– Shhh, What Beautiful Things Are You Missing? – Publisher’s Overview Meet Ruby, a plucky young girl who uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood with the help of a grown-up friend. When Ruby realizes there are amazing birds right in her neighborhood, her imagination takes flight. Birders have a name for the moment they get hooked—they call it their spark moment. This is the story of Ruby’s spark moment in her very ownRead More →
– Be Prepared To Think A Little Outside The Box – Publisher’s Description Abbie awakens in a daze with no memory of who she is or how she landed in this unsettling condition. The man by her side claims to be her husband. He’s a titan of the tech world, the founder of one of Silicon Valley’s most innovative start-ups. He tells Abbie that she is a gifted artist, an avid surfer, a loving motherRead More →
– Wear It With A Smile – Publishers Overview: “From head to toe, and in between, scientists get dressed for the work they do and the places they do it!” In Scientists Get Dressed, stunning and engaging “you are there” photos and fun-fact filled text let readers discover how scientists suit up, gown up, gear up, even dress up in costume to do their jobs. Young readers (and listeners) meet real scientists facing the challenges ofRead More →
– A Unique Plot That Will Keep You Wondering – Synopsis: (Amazon) Learning to love is like learning to fly . . .Eccentric. Weird. Crazy. Whatever people call her, Lila doesn’t mind. Most of the time. She finds solace in her sheltered world by raising butterflies and surrounding herself with their gentle beauty. They’re all she needs. Most of the time. Until a motorcycle-riding stranger roars up her driveway, invading her safe haven, throwing herRead More →
– Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet – Author: Ellie Krieger Publisher: Hachette Books (October 15, 2019) Genre: Non-Fiction / Cookbook Hardback: 256 pages Description (publisher): New York Times bestselling author and James Beard Award winner Ellie Krieger gives her signature spin to the one-pot trend for meals that are nutritious, easy, and delicious. We want the food we love and we want to be healthy, but who has the timeRead More →
– Over 15 Amazing Cardboard Creations – Authors: Fiona Hayes & Christiane Engel Publisher: QEB Publishing (October 15, 2019) Genre: Picture Book/Nonfiction Hardback: 48 pages Description (publisher) Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box. Want to build a castle and hold a jousting tournament? That’s right – you need a cardboard box! Cardboard CreationsRead More →
Rabbit Is Frightened Of Many Things, But BEARS… Bears Are By Far At the Top Of His List! Author: Lydia Lukidis Illustrator: Tara J. Hannon Publisher: Blue Whale Press (July 2019) Pages: 32 Ages: 4 – 7 Synopsis: (publisher) “This adventure offers an effective brain exercise in graphic storytelling for young readers. . .” —Kirkus Reviews Rabbit is afraid of many things, but most of all he’s afraid of gigantic, monstery, BEARS! The very nervousRead More →
My Life in War, Peace, and the Cockpit of the Navy’s Most Lethal Aircraft, the F/A-18 Super Hornet A fresh, unique insider’s view of what it’s like to be a woman aviator in today’s US Navy—from pedicures to parachutes, friendship to firefights. Authors: Caroline Johnson with Hof Williams Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (November 5, 2019) Genre: Memoir Read an Excerpt Hardback: 336 pages Synopsis Caroline Johnson was an unlikely aviation candidate. A tall blonde debutanteRead More →
by Dr. Lee Alan Dugatkin & Dr. Lyudmila Trut Authors: Dugatkin & Trut Publisher: Persnickety Press (August 27, 2019) Genre: STEM, Nonfiction, Animals Pages: 32 Age Range: 3 – 7 Synopsis: (Publisher) The true story of a fox that became a woman’s best friend, from award-winning publisher, Persnickety Press. Based on and written by the award-winning author of HOW TO TAME A FOX AND BUILD A DOG and hailed by the NYTimes Book Review as “Sparkling…Read More →
Author: A. M. Taylor Publisher: One More Chapter (September 28, 2019) Genre: Mystery / Psychological Fiction Kindle: 350 pages (Only available as an ebook at the time of this review.) READ a Sample Synopsis (publisher) A gripping psychological thriller full of twists and turns! Is the right person behind bars? One morning ten years ago, the town of Twin Rivers changed forever when the body of Tyler Washington was found in the woods. Son ofRead More →
Author/Illustrator: Scott Magoon Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (June 4, 2019) Pages: 32 Age Range: 3 – 5 Word Count: approx 559 Synopsis From The Publisher: Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don’t always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something neither one could do on their own! This ode to art by the illustrator of Spoon and Chopsticks points out the power of sharing the creative processRead More →
Author: Laura Gehl Illustrator: Alexandria Neonakis Publisher: Two Lions (September 2019) Age Range: 4 – 8 Pages: 32 Publishers Synopsis: Juniper Kai was born to be a spy. And while spies sometimes work alone, Juniper has always been able to count on her mom and dad to fill in as spy partners. Until now. Suddenly, Juniper’s parents are too busy and too tired to play with her. And when they start whispering behind Juniper’s backRead More →
Every Wednesday, Like Clockwork, The Terror Returns Details Author: Teresa Driscoll Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (October 10, 2019) My Thoughts When journalist Alice Henderson receives her first threatening phone call on a Wednesday, she tries to dismiss it as a prank. But each Wednesday she continues to receive threatening notes, packages, and worrisome coincidences. Not only does she turn to the police for help, but her lawyer boyfriend, Tom, insists on hiring a private investigator. ThoughRead More →
-A Sanctuary Now Novel (Book 3) – Author: Jamie Beck Publisher: Montlake Romance (September 10, 2019) Genre: Romance / Contemporary Paperback: 317 pages My Thoughts: Though this is the third book in a series, it is easily read as a stand-alone. There are references to certain things that I assumed were covered in earlier books, but I felt comfortable with jumping right into the story. The Wonder of Now is a breast cancer survivor book.Read More →
– Anyone Smell A Rat? Er, I Mean . . . – Author/Illustrator: Pato Mena Translated by: Celine Siret Publisher: NubeOcho (September 17, 2019) Genre: Picture Book Pages: 48 pages My Thoughts: Since Moles live underground and can barely see, they have costume parties that are very different. Due to their terrific sense of smell, they come smelling, and not dressing like a different animal. (This is all explained before the story begins.) The firstRead More →
– This Former FBI Agent Might Still Be Working – Decription Just a few years ago, Corie Geller was busting terrorists as an agent for the FBI. But at thirty-five, she traded in her badge for the stability of marriage and motherhood. Between cooking meals and playing chauffeur, Corie scouts Arabic fiction for a few literary agencies and, on Wednesdays, has lunch with her fellow Shorehaven freelancers at a so-so French restaurant. Life is, asRead More →
– A Take On The Arthurian Legend – Author: Thomas Wheeler Illustrator: Frank White Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 1, 2019) Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Hardback: 416 Pages From Simon and Schuster: Look out for the original series starring Katherine Langford coming soon to Netflix! The Lady of the Lake is the true hero in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Thomas Wheeler and legendary artist, producer,Read More →
– The Conclusion To The Series Of Novels – Author: Kate DiCamillo Publisher: Candlewick Press (September 24, 2019) Sample Chapter Genre: Middle Grade Hardback: 256 pages My Thoughts This is New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo’s touching, funny, and fearless conclusion to her sequence of novels about the beloved Three Rancheros. Though it is a stand-alone book, it is a companion novel to Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana’s Way Home. Beverly Tapinski has no reasonRead More →
The Judy Moody Series Book #15 Description Books, books, books! Judy’s got books on the brain as she prepares for a totally RARE trivia competition. Has reading always been this exciting? Judy Moody is in it to win it. Win the Book Quiz Blowout, that is. Judy and her brother, Stink, are two-fifths of the Virginia Dare Bookworms, and they’ve been reading up a storm to prepare for Saturday’s face-off against second- and third-grade readersRead More →
– A Most Unusual Polar Bear – Author: Dan Bar-el Illustrator: Kelly Pousette Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Publication Date: September 3, 2019 Genre: Middle Grade Excerpt Hardcover: 272 pages Ages: 8 – 12 Grades: 3 – 7 My Thoughts The minute I started reading this book it became apparent that the writing style was quite unique. And enjoyable. Duane the polar bear is ready to take the reader on a wonderful adventure. HeRead More →