Category: Book News

It’s the final release week of March 2023 – let’s see some of the new books out this week!

Books for Kids

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We Don’t Lose Our Class Goldfish – Book 3 in the delightful Penelope Rex series. Penelope must face her fear of Walter the class goldfish when she is tasked with caring for him at home for the weekend.
Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy – Book 3 in the darling Doggo and Pupper early chapter book series. Doggo and Pupper decide to help Cat when their family gets her a new bed and she doesn’t feel cozy in it and misses her old one.

 

Books for Teens/Young Adults

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Chaos & Flame – First in a new duology. She lost her entire family because of House Dragon, and now the man who helped raise her has been captured. She’s determined to repay his kindness by saving him. He loyally serves his brother, the High Prince Regent for House Dragon, but the more erratic his brother becomes, the more he wonders what secrets are being kept from him. They are unlikely allies, but also exactly what each other needs. I am intrigued by this one!
Control – First in the Lockwood Trilogy. A new student with the ability to see the future ignores the rules and saves a girl from murder, but he had no idea what the consequences are when you alter the future. I pre-ordered this the first time I heard about it!
Stars and Smoke – First in a new series by Marie Lu. A young spy has to team up with a pop star – and new spy recruit – to infiltrate a crime syndicate. This is a must read for me!

 

Books for Adults

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Murder in Postscript (Trade Paperback) – First in the Lady of Letters Mystery series. A countess with a secret – her job writing an advice column for the local penny paper – stumbles across a possible murder and decides to investigate.
Once Upon a Buggy (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Amish of Apple Creek series. May feels guilty and responsible for Carl’s accident, so when he returns home, she’s hoping to ask for his forgiveness. But he seems so cold and angry. Carl was hoping to rekindle things with May, but she seems put off by his scars.
Right Girl, Wrong Side (Trade Paperback) – Once upon a time Evita and Ryan had crushed on one another, but their moms, business rivals, refused to let them date. Now, the rival families find their vacation beach house double booked, and reluctantly agreed to share the space.
A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Ladies Most Scandalous series. A duke offers Poppy a fake betrothal to protect her and her sister (who is suspected of murder) and protect him from the matchmakers hounding him.
Yours Truly the Duke (Mass Market Paperback) – First in the Say I Do series. She needs a husband so she has a chance to keep her late sister’s three young children. He needs a wife to keep an inheritance.

 

Here are some of the new books releasing this week!

Books for Teens/Young Adults

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The Future King – Book 2 in the Emry Merlin series after The Other Merlin (which is still on my TBR shelves). Emry and Arthur are as close as ever, but the king has warned Emry away and Arthur has discovered his fiancée has a secret. It doesn’t take much to persuade the friends to make a trip to France so Emry can seek help for her erratic magic. (The cover design has changed dramatically since book 1. The paperback of The Other Merlin is now out and matches this – which will be hardcover – if that matters to you.)

 

Books for Adults

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Ellie Is Cool Now (Trade Paperback) – While she works on a TV show about cool high school kids, Ellie was anything but. So when she goes home to her reunion in order to secure a promotion, it’s not exactly something she’s looking forward to. I *love* reunion stories, so this is definitely on my list for this week!
How I’ll Kill You (Hardcover) – A set of triplet serial killers is in new territory when the youngest actually falls for her mark and decides she wants to keep him rather than kill him. I am super picky when it comes to thrillers – they aren’t always a good fit for me. But the premise of this one is FASCINATING. I might have to give it a try!
The Only Game in Town (Trade Paperback) – When a town’s eccentric benefactor dies, he leaves behind a game of sorts. The winners inherit his fortune. And he’s already set up the teams of competitors, including his grandson and a local who has settled for life in her hometown. This sounds right up my alley!
The Raven Thief (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Secret Staircase Mystery series after the fantastic Under Lock and Skeleton Key. A mock séance designed to playfully expel any trace of the homeowner’s ex is disrupted by the man’s dead body. The only suspects are the folks around the table – including Tempest and her grandfather. I can’t wait to read this sequel!!
Silver Sable Payback (Trade Paperback) – From the Marvel Heroines series. In order to get Dr. von Doom to stop terrorizing Symkaria, Silver Sable agrees to track down a device that will allow him to see the future.
Star Trek: Aliens (Graphic Novel) – Includes three stories: one about Kahless, one about Trill, and one where Quark goes home to Ferenginar.
The Enneagram and Your Marriage (Nonfiction) – A workbook for a 7-week study to strengthen your marriage based on the Enneagram.

Let’s see what new books are releasing this week!

Books for Kids

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Fish and Crab (Picture Book) – At bedtime, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but his best friend Fish has a lot of questions.
The Recess Genius: Open for Business (Picture Book) – A girl who feels most at home with her books becomes the playground fixer, but that doesn’t leave her much time to read.
Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem (Nonfiction Picture Book) – Whale fall is when a whale dies in the ocean and sinks to the ocean floor, becoming home and food for other ocean life. I have heard rave reviews of this book – great for budding oceanographers and marine biologists.
The Cryptid Club: A Nessie Situation (Chapter Book) – Book 2 in the Cryptid Club series. When a mysterious monster starts popping out of toilets, the principal shuts down the school bathrooms. It’s the Cryptid Club to the rescue, so their peers don’t have to hold it any longer!

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Bruce Wayne Not Super (Graphic Novel) – First in a new series. Bruce is attending a school for the super-powered, which leaves him feeling pretty un-super. But when he discovers some students are using their powers to bully others, he’s determined to make a difference. I can’t wait to read this one!
Hoops (Graphic Novel) – Inspired by a true story. A girls basketball team in Indiana in 1975 might have no resources, making their own uniforms and practicing in another school’s gym, but they keep winning! I have heard rave reviews about this one too!
Midnight Strikes – A commoner finds herself trapped in a time loop when the royal palace explodes during a royal ball. Yes please!
The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway – The latest from the author of the outstanding Amelia Unabridged. When her late mother’s beloved Ren Faire comes under new management, Gwen is initially resistant to any change. The loss of her mom was more change than she can bear. But as she gets to know the son of the new owner, and she cautiously steps into some of the changes, she finds she might actually enjoy them. I cannot wait to read this!!
Whistleblower – A college journalist risks everything to write a story no one wants to come to light.

Books for Adults

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The Fun Widow’s Book Tour (Trade Paperback) – A widow struggling to motivate herself for a book tour is rescued by her best friends who plan a tour for her in their home cities. In return, the widow plans to help fix some of their struggles while she’s in town as a way to thank them for their support. Fascinating!
Good Dog, Bad Cop (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the K-Team series by David Rosenfelt. The K-Team digs into a cold case featuring Corey’s former mentor. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Love and Other Flight Delays (Trade Paperback) – A collection of novellas set at the airport, including fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, and friends to lovers. These sound cute!
The Love Wager (Trade Paperback) – A new story from Lynn Painter. After a hookup gone wrong, a couple decide to be friends – and wing-persons – instead, and they even make a bet over who can find love first.  Sounds like a winner!
Not that Kind of Ever After (Trade Paperback) – A want-to-be writer finds her angle when she posts a fairytale retelling of a disastrous one night stand. This sounds awesome!
Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church (Trade Paperback) – Explore the many ways women were active parts of the early Christian church. I  heard Dr. Nijay Gupta speak a couple years ago on this very topic. I can’t wait to dig into this one! I’ll be reviewing it soon.

 

 

It’s the first release week of March – let’s see what books are out this week! I know there are some on this week’s list that I have been waiting for for ages!

Books for Kids

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When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left – A picture book that looks at taking ownership over your own path.
Stink: Superhero Superfan – Book 13 in the series. Stink discovers a new superhero when he finds some comics at a yard sale.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Squished (Graphic Novel) – A girl in a large family is looking for some space of her own.
The Tapestry of Tales – Book 2 in the Unraveled series. Just as Cia is wrestling with her desire to be cool and fit in at school she discovers the Evil Queen’s latest plot. This sounds like a fun series!
What Do We Know About the Roswell Incident? 
What Is the Story of Captain Picard?
The Jump – The latest from Brittney Morris. When a vigilante group hijacks a scavenger hunting forum offering a life-changing prize, four teens see it as a chance to change the future for their families and their community.
Missing Clarissa – Twenty years after Clarissa goes missing without a trace from a party in the woods, two teens start a true crime podcast, determined to find out what really happened all those years ago.
Rosewood: A Midsummer Meet Cute – A Sense and Sensibility retelling at a camp where kids are being scouted for a Bridgerton-type TV show.
Royal Blood – The King of England’s somewhat secret illegitimate daughter is outed to the press and then becomes a suspect in a murder. I’m super excited about this one!
Teen Titans: Robin (Graphic Novel) – Book 4 in the Teen Titans series by Kami Garcia. Damian has teamed up with Raven, Garth, and Maxine to dodge Slade Wilson and HIVE. It’s FINALLY HERE!!! I pre-ordered this almost a year ago. I cannot wait!

 

Books for Adults

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Conquer the Kingdom (Trade Paperback) – The third and final book in the Gargoyle Queen series, the excellent follow up to the Crown of Shards series. While I am THRILLED this book is out, it’s also a little bittersweet knowing it’s the end of new content in this world that I adore. As a gladiator contest comes to Andvari, it’s making it harder for Gemma to determine who is friend and who is foe while she hunts for the one who is trying to destroy her family and her kingdom.
Final Draft (Trade Paperback) – First book in the new Olivia Lively Mystery series. A graduate student asks private investigator Olivia Lively to prove his professor stole his manuscript.
Mr. & Mrs. Witch (Trade Paperback) – Just as Savvy and Griffin are about to get married they discover they are spies in rival agencies that now want them to kill each other to prove their loyalty. I reviewed this last week – it’s so fun!
Queen of Deception (Trade Paperback) – From the Marvel Legends of Asgard series. Hela, Lady Sif, and a valkyrie are drawn to a burst of magic in Elizabethan-era Midgard, but the magic has also attracted the attention of a group of Dark Elves.
The Ultimate Infographic Guide to the Bible (Hardcover) – A visual resource on the Bible.