a new planet for winter fun. 
The Once and Future Geek
– (Middle Grade) – A young Arthur of Camelot time travels to the 21st century and Googles himself. Seeing the unfortunate turns his future will take, he decides to stay right here. I will be reviewing this one in a few weeks.
Big Damn Hero (Adult) – An original novel from the Firefly Universe! Captain Malcolm Reynolds is kidnapped and put on trial for his life while his crew tries to track him down.
Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids (Professional Development for Teachers – Paperback) – Donalyn Miller (The Book Whisperer) and Colby Sharp (The Creativity Project) are big names in education circles, especially when it comes to kids and reading. Their new collaboration focuses on tools and resources for teachers and administrators to launch reading/book initiatives in their schools and communities. I might not be teaching these days, but this one is still on my Christmas list!

BOOK NEWS: November 13, 2018

Here are some of the books releasing this week!

Books for Kids


The Case of the Missing Chalk Drawings – From the author of the awesome This Book Just Ate My Dog! comes a mystery about missing drawings. I can’t wait to read this one!
Super Turbo Gets Caught – In book 8 in the series, Super Turbo falls victim to a mousetrap in the school cafeteria.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults


Bad Hare Day – Book 2 in the Mutant Bunny Island series. Perry is invited back to Bunny Island for Carrot Con. That sentence alone would get me to pick this one up and check it out. Carrot Con!
It Wasn’t Me – Another middle grade book compared to The Breakfast Club (like The Reckless Club). This time, five students suspected of vandalism join the victim on a Saturday to get to the bottom of what happened. I will be on the look out for this one!
Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot – Book 3 in the Unicorn Rescue Society. I have book 1 on my TBR shelves.
Twilight of the Elves – Book 2 in the Adventurers Guild series about a group of kids called on to right wrongs in a fantasy world.
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow – Book 2 in the Nevermoor series about a cursed girl destined to die who is swept away to a secret city. I have book one on my reading list.
Crimes of Grindelwald Screenplay (November 16) – The screenplay for the latest movie in the Harry Potter universe.
How She Died How I Lived – This book for teens focuses on a group of girls who were targeted by a killer. One of them paid the ultimate price. On the eve of the killer’s sentencing, the five survivors try to cope with their questions and survivor’s guilt. This sounds fascinating.
The Lying Woods – A teen finds out his father funded their lavish life with stolen funds. Now he has skipped town and left the young man and his mother to deal with the fall out. which includes threats against them for revenge. Yep, I would absolutely read that!
The Resolutions – Four Latinx teens make New Year’s resolutions – for one another – in an effort to stay connected during their senior year of high school. Sign me up for this one, too.
The Storyteller – Book 3 in the Sea of Ink and Gold series after The Reader and The Speaker. In an illiterate society, a girl whose father was murdered and whose aunt was kidnapped finds a book. I’ve had book 1 on my list for ages.
Your Own Worst Enemy – Three students vie for Student Council President in this satirical story of the electoral process. I have already requested this one from the library!

Books for Adults


Dead Sea Rising (Hardcover) – Jerry Jenkins launches a new series about an archaeologist whose discovery could change everything we think we know about history – and those who will do everything they can to stop her revelations.
Death and Daisies (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Magic Garden series by Amanda Flower. I’ll be reviewing this one later this month.
In Peppermint Peril (Hardcover) – First in a new series starring a young woman in town for Christmas and to help her great-aunt with her tea shop. I’ll be reviewing this one later this month, too.
Long Road to Mercy (Hardcover) – David Baldacci launches a new series this week, too. Atlee Pine is an FBI agent who 30 years ago was a six-year-old at the mercy of a kidnapper – a kidnapper who chose her twin sister, Mercy, instead thanks to an twisted game of eeny- meeny. Now, she is still haunted by that night even as she works through her latest case of a missing Grand Canyon tourist whose donkey is found stabbed to death at the bottom of the Canyon. This sounds amazing. I know my husband and I will both be digging into this one!
A Scandal in Scarlet (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery about a woman who manages a Sherlock Holmes bookstore. In this book, a local museum is damaged by fire and the locals put together an auction to raise funds for restoration. Before the auction can kick off, though, someone has kicked the bucket. I have this series on my reading list!
‘Twas the Knife Before Christmas (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series, which I LOVE! This book was excellent! I’ll be reviewing it later this week. You should check it out!
Becoming (Hardcover) – Michelle Obama releases a memoir this week. I am looking forward to reading this one.
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered (Hardcover) – The latest book by Lysa TerKeurst is already on my Christmas list. This is at the top of my list for this week!

BOOK NEWS: November 6, 2018

Happy November! Historically I have noticed that November is not a big month for publishing, but this year I have found a LOT of great books releasing this month. Here are some of the books out this week.

Books for Kids


Dr. Thirteenth – Limited edition hardcover celebration of the new Doctor. (The regular paperback version will release in January 2019)
No Boring Stories – A group of misfit animals are tired of boring stories so they write some stories of their own. This looks fantastic!
Pies from Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott – A lesser known story from the Civil Rights movement. I can’t wait to read this one!
To Wakanda and Beyond – The latest in the Marvel Super Hero Adventures series. I’ve read one of these, and it was a lot of fun!

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults


Aquaman: Arthur’s Guide to Atlantis – Part of a collection of books set around the new Aquaman movie releasing in December
Aquaman: The Junior Novel – The junior novel for the movie.
Aquaman: Undertow – A prequel story of a young Arthur Curry set in the DC Cinematic Universe
Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken? – Book 2 in this series about some very special chickens with superpowers. I really enjoyed the first book in this series. I’ll be reviewing this one here tomorrow.
Ellie, Engineer: The Next Level – Book 2 in the Ellie Engineer series. This time, Ellie and her friends use their engineering skills to help an elderly neighbor.
Flashback – Book 7 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. I heard the author speak when this series was just getting started, and I still haven’t gotten around to digging into it. It sounds like just the sort of story I love. The series is about a telepathic girl who meets someone like her and finds out she really belongs somewhere else.
The Girl with the Dragon Heart – Book 2 in the Tales from the Chocolate Heart series about a young dragon who is tricked into drinking enchanted hot chocolate that turns her into a human. This series is on my TBR list, too.
Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl – A girl who is always on the looking for signs to tell her how to live her life finds a runaway with a four-leaf clover tattoo on her hand and decides to hide the girl in her closet. I’m curious to try this one!
More Than a Princess – An original fairy tale about a special princess who is mistaken for a human and captured to be used as a pawn by a king. I love this author’s other books, and I will definitely be giving this one a try!
No Slam Dunk – A novel about teamwork on and off the court from Mike Lupica. I have enjoyed several of the author’s previous books. This looks great.
The Secret Files of Barry Allen – Everything you need to know about The Flash TV show on the CW.
Shelby’s Story – Part of W. Bruce Cameron’s line of puppy and dog stories for kids. This one focuses on Shelby, a dog who acts in movies. Sure to be a hit with dog-loving kids!
Speechless – A boy has to speak at his cousin’s funeral and wonders what he could possibly say. This sounds fascinating.
Two’s a Crowd – Sequel to The Real McCoys, which is still on my TBR list from last year. This series focuses on sibling detectives looking into a series of mysterious letters and finding out two McCoys are better than one.
The Lego Neighborhood Book 2 – Another instruction book for building a neighborhood out of Lego bricks.
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World – From the author of the spectacular Little Leaders comes this book highlighting 40 women creators including Hedy Lemar and Wangari Maathai. I loved the first book, so I’m excited to see the new one!
She Did It!: 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think – Another collection of women’s biographies for kids, this one focusing on women who changed the world around them.
Archenemies – Sequel to Renegades (which I was supposed to read this summer, but haven’t gotten to yet) about a teen working as both a superhero (Insomnia) and super villain (Nightmare) in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurring. I hope to get to book one before the end of the year.
The Color of Lies – A teen who sees emotions as colors meets a guy she can’t read at all. At first it’s a relief, but then she discovers he is looking into the death of her parents, and it might not be the accident she always thought it was. This sounds like my kind of story! Definitely on my list for this week.
How to Fracture a Fairy Tale – A collection of fractured fairy tales and legends. Yes, please!
Last Seen – Book 3 in the Amateurs series about a group of teens coerced by a killer to dig into the mysterious disappearance of a nine-year-old boy. This series is one that has been on my list to try for awhile.
Little White Lies – A new book by a favorite author, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, about an auto mechanic turned debutante. Barnes is a must-read author for me, so I will be checking this one out soon.
Mammoth – A high school paleontology geek gets an internship that will change her life, but not in the ways she was expecting. This sounds amazing. It’s on my list for this week.
Marvel Rising – Book 1 in a graphic novel series staring Ms Marvel and Squirrel Girl. I’m excited to check this one out!
Skyward – A girl who longs to be a pilot has to overcome her father’s choice to desert his team which is keeping her from her dream. I’m curious to try this one – our family has enjoyed several of the author’s other books.
Toxic – A girl who has grown up in secret on a bioship discovers her mother and her crew have disappeared. I love a good science fiction story, so I am eager to try this one.
The XY – In a world of women only, a girl discovers an XY, sick and suffering and at her mercy. Should she eliminate him or save him? I am curious about the world building for this one. I’ll be checking this out, too.

Books for Adults


 

Breach (Paperback) – Book one in a new Cold War Magic series where a breach of the magical Berlin Wall could kick off World War III. This sounds fantastic!
Cold Brew Killing (e-book) – Book 3 in the All-Day Breakfast Cafe series about a dead body in the freezer at the local ice cream shop. This is a fun series!
Cubicles that Make You Envy the Dead (Paperback) – The latest comic collection staring Dilbert
Fatal Festival Days (November 8) (Paperback) – Book 3 in the Dog Days Mystery series about a murder at the local winter festival. This is another great mystery series. I need to get caught up with this one.
Nine Perfect Strangers (Hardcover) – Nine strangers at a health resort looking for solutions may find more than they planned. I’m curious about this one. I’m not even sure if it is a mystery or a romance or what.
Star Trek Discovery: Succession (Paperback Graphic Novel) – A mirror universe Star Trek story. The first cover is the official one, but for awhile they were using this second one and I loved it SO MUCH, I just had to include it here.
A Vintage Death (November 8) (Paperback) – Book 2 in the Keepsake Cove mystery series about a music box store owner and a murdered B&B owner. I had some reservations when I read the first book in the series, but I’d like to try this one and see if those hold up or if they were just part of the first book.
You Don’t Own Me (Hardcover) – Book 6 in this Mary Higgins Clark/Alafair Burke series about a producer of a television series that investigates cold cases. I have this whole series on my TBR list!
Consider It Joy (Hardcover) – For those who have wanted to try bullet journaling, but aren’t sure where to start. I’d love to see this in person to see how it is laid out.
Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave (Hardcover) – From television personality Joanna Gaines.  Walks you through how to set up your home to reflect your personality
Living Well, Spending Less/Unstuffed Study Guide: Eight Weeks to Redefining the Good Life and Living It (Paperback) – A study guide to accompany the books and a video study
The Passion Generation: The Seemingly Reckless, Definitely Disruptive, But Far From Hopeless Millennials (Paperback) – The millennial generation from the perspective of one of their own regarding the Church. I love books like this that look at the unique characteristics of different generations.

BOOK NEWS: November 28, 2017

I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was restful and meaningful for each of you. Remember, you can check out my 2017 Holiday Hint List here for some book ideas for your holiday gift-giving.

This is another small release week, at least for my wish list. Enjoy this look at some new books releasing this week.

Books for Kids


The Crystal Caverns – Book 2 in The Last Firehawk series, a Branches series for new chapter book readers. You are probably tired of hearing about how much I love Branches books for this age group. But it is still true!
365 Encouraging Verses of the Bible for Boys/Girls (releasing December 1st) – A devotional book for kids. I’ll be reviewing these next week. I will tell you now that the content is the same in both books, so a family with boys and girls could use the books together.

Books for Teens/Young Adults


The Chaos of Standing Still – A teen carries one unread text on her phone – the last from her dead best friend – until she accidentally swaps phone with a guy at the airport. This sounds FANTASTIC! This is at the top of my list for the week.

Books for Adults


Ditched 4 Murder – Book 2 in the Sophie Kimball mystery series about a young woman who has moved closer to her mother’s retirement community in Arizona and stumbles onto a murder. This sounds like a fun series in one of my favorite settings. Looking forward to reading these.
Etched in Tears – Book 4 in the Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series about the murder of a glass artist. I have this series on my wish list. The premise – with the glass work – sounds fascinating.
Hark the Herald Angels Slay – Book 3 in the Year-Round Christmas Mystery series. In this book, the main character’s ex is found dead. Merry will have to track down another killer in order to get her summer grove back. I have enjoyed this series, and I’m looking forward to seeing what summer is like in Rudolph. You can read my review of book two here.
Of Murder and Men – Book 3 in the Cat Latimer Mystery series about a writer’s retreat. I am a book behind on this one, but you can read my review of book one here.
The Plot Is Murder – First in a new series that takes place at a mystery bookstore. As the shop owner is plotting out her own cozy mystery story, murder shows up in her real life, too. Sign me up for this one!
X Marks the Scot – Book 11 in the Liss MacCrimmon mystery series about an art purchase that hides an old treasure map and leads to a dead body. I’m not familiar with this series, but the plot of this is intriguing.
Star Trek Prometheus Fire with Fire – This looks like the first in a new series from the folks at Star Trek, focused on the U. S. S. Prometheus. I’m curious about this one as it does not have any long-term connection to a TV series (that I know of before reading it). I wonder how it will do without a stable of familiar characters.
Star Trek Titan Fortune of War – Book 10 in the Titan series. Titan is the ship under the command of William T. Riker from ST: The Next Generation. I am several books behind on this series, but I have enjoyed it from the beginning and have the remaining books on my TBR shelves.
Star Trek Waypoint Graphic Novel – This contains issues 1-6 from the Waypoint comic book line. While I collect one line of Star Trek comics, this is not one I am familiar with. I’d like to check this one out. It includes short stories set in the universes of all of the Star Trek traditional TV programs (TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager and Enterprise)
The Art of Brush Lettering – I am completely fascinated by lovely, fancy handwriting. Probably because mine is abysmal. I would love to learn to do gorgeous work like this. I follow the artist/author, Kelly Klapstein on Instagram. I’m eager to see this in person to see if I would have any hope of learning brush lettering from this book.

BOOK NEWS: November 21, 2017

Thanksgiving week is here. I have so much to be thankful for – including you, my faithful readers. I hope The Neverending TBR has helped you find great books for yourself and for your family and friends.

If you are looking for book recommendations for your holiday shopping, come back this afternoon to see my 2017 Holiday Hint List. Lots of terrific books on the list this year.

It’s a small release week, so I’ll just display them in one grouping. Here are some of the new books coming out this week, just in time for the long weekend.

Books for Everyone!


Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates – Goldilocks with Pirates – what else do you need to know?! If I was still teaching, I would definitely be adding this one to my Fractured Fairy Tale unit.
My Lazy Cat – A little girl who is ALWAYS on the move decides to take a page from her cat’s book and have a do-nothing, lazy day. Sounds adorable! Looking forward to reading this one.
Zoey and Sassafras Caterflies and Ice – Book 4 in the Zoey and Sassafras early chapter book fantasy series about a scientifically-minded girl and her pet cat. These look adorable! Terrific for kids branching out into short chapter books.
Cookie Cutters & Sled Runners – Two girls, prepared to turn their middle school project into a cook book, run into trouble when they are paired with other people instead of with each other. This will be especially hard on Ana as her new partner doesn’t understand her “quirks” like her best friend does. This sounds like a terrific middle grade read!
The Magic Misfits – Actor Neil Patrick Harris tries his hand at writing for kids with this middle grade series debut. A group of young illusionists and magicians take on a criminal group of carnies. This is at the top of my list for this week! Early reviews have been very positive. I can’t wait to read this one!
My Life Is a Joke – The latest middle grade novel from James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library). When Jacky takes on extra responsibilities for home, she wonders where she could find the time for her love: performing in front of a crowd.
Pixar: A Pop-Up Celebration – This small but intricate book celebrates the magic of Pixar movies.
Not Now, Not Ever – This new book for teens and young adults centers on a girl who sneaks off to genius camp for a chance to win a scholarship to the one school she wants to go to. I LOVED this one and reviewed it last week. You can check that review out here.
Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist – This Bible Art Journaling book is by Stephanie Ackerman, an artist I have followed for years. I have been reading about this for ages as she has compiled it; I can’t wait to see it in person.