by Kiersten White Genres: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Horror, Retelling Publisher: Delacorte Press Length: 304 pages Published: September 25, 2018 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “Elizabeth Lavenza hasn’t had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her […]
by Catherine Reef Genres: Young Adult, Biography, Nonfiction, British History Publisher: Clarion Books Length: 256 pages Published: November 7, 2017 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “Catherine Reef brings history vividly to life in this sumptuously illustrated account of a confident, strong-minded, and influential […]
by Frank McCourt Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Irish History Publisher: Harper Perennial Length: 452 pages Published: October 3, 2005 (first published September 5, 1996) Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “Imbued on every page with Frank McCourt’s astounding humor and compassion. This is a glorious […]
by Josh Allen illustrated by Sarah J. Coleman Genres: Middle Grade (ages 8-12), Fiction, Short Stories, Scary, Paranormal, Ghost Stories Publisher: Holiday House Length: 176 pages Published: September 3, 2019 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “Thirteen ordinary kids. Thirteen ordinary towns. Danger lurks […]
by Alison Case Genres: Historical Fiction, Retelling Publisher: Pegasus Books Length: 474 pages Published: February 8, 2106 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “Young Nelly Dean has been Hindley’s closest companion for as long as she can remember, living freely at the great house, […]
by Kerri Maniscalco Genres: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Length: 416 pages Published: September 18, 2018 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “In this third installment in the #1 bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series, a luxurious ocean liner becomes […]
by Fredrik Backman translated by Neil Smith Genres: Contemporary Fiction Publisher: Atria Books Length: 448 pages Published: June 5, 2018 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “After everything that the citizens of Beartown have gone through, they are struck yet another blow when they […]
by Nic Stone Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers Length: 210 pages Published: October 17, 2017 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 3 out of 5 stars “Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles […]
by Jane Dunn Genres: Biography, British History, Tudor Period, Nonfiction Publisher: Vintage Length: 480 pages Published: January 25, 2005 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble Note: I listened to the audiobook of Elizabeth and Mary during a season where I could not get enough Tudor history. If you have more Tudor nonfiction recommendations, send them […]
As you head back-to-school or fill your fall calendar with events and to-do lists, don’t forget to add the dates of upcoming book releases! It only takes a few minutes, but pre-ordering a few books now can help provide some much needed stress-relief during your moments of downtime this fall. Here are some of the […]
by Katherine Applegate Genres: Middle Grade Fiction, Animal Stories Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 307 pages Published: January 17, 2012 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible Note: The One and Only Ivan was a recipient of the John Newberry Medal. It is also available as an adapted picture book. My Goodreads Rating: 4 out of 5 […]
by Khaled Hosseini Genres: Historical & Contemporary Fiction Publisher: Riverhead Length: 372 pages Published: May 22, 2007 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible Note: Khaled Hosseini is also the best selling author of The Kite Runner, an equally amazing read. I have not yet read but look forward to reading his latest title, And […]
Book mail! I’ve been missing in action because life has been crazy busy lately, but today I received book mail (the best kind of mail, except for cash mail if that exists) thanks to both St. Martin’s Press and Candlewick Press. Both are advanced copies I won through Goodreads giveaways. Below are details on each. […]
Jactionary: June 2020
by Shirley Jackson Genres: History, Nonfiction, American History, Paranormal, Middle Grade Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Length: 160 pages Published: First published in 1956, reprinted 1987 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in […]