Written with kaleidoscopic verve and delirious wit, Brooklyn Crime Novel is a breathtaking tour de force by a writer at the top of his powers. Jonathan Lethem, “one of America’s greatest storytellers” (Washington Post), has crafted an epic interrogation of how we fashion stories to contain the uncontainable: our remorse at the world we’ve made.
In the mid 19th century, Spiritualists believe that the living could communicate with the dead. Complete with ghostly black-and-white photographs, this suspenseful book tells the story of twelve-year-old Liza Carroll and her little brother as they try to find answers and hide a secret while staying at a spooky Spiritualist commune.
I found you the perfect witch Halloween read ! The Garden Witch is a wonderful tale full of dark humor and amazing characters ! Children and adults alike will love this picture book !
Filled with simple yet surprisingly powerful (and always science-backed!) practices, inspiring Notes to Self, and Nataly’s contagious enthusiasm, this engaging journal is like having a really great friend guide you to become a better friend with yourself.
I really enjoyed this sweet romance told from multiple perspectives. I love how each chapter begins with a drawing and the name of a flower or plant. It is a very imaginative and beautiful book.
Part cultural criticism, part rueful confessional, a reformed brand strategist brings to light the impact of influence on us and our society and offers an escape in this ironically persuasive case for not being so easily influenced anymore.
For fans of Kara Thomas and Courtney Summers comes a supernatural horror that reminds us family can be our saving grace or our biggest curse. Set one-hundred years after the Borden murders, this propulsive thriller imagines what a similar trial might look like today.
The multimillion-copy bestselling story of Wicked comes full circle in The Witch of Maracoor, the final installment of Gregory Maguire’s Another Day series.
Before there was Frankenstein, a young Mary Shelley, her stepsister Jane “Claire” Clairmont, and poet Percy Bysshe Shelley are drawn into a shocking murder investigation in this deliciously captivating new historical mystery revolving around the real-life trio who would later scandalize 19th century England even as they transformed the literary world.
Post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.
Quincy Kadin’s picture book is a personal testimony towards healing. I love how she shares strategies to help other children to work with their anxiety, help them navigate their feelings and feel better. Adhemas Batista’s illustrations are adorable and perfectly transcribe the different feelings of Frankie.
Okra Stew is a beautiful book about food, family, ancestors and Gullah Geechee culture.
Okra Stew is a wonderful read. I love how the author added the recipe at the end of the book, as well as information about the Gullah Geechee people.
Partially based on Shawn Amos’s own experiences growing up the son of Wally “Famous” Amos in a mostly white area, and packed with humor, heart, and fun illustrations, this debut novel sings with the joy of self-discovery, unconditional love, and belonging.
It is still #hispanicheritagemonth for a few day, and it is also #spookyseason ! Let’s combine the two and check these adorable boardbooks that were #gifted by #candlewickpress ! They are colorful. They are fun. Young readers will love them for sure ! All these little monsters just make me smile !
This little panda is so adorable ! Everything in this picture book is wonderful, from the story to the art ! Little Panda’s determination and ingenuity are inspiring, as well as the narrator ‘s patience. Reading this book, I was seeing myself talking to my toddler - nephew. Everyone will love this book !
I haven’t read this YA novel yet, but I am definitely very intrigued and added it to the top of my tbr. I love the blurb and the cover and cannot wait to read it ! I will share it in the #littlefreelibrary afterwards !
If your middle grader is interested in History and Art and enjoys reading non fiction, it may be the perfect book ! A propulsive work of narrative nonfiction about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world—and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all.
The Professional Tarpon Rodeo is back, and Doc Ford needs help from the trio of brave friends who make up Sharks Inc. to investigate the million-dollar competition in bestselling author Randy Wayne White’s fourth Sharks Incorporated novel, Megalops .
I really enjoyed Kate Searle’s other book My Soul Treasure, so I was quite excited to discover Find your treasure. Created with the same illustrator as her other book, Alison Mutton, Find your treasure is an enchanting and magical chapter book that takes young readers on a journey of spiritual discovery, self awareness and empowerment .
Mazie’s Amazing Machines should interest young inspiring inventors and engineers ! It is a fun and really smart read ! I love how the author explains the functioning of each machine at the end of the book. It is the perfect read for young dreamers who want to imagine great things !
Check these beautiful picture books that I added to the #littlefreelibrary ! I really love the diversity of this selection . All share wonderful stories about family relationships and inter-generational love. The illustrations are all stunning !
All are Welcome is a beautiful inclusive picture book celebrating diversity and inclusion at school and in the community. Young readers will feel welcome at school thanks to the warm and touching illustrations.
Joy takes Root is a mesmerizing picture book sharing the love of family, gardening and the respect of Nature, Earth and Ancestors. In her grandmother's garden, a young Black girl learns about mindfulness and herbal medicine in this soothing intergenerational story about our connection to nature.