Our last release week for February 2018 is a big one! Here are some of the new releases I am excited about this week:
Books for Kids
Ada Lovelace AND Ella Fitzgerald (Mar 1) – Part of the Little People Big Dreams picture book biography series
All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem With Stuff – Discover the event that helped spark the recycling movement. Another great nonfiction picture book!
No Truth Without Ruth – Picture book biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Unplugged – Blip discovers a whole new world when she is accidentally unplugged from her computer.
Baby Monkey Private Eye – This quirky little book from the author/illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret is about a little monkey detective who has issues with putting on his pants. This one is a must read for me because I just have to see how this story plays out.
Eva and the Lost Pony – Book 8 in the fabulous Owl Diaries series. I have loved these colorful little Branches books since the first one released. Perfect for kids ready to branch into chapter books.
Hazy Bloom and the Pet Project – Book 2 in the Hazy Bloom series about a third grader who has visions of the future. This time, she is trying to convince her parents she is ready for a pet. I haven’t read the first book, but I’d like to check out this series for new chapter book readers.
Peachy and Keen: A School Tail – Book 1 in a new series about best friends who try to launch an electronic magazine/newspaper for their school. Looking forward to reading this one.
Sparks – Two cats operate a mechanical dog suit and fight an evil alien in this new graphic novel. Yes please!
Third Grade Mermaid and the Narwhals – When a mean girl says narwhals are fake, Cora and her friends head out to prove her wrong. This series looks adorable. This is the second book in the series.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Bears of the Ice: Quest of the Cubs – The first book in a new series by the author of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole and Wolves of the Beyond series. This book focuses on a pair of polar bears who have to rescue their mother from power-hungry bears determined to take over the Northern Kingdoms.
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 – Book 16 in this fantastic adventure series, this one about a frozen hurricane that hit the Midwest without warning.
Pixel Raiders: Dig World – First in a new series about a couple of kids who get trapped in a very realistic-feeling video game.
The Calculus of Change – A new guy in her calculus class helps a girl connect to her dead mother’s faith. This sounds terrific!
Daughter of the Siren Queen – Book 2 in the Daughter of the Pirate King series full of high-seas adventure. I’d love to check this series out!
Heart of Iron – A girl adopted by the crew of a space vessel will do anything to fix the android that has been with her as long as she can remember. Her quest will leave her on the run with her nemesis, pursued by people who don’t necessarily want to capture her alive. Yes please! This sounds awesome.
People Like Us – When a dead girl is found in the lake, Kay’s efforts to escape her past are in jeopardy. The dead girl has left her a scavenger hunt to find the murderer. This has been compared to One of Us Is Lying, which was amazing. I have this on my list as well!
Tess of the Road – A wild child, Tess is being sent to a nunnery when she disguises herself and sets off in search of a place where she might belong. I will be reviewing this one later this week. It has been receiving rave reviews.
This Heart of Mine – A girl in need of a heart transplant receives one – from a former classmate who commits suicide. But the boy’s twin doesn’t think his brother killed himself. Sounds like a fascinating story.
The Traitor’s Game – The daughter of the evil king’s right hand man is a valuable bargaining chip for rebels in this first book in a new series by the author of the fabulous The False Prince. This is at the top of my list for this week!
Where I Live – A homeless girl living in her high school stumbles onto the secrets of another student. Doing the right thing for the other student could expose her own secrets. This is #2 on my list for this week. It sounds fantastic.
Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration – A collection of personal essays from authors like Ally Carter, Libba Bray, James Dashner, and Jason Reynolds. I am excited about this book.
Books for Adults
Color Me Murder – Book 1 in the Pen and Ink Mystery series starring a bookstore manager who also designs adult coloring book pages. In this book, the bookstore owner is suspected of murder. The premise for this series is so clever. I can’t wait to see it in person.
Hummus and Homicide – First book in the new Kebab Kitchen Mystery series where a grown up mean girl is killed after visiting the Kebab Kitchen. The description of this one had me at “hummus bar”.
I Know What You Bid Last Summer – Book 5 in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series. This time, the school superintendent is murdered at a sports equipment swap.
Lethal Licorice – Book 2 in the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. This time, Bailey is trying to solve a murder at a candy competition. You can read my review of book one here.
Pawprints and Predicaments – Book 3 in the Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery Series. Daphne investigates the death of a controlling TV producer. You can read my review of book one here.
Raspberry Danish Murder – Book 22 in the Hannah Swensen Mystery series about a cookie shop owner. The recipes in this series are fantastic.
Bygone Badass Broads – Just in time for Women’s History month (March), this covers the stories of 52 influential women. I am looking forward to checking this one out.
Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives – The latest from Rachel Simmons
My Faith Journey (Mar 1) – A guided devotional including space to journal and pictures to color
The Rescue: Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories – True stories that should have ended tragically, and the miracles that changed those stories. I have enjoyed the author’s previous books, so I am curious to see how this one is.