There are a TON of new books out this week – something for everyone! In fact, there are so many transitional chapter books out this week, I gave them their own category.
Books for Kids
Friends Don’t Eat Friends – Shark has eaten his friend Bob, but now he won’t even admit to it! This is one I have to check out in person!
Carter Reads the Newspaper (Feb 1) – Picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, a man born to two former slaves who read to his father and then to the men working the coal mines who could not read for themselves. This is a MUST read for me.
Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet – A celebration and exploration of space and astronomy. This looks terrific.
The Night Fury and the Light Fury – I am so looking forward to this movie!
Transitional Chapter Books (7-10 year olds)
All Tangled Up (GN) – Book 5 in the Bird & Squirrel graphic novel series. I have loved all of the previous books in this series. Looking forward to this one!
Cuddles – Puppy Place, book 52.
DC Origin Stories: Catwoman AND The Joker AND Lex Luthor (February 1) – The cover art is really what grabbed my attention on these. It’s glorious! (This is the third line of these the publisher, Stone Arch Books, has produced. There’s a superhero line, a super pet line and now these villain books.) I have these on my wish list for this week. (Not pictured: Bizarro)
Disaster on the Titanic – Book 9 in this series that is like Magic Tree House with a dog.
Everybody Needs a Buddy AND Worst Mascot Ever – The Big Idea Gang is a new series from the author of the Jigsaw Jones mysteries that we LOVED when my son was starting to explore chapter books.
Fairy in Waiting – Book 2 in the Fairy Mom and Me series about a young “Fairy in Waiting” eager to grow up and get her wings.
I Survived the Battle of D-Day – Book 18 in this terrific historical fiction series!
Mighty Meg and the Magical Ring AND Mighty Meg and the Melting Menace – The first two books in a new series about a girl and a magic ring that gives her super powers.
Ready for Action – Book 2 in the Toy Academy series. Toy Academy is where toys learn to play. This time Grumbolt discovers he is the sidekick to the school bully.
The Shadowlands – Book 5 in the Last Firehawk series from Branches
The Soccer Secret – Book 4 in the Zach and Zoe Mystery series about eight-year-old twins.
Yay for Vaycay – Book 2 in the Pug Pals series
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Breaking Boundaries (GN) – Continuing stories of Anna and Elsa.
Fangs for Everything – Book 4 in this fun series about a kid who thinks his dog might be a vampire.
Frenemies – Book 2 in the Ask Emma series about a middle school blogger. This time, Emma is trying to prove that she can be neutral and keep her opinions to herself for once, but that is causing a lot of trouble. I’d like to try this series out – it sounds great.
Girls Survive: Ann AND Emmi AND Noelle – A new survival series kicks off this week with stories about the Underground Railroad, the Great Chicago Fire, and the Titanic.
HiLo: Then Everything Went Wrong (GN) – Book 5 in this fantastic graphic novel series. I love this one! This time, HiLo and his friends go back to HiLo’s world to find out what set HiLo on this adventure in the first place. I’m ready for a series re-read and then to check out this new story!
One-Third Nerd – A family story about three kids (the youngest has Down Syndrome) with different gifts and challenges, trying to help their pup who’s been peeing in the house. If they can’t make enough money to get the dog to the vet, their parents might have to find Cupcake a new home. I am really excited to try this new series!
The Test of Time – Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time #6. This time a variety of historical figures are brought into present-day New Mouse City.
Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Start a Club By Accident – Book 2 in this funny series. I’m curious to see what sort of club the dogs start and what hilarious things happen after that.
Come Find Me – This new teen thriller focuses on two teens who have been through family tragedies and discover some mysterious signals from space. This is on my library list.
A Curse So Dark and Lonely – The latest from one of my favorite authors for books for teens, Brigid Kemmerer. In this book, a girl from our world is sucked into an enchanted land in a story that brings to mind Beauty and the Beast. This is a must-read for me!
The Dead Queens Club – A new girl discovers that she is one in a long line of girlfriends for the school’s homecoming king. And two of the previous “queens” are dead. Yep, this is on my list, too!
Death Prefers Blondes – A teen socialite leads a double life as a cat burglar with a crew of drag queens. It’s such a bizarre premise, I have to read it to see what it’s all about!
King of Scars – First book in a new fantasy duology that takes place in the Grishaverse of the author, Leigh Bardugo (Six of Crows, Shadow and Bone)
The Lonely Dead – A teen with the power to communicate with the dead finds herself the prime suspect in the death of her ex best friend. Now, with the help of her friend’s ghost, she is trying to find out what truly happened and keep herself from becoming the next victim.
Books for Adults
Coffee Club Mysteries (Kindle/Paperback – February 1) – Six mysteries in small-town Kansas.
Crazy Cupid Love (Mass Market Paperback) – Described as Percy Jackson for romance fans, this book focuses on a descendant of Eros whose matchmaking work starts to go awry. I’m eager to try this one out.
Dead as a Door Knocker (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new house flipper mystery series. A body in a flower bed could ruin the main character’s investment – and could cost her her life.
Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Death by Chocolate mystery series. When murder ruins the wedding of the season, the ladies a the Chocolate Moose are on the case.
Death by Committee (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new series about a young woman who inherits property with a body buried in the back yard. This one sounds fun!
Decades: Marvel in the 40s (Paperback Graphic Novel) – A new series from Marvel covering a decade at a time of their history. This book covers their earliest years.
A Dog Called Jack (Hardcover) – An abandoned dog finds a home with the residents of Christmas Street.
The Forgiving Jar (Paperback – February 1) – Book 2 in the Prayer Jars series. When Sara discovers her estranged grandparents are Amish and goes to visit them, she finds someone has been pretending to be her for awhile (Book 1, The Hope Jar). I have book one on my TBR shelves. I need to bump it up on my list so I can get to this one as soon as I finish.
Grand Slam Murders (Paperback) – Book 1 in the Bridge to Death Mystery series. Four bridge players are murdered, and a wannabe member of their exclusive group starts to investigate. This is on my list for this week, too!
The Gun Also Rises (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 6 in the Garage Sale Mystery series. When a wealthy widow asks Sarah to sell off her collection of mysteries, she discovers a priceless set of stolen books.
Hot Fudge Murder (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Lickety Splits Mystery series. The ice cream shoppe owner is tasked to providing treats for the swankiest party of the year, but the host is found murdered.
Murder, She Meowed (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 7 of the Pawsitively Organic Mystery series. The owner of the organic pet treat business finds a body at her own bachelorette party.
No Escape Claws (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 6 in the Second Chance Cat mystery series centered around a secondhand store.
Pruning the Dead (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new Garden Squad Mystery series about a woman who causes trouble at a garden party for the protagonist – and then is found dead a few days later.
ESV Scripture Journal – Isaiah (Paperback) – The ESV Scripture Journal is a book containing all the text of a particular book of the Bible, in this case Isaiah, on one side of the page while the other side is blank for journaling. I received several of the New Testament books for Christmas. Now the Old Testament books are available. A great study resource!
Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White House (Hardcover) – Touted as the “first honest account” of life in the Trump White House. I personally have not read any of the political books about the current climate. It’s hard to know who to believe in this era of saying whatever panders to the voters you are courting. It remains to be seen how “honest” this account will be.