Here are some of the books releasing this week!
Books for Kids
Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas (Board Book) – An interactive Christmas board book where readers try to help Cocoa find his Christmas joy.
Cozy – When a musk ox loses track of his herd and starts to feel lonely, he finds community when other animals decide living in his soft fur would make for a cozy winter.
How Do Dinosaurs Show Good Manners? – A new dinosaur book all about good manners like sharing and saying “please” and “thank you.”
Kitty and Dragon – There are three stories in this early reader starring Kitty and Dragon, two friends who are very different. From the author of The Magic Cake Shop (♥♥♥♥)
Pawtriot Dogs: Into the Storm AND On the Freedom Trail – Books 3 and 4 in the Pawtriot Dogs series where the dogs take on a mission in the Bermuda Triangle and then one in Boston Harbor.
Zoey and Sassafras: Bips and Roses – Book 8 in the delightful Zoey and Sassafras series. This time Zoey is using her science skills to save the magical roses that newborn hippogriffs need for food.
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
Flying Over Water – An Own Voices story. Noura’s family arrives in the US in January, 2017 from a refugee camp, days after the president’s Muslim ban. Jordyn’s family is helping Noura’s family through their church, but not everyone in their community is open to the new arrivals.
Klawde: Emperor of the Universe – Book 5 in the Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat series. (Book 1 – ♥♥♥♥♥) While Klawde’s efforts to conquer Earth have failed, he decides to set his sights bigger and instead conquer the universe.
The Last Mirror on the Left – Book 2 in the Legendary Alston Boys Adventure series after The Last Last-Day-of-Summer. This time the boys are facing punishment for their previous misdeeds. But Missus Nedraw of the Mirror Emporium is willing to let things slide if the boys help her find a missing fugitive. I have this series on my wishlist.
Locker 37: The Ridiculous and Wonderful Rainbow Hat – Book 3 in the Locker 37 series. A magical locker hidden at an elementary school is always there to save the day for fourth graders in need (sounds like the Room of Requirement – brilliant!). Riley hopes to use the locker to pull off the most epic prank in history.
When Life Gives You Mangos – Clara has lost her memory of everything that happened last summer after experiencing a hurricane. While she keeps trying to fill in the blanks, this summer promises an adventure when a new girl comes to the village who is not like most visitors.
Among the Beasts and Briars – A new book from Ashley Poston. A teen carrying a curse from the dark forest where her friends and her mother were killed goes on the run with an irritating fox to find the Lady of the Wilds who holds the key to saving her home from the dangers of the forest.
Points – First in the Snow Ridge Chronicles series. After some disastrous dating situations, Bethany and Ash decide to use a point system Bethany’s brother developed to determine the perfect time to dump a date. The point system allows the girls to take more ownership over their relationships, but they discover there’s a fine line between justice and vengeance.
Poisoned – From the author of Stepsister comes a new take on Snow White. Sophie is in the Queen’s Forrest when the huntsman takes her heart. Seven strangers help her survive to discover her true enemy. I have this on my list for this week.
Rebel Sisters – The sequel to War Girls. In a future ravaged by climate change and nuclear disasters, Ify is living in the Space Colonies as a high ranking medical officer. Back on the wartorn Earth, a synth and a group of aid workers try to dig war details out of downed androids while the government wants to hide any evidence the war happened. But when a virus breaks out in the colonies, impacting children, Ify will have to return to Earth for answers. I have book one on my TBR.
Together, Apart – A collection of YA love stories set during quarantine
Books for Adults
Blow Dry & Die AND Hair Today Gone Tomorrow (e-book) – Books 2 and 3 in the Small-Town Mystery with Style series release this week. (Book 1 is Dead Ends Don’t Talk) Dee tries to help out a young girl, but when a body is found in her shop, the police turn their attention to Dee. And in the third book, Dee’s business card falls out of the pocket of a dead man. When she calls the number scribbled on the back, everything changes. All three books in the series are available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Cottage on Gooseberry Bay Thanksgiving Past (e-book) – Book 2 in the series. Ainsley continues to pursue information about her past, but she also works with friends to investigate what happened to a family that disappeared 5 years ago. This is also available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
The Gift of the Magpie (Hardcover) – Book 28 in the long-running Meg Langslow Mystery series. Meg is coordinating the Helping Hands Christmas outreach when one of her clients, “Harvey the Hoarder,” is attacked. You can read my full review here.
Happily Letter After (Trade Paperback) – What was usually a holiday activity becomes a regular occurrence when a woman starts granting the wishes of a girl who writes in for help. But when the woman gets a look at the girl’s father, she thinks it might be time to make a personal introduction. This is also available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Mug Shot (e-book, October 23) – Book 7 in the Patricia Fisher Mystery series, a Christian cozy series. There’s murder at an anniversary party, but it isn’t clear who was the target. This is also available to read for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Snapped (Trade Paperback) – Book 4 in the Playbook series after Intercepted (♥♥♥♥), Fumbled, and Blitzed. When the star quarterback of the Denver Mustangs takes a knee during the national anthem, the team Communications Manager is assigned to “manage” him. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Always a Guest: Speaking of Faith Far From Home (Hardcover) – The latest collection of stories and sermons from Barbara Brown Taylor.
Glory: Magical Visions of Black Beauty (Hardcover) – Over 100 pictures alongside a collection of essays celebrating Black beauty. This is a gorgeous book!
Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas (Hardcover) – Includes 45 recipes along with quizzes and decorating ideas, with pieces by some favorite Hallmark Channel stars.
The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World (Trade Paperback) – The 3rd edition of this book highlighting the best of the Disney parks in Florida.
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks (Hardcover) – Over 1900 photos of the Disney parks around the world.