Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! I hope you and your family have an opportunity to think about Dr King’s impact on our country and ways that you can honor his work, not only today but all year long. My family is hoping to check out a special event at local college today for our “celebration.”
Here are some of the books coming out this week:
Books for Kids
Nope – A mother bird says it’s time to learn to fly but the baby bird says, “Nope.”
The Youngest Marcher – The story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, the youngest marcher in Birmingham in 1963
Fancy Party Gowns – A biography of Ann Cole Lowe, fashion designer
Star Wars Fight in the Forest – A new early reader from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
You Should Meet Jesse Owens – Early reader biography of Jesse Owens
Stef Soto Taco Queen – A young girl has a love/hate relationship with her family’s food truck and her reputation as the “Taco Queen” in this chapter book for elementary-age readers.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Big Trouble – Book 3 in the awesome Friday Barnes mystery series. This is the top book on my wish list this week!
Secret Origins – Book 3 in the Story Thieves series. I have been itching to read this series and this superhero-themed story might be just the push I need to dive in! It looks great.
The Wizard’s Dog – I am curious to check out this story about a dog and his missing master, Merlin. One description I read compares this to the Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom series, which I adore.
An Eagle in the Snow – An historical fiction story about Adolf Hitler, war, and the ethics of our choices. This is not my usual genre, but the concept is intriguing and I want to know what happens in this story.
Planet Football: Greatest Stadiums – Perfect for the soccer fans in your life!
Carve the Mark – A new Young Adult book by the author of Divergent. Personally, I still have a bad “taste” in my reader’s heart over Allegiant, which might push this book farther down my reading list until I hear from some folks who have read it.
Books for Adults
A Puzzle to be Named Later – Book 18 in this long-running crossword puzzle mystery series.
Reclaiming Hope – I don’t know what the author’s perspective is – pro-Obama or not – but I am curious to read this book about faith and the White House under President Obama. Faith and politics is a timely topic. I think this could lead to some fascinating, open conversations.
When Christ Appears – Dr. David Jeremiah looks at the Book of Revelation.