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BOOK NEWS: November 14, 2017

BOOK NEWS: November 14, 2017

Posted on by Jaymie

Thanksgiving is so close that I can almost taste the apple pie. Here are some new books to get you through until it’s Turkey Day!

Books for Kids

Here We Are: Notes for Living On Planet Earth – A guide to life on Earth for kids and families from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit. I am looking forward to reading this one!
Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word – Book 2 in the Recess Warriors graphic novel series for younger and mid-elementary readers. This may also appeal to middle grade readers.  A villain has released vampires werewolves and other creatures to take over recess. This series looks like so much fun!
Galaxy Zack Cosmic Black Out – Book 16 in the awesome Galaxy Zack science fiction series for readers ready for chapter books. I have loved this series since book one, and it was always very popular with my students.
Piper Morgan Plans a Party – Book 5 in the Piper Morgan series. This time, Piper is trying to help her mom plan a party for an ungrateful, spoiled little girl. This series looks fantastic.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

Dolls of War – Book 3 in the Friendship Dolls series based on a true story about 12,000 dolls sent from the US to Japan in the 1920s in the hope of preventing a future war and 58 dolls sent back to the US from Japan. This series has always caught my eye in the book store, and it is on my TBR list. This new book is about the impact of the 1926 Friendship Doll exchange when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor during 1941.
Penelope March Is Melting – A bookish outcast and her younger brother are drawn into a mystery about their chilly home, Glacier Cove. I’m eager to check this one out.
Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo (e-book novella) – Percy Jackson and his pal Grover are on the hunt for a missing automaton loose in New York. I have already pre-ordered this.
The Road to Ever After – An orphan and a stray dog connect at Christmas and get pulled into an adventure with an elderly woman they meet at a mysterious museum. This is at the top of my wish list for the week!
Good and Gone – A road trip to find a missing rock star helps a trio of teens re-examine recent events in their lives.  This is from an author I already have on my TBR list; I’m curious to check out this new book for teens/young adults.

Books for Adults

 

Death in the Stacks – Book 8 in the Library Lovers mystery series – one of my favorite cozy series. In this book, the new library board president is killed and one of Lindsey’s friends is the prime suspect. I adore the characters in this series. I’m so looking forward to reading this one! You can read my review of book 7 here.
End Game – Book 5 in the Will Robie series. In this book, Robie’s handler, Blue Man, has gone missing. But when Robie goes to investigate, things are even more serious than just a missing operative. I really enjoyed the first book in this series. And my husband reads almost anything Baldacci writes. We are big fans and will certainly have this book in our home by the end of the year.
Star Trek Discovery: Official Collector’s Edition – A behind-the-scenes look at the new Star Trek series, available through CBS online.
Star Wars Captain Phasma – Graphic Novel collecting Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi Captain Phasma issues 1-4. This is not a comic book line I have followed, but I am interested in check it out in advance of the new movie in December.
Art of Thor – We are HUGE fans of these “Art of” books at our house. It’s a great visual treat to celebrate a favorite movie. And Thor is a favorite for our family. These coffee-table books are lovely gift-quality items.
Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose – Vice President Biden shares the story of the last Thanksgiving his family celebrated with his son, Beau, who had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor and the year that followed. It is a glimpse into one man’s life as Vice President of the United States and also as a father losing his son. This will be an emotional read, but I would like to read it, nonetheless.

BOOK NEWS: November 7, 2017

BOOK NEWS: November 7, 2017

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Wimpy Kid. Maze Runner. Fantastic Beasts. Christmas. Supergirl. Teen Titans. What a week in books! Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

 

The Santa Thief – A boy takes his Christmas into his own hands by stealing Santa’s identity. I can’t wait to read this one!
Duck, Duck Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise –  A cute early reader just in time for winter.
Teen Titans Go!: Ninja Party! – The Teen Titans have their own line of early readers. In this one, Beast Boy tries to learn to be a stealthy ninja.
Ella and Owen: Dragon Spies! – Book 6 in this early chapter book series. This time the dragon twins are mistaken for spies.
Ordinary People Sticker Activity Book – A sticker activity book starring the characters of the Ordinary People Change the World biography picture book series.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

Cici’s Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-in-Training – Graphic novel about a girl learning to be a writer who stumbles onto someone’s secret. This sounds fantastic! I love books about writing and this one seems to have a mystery element to it. Perfection!
Digging for Trouble – Book 2 in the Devlin Quick mystery series. This time Devlin finds a mystery on an archaeological dig in Montana.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway – Book 12 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Illustrated) – JK Rowling’s little book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, has been turned into a movie series. Now it gets an illustrated version. This book is NOT illustrated by the same person doing the Harry Potter books. I’m curious to see this one in person.
Mr. Gedrick and Me – When a family loses their father/husband, Mr. Gedrick appears. And like Mary Poppins, he is just what the family needs. I have been excited about this one since the author, Patrick Carmen, first mentioned it! This is at the top of my wish list for this week!
Raid of No Return – Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales takes on a World War II story in this graphic novel series that introduces kids to historic figures and events. I had this series in the library when I was teaching, and my students read them until they disintegrated. Such a great series!
The Real McCoys – “The world’s greatest fourth grade detective.” That’s all I had to read before I put this one on my list! Moxie’s crime-busting partner and best friend has moved away, so she has to investigate the disappearance of the school mascot on her own.
The Relic War – Book 1 in the new Daniel Coldstar series about a boy with amnesia who works to find relics  and finds one that could change his life – and save the universe. A new science-fiction series for older kids and teens.
Supergirl: Age of Atlantis – The folks at DC released a middle grade novel about The Flash last month, and now they have one about Supergirl. In this original story, Kara Danvers tries to find where a mysterious sea creature has come from and why ordinary citizens are displaying superpowers. I have the Flash book on my TBR; I have high hopes that the books will be as fun as the TV shows.
The Death Cure (Graphic Novel Prelude) – An original Maze Runner story set immediately before the events of The Death Cure. My older students LOVED the Maze Runner series. I’d love to show them this new addition to the series.
Follow Me – Book 2 in The Amateurs series by the author of Pretty Little Liars. A kidnapping victim looks exactly like a girl who died 5 years ago. This suspenseful series for teens sounds terrific.
Kat and Meg Conquer the World – Two girls are thrown together in a year-long science project. In each other, they might just find what they need to deal with the struggles they face on their own – and build a friendship they both need. This sounds awesome!
Now Is Everything – A family’s dark secrets  are at risk of exposure when Hadley tries to commit suicide and everyone wants to know why. This sounds mysterious and intense. This would be one I would have to stay up reading until I finished.
Renegades – The author of the Lunar Chronicles launches a new series this week – a superhero story! I am so excited to read this one!
Twelve (e-novella) – A new novella in the world of The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. I pre-ordered this the minute I saw it was available. My teen and I are excited to read this. We both are huge fans of the original series. I reviewed the final book in that series here.

Books for Adults

A Fatal Collection – Book one in this new series about a young woman who inherits a music box store in Keepsake Cove.  I’ll be reviewing this one on Wednesday this week.
A Late Frost – Book 11 in the Orchard mystery series about an apple orchard. I’ve not tried any of these yet, but it looks like a series I would enjoy.
Assault and Buttery – Book 3 in the Popcorn Shop mystery series. I have the first two books on my TBR shelf, but I haven’t gotten to them yet. But I love the whole idea of a popcorn shop series.
Canal Days Calamity – Book 2 in the Dog Days mystery series. I reviewed this one here. I loved it and I’ve added book one to my TBR!
A Deadly Eclair – First in the French Bistro mystery series. I have enjoyed the author’s other work, and I’m looking forward to reading this mystery about a bistro owner suspected of murder.
Eaves of Destruction – Book 5 in the Fixer Upper series which is the basis of some great Hallmark movies. (Although the books are always better, the movies are quite fun). In this book, a building inspector is found dead at one of Shannon’s job sites.
Every Breath You Take – Book 5 in Mary Higgins Clark’s Under Suspicion series about a TV show that looks into cold cases. I haven’t read any of these, but the description of this one pushed me to put the whole series on my wish list.
In This Moment – The latest in the Baxter Family series. I have only read one book in the series, but several of my friends love every book in the line. This book focuses on an Indianapolis high school principal who starts a Bible study at his school and ends up in a lawsuit. I’m intrigued by the story and might give this one a try.
Much Ado About Murder – Book 3 in the Shakespeare in the Catskills mystery series about a resort and theater company that runs into trouble while staging Much Ado About Nothing. I’ll be reviewing this one next Wednesday.
Sorcerer’s Appendix – Fourth in the Brother’s Grimm mystery series staring Gretel (yes, that Gretel) as a private investigator. These sound fun. The description reminds me of the Nursery Crimes series by Jasper Fforde, which I loved.
Twice Upon a Christmas (kindle) – When a woman can’t decide what path to take in her life, she ends up living every day in December twice, one following each path. Shanna Swendson is an author I really like, When I saw that she had a holiday ebook, I pre-ordered it right away. I’m eager to read this holiday story.
Obama: An Intimate Portrait – Several years ago our family went on a tour of the White House. I was enthralled by the pictures that line every hallway.  I would love to see this book in person and see if it reflects what I experienced on that tour.
Search for Spock – A geeky version of Where’s Waldo. This is TOTALLY on my Christmas list!!
What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism – A collection of essays by Dan Rather that considers our national identity. I have appreciated some of Dan Rather’s writing over the last year. I’m curious to check this one out.

BOOK NEWS: November 29, 2016

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It’s Monday; tomorrow is release day! Another small list of new releases as we see November wrap up.  I’m not even going to break things into sections again this week. We’ll keep things simple!

Here are the books releasing on November 29, 2016 that you might be interested in:

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Big Bear, Small Mouse (The Bear Books) – The Bear series has moved to non-fiction books with common vocabulary for young children (colors, numbers, opposites, etc.). The illustrations for this series are gorgeous and I love them! This would be a great book for parents or grandparents of small children as well as for Kindergarten and Preschool classrooms.
Sugar and Spice (Whatever After 10) – Terrific fractured fairy tale series about a girl and her brother who travel through a magic mirror into common fairy tales where something goes wrong and they have to fix the story so the characters get their happily ever after. This story tackles the tale of Hansel and Gretel.
The Charming Life of Izzy Malone – I’ve already ordered this one because I can’t wait to read about Izzy, a girl who doesn’t fit in and has to complete an at-home charm school course because of all the trouble she gets in.
Princess Leia: Royal Rebel (Backstories) – I fell in love with this Scholastic series when I read the Batman and Wonder Woman backstories. There’s also Superman, Supergirl and Harley Quinn. They will be adding Batgirl and Darth Vader in  early 2017. Each book dives deep into the character’s backstory. I can’t wait to read this one!
The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland – This YA story about four teens at a camp for at-risk kids sounds fantastic. (Amazon is offering it on Kindle for only $4.99 which is amazing for a brand new book.) It releases this Thursday, December 1.
First Degree Mudder (A Pacific Northwest Mystery) – Book 4 in the Pacific Northwest mystery series starring a writer for an extreme sports magazine
Shades of Wrath (A Caprice De Luca Mystery) – Book 6 in the Caprice de Luca mystery series about a home stager. I just recently read the first book in this series, and I liked it. Caprice was a great character.
Flash: The Haunting of Barry Allen – My family of super-hero lovers really enjoys the DC Comics TV series like Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl and The Flash. This book is an original story about Barry Allen, the Flash, from the TV show. The story will continue with Arrow: A Generation of Vipers in spring 2017.
Prey: Book Three: The Hall of Heroes (Star Trek 3) – The final book in the Prey series from Star Trek about the Klingon Empire
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between) – I never watched The Gilmore Girls, but I  know they are HUGELY popular, especially right now. Fans of the series might enjoy this memoir.
Getaway with God: The Everywoman’s Guide to Personal Retreat – This sounds like a terrific resource for women longing for time away with the Lord, whether it’s just for an afternoon or for a longer time of retreat and refreshing.

Happy Reading!

If you missed it, I posted a PDF of book suggestions for your holiday shopping needs. You can find the Neverending TBR 2016 Holiday Hint List here.

 

 

 

BOOK NEWS: November 22, 2016

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It’s Monday; tomorrow is release day! There aren’t many new books coming out this week that caught my attention.  I’m not even going to break things into sections again this week. We’ll keep things simple!

Here are the books releasing on November 22, 2016 that you might be interested in:

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The Great Big Paw Print (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse) – Book 9 in this sweet series for young readers ready for longer illustrated stories
Rush Revere and the Presidency – Book five in this historic fiction series for middle grade readers
Gap Life –  This YA story of a kid who knows the path his family wants him to take after high school but also knows he wants something more sounds fantastic!!
Trouble Makes a Comeback – I loved the first book (Trouble Is a Friend of Mine) and I can’t wait to read this sequel. Part romance, part mystery, all fun!
Fate of Flames (The Effigies) – The description of this new fantasy series is too involved to summarize in one sentence. If you like YA fantasy, click the link and read the full description. I have already requested this one from my local library!!

 

Later this week I will have a PDF for readers with some  recommendations of books you might want to put on your holiday shopping list. I hope you’ll stop by and check it out!

BOOK NEWS: November 15, 2016

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It’s Monday; tomorrow is release day! There aren’t many new books coming out this week that caught my attention.  I’m not even going to break things into sections again this week. We’ll keep things simple!

Here are the books releasing on November 15, 2016 that you might be interested in:

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The Golden Girls of Rio – A cool picture book celebrating the women of the 2016 Summer Olympics
Lily’s Deliciously Different Day – Picture book celebrating the delight of being different
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay – Screenplay for the movie that releases later this week. Are you going to go see the movie? I know we are!
Into the Lion’s Den (Devlin Quick Mysteries, The) – I’m looking forward to checking out this new middle grade mystery series that kicks off with a case about a page stolen from a rare book in the New York Public Library.
Dork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy – Book 11 in this hugely popular series comes out tomorrow!!
This is Our Story – Five boys go hunting. Only four return. This mystery sounds amazing!
No Man’s Land (John Puller Series) – A new mystery from the prolific David Baldacci. Looks like this is book 4 in the John Puller series.
The Sleeping Beauty Killer (An Under Suspicion Novel) – A good week for mysteries! This is a new one by Mary Higgins Clark, the queen of suspense.
Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel – Read the book that will set the stage for the new Star Wars Rogue One movie that comes out at Christmas!
Scrappy Little Nobody – I love Anna Kendrick in the Pitch Perfect movies and in The Accountant. I’m curious to read what she has to say in this new autobiography.
When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel according to Paul (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic) – Dig into the New Testament book of Romans!

BOOK NEWS: November 8, 2016

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It’s Monday; tomorrow is release day! There aren’t many new books coming out this week that caught my attention.  I’m not even going to break things into sections today. We’ll keep things simple!

Here are the books releasing on November 8, 2016 that you might be interested in:

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The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation– Book 4 in this fantastic series for elementary school students about a princess who sometimes wears black and fights monsters. I love this series!!
The Lost Property Office (Section 13) – A new middle grade novel about a secret society of detectives. Doesn’t that sound awesome?!
The Boomerang Effect – This is billed as a “hilariously subversive YA.” It sounds fantastic. A trouble maker. An exchange student. Homecoming floats. And chickens. Really. I have to read this and find out how all of these things come together!
Dead Girls Society – A girl with Cystic Fibrosis receives a mysterious invitation to join a secret society. She was wanting some adventure in her life. But The Society might not be quite what she thought it was.
Heartless – from the author of The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter). This time she takes on the story of Alice in Wonderland. I loved the Lunar Chronicles series. I am curious to see what she does with this new world as she puts her own twist on a classic.
The Chemist – A new thriller from the author of the Twilight series. Looks like this will appeal to older teens as well as adults who like suspense books!
Cat Got Your Diamonds: A Kitty Couture Mystery – First book in a new cozy mystery series about a pet boutique.
Deadly Dog Days (A Dog Days Mystery) – First in a new cozy mystery series set in Metamora, Indiana.

 

Happy Reading!!

BOOK NEWS – November 1, 2016

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It’s Monday; tomorrow is release day! November seems to be a month with fewer new releases than others. Here are just a few of the books releasing on November 1, 2016 that you might be interested in:

Books for Kids

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Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics– I love infographics! They are charts and visual representations of information. I can’t wait to see what this looks like!
The Bossier Baby – Looking forward to this sequel with such a clever premise.
Dinosaurs in Disguise – Do you have any dinosaur fans at your house? My dinosaur-loving students would have LOVED this one
The Dr. Seuss Coloring Book  – I can’t wait to see this one. I hope there are Sneetches to color. The Sneetch story is my favorite.
A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day – A tribute to this classic picture book.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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The Kindness Club: Chloe on the Bright Side – A girl is torn between the cool kids and her group of friends
Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 11) – The latest in this hugely popular series
Extra Cheesy Zits: A Zits Treasury – The latest collection from this awesome comic about a teenage boy and his family and friends
Nothing but Trouble – a new story from the author of The Lemonade War!!!
The Friendship Experiment – A girl struggling to make friends keeps a secret notebook. What happens when the notebook isn’t a secret anymore?
Threads – An American girl and a Chinese girl are connected by a note in a purse
Bad Blood (The Naturals 4)  – The fourth, and likely final, story in this fantastic series about special teens who help catch serial killers
Saving Hamlet – A girl falls through a stage door and finds herself in the 1600s at the Globe Theater
The Amateurs Book 1 The Amateurs – The new series by the author of Pretty Little Liars.
The Diabolic –  A bodyguard takes her charge’s place to protect her
You in Five Acts – Five friends at a performing arts school

Books for Adults

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Beignets, Brides and Bodies: A cozy mystery set in smalltown Arizona (A Maggie Miller Mystery) – Book 2 in this culinary mystery series
Better Late Than Never (A Library Lover’s Mystery) – Book 7 in this great library-based mystery series
The Chocolate Bunny Brouhaha (Chocoholic Mystery) – Book 16 in this long-running chocoholic mystery series
Deck the Hallways (A Fixer-Upper Mystery) – Book 4 in this home improvement mystery series
The Good, the Bad and the Guacamole (A Taste of Texas Mystery) – Book 2 in this mystery series starring a former-reporter
A Killer Kebab (A Greek to Me Mystery) – Book 3 in this culinary mystery series
Doctor Who: Twelve Doctors of Christmas – Christmas stories for the Doctor Who fans
Twice Told Tail (A Black Cat Bookshop Mystery) – Book 6  in this bookstore mystery series
Untimely Death: A Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery – First in a new series
We Wish You a Murderous Christmas (A Year-Round Christmas Mystery) – Book 2 in this Christmas-y mystery series
Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume 3: The War Years and After, 1939-1962 – Third in a series of books on the life of Eleanor Roosevelt
Prepare Your Heart for the Midnight Cry: A Call to be Ready for Christ’s Return – a Christian non-fiction book about being ready for the return of Christ

 

So, what’s on your November 1st wish list?