Tag: October New Releases

It’s the last full week of October. I don’t know about you, but I have found a TON of books this month I want to read. This is the perfect time to start building my holiday wish list. Let’s see what new releases catch your eye this week:

 

Books for Adults

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The Bookshop of Secrets (Trade Paperback) – A young woman in town to uncover long-buried family secrets finds herself torn between letting people into her life and keeping her protective boundaries up. I’m intrigued by this one.
No Plan B (Hardcover) – Book 27 in the Jack Reacher series. Reacher witnesses a death that while ruled an accident is anything but. When a second “accident” occurs, Reacher is on the case. We fell in love with the Reacher series on Amazon this year, and I’m excited to read some of the books for myself.
Photo Finished (Trade Paperback) – First in a new Snapshot of NYC Mystery series. Photographer Liz Spyers stumbles into a brilliant career opportunity, but before the event is over someone will be dead and her new boss will be the prime suspect. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
The Stand-Up Groomsman (Trade Paperback) – Wedding attendants at odds with each other try to put their differences aside to get their friends happily wed.
A Trace of Poison (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Phyllida Bright Mystery series. Agatha Christie’s housekeeper stars in this series, and in this installment, there’s a murder at a writing contest where Agatha is one of the hosts. I am intrigued by this series!

It’s the third release week of October, but there is no sign of slowing down – lots of new books to check out this week!

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Unicornado – Volume 16 in the Phoebe and her Unicorn series. I get such a kick out of these comics!

Books for Adults

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Built to Last (Trade Paperback) – An adult romance from Erin Hahn. Former child stars team up for a renovation show, each looking for something including a second chance at love. I’ll be reviewing this one soon!
Partners in Crime (Trade Paperback) – While her matchmaker is starting to think Mira will never find a match, she runs into Naveen, the first match she dismissed abruptly. But the two find themselves working together, initially as Naveen’s law firm helps Mira with her aunt’s affairs, but later as they dodge crime bosses and jewel thieves as they try to figure out what all Mira’s family was into. I am so stoked to read this one! I’ll be reviewing it soon.
Poster Girl (Hardcover) – Imprisoned with the fallen dystopian regime called The Delegation, Sonya has a chance at redemption – and freedom – if she can find a girl kidnapped by the old regime. I am intrigued by this one!
Beyond the Enneagram: An Invitation to Experience a More Centered Life with God (Hardcover) – From the author of Self to Lose, Self to Find comes this new Enneagram resource that focuses on the Spiritual Center. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Death of a Dream: Resurrecting Purpose When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (Trade Paperback) – The author of this book spoke at our church this summer, tying his story to the story of Joseph in the Old Testament.
Madly Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman (Hardcover) – A collection of personal diary entries from 1993 through his death in 2016.
Tom Felton, Beyond the Wand (Hardcover) – A memoir.
We Wrote Your Name in Color (Trade Paperback, October 19) – A memoir of a couple who said yes when his sister and her husband wrote a will listing them as guardians for their children – and who never expected a murder/suicide to leave them parenting those children through the unthinkable.

Here are some of the new books releasing this week that I have on my radar:

 

Books for Kids

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Star Trek: Trek the Halls – A holiday Star Trek picture book. Yes, please!

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Playing Through the Turnaround – When a beloved teacher leaves because of budget cuts, his students band together to speak up for changes at their school. I love stories like this!
The Search for Sasquatch – First in a new nonfiction series. I’ll be reviewing this one soon!
Twelfth Grade Night (Graphic Novel) – First in a new series. At her new school where she can dress how she wants, Vi falls for Orsino, but he is in love with Olivia and asks Vi to help him get her attention, assuming Vi isn’t into guys. I have requested this from the library – sounds like a fun Twelfth Night retelling!

Books for Adults

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A Christmas Candy Killing (Hardcover) – First in a new Killer Chocolate Mystery series. Twin sisters who own a mystery bookstore with themed chocolates become murder suspects when a friend dies and their chocolates are found nearby. I love trying out new mystery series – especially book-themed ones! Can’t wait to give this a try.
Dashing Through the Snowbirds (Hardcover) – Book 32 in the fabulous Meg Langslow mystery series. When Meg plays Christmas host to some Canadian programmers working on a project with her brother’s company, she ends up playing investigator too when the programmers’ boss is murdered. I’ll be reviewing this one soon!
Dinosaur Philosophy (Hardcover gift book) – A new @DinosAndComics collection!
The Plot and the Pendulum (Hardcover) – Book 13 in the Library Lovers Mystery series by Jenn McKinlay. When Lindsey and the Crafternooners discover a skeleton that might be linked to a 30-year-old missing persons case, they start looking for a killer. I have this one on hold already at the library!
Santa’s Little Yelpers (Hardcover) – Book 26 in the delightful Andy Carpenter mystery series by David Rosenfelt. When a new Tara Foundation employee asks Andy to represent him in court because he found out a witness who once testified against him was lying, Andy agrees to take on the case. But when the witness is murdered and his client is arrested, Andy’s found more work than he bargained for. I’ll be reviewing this one soon!
Secret Lives (Trade Paperback) – A former FBI agent-turned-landlady finds herself investigating a murder when one of her boarders is killed. I pre-ordered this months ago – I can’t wait to read it!
The Socialite’s Guide to Murder (Hardcover) – First in a new Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series. Because of her agoraphobia, Evelyn hasn’t left her father’s hotel in over a year. But when a killer strikes and her best friend is twisted up in the case, Evelyn and her crush from the hotel staff team up to find the truth. Sounds awesome!
The Spare Man (Trade Paperback) – Inventor, heiress, and sleuth, Tesla must investigate a murder on the space liner where she was enjoying her honeymoon because Security has arrested her husband for the crime. Sounds fantastic!

We’re back! I am feeling refreshed and ready to dive back in to regular blog content, starting with some of the books releasing this week! Let’s take a look.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Bhai For Now – Twins separated at birth meet up at school and decide to swap places to get to know the parent they’ve missed out on all their lives. This sounds fantastic! I love The Parent Trap.
How to Heal a Gryphon – When her older brother is kidnapped by witches while her parents are away, Giada has to find a way to rescue him.
In Myrtle Peril (Older Middle Grade) – Book 4 in the Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series. Myrtle’s latest case has her father in the cross hairs. Hospitalized in the middle of a case himself, Myrtle’s father witnesses a murder. Now Myrtle has to solve it before her father becomes another victim. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, and I can’t wait to read this new story.
Sisterhood of Sleuths – When a box of vintage Nancy Drew mysteries is left at her mom’s thrift shop, Maizy discovers a picture in the box of her grandmother as a girl, along with two other young women. When her grandmother insists the photo is NOT of her, Maizy starts investigating. Yes, please! I love middle grade mysteries, and this one sounds fantastic.
By the Time You Read This I’ll Be Gone (Murder She Wrote) – First in a new series for teens. When Beatrice Fletcher’s best friend goes missing, she decides to solve the mystery herself just like her great-aunt Jessica, the mystery writer. I’d give this a shot just to see how it’s put together – sounds interesting!
The Christmas Clash – A new holiday romance from Suzanne Park. The children of rival restaurant owners team up to try to save the mall where they work in order to save both businesses.
Prince of Song & Sea – First in a new series of books focused on the princes in Disney’s classic tales. Have you ever wondered what Eric’s story was before he encountered the Little Mermaid? Now is your chance to find out!
Scions – A prequel to the Starcrossed trilogy. A daughter of Zeus and a son of Apollo are drawn together into a cycle of destruction that has already engulfed their ancestors.

Books for Adults

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All I Want for Christmas (Trade Paperback) – When two singers on a TV competition make sparks on duet week, the powers that be insist on them keeping up the ruse that they are a couple in real life. Unfortunately, they can’t stand each other!
A Cat Café Christmas (Trade Paperback) – A veterinarian has to set aside her reservations and trust the marketing guru who wants to help her save her cat café.
Extra Witchy (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Fix-It Witches series. Leanne decides to run for city council, but it looks like she needs the right husband if she wants to launch a successful political career. But Trevor hardly seems like the right choice considering his long list of failures. I have book one for this series on my TBR.
Out of Love (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in The Switch. When a farmer and a businessman discover they are twins, they decide to switch lives (Strictly Business). But when the farmer tries posing as the businessman, he discovers a plot to take down his brother’s company. I have this series on my TBR list, too.
Station Eternity (Trade Paperback) – First in the Midsolar Murders series. An amateur detective has fled Earth for an alien space station where she thinks she can avoid the murder cases that seemed to find her on Earth. But once she’s on the space station, visitors start dying. I can’t wait to dig into this one! It sounds right up my alley – scifi AND mystery!
When Life Gives You Vampires (Trade Paperback) – When a simple date leaves her with vampire fangs, Lily has to team up with Tristan to save them both. I already bought this one – I am fascinated by some of the personal aspects of this story.
You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Boy Meets Boy series. Spoiled Matthew Prince discovers the limits of his parents’ good will when his latest PR disaster means they ship him off to stay with his grandparents for the holidays. He agrees to help coordinate a charity gala in the hopes of an “early parole” from his exile. This sounds delightful – and Hallmark movie-ish!
The God Shot: 100 Snapshots of God’s Character in Scripture (Nonfiction) – A 100-day devotional focused on passages from the New Testament that reveal God’s character.

 

It’s the last week of October. In some ways it has just zoomed by. I’m ready to start thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas, though, so that’s all right with me. Here are some of the new books releasing this week that have caught my eye. [Due to supply chain issues, release dates are subject to change. It’s happening so much right now, I don’t have time to reset all the books to their new dates. I’ll note the change when I see them. The bottom line is, order your holiday books early!]

Books for Kids

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Return of the Underwear Dragon – Sir Cole teaches his former foe to read.
Slothy Claus (Now releasing 11/2) – What will the children of the world do when Slothy Claus doesn’t deliver their presents on time?
The Hunger Heroes: Missed Meal Mayhem (Graphic Novel – now releasing 11/9) – I have been waiting SO LONG to tell you about this DELIGHTFUL book – and now we have to wait even longer. You do not want to miss this superhero story where hungry kids are saved by some unusual heroes. Go ahead and just pre-order it now for your early chapter book reader – you can thank me later. My full review will post in November.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot – Book 16 in the ever-popular series. Greg decides to give sports one last try and tries out for the basketball team.
The Powers: Haven’s Secret – First in a new series by the star of Supergirl on the CW, Melissa Benoist, and her sister, Jessica Benoist. Twins with super powers are whisked away to a sanctuary where one feels at home and the other can’t wait to get away.
Cold War Correspondent (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales – graphic novel, nonfiction) – Book 11 in this fantastic nonfiction graphic novel series. This one focuses on Marguerite Higgins and the Korean War.
Little People Big Dreams Treasury (Nonfiction – now releasing 11/9) – Collection of 50 biographies.
Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers?
We Light Up the Sky – Three teens struggle to be heard when an alien comes to Earth and takes the form of one girl’s dead cousin and then proceeds to cause trouble.

 

Books for Adults – Fiction

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All the Feels (Trade Paperback) – The latest from Olivia Dade. A therapist hired to keep a TV star in line finds herself falling for him. This is on my review list.
As the Wicked Watch (Hardcover) – First in a new series. An up-and-coming reporter moves to Chicago and finds herself in the middle of a series of murders of Black women. The cases in this one feel dark for me, personally, but I am completely in love with the description of the main character here. Thriller fans should be sure to check this one out.
The Christmas Bookshop (Hardcover) – A woman without a job or many options moves in with her sister and family and takes on a job trying to revitalize a charming, but disorganized, bookshop. I’m intrigued by the family dynamics of this one.
The Christmas Dress (Trade Paperback) – A young woman trying to save her late father’s apartment building and an elderly woman reluctantly moving to a nursing home connect over a Christmas dress.
Death by Hot Apple Cider (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 9 in the Bookstore Café Mystery series. Krissy is investigating when a man who harassed not only her bookstore but also the local library and school over “scandalous books” is killed at a fall festival.
Deck the Donuts (Trade Paperback) – Book 6 in the Deputy Donuts Mystery series. When a tour bus crashes near Fallingbrook and a snowstorm strands the passengers, Emily discovers the body of the bus driver under her holiday ice carving. This has always sounded like such a fun series!
Donut Fall in Love (Trade Paperback) – A grieving actor and a baker have a meet-cute over specialty donuts. So when he signs up for a celebrity baking show, he knows just who to call in for help. This sounds darling.
Duke Actually  (Trade Paperback) – A new story set in the world of A Princess for Christmas. A notorious rake and a no-nonsense New Yorker hit it off when they meet to prepare for the wedding of their best friends. I adored the first book in this series, so I am eager to read this one. This is on my review list.
Enemy You Gnocchi (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Italian Chef Mystery series. Tessa is sleuthing when a new grinch in town is murdered and a friend is the prime suspect.
Gated Prey (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Eve Ronin series. When a sting operation turns deadly, Eve starts to wonder if they truly “solved the case” or if there is more going on than anyone realizes. Thriller fans should check this one out.
Getaway with Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – First in the new Mountain Lodge Mystery series from the author of the Paw Enforcement series as well as several others. Misty’s relaunch of both her life and an old mountain lodge is in danger when there’s a murder at the first event of her new business. I love trying out new mystery series! I have this one on my list.
Grave Reservations (Hardcover) – A sometimes-psychic travel agent teams up on a cold case with the detective she saved from death with an impulsive flight reservation change. This is on my review list!
Hollywood Heroine (Trade Paperback) – Book 5 in the fun and quirky Heroine Complex series. Aveda and Evie’s superhero adventures are about to hit the small screen. But evil is lurking around LA, and the two heroes are about to have their hands full.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Catering Hall Mystery series. In the midst of a full slate of holiday events, Mia’s going to have to find time to solve a murder.
Murder at the Mistletoe Ball (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 6 in the Ferrera Family Mystery series. Alberta’s estranged daughter comes to town for help looking for her missing son who ends up the prime suspect in a murder.
Sleigh Bells Ring (Trade Paperback) – Annie has to settle for being the caretaker for her family’s former ranch, but her job is in jeopardy, first because she takes in her orphaned niece and nephew without permission and second when the new owners plan to sell the ranch.
Star Trek Coda: Ashes of Tomorrow (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in this new Star Trek trilogy that unites Picard, Sisko, Dax, and Riker along with their crews. I have this whole series on my Christmas list. Book 3 will release in November. making this a perfect holiday choice.
Strangers on a Skein (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Black Sheep and Co mystery series. Phoebe and the Black Sheep are on the case when murder strikes the Farmers’ and Crafts Market.
A Thorn in the Saddle (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the terrific Cowboys of California series. The fairy-tale foundation for this book is Beauty and the Beast, which is a favorite of mine. While Jesse’s behavior can be beastly at times, perhaps a beauty can help him smooth out his rough edges. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
To the Tome of Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 7 in the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series. As Thanksgiving approaches, Addie has her hands full with a murder.

 

Books for Adults – Nonfiction

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Best Wishes, Warm Regards (Hardcover) – A coffee-table book about the series Schitt’s Creek.
I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies: The Deck the Hallmark Podcast’s Guide to Your Holiday TV Obsession (Hardcover) – Includes reviews of Hallmark Christmas movies, interviews with the stars, and ideas for your own Christmas celebrations. Yes, please!
Renegades (Hardcover) – President Obama and Bruce Springsteen share their friendship and their thoughts on life and music and America.
60-Day Enneagram Devotional: The Achiever (3) AND The Challenger (8) AND The Thinker (5) – The latest entries in this series of Enneagram devotionals.

 

Here are some of the new books releasing this week! [Due to supply chain issues, release dates are subject to change. It’s happening so much right now, I don’t have time to reset all the books to their new dates. I’ll note the change when I see them. The bottom line is, order your holiday books early!]

Books for Kids

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Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom – Three girls from different faith traditions learn about one another during a class planting project. This looks lovely.
I Am Oprah Winfrey – The latest picture book biography in the Ordinary People Change the World series.
Good Dog: Life Is Good – Book 6 in the series sees Bo experiencing his first snowfall.
Sophie Mouse: The Hidden Cottage – Book 18 in the sweet Adventures of Sophie Mouse early chapter book series. Sophie and her friends find a darling cottage that seems to be abandoned.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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A Batch Made in Heaven – Mina is supposed to be starting a mentorship at the local bakery, but the son of the owner won’t let her in the kitchen.
Dust & Grim – Orphaned siblings raised apart try to figure out how to manage the family business – a monster mortuary.
Keeping It Real (Older Middle Grade) – A girl in a special fashion training program discovers some family secrets when she looks for the reason for another participant’s hostility toward her.
A Kind of Spark – A neuro-divergent girl looks for ways to honor the other “different” women her town used to burn as witches.
The Shattered Castle – Book 5 in the Ascendance series by Jennifer A. Nielsen that started with the stellar The False Prince. The king keeps a secret he hopes will help him hold his kingdom, but nothing for him has ever gone easily.
The Unfinished Corner (Graphic Novel) – A girl preparing for her Bat Mitzvah while questioning if she even wants to be Jewish is whisked away to the Unfinished Corner, a place in Jewish mythology where monsters dwell.
Bad Girls Never Say Die – A new novel from Jennifer Mathieu, the author of the outstanding Moxie – this one a gender-flipped version of The Outsiders. I am intrigued by this!
City of Shattered Light – An heiress and an outlaw will have to decide if they are better off teaming up or going their own way when the things most precious to them are threatened. I love the sci-fi angle of this one.
Little Thieves – A maid who magically takes the place of a palace princess is cursed for her greed and left to scrape together a solution in two weeks time before she loses everything. Yes, please!
Out of the Fire – A girl taunted by the man who once kidnapped her teams up with other girls searching for vengeance, but she unearths some unexpected secrets along the way.

 

Books for Adults

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Best in Snow (Hardcover) – Book 24 in the fun Andy Carpenter mystery series. You can read my full review of this one here.
A Christmas Courtship (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Berlin Bookmobile series. The bookmobile librarian recommends reading romance novels to a man looking for advice for wooing his long-time crush.
Dear Santa (Hardcover) – A young woman trying to recover from a devastating betrayal tries writing a letter to Santa to lift her holiday spirits.
Jackets, Jack-O-Lantern & Justice (e-book, October 21) – Book 22 in the Camper & Criminals mystery series.
Mulled to Death (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Colorado Wine Mystery series. A romantic getaway turns dangerous when a resort owner is killed and Parker experiences some mysterious “accidents.”
The Night of Many Endings (Trade Paperback) – An eclectic group takes shelter in the local library during a snowstorm and discovers more about themselves, and each other, than any of them expected.
The Twelve Jays of Christmas (Hardcover) – Book 30 in one of my favorite mystery series! Meg has her hands full when an artist working in their home is killed in the midst of a blizzard and her brother’s wedding preparations.
Well Matched (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in this Renaissance Faire series. April agrees to be Mitch’s fake girlfriend for a family dinner, but their fake relationship will have to continue when his family later comes to the Faire. Between the fact that I love these two characters and I am a sucker for a fake relationship story, this one is definitely on my list for this week!
Forty Days on Being an Eight (Hardcover, nonfiction) – The latest in this devotional series edited by Suzanne Stabile. Looks like the print version of this has been pushed back to November 23rd.

Here are some of the fun new books grabbing my attention this week! [Due to supply chain issues, release dates are subject to change. It’s happening so much right now, I don’t have time to reset all the books to their new dates. I’ll note the changes when I see them. The bottom line is, order your holiday books early!]

Books for Kids

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Dachshund Through the Snow – Crosby was so excited to finally be old enough to compete in the North Pole Animal Olympics, but when he’s teased for his small size, he gets discouraged and thinks about quitting. This looks adorable!
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast (now releasing October 26) – Book 3 in the series. A little chicken tries to use nursery rhymes to convince Papa that she should have cookies for breakfast.
Pinkie Promises – A girl who keeps hearing, “That’s not what girls do” gets to meet a woman who is running for president.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Across the Desert – The latest from the author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. When a girl watches her favorite streamer – and online friend – crash her ultralight plane in the desert, she realizes she is the only one who has a chance to find her – and rescue her before she dies in the desert heat.
The League of Picky Eaters (now releasing November 2) – At a school where picky eating is frowned upon, a girl finds herself in the remedial eating class, RETCH.
The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy – When her brother’s magic assessment goes awry and Marya takes the blame, she is sent to a school for “troubled girls.” I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Violets Are Blue (Older Middle Grade) – The latest from Barbara Dee. As Wren starts to make her way in a new town and new school, her mother starts withdrawing and doesn’t seem to be doing well. This one is on my review list – I can’t wait to read it!
What Are the Winter Olympics?
The Heartbreak Bakery (LGBTQ+) – A teen baking at a queer bakery accidentally makes a magical batch of brownies that makes couples break up. I’m curious about this one!
So, This Is Christmas – When Finley goes home to Christmas, Oklahoma from her boarding school, she finds out everything has changed while she has been away.
Thronebreakers – Book 2 in the Crownchasers series. When the Crownchase ended in betrayal, everything changed for Alyssa Farshot. She never wanted to compete in the first place, but now she is in it for revenge. This is the sequel to my favorite book of all of 2020. I have had this on preorder for months. I cannot wait to get my hands on this one, just in time for my Fall Break!

Books for Adults

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Betrayal on the Bowery (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Gilded Gotham Mystery series. Dying men screaming about demons are at the center of this historical mystery starring a society girl-turned investigative journalist.
A Brush with Murder (Hardcover) – Book 1 in the Paint By Murder Mystery series. When a critic is killed behind Chloe’s new painting-event business, she becomes a murder suspect.
Christmas By the Book (Trade Paperback) – While their bookstore is in trouble, a couple decides to make this Christmas special with some anonymous book gifts for those struggling through the holidays.
Digging Up Trouble (Hardcover) – First in the Sweet Fiction Bookshop Mystery series. When Lexi’s dog unearths a body in a shallow grave, Lexi becomes the prime suspect in her neighbor’s murder.
In Hot Water (Hardcover) – First in the new Misty Bay Tea Room Mystery series. When Vivian’s assistant is suspected of murdering her ex, Vivian and Gracie team up with a local detective to find a killer.
No Words (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Little Bridge Island series. A writer looking at a festival on Little Bridge Island as a solution to her financial woes while she is in the throes of writer’s block doesn’t count on her author nemesis being at the same festival.
The Party Crasher (Hardcover) – The latest from Sophie Kinsella. Effie sneaks into her family home to find a treasure she left behind, hoping to go un-noticed by her father and his young new wife who are throwing a party over the sale of the house. But Effie’s sneaking leads her to overhear some things that change how she views everything in her past.
The Patriot List (Trade Paperback) – First in a new line of Dark Avengers/Marvel Untold novels. Norman Osborne is in charge of the Avengers, which he has secretly filled with a group of super villains. He’d love to put the Green Goblin days behind him and focus on becoming the Iron Patriot. But some members of SHIELD have other ideas. This sounds fascinating!
Seven Deadly Sequins (e-book, October 15) – Book 2 of the Bonnie & Clyde Mystery series by Julie Anne Lindsey. Bonnie’s grandmother is a murder suspect when the woman passing off Gigi’s cobbler recipe as her own is found dead.
The Shadow of Daph: Weddings. Funerals. Sleuthing. (e-book) – Book 2 in the Daphne Jones Mystery series. Daphne Jones is a traveling celebrant who officiates at weddings and funerals and the like. When she and her husband show up in Shady Bend so Daph can perform a funeral, the deceased disappears, but a murderer provides another body. I love the quirky premise of this series!
Slashing Through the Snow (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series. As if Julie Anne Lindsey isn’t busy enough, she has a second book on the list this week under the name Jacqueline Frost. Holly White and her friends and family are back in another Christmas mystery. This time, a critic in Mistletoe to review a variety of businesses is killed, and Holly’s beloved friend, Cookie, is the prime suspect. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Strawberries and Crime (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Finn Family Farm Mystery series. Charlotte is sleuthing again when local strawberry crops seem to be sabotaged and when the one farmer with a good crop is found dead.
Tacos for Two (Trade Paperback) – Rivals in a food truck competition don’t realize they already know each other – they’ve been exchanging anonymous messages through a dating service for the last month.
When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace (Hardcover, nonfiction) – Find freedom from the never-ending quest for self-improvement and embrace God’s gift of grace.

 

Happy October! Fall weather is settling in, and my thoughts are turning to cozy reading sessions under a mound of blankets while the wind whistles outside. Here are some of the new books releasing this week that I might be reading soon! (NOTE: Due to supply chain issues, some release dates may be delayed.)

Books for Kids

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The Christmas Owl – Based on the true story of an owl found in the Rockefeller Christmas Tree.
The Dead Sea Squirrels: Jingle Squirrels – Book 9 in the Dead Sea Squirrels series continues the squirrels’ zany adventures while tying in the Biblical Christmas story.
The Underdogs – First in a new early chapter book series from the author of the Dragon Masters books. A group of dogs work together to pass their agility test because if one fails, they all fail.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens

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Children of the Fox – “Oceans Eleven meets The False Prince.” How is that for a sales pitch?! Five young criminals are tasked with stealing something from the most powerful sorcerer. This looks fun!
Cinders and Sparks: Fairies in the Forest – Book 2 in the Cinders and Sparks series after Magic at Midnight. This time, Cinders and her talking dog, Sparks, encounter Rapunzel, some bears, and other adventures in the forest.
Cold-Blooded Myrtle (Older Middle Grade) – Book 3 in the delightful Myrtle Hardcastle mystery series after Premeditated Myrtle and How to Get Away With Myrtle. This time, Myrtle is trying to solve a string of murders that follow revealing changes in a shop’s Christmas display. I loved book one, and I am eager to dig into the next two!
Daughter of the Deep (Older Middle Grade) – A new story from Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief) based on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. While on their way to their freshman-year Trial at Sea, Ana and her friends witness a tragedy that draws them into a cold war that has been going on for more than 150 years between their school and a rival. This sounds fascinating – different than Riordan’s mythology books, but likely just as awesome.
Heroes – Book 3 in the Royal Academy Rebels series by Jen Calonita. Princess Devin’s dreams of becoming a Magical Creatures Caretaker seem completely out of reach when new villains are rising, old villains are cursing the kingdom, and the losers from the Fairytale Reform School move into the Royal Academy. I thoroughly enjoyed book one in this series, and I am eager to get caught up. This one is on my review list.
How to Train Your Dad (Older Middle Grade) – From the author of Hatchet and Lawn Boy. Carl starts using a puppy-training manual to encourage his dad to change his “off the grid”-leaning lifestyle.
Playing the Cards You’re Dealt – From the author of The Great Greene Heist (♥♥♥♥) and The Parker Inheritance. When Ant’s best friend gets grounded, Ant has to find another partner for the huge Spades tournament. When he teams up with Shirley, he keeps it a secret from his dad, who is holding secrets of his own. This is definitely on my list for this week.
Tristan Strong Keeps Punching – The third and final book in the series where Tristan starts moving north toward the final showdown with King Cotton.
The Violet Veil Mysteries: A Case of Grave Danger – First in a new middle grade mystery series. While Violet works to earn a chance to help with the family funeral home, she stumbles across a ghost and decides to help him solve the mystery of his death. This is on my review list.
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics (Non-Fiction) – Book 6 in the non-fiction series by Kate Messner. This one focuses on diseases from the plague to smallpox to polio to Covid19.

 

Books for Teens/Young Adults

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Briarheart – Miriam is trained with magic and charged with protecting her baby sister, Aurora, from the Fae determined to curse her. Sounds like an awesome Sleeping Beauty retelling. This is on my list for this week.
I’m Dreaming of a Wyatt Christmas – Something new from Tiffany Schmidt, the awesome author of the Bookish Boyfriends series. Noelle is invited to accompany her babysitting charges and their family on a holiday ski trip, but everything – including Noelle’s heart – is up-ended by the arrival of the  kids’ older half-brother, Wyatt. Yep, totally on my list for this week!
A Spindle Splintered (LGBTQ+) – First in a new Fractured Fables series. Zinnia and her friends and family know that her 21st birthday will be her last. But when Zinnia’s friends plan a Sleeping Beauty experience for her birthday, the spindle-prick sends Zinnia off on an unbelievable adventure. Two Sleeping Beauty retellings in one week? Magical!
Squad (Graphic Novel) – A popular clique of girls are actually predators, werewolves who strike back at boys who take advantage of their peers. Fascinating!
Why We Fly – From the authors of I’m Not Dying with You Tonight. Best friends and cheerleaders see their friendship strain to the point of fracture as high school and college-prep pressures rise and following fallout over the squad’s choice to take a knee during the National Anthem.

 

Books for Adults

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All that Is Secret (Trade Paperback) – First in the new Annalee Spain mystery series. A Black theologian tries to solve her estranged father’s murder.
The Cure for What Ales You (Hardcover) – Book 5 in the Sloan Krause Mystery series. As Sloan continues to look into the mysteries of her past, a murder suspect indicates that Sloan’s family could be in danger.
Epilogue of an Epitaph (e-book) – Book 8 in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series. Harvey and her father are looking into the death of a postmistress who was rumored to steam open people’s mail looking for gossip.
God Rest Ye Royal Gentlemen (Hardcover) – Book 15 in the Royal Spyness Mystery series. Georgie’s plans for her first Christmas with her new husband are upended by a royal request that draws her into a murder investigation. I’ve lost track of this series over the years, but I really enjoyed the early books when I was keeping up with it. This one sounds great!
The Holiday Swap (Trade Paperback) – Twins swap places for the holidays. Hallmark-sounding? Yes. In fact, isn’t there a Hallmark movie about twins who switch places (although for different reasons)? Yes. Do I care? No. Will I be reading this one? Absolutely.
A Holly Jolly Diwali (Trade Paperback) – After losing her job, Niki’s carefully controlled “good girl” life starts to feel stifling, so she throws caution to the wind and books a flight to her friend’s wedding – and finds love. This sounds lovely.
No Memes of Escape (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Brooklyn Murder Mystery series. A fun day out with the girls at an escape room ends in murder. This is on my review list.
The Throwback List (Hardcover) – The latest from Lily Anderson. When a woman who loses her job and goes back home to lick her wounds finds an old bucket list, it leads her and two of her old friends on a new adventure.
Twisted Tea Christmas (Hardcover) – Book 23 in the Tea Shop Mystery series. Right after a wealthy client reveals to Theodosia that she’s going to make a big announcement about giving all her money to charity, the woman is found dead.
Jesus Music: A Visual Story of Redemption as Told by Those Who Lived It (Hardcover, nonfiction) – Companion book to the documentary by the same name.
Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookie, Laugh Like a Hobbit: Life Lessons from Pop Culture (Hardcover, nonfiction) – Three cosplaying friends talk about what they have learned about life from pop culture.
Reading Evangelicals: How Christian Fiction Shaped a Culture and a Faith (Hardcover, nonfiction) – A look at five best-selling Christian novels – Love Comes Softly, This Present Darkness, Left Behind, The Shunning, and The Shack – and their impact on Christian publishing and on Evangelicals. I’m curious about this one!
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music (Hardcover, nonfiction) – Autobiographical stories from Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, etc.).

 

It’s the final release week of October. Let’s take a look at the new books available this week.

Books for Kids

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It’s a Wonderful Life: The Illustrated Holiday Classic – A picture book version of the movie.
It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood – Book 3 in the It’s Not a Fairy Tale series. A Red Riding Hood retelling where a rule-following Red follows the narrator’s instructions, but they start to seem a little… strange. I’d love to check this out in person. I used to do a fairy tale retelling unit with students that was a lot of fun. At the time of this writing, this is available to read for free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Where Is Our Library? – A companion to Lost in the Library. Patience and Fortitude, the lions from the NYPL, share another adventure.
William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (November 1) – A picture book biography of William Still who helped in the anti-slavery movement and collected the stories of freedom seekers. I can’t wait to read this for the full story on the Still family.

Books for Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End – Book 15 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Greg’s family’s camping trip takes an unfortunate turn.
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow – Book 3 in the Nevermoor series. When the Hollowpox, a strange virus, starts turning Wunimals into vicious monsters, Morrigan starts looking for a cure.
Measuring Up – A Taiwanese girl wants to win a cooking contest so she can pay for her grandmother’s ticket to come to Seattle for her birthday.
Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales: Blades of Freedom – Book 10 in the fabulous Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales nonfiction graphic novel series. Blades of Freedom looks at the Haitian Rebellion – a slave uprising – and the Louisiana Purchase.
Warriors of Wing and Flame – Book 2 in the Sisters of Shadow and Light series. The barrier between the paladin world and the human world is open again. While the sisters initially see this as an opportunity to see their father again, it becomes a liability when an evil sorcerer steals Inara’s powers and becomes almost invincible.
The Fangirl’s Guide to the Universe – By Sam Maggs. This resource is a handbook for teens about the “nerdy” life. Includes how-tos as well as interviews with other fangirls in the world of YA literature.
The Fangirl’s Journal for Leveling Up – A guided journal companion to The Fangirl’s Guide to the Universe. Both of these books look fantastic!
Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan – Manga story of Leia joining the rebellion.

Books for Adults

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Amish Cookie Club Courtship (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Amish Cookie Club series. This time, Edna agrees to let twins Rachel and Ella Mae help her while her daughter-in-law is unavailable, but all they do is bicker. Except when two of Edna’s sons are around. I have had such a good time with this series (as well as with the author’s Amish Fairytale retellings), that this is a must read for me. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway (Hardcover) – As it seems the Autobiography of Spock has been pushed off yet again (Likely due to the additions to the character’s history in season 2 of Star Trek Discovery), Star Trek fans will now get to add the autobiography of the captain of Voyager to their libraries instead (following Kirk and Picard). Get Janeway’s take on Voyager’s time in the Delta quadrant, the Borg, and her crewmates, in her own words.
BB3X Baby Blues (Comics Collection) – Volume 37 in the comic strip series.
Bending the Paw (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 9 in the Paw Enforcement series. Megan and her K-9 partner, Brigit, investigate a gruesome murder scene with no body.
Broadcast 4 Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 7 in the Sophie Kimball Mystery series. Phee’s mother is launching a radio program based on her mystery book club, but during her first day on air she finds a dead body.
Candy Cane Crime (e-book) – A novella (book 6) in the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. Bailey’s cousin, Charlotte, takes over the Candy Cane Exchange when Bailey gets bogged down with orders. But when Charlotte discovers sweet notes for HER from a secret admirer, she stakes out the message drop and enlists Deputy Little to help her. I am not a fan of Jethro the pig, especially after the last book in the series. But the story for this novella sounds so fantastic, I am going to ignore Jethro on the cover and pick it up.
Conflict in Little Leaf Creek (e-book) – Book 3 in the Little Leaf Creek Mystery series. Cassie partners with her grumpy ex-cop neighbor to investigate a murder. At the time of this writing, this is available to read for free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. I have this series on my KU wish list.
Crazy Stupid Bromance (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the OUTSTANDING Bromance Bookclub series. I get such a kick out of these books! When a strange woman claims to be her sister, Alexis calls on her best friend, and former hacker, Noah to help her out. She has no idea Noah is in love with her. His pals in the Bromance Bookclub are eager to offer their advice, but Noah will have to decide if he is willing to risk his friendship for a chance at love. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
A Crime of a Different Stripe (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Seaside Knitters Society series. The four best friends are investigating a murder when a body is found after a disastrous opening to the fall arts series.
Curses Are for Cads (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the paranormal Eleanor Wilde Mystery series. Fake psychic Eleanor is summoned to a Scottish castle to try to divine the location of a missing cache of family heirlooms. But she’s not working alone. While Eleanor’s skills are fake, Birdie seems to be the real deal. Will the investigation ruin Eleanor’s livelihood and reputation? I am intrigued by this series.
DC Christmas Carols: We Wish You a Harley Christmas (Hardcover) – Classic Christmas carols are transformed into odes to DC’s heroes and villains.
Death by French Roast (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series. Krissy and her writing group work to solve a cold case.
Emperor’s New Quilt (e-book, October 31) – Book 5 in the Taylor Quinn Quilt Shop Mystery series. Taylor is investigating the origins of a quilt that might just be the oldest surviving quilt to be built in Oregon when a murderer strikes.
Fair Trade (e-book) – Book 3 in the Barks & Beans Cafe Cozy Mystery series. Macy is selling iced coffee at the State Fair when a friend narrowly survives two near-death experiences. So Macy starts investigating who might have it out for the country star. At the time of this writing, this is available to read for free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. I have this series on my KU wish list.
Gear, Grills, and Guns (e-book) – Book 13 in the Camper & Criminals Mystery series. Someone is out to ruin Mae’s work with the National Park Committee with a dead body at her campground and a fire at one of her campers. At the time of this writing, this is available to read for free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
The Great Diamond Caper (e-book, October 30) – Book 6 in the Whispering Bay Mystery series about a human lie detector and her rescue dog. At the time of this writing, this is available to read for free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Guardians of the Galaxy: It’s On Us Vol 1 (Paperback Graphic Novel) – Collects Guardians of the Galaxy 2020, issues 1-6.
Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Candy Coated Mystery series which takes place on Mackinac Island. Allie intercepts a message for a friend, and finds a dying woman.
How the Multiverse Got Its Revenge (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Thorne Chronicles series. Rory has renounced her throne and become a privateer when she and her crew discover a self-aware rose that has been bred for biological warfare.
If the Boot Fits (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Cowboys of California series after A Cowboy to Remember (♥♥♥♥). A one night stand after his first Oscar win seems like the perfect celebration for Sam Pleasant, but when his Cinderella disappears with the wrong swag bag – and his statuette – he’s eager to track her down and see if they have something between them that can last. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door (Mass Market Paperback Barnes and Noble exclusive) – Book 2 in the Jane Darrowfield series. Jane Darrowfield, professional busybody, is on the case when her nervous neighbor goes missing before Jane can help her determine if she is going crazy or if she is being followed.
Jane in Love (Trade Paperback) – Jane Austen time travels to the present-day set of a period movie. While the movie’s star is captivated by the young Jane who never seems to break character, Jane falls in love with the actress’s brother, which creates a problem as she wonders if she even wants to get back to her own time and her dreams for her “future.” I am not a huge Jane Austen fan, but I am intrigued by this premise!
Love Your Life (Hardcover) – The latest from Sophie Kinsella. A woman on a writing retreat meets a man on a martial arts retreat which gets canceled. As he joins the writers group, the two hit it off. But when it is time to return to their every day lives, it seems they aren’t compatible in any way.
Murder at an Irish Christmas (Hardcover)- Book 6 in the Irish Village Mystery series. It’s a snowed-in mystery when a famous conductor is killed at a holiday event with Siobhàn’s family.
Murder Comes to Call (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Beryl and Edwina Mystery series. American Beryl and Brit Edwina are investigating two cases – one, the murder of a magistrate that seems like part of a string of robberies, and the second, an actual work case involving missing census reports.
Murder in the Margins (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 1 in the Open Book Mystery series. An American writer with writer’s block hopes a writer-in-residence position at a British book shop will be just what she needs to shake her next story loose. Instead she gets drawn into sleuthing when a fellow American novelist is accused of murder.
Murder Outside the Lines (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Pen & Ink Mystery series. Florrie thought having a psychic author do a reading of ghost stories in her store for Halloween would be fun, but she never imagined it would lead to hysterics, a possible dead body gone missing, and a psychic vision of murder.
My Last Duchess (Mass Market Paperback) – A duke with a castle full of naughty children has his eye – and eventually his heart – on Lady Astley to set things in his life right. She takes one look at him and his chaos and walks away.
Page Marked for Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 5 in the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series. Addie gets drawn into another mystery when she finds a body behind the bakery next to her book shop and a rare book goes missing.
Back to the Future Official Hill Valley Cookbook: Over Sixty-Five Classic Hill Valley Recipes From the Past, Present, and Future (Hardcover) – Includes recipes to fit each of the timelines for the movies – 1955, 1985, and 2015, including movie moments like Uncle Joey’s Parole Cake.
The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently (Hardcover) – Bible scholars dig into Old Testament passages referenced in the New Testament to show how Jews and Christians over time have interpreted those passages.
Black & White & Weird All Over: The Lost Photographs of “Weird Al” Yankovic ’83-’86 (Hardcover) – A photo book from Weird Al.
Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life (Hardcover) – A group therapy memoir. Sounds excellent!
Heroes Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook (Hardcover) – Separated into sections like Human Cuisine and Elven Cuisine. Includes 80 dishes from snacks to main courses to vegetarian fare and desserts as well as cocktails.

Here are some of the books releasing this week!

Books for Kids

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Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas (Board Book) – An interactive Christmas board book where readers try to help Cocoa find his Christmas joy.
Cozy – When a musk ox loses track of his herd and starts to feel lonely, he finds community when other animals decide living in his soft fur would make for a cozy winter.
How Do Dinosaurs Show Good Manners? – A new dinosaur book all about good manners like sharing and saying “please” and “thank you.”
Kitty and Dragon – There are three stories in this early reader starring Kitty and Dragon, two friends who are very different. From the author of The Magic Cake Shop (♥♥♥♥)
Pawtriot Dogs: Into the Storm AND On the Freedom Trail – Books 3 and 4 in the Pawtriot Dogs series where the dogs take on a mission in the Bermuda Triangle and then one in Boston Harbor.
Zoey and Sassafras: Bips and Roses – Book 8 in the delightful Zoey and Sassafras series. This time Zoey is using her science skills to save the magical roses that newborn hippogriffs need for food.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Flying Over Water – An Own Voices story. Noura’s family arrives in the US in January, 2017 from a refugee camp, days after the president’s Muslim ban. Jordyn’s family is helping Noura’s family through their church, but not everyone in their community is open to the new arrivals.
Klawde: Emperor of the Universe – Book 5 in the Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat series. (Book 1 – ♥♥♥♥♥) While Klawde’s efforts to conquer Earth have failed, he decides to set his sights bigger and instead conquer the universe.
The Last Mirror on the Left – Book 2 in the Legendary Alston Boys Adventure series after The Last Last-Day-of-Summer.  This time the boys are facing punishment for their previous misdeeds. But Missus Nedraw of the Mirror Emporium is willing to let things slide if the boys help her find a missing fugitive. I have this series on my wishlist.
Locker 37: The Ridiculous and Wonderful Rainbow Hat – Book 3 in the Locker 37 series. A magical locker hidden at an elementary school is always there to save the day for fourth graders in need (sounds like the Room of Requirement – brilliant!). Riley hopes to use the locker to pull off the most epic prank in history.
When Life Gives You Mangos – Clara has lost her memory of everything that happened last summer after experiencing a hurricane. While she keeps trying to fill in the blanks, this summer promises an adventure when a new girl comes to the village who is not like most visitors.
Among the Beasts and Briars – A new book from Ashley Poston. A teen carrying a curse from the dark forest where her friends and her mother were killed goes on the run with an irritating fox to find the Lady of the Wilds who holds the key to saving her home from the dangers of the forest.
Points – First in the Snow Ridge Chronicles series. After some disastrous dating situations, Bethany and Ash decide to use a point system Bethany’s brother developed to determine the perfect time to dump a date. The point system allows the girls to take more ownership over their relationships, but they discover there’s a fine line between justice and vengeance.
Poisoned – From the author of Stepsister comes a new take on Snow White. Sophie is in the Queen’s Forrest when the huntsman takes her heart. Seven strangers help her survive to discover her true enemy. I have this on my list for this week.
Rebel Sisters – The sequel to War Girls. In a future ravaged by climate change and nuclear disasters, Ify is living in the Space Colonies as a high ranking medical officer. Back on the wartorn Earth, a synth and a group of aid workers try to dig war details out of downed androids while the government wants to hide any evidence the war happened. But when a virus breaks out in the colonies, impacting children, Ify will have to return to Earth for answers. I have book one on my TBR.
Together, Apart – A collection of YA love stories set during quarantine

Books for Adults

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Blow Dry & Die AND Hair Today Gone Tomorrow (e-book) – Books  2 and 3 in the Small-Town Mystery with Style series release this week. (Book 1 is Dead Ends Don’t Talk) Dee tries to help out a young girl, but when a body is found in her shop, the police turn their attention to Dee. And in the third book, Dee’s business card falls out of the pocket of a dead man. When she calls the number scribbled on the back, everything changes. All three books in the series are available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Cottage on Gooseberry Bay Thanksgiving Past (e-book) – Book 2 in the series. Ainsley continues to pursue information about her past, but she also works with friends to investigate what happened to a family that disappeared 5 years ago.  This is also available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
The Gift of the Magpie (Hardcover) – Book 28 in the long-running Meg Langslow Mystery series. Meg is coordinating the Helping Hands Christmas outreach when one of her clients, “Harvey the Hoarder,” is attacked. You can read my full review here.
Happily Letter After (Trade Paperback) – What was usually a holiday activity becomes a regular occurrence when a woman starts granting the wishes of a girl who writes in for help. But when the woman gets a look at the girl’s father, she thinks it might be time to make a personal introduction. This is also available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Mug Shot (e-book, October 23) – Book 7 in the Patricia Fisher Mystery series, a Christian cozy series. There’s murder at an anniversary party, but it isn’t clear who was the target. This is also available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Snapped (Trade Paperback) – Book 4 in the Playbook series after Intercepted (♥♥♥♥), Fumbled, and Blitzed.  When the star quarterback of the Denver Mustangs takes a knee during the national anthem, the team Communications Manager is assigned to “manage” him. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Always a Guest: Speaking of Faith Far From Home (Hardcover) – The latest collection of stories and sermons from Barbara Brown Taylor.
Glory: Magical Visions of Black Beauty (Hardcover) – Over 100 pictures alongside a collection of essays celebrating Black beauty. This is a gorgeous book!
Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas (Hardcover) – Includes 45 recipes along with quizzes and decorating ideas, with pieces by some favorite Hallmark Channel stars.
The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World (Trade Paperback) – The 3rd edition of this book highlighting the best of the Disney parks in Florida.
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks (Hardcover) – Over 1900 photos of the Disney parks around the world.