Tag: November New Releases

Happy November! There are tons of fantastic books out today. Let’s take a look

Books for Kids

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Bad Dog – A  little girl desperate for a dog treats the cat she got instead as if she were a dog anyway. This looks awesome!
Everybody Says Meow – While the title asserts that everyone says meow, readers will discover that is not quite true.
How to Catch a Dragon – A group of kids try to catch a dragon during Chinese New Year.
I Am Perfectly Designed – From one of the stars of Netflix’s Queer Eye and his son. Readers can celebrate how who they are is just right.
I Do Not Like that Name – When a new elephant arrives, it is his owner’s job to name him. This looks adorable!
One Snowy Morning – When some woodland creatures discover a snowman, they don’t know what it is, but they have their own ideas about the accessories they find on him. The illustrations for this are fantastic. I can’t wait to see this one in person!
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez – The latest picture book in the Questioneers series. When her grandfather is hurt at the local landfill, Sofia tries to figure out how she can make her community safer – and more beautiful – but she hits some roadblocks because she’s “just a kid.” I love this series!
A Trapezoid Is NOT a Dinosaur! – When Triangle decides to put on a shape show, no one believes Trapezoid is actually a shape. Sounds darling!
A Pony with her Writer: The Story of Marguerite Henry and Misty – Readers can learn about the author of Misty of Chincoteague and the real-life Misty.
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way – An early reader biography.
Princess of Pets: The Snowy Reindeer (November 7) – Book 3 in the Princess of Pets series. Princess Bea rescues a reindeer and tries to keep it secret in a busy castle.
Roxy – Book 55 in the Puppy Place series. Charles helps an injured puppy as part of his science project.
Wake Up, Crabby! – Book 3 in the hilarious Crabby series from Scholastic ACORN. At bedtime, Crabby just wants to go to sleep, but Plankton has other ideas.
How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions about God and Science – Devotional for kids 6 to 10.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Beneath the Weeping Clouds – Book 3 in the Riders of the Realm series. Enemies and friends must work together to mount a rescue.
Legacy – Book 8 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Sophie and her friends are drawn deeper into the conspiracies and mysteries surrounding her family.
The Missing (Older Middle Grade – 10-12) – A teen starts to question everything when a message in a video game ties his missing older brother to a secret government project. At the time of this writing, this book is available for free with a subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Missing Adults (Graphic Novel) – Nancy and Frank and Joe team up when all of the adults in their community go missing. This sounds fun!
The Princess Who Flew With Dragons – Book 3 in the Tales from the Chocolate Heart . This time, Princess Sofia is being sent away on a diplomatic mission, and she’s fed up with being used for her sister’s political goals. But this mission – complete with exile and ice giants – doesn’t go the way anyone planned. I have this series on my wish list.
Shine! – A girl who feels there’s nothing about her that’s special finds herself in an all-school contest at her new posh prep school. I can’t wait to tell you all about this book tomorrow!
Smile, Sisters and Guts: The Boxed Set – Get all three Raina Telgemeier autobiographical graphic novels in one box set including her latest, Guts.
The Treacherous Seas – Book 2 in the Perilous Journey of Danger and Mayhem series by Christopher Healy, author of The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. Molly, Pepper and Emmett thought their adventures last time – you  know, when they saved New York – would get them admittance into the Inventors’ Guild. But the government decides to cover everything up, and they are left no better off than before. But then they learn of an expedition to the South Pole – where Emmett’s father disappeared years ago – and they are off on another adventure.
Wonder Under Cover – Book 3 in the Real McCoy’s series. Moxie joins the Wonder Scouts to solve a mystery and gets caught up in the hype of earning badges while her brother takes on a case of his own. I have the first book of this series on my TBR shelves. I can’t wait to read it.
Wrecking Ball – Book 14 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. A surprise inheritance gives Greg’s family the chance to make some changes.
American Girl: Holiday Baking – Sweet Treats for Special Occasions – Includes more than 45 recipes.
Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids – 15 Immigrants Who Shaped U. S. History – Includes biographical information on Albert Einstein, Levi Strauss, and Nadia Comaneci.
Who Was Sam Walton? – Biography of the founder of Walmart.
A Constellation of Roses – A companion novel to The Deepest Roots. Trix has been staying on the move since her mother abandoned her, but when she stops over with some extended family she discovers the women in her family have always had special, magical gifts like hers.
Deadly Little Scandals – Sequel to Little White Lies. Sawyer has finished her Debutante year, and has chosen to stay with her grandmother and extended family for the summer, which means she’s at their lake house when the White Glove invitations arrive. While her cousin is thrilled with the opportunity to try to get into the exclusive group, Sawyer sees it as a chance to look into one more mystery that is still unsolved from 20 years ago. This was AMAZING! I’ll be reviewing it Thursday.
Every Stolen Breath – From the folks at Blink YA. After her father was killed by a mysterious, destructive group called the Swarm, Lia has suffered from PTSD compounded by her asthma. But she’s not backing down from finding out what the Swarm is up to and taking them down for good.
The Guinevere Deception – The first book in the Camelot Rising trilogy. Merlin believes Guinevere is the secret to saving Arthur and Camelot, but no one else knows her real name or her identity because Guinevere is a changeling. This sounds amazing!
Hero – Final book in the Monster trilogy and the Gone series about a group of mutants who must take down a new, unstoppable threat. This series is on my list.
The How & the Why – A girl who was adopted struggles to know who she is and where she comes from while a set of letters from her birth mother may hold the answers she seeks.
Sisters of Shadow and Light – Sisters imprisoned in a citadel behind a magical hedge are shocked the day a stranger passes through the hedge from the outside world. This sounds fascinating.
Supernova – Final book in the Renegades trilogy, a superhero series. I have book one, Renegades, on my pile of books to read.
The Toll – The third and final book in the Arc of a Scythe series. The good guys have disappeared and the series “big bad” seems to have a clear line of sight to anything and everything he desires. Our whole family will be fighting over this book when it arrives this week. We have all enjoyed this brilliant, dark, dystopian series.

 

Books for Adults – Fiction

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The Angels’ Share (Hardcover) – Book 10 in the Wine Country Mystery series centers around a death at a Thanksgiving party and a 200-year-old wine.
The Bake Shop (Trade Paperback) – First in a new Amish Marketplace series. While the Bake Shop’s success is causing some trouble when her lines block access to the shop next door, Christiana and Jeffrey overcome their initial conflict and become friends. But a fire at Jeffrey’s shop – and his use of electricity – put their relationship, and Christiana’s business, in jeopardy.
Blind Search (Hardcover) – Sequel to the excellent A Borrowing of Bones. Mercy and Elvis are investigating again when a nine-year-old autistic boy gets lost in the woods and sees something disturbing and a woman is found murdered. I’ve had this on hold from the library for months. Can’t wait to dig into this book.
Boyfriends of Christmas Past (e-book) – A workaholic digital designer with a habit of working through Christmas is visited by the “ghosts” of boyfriends past. I’m eager to dive into this one, too.
The Bromance Book Club (Trade Paperback) – A baseball player on the verge of divorce discovers a secret book club for the top “alpha men” in Nashville. As the group reads a steamy Regency romance, the other book club members coach him on saving his marriage. Yes, please! This is at the top of my (very long) reading list for this week.
Cast Iron Alibi (Trade Paperback) – Book 9 in the Vintage Kitchen mystery series (with a main character who spells her name like I do!). A girls only college reunion vacation doesn’t go at all the way Jaymie envisions when the group simmers with hostility and a local with an eye on one of the ladies ends up dead. I have the first book in this series (I know, I’m so behind) on my TBR shelves.
The Chocolate Shark Shenanigans (Hardcover) – Book 17 in the Chocoholic Mystery series. Lee and her family’s plans to flip a house are interrupted when a developer outbids them after their offer had already been accepted. But when a gun is later found at the property – as well as the body of the developer – it’s time for Lee to start sleuthing again. I read several of the early books in this series, and it’s a lot of fun.
A Christmas Gathering (Hardcover) – An historical Christmas mystery from Anne Perry. The warmth of the holiday season is disrupted when Vespasia’s husband Victor is doing undercover work at the country gathering, work that reminds Victor of an unsolved case from twenty years ago.
City of Scoundrels (Hardcover) – Book 3 in the Counterfeit Lady series. A wealthy man comes to Elizabeth’s fiancé Gideon for a new will to provide for his secret wife and their unborn child. But when the man is killed and his new will goes missing and his no-longer-secret wife is threatened, Elizabeth and Gideon try to protect her. That sounds fantastic!
Dead Wrong (Trade Paperback) – First in the new Agatha’s Amish B&B series. An Amish widow moves to Texas to make a success of her brother’s bed and breakfast dream after his death. When she finds a body in one of her cabins, she partners up with her neighbor, a retired detective, to investigate. Sounds fun!
Fate of the Fallen (Hardcover) – First in the Shroud of Prophecy series. When Mathias discovers he is destined to save the world, he grabs his best friend and goes all in. But over time, their allies start to turn away, feeling like they would be better off giving in to the evil forces Mathias is trying to stand against.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown (Trade Paperback) – When a chronically ill web developer is almost killed by a drunk driver, her life flashes before her eyes and she realizes it’s pretty bland and pathetic. So Chloe puts together a “get a life” list, and the super at her new apartment might be just the guy to help her cross a few items off the list. I’ll be reviewing this one later this week.
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry (Hardcover) – The latest from Mary Higgins Clark. When the women at a hot, trendy television network start making complaints of sexual misconduct, an investigative reporter starts digging into the story while the company’s in house counsel tries to pay off the ones who are complaining. But has someone gone a step further than payoffs and started killing off those who are making accusations?
Novice Dragoneer (Trade Paperback) – The story of an orphaned teen who seeks entry into a military order of dragonriders. I’ll be reviewing this one later this month. First in a new series.
Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders (Trade Paperback) – First in a new mystery series called A Woman of World War II. In 1942 in a remote village in England, the American Allies are using land as a new airfield. Not everyone in the community is comfortable with these outsiders, and those sentiments grow worse when two women from the village who were dating American pilots are found dead.
Smoke Screen (Trade Paperback) – The latest from Terri Blackstock. When they were dating as teens, Brenna’s preacher father was furious to find out she snuck out to see Nate. The subsequent argument between the teens’ dads was ugly and public. When the pastor was found dead, Nate’s dad was arrested. But now, years later, he’s been pardoned and Nate is back in town. Brenna is stunned at the pardon decision but she’s also consumed by her own problems. Can Nate and Brenna find their way through the troubles of their past and present and back to one another?
The Starless Sea (Hardcover) – A graduate student finds a mysterious book in the school library that records fantastical stories – including one from his own childhood. This launches him on a journey that takes him to an ancient and secret library – a place some would love to see destroyed.
Star Wars: Resistance Reborn (Hardcover) – Prequel to Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. After the events of The Last Jedi, the rebellion is in ruins and the First Order has all but won. If the resistance is going to survive to fight another day, they will need to find new allies and leaders.
We Met in December (Trade Paperback) – A young woman who moves into a London house share meets an intriguing man and sparks fly. But after a two-week holiday for Christmas she comes back to find him dating someone else in the house.

Books for Adults – Nonfiction

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The Adventurous Eaters Club: Mastering the Art of Family Mealtime (Hardcover) – Read how these parents refused to give in to the childhood staples of chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, instead challenging their family to be adventurous eaters.
Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights (Paperback Graphic Novel) – A graphic novel of the history of fighting for rights for women.
Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty and Law (Hardcover) – Twenty years of conversations with Justice Ginsburg.
DC: Women of Action (Hardcover) – An overview of the women of DC, including full-color art for each character. Beautiful!
Friends Forever [25th Anniversary Edition]: The One About the Episodes (Hardcover) – Fully illustrated and authorized guide to the top 100 episodes of Friends.
The Grumble-Free Year: Twelve Months, Eleven Family Members, and One Impossible Goal (Trade Paperback) – A large family living in survival mode decides to be more intentional by eliminating grumbling from their home and cultivating more gratitude.
How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else That Might Happen on an Average Tuesday (Trade Paperback) – The latest book from the hilarious James Breakwell (on Twitter as @XplodingUnicorn). A parenting resource for those pesky questions you aren’t sure you can ask out loud. Our whole family loves Breakwell’s Twitter feed.
I Am C-3PO (Hardcover) – Autobiography of Anthony Daniels, the actor who portrays C-3PO in the Star Wars universe.
Losing My Voice to Find It: How a Rockstar Discovered His Greatest Purpose (Hardcover) – The front man for Audio Adrenaline shares the story of his journey through the loss of his singing career and his marriage and what he found on the other side.
The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple’s Devotional (Hardcover) – A devotional for couples based on the author’s book The Meaning of Marriage.
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook (Hardcover) – Inspired by the food at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney properties.
The Witches Are Coming (Hardcover) – Commentary about the contemporary culture and women, especially in the era of President Trump.

It’s the final week of November, and Christmas is less than a month away. There’s still plenty of reading time left in 2018. Here are some of the books out this week!

Books for Kids

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Lulu & Rocky in Milwaukee (December 1) – Book 1 in a new Our City Adventures series which first explores Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
DIY Pet Shop – Book 5 in the Craftily Ever After early chapter book series. In this book, Emily finally convinces her parents to let her get a puppy only to discover she’s allergic.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Gamer Army – A kid is invited to an exclusive gaming tournament, but he and the other players start to think something much darker is going on.
The Incredibles 2 Cinestory Comic – We still haven’t seen the new Incredibles movie, but I am looking forward to checking it out!
Love à la Mode – The first cover pictured is the hardcover and the second is the Kindle, at least according to Amazon. That second cover is too spectacular to not show you! I am a huge Stephanie Kate Strohm fan, and I really enjoyed her latest book for teens about a group of kids in an exclusive cooking program. You can read my full review here later this week.
The Devoted Life: A Creative Journal (December 1) – A guided journal for teen girls. I’ll be reviewing this one next week.

Books for Adults

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The Coloring Crook (Paperback) – Book 2 in the Pen and Ink mystery series. This time, a woman is killed, possibly over a rare book – the first coloring book to ever be published. The adult coloring trend seems to be waning a little, but this cozy series still sounds like a lot of fun to read.
Cut to the Chaise (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 8 in the Caprice De Luca Home Staging mystery series. This time there’s a murder at a vineyard that could ruin Caprice’s wedding plans. I enjoyed the first book in this series.
Deceased and Desist (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Tallie Graver cozy series. A woman cleaning around a B&B about to open discovers a dead body. I haven’t tried this series yet, but it sounds great.
How to Knit a Murder (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Seaside Knitters series. A woman new to town seems like a great handywoman to have around until she becomes tangled up in a murder. I’m intrigued by the description of this one.
Just Plain Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 6 in Laura Bradford’s Amish mystery series. A lawman’s mentor is killed when he comes to town.  I read one of the author’s other Amish stories this summer and enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to digging into this series; I have several of the books on my TBR shelves already.
A Midwinter’s Tail (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery series.  Daphne and her basset hound are sleuthing again when a pet store chain’s CEO is murdered and Daphne’s friend is the prime suspect.  You can read my review of book one from the series here.
The Novel Art of Murder (Paperback) – Book 3 in the Mystery Bookshop series about a mystery bookshop owner who also writes mysteries – and occasionally helps solve some local ones. This series looks so fun!
Slay in Character (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 4 in the Cat Latimer series about a writer’s retreat. This time Cat and her fellow writers are on a trip away from the Bed and Breakfast when they stumble across a murder. I enjoyed the first book in this series, but I’ve gotten behind since then.
Someone to Trust (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 5 in the Wescott historical fiction series. In this book, a couple share an unexpected kiss at Christmas, but they know there can’t be a romance between them as she is so much older than he is. But they continue to be thrown together as they seek out more suitable matches, and it gets harder to deny the feelings they have for one another. I don’t read a ton of historic fiction, but this series includes some stories that sound intriguing.
Star Trek Prometheus: In the Heart of Chaos (Mass Market Paperback) – The latest Star Trek Prometheus novel focuses on the Prometheus and a Klingon ship investigating a series of terrorist attacks. This looks like the third book to focus on this part of the Star Trek Universe.
Violet Tendencies (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Rose City mystery series about a young woman starting over at her aunt’s floral shop. In this book, there’s a murder at the Rose Festival.
The Whispered Word (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Secret, Book and Scone Society series about a book shop owner and her friends who help their novice sheriff solve some murders. I’ve been waiting for the first book of this to come out in paperback so I could give it a try. That is out now and it’s on my list.
Yule Be Dead (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 5 in the Victoria Square mystery series about the owner of an artisan’s co-op who solves murders on the side. I’ve enjoyed the early books in the series.
Life Lessons from Hebrews (Paperback) – The Life Lessons Bible study series from Max Lucado releases more studies from the New Testament this week, including this one on the book of Hebrews.

It’s Thanksgiving week here, and I’m looking forward to lots of rest and reading. Stay tuned for FRIDAY this week when I post my annual gift giving ideas for all ages – The Holiday Hint List. You can go HERE to see the list for the last two years.

Here are some books out this week – it’s a small week:

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His Royal Dogness, Guy the Beagle: The Rebarkable True Story of Meghan Markle’s Rescue Dog (Picture Book) – I already have this one on hold through the library!
I Do Not Like Books Anymore! (Picture Book) – A little monster learning to read struggles to keep her love of books. I am looking forward to seeing this one in person!
Scarlett (Picture Book) – No one thinks Scarlett the sloth can solve a mystery in the forest, and while she would like to prove them wrong, she’s afraid they might be right.
Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert (Picture Book) – A girl is so busy teaching everyone around her about unicorns, she misses the magic right near by. This looks darling! I have to check this one out.
Snow Place Like Home – Book 17 in the fun Galaxy Zack series. Zack and his family head to a new planet for winter fun. 
The Once and Future Geek – (Middle Grade) – A young Arthur of Camelot time travels to the 21st century and Googles himself. Seeing the unfortunate turns his future will take, he decides to stay right here. I will be reviewing this one in a few weeks.
Big Damn Hero (Adult) – An original novel from the Firefly Universe! Captain Malcolm Reynolds is kidnapped and put on trial for his life while his crew tries to track him down.
Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids (Professional Development for Teachers – Paperback) – Donalyn Miller (The Book Whisperer) and Colby Sharp (The Creativity Project) are big names in education circles, especially when it comes to kids and reading. Their new collaboration focuses on tools and resources for teachers and administrators to launch reading/book initiatives in their schools and communities. I might not be teaching these days, but this one is still on my Christmas list!

Here are some of the books releasing this week!

Books for Kids

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The Case of the Missing Chalk Drawings – From the author of the awesome This Book Just Ate My Dog! comes a mystery about missing drawings. I can’t wait to read this one!
Super Turbo Gets Caught – In book 8 in the series, Super Turbo falls victim to a mousetrap in the school cafeteria.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Bad Hare Day – Book 2 in the Mutant Bunny Island series. Perry is invited back to Bunny Island for Carrot Con. That sentence alone would get me to pick this one up and check it out. Carrot Con!
It Wasn’t Me – Another middle grade book compared to The Breakfast Club (like The Reckless Club). This time, five students suspected of vandalism join the victim on a Saturday to get to the bottom of what happened. I will be on the look out for this one!
Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot – Book 3 in the Unicorn Rescue Society. I have book 1 on my TBR shelves.
Twilight of the Elves – Book 2 in the Adventurers Guild series about a group of kids called on to right wrongs in a fantasy world.
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow – Book 2 in the Nevermoor series about a cursed girl destined to die who is swept away to a secret city. I have book one on my reading list.
Crimes of Grindelwald Screenplay (November 16) – The screenplay for the latest movie in the Harry Potter universe.
How She Died How I Lived – This book for teens focuses on a group of girls who were targeted by a killer. One of them paid the ultimate price. On the eve of the killer’s sentencing, the five survivors try to cope with their questions and survivor’s guilt. This sounds fascinating.
The Lying Woods – A teen finds out his father funded their lavish life with stolen funds. Now he has skipped town and left the young man and his mother to deal with the fall out. which includes threats against them for revenge. Yep, I would absolutely read that!
The Resolutions – Four Latinx teens make New Year’s resolutions – for one another – in an effort to stay connected during their senior year of high school. Sign me up for this one, too.
The Storyteller – Book 3 in the Sea of Ink and Gold series after The Reader and The Speaker. In an illiterate society, a girl whose father was murdered and whose aunt was kidnapped finds a book. I’ve had book 1 on my list for ages.
Your Own Worst Enemy – Three students vie for Student Council President in this satirical story of the electoral process. I have already requested this one from the library!

Books for Adults

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Dead Sea Rising (Hardcover) – Jerry Jenkins launches a new series about an archaeologist whose discovery could change everything we think we know about history – and those who will do everything they can to stop her revelations.
Death and Daisies (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Magic Garden series by Amanda Flower. I’ll be reviewing this one later this month.
In Peppermint Peril (Hardcover) – First in a new series starring a young woman in town for Christmas and to help her great-aunt with her tea shop. I’ll be reviewing this one later this month, too.
Long Road to Mercy (Hardcover) – David Baldacci launches a new series this week, too. Atlee Pine is an FBI agent who 30 years ago was a six-year-old at the mercy of a kidnapper – a kidnapper who chose her twin sister, Mercy, instead thanks to an twisted game of eeny- meeny. Now, she is still haunted by that night even as she works through her latest case of a missing Grand Canyon tourist whose donkey is found stabbed to death at the bottom of the Canyon. This sounds amazing. I know my husband and I will both be digging into this one!
A Scandal in Scarlet (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery about a woman who manages a Sherlock Holmes bookstore. In this book, a local museum is damaged by fire and the locals put together an auction to raise funds for restoration. Before the auction can kick off, though, someone has kicked the bucket. I have this series on my reading list!
‘Twas the Knife Before Christmas (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series, which I LOVE! This book was excellent! I’ll be reviewing it later this week. You should check it out!
Becoming (Hardcover) – Michelle Obama releases a memoir this week. I am looking forward to reading this one.
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered (Hardcover) – The latest book by Lysa TerKeurst is already on my Christmas list. This is at the top of my list for this week!

Happy November! Historically I have noticed that November is not a big month for publishing, but this year I have found a LOT of great books releasing this month. Here are some of the books out this week.

Books for Kids

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Dr. Thirteenth – Limited edition hardcover celebration of the new Doctor. (The regular paperback version will release in January 2019)
No Boring Stories – A group of misfit animals are tired of boring stories so they write some stories of their own. This looks fantastic!
Pies from Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott – A lesser known story from the Civil Rights movement. I can’t wait to read this one!
To Wakanda and Beyond – The latest in the Marvel Super Hero Adventures series. I’ve read one of these, and it was a lot of fun!

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Aquaman: Arthur’s Guide to Atlantis – Part of a collection of books set around the new Aquaman movie releasing in December
Aquaman: The Junior Novel – The junior novel for the movie.
Aquaman: Undertow – A prequel story of a young Arthur Curry set in the DC Cinematic Universe
Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken? – Book 2 in this series about some very special chickens with superpowers. I really enjoyed the first book in this series. I’ll be reviewing this one here tomorrow.
Ellie, Engineer: The Next Level – Book 2 in the Ellie Engineer series. This time, Ellie and her friends use their engineering skills to help an elderly neighbor.
Flashback – Book 7 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. I heard the author speak when this series was just getting started, and I still haven’t gotten around to digging into it. It sounds like just the sort of story I love. The series is about a telepathic girl who meets someone like her and finds out she really belongs somewhere else.
The Girl with the Dragon Heart – Book 2 in the Tales from the Chocolate Heart series about a young dragon who is tricked into drinking enchanted hot chocolate that turns her into a human. This series is on my TBR list, too.
Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl – A girl who is always on the looking for signs to tell her how to live her life finds a runaway with a four-leaf clover tattoo on her hand and decides to hide the girl in her closet. I’m curious to try this one!
More Than a Princess – An original fairy tale about a special princess who is mistaken for a human and captured to be used as a pawn by a king. I love this author’s other books, and I will definitely be giving this one a try!
No Slam Dunk – A novel about teamwork on and off the court from Mike Lupica. I have enjoyed several of the author’s previous books. This looks great.
The Secret Files of Barry Allen – Everything you need to know about The Flash TV show on the CW.
Shelby’s Story – Part of W. Bruce Cameron’s line of puppy and dog stories for kids. This one focuses on Shelby, a dog who acts in movies. Sure to be a hit with dog-loving kids!
Speechless – A boy has to speak at his cousin’s funeral and wonders what he could possibly say. This sounds fascinating.
Two’s a Crowd – Sequel to The Real McCoys, which is still on my TBR list from last year. This series focuses on sibling detectives looking into a series of mysterious letters and finding out two McCoys are better than one.
The Lego Neighborhood Book 2 – Another instruction book for building a neighborhood out of Lego bricks.
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World – From the author of the spectacular Little Leaders comes this book highlighting 40 women creators including Hedy Lemar and Wangari Maathai. I loved the first book, so I’m excited to see the new one!
She Did It!: 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think – Another collection of women’s biographies for kids, this one focusing on women who changed the world around them.
Archenemies – Sequel to Renegades (which I was supposed to read this summer, but haven’t gotten to yet) about a teen working as both a superhero (Insomnia) and super villain (Nightmare) in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurring. I hope to get to book one before the end of the year.
The Color of Lies – A teen who sees emotions as colors meets a guy she can’t read at all. At first it’s a relief, but then she discovers he is looking into the death of her parents, and it might not be the accident she always thought it was. This sounds like my kind of story! Definitely on my list for this week.
How to Fracture a Fairy Tale – A collection of fractured fairy tales and legends. Yes, please!
Last Seen – Book 3 in the Amateurs series about a group of teens coerced by a killer to dig into the mysterious disappearance of a nine-year-old boy. This series is one that has been on my list to try for awhile.
Little White Lies – A new book by a favorite author, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, about an auto mechanic turned debutante. Barnes is a must-read author for me, so I will be checking this one out soon.
Mammoth – A high school paleontology geek gets an internship that will change her life, but not in the ways she was expecting. This sounds amazing. It’s on my list for this week.
Marvel Rising – Book 1 in a graphic novel series staring Ms Marvel and Squirrel Girl. I’m excited to check this one out!
Skyward – A girl who longs to be a pilot has to overcome her father’s choice to desert his team which is keeping her from her dream. I’m curious to try this one – our family has enjoyed several of the author’s other books.
Toxic – A girl who has grown up in secret on a bioship discovers her mother and her crew have disappeared. I love a good science fiction story, so I am eager to try this one.
The XY – In a world of women only, a girl discovers an XY, sick and suffering and at her mercy. Should she eliminate him or save him? I am curious about the world building for this one. I’ll be checking this out, too.

Books for Adults

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Breach (Paperback) – Book one in a new Cold War Magic series where a breach of the magical Berlin Wall could kick off World War III. This sounds fantastic!
Cold Brew Killing (e-book) – Book 3 in the All-Day Breakfast Cafe series about a dead body in the freezer at the local ice cream shop. This is a fun series!
Cubicles that Make You Envy the Dead (Paperback) – The latest comic collection staring Dilbert
Fatal Festival Days (November 8) (Paperback) – Book 3 in the Dog Days Mystery series about a murder at the local winter festival. This is another great mystery series. I need to get caught up with this one.
Nine Perfect Strangers (Hardcover) – Nine strangers at a health resort looking for solutions may find more than they planned. I’m curious about this one. I’m not even sure if it is a mystery or a romance or what.
Star Trek Discovery: Succession (Paperback Graphic Novel) – A mirror universe Star Trek story. The first cover is the official one, but for awhile they were using this second one and I loved it SO MUCH, I just had to include it here.
A Vintage Death (November 8) (Paperback) – Book 2 in the Keepsake Cove mystery series about a music box store owner and a murdered B&B owner. I had some reservations when I read the first book in the series, but I’d like to try this one and see if those hold up or if they were just part of the first book.
You Don’t Own Me (Hardcover) – Book 6 in this Mary Higgins Clark/Alafair Burke series about a producer of a television series that investigates cold cases. I have this whole series on my TBR list!
Consider It Joy (Hardcover) – For those who have wanted to try bullet journaling, but aren’t sure where to start. I’d love to see this in person to see how it is laid out.
Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave (Hardcover) – From television personality Joanna Gaines.  Walks you through how to set up your home to reflect your personality
Living Well, Spending Less/Unstuffed Study Guide: Eight Weeks to Redefining the Good Life and Living It (Paperback) – A study guide to accompany the books and a video study
The Passion Generation: The Seemingly Reckless, Definitely Disruptive, But Far From Hopeless Millennials (Paperback) – The millennial generation from the perspective of one of their own regarding the Church. I love books like this that look at the unique characteristics of different generations.

I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was restful and meaningful for each of you. Remember, you can check out my 2017 Holiday Hint List here for some book ideas for your holiday gift-giving.

This is another small release week, at least for my wish list. Enjoy this look at some new books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

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The Crystal Caverns – Book 2 in The Last Firehawk series, a Branches series for new chapter book readers. You are probably tired of hearing about how much I love Branches books for this age group. But it is still true!
365 Encouraging Verses of the Bible for Boys/Girls (releasing December 1st) – A devotional book for kids. I’ll be reviewing these next week. I will tell you now that the content is the same in both books, so a family with boys and girls could use the books together.

Books for Teens/Young Adults

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The Chaos of Standing Still – A teen carries one unread text on her phone – the last from her dead best friend – until she accidentally swaps phone with a guy at the airport. This sounds FANTASTIC! This is at the top of my list for the week.

Books for Adults

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Ditched 4 Murder – Book 2 in the Sophie Kimball mystery series about a young woman who has moved closer to her mother’s retirement community in Arizona and stumbles onto a murder. This sounds like a fun series in one of my favorite settings. Looking forward to reading these.
Etched in Tears – Book 4 in the Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series about the murder of a glass artist. I have this series on my wish list. The premise – with the glass work – sounds fascinating.
Hark the Herald Angels Slay – Book 3 in the Year-Round Christmas Mystery series. In this book, the main character’s ex is found dead. Merry will have to track down another killer in order to get her summer grove back. I have enjoyed this series, and I’m looking forward to seeing what summer is like in Rudolph. You can read my review of book two here.
Of Murder and Men – Book 3 in the Cat Latimer Mystery series about a writer’s retreat. I am a book behind on this one, but you can read my review of book one here.
The Plot Is Murder – First in a new series that takes place at a mystery bookstore. As the shop owner is plotting out her own cozy mystery story, murder shows up in her real life, too. Sign me up for this one!
X Marks the Scot – Book 11 in the Liss MacCrimmon mystery series about an art purchase that hides an old treasure map and leads to a dead body. I’m not familiar with this series, but the plot of this is intriguing.
Star Trek Prometheus Fire with Fire – This looks like the first in a new series from the folks at Star Trek, focused on the U. S. S. Prometheus. I’m curious about this one as it does not have any long-term connection to a TV series (that I know of before reading it). I wonder how it will do without a stable of familiar characters.
Star Trek Titan Fortune of War – Book 10 in the Titan series. Titan is the ship under the command of William T. Riker from ST: The Next Generation. I am several books behind on this series, but I have enjoyed it from the beginning and have the remaining books on my TBR shelves.
Star Trek Waypoint Graphic Novel – This contains issues 1-6 from the Waypoint comic book line. While I collect one line of Star Trek comics, this is not one I am familiar with. I’d like to check this one out. It includes short stories set in the universes of all of the Star Trek traditional TV programs (TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager and Enterprise)
The Art of Brush Lettering – I am completely fascinated by lovely, fancy handwriting. Probably because mine is abysmal. I would love to learn to do gorgeous work like this. I follow the artist/author, Kelly Klapstein on Instagram. I’m eager to see this in person to see if I would have any hope of learning brush lettering from this book.

Thanksgiving week is here. I have so much to be thankful for – including you, my faithful readers. I hope The Neverending TBR has helped you find great books for yourself and for your family and friends.

If you are looking for book recommendations for your holiday shopping, come back this afternoon to see my 2017 Holiday Hint List. Lots of terrific books on the list this year.

It’s a small release week, so I’ll just display them in one grouping. Here are some of the new books coming out this week, just in time for the long weekend.

Books for Everyone!

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Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates – Goldilocks with Pirates – what else do you need to know?! If I was still teaching, I would definitely be adding this one to my Fractured Fairy Tale unit.
My Lazy Cat – A little girl who is ALWAYS on the move decides to take a page from her cat’s book and have a do-nothing, lazy day. Sounds adorable! Looking forward to reading this one.
Zoey and Sassafras Caterflies and Ice – Book 4 in the Zoey and Sassafras early chapter book fantasy series about a scientifically-minded girl and her pet cat. These look adorable! Terrific for kids branching out into short chapter books.
Cookie Cutters & Sled Runners – Two girls, prepared to turn their middle school project into a cook book, run into trouble when they are paired with other people instead of with each other. This will be especially hard on Ana as her new partner doesn’t understand her “quirks” like her best friend does. This sounds like a terrific middle grade read!
The Magic Misfits – Actor Neil Patrick Harris tries his hand at writing for kids with this middle grade series debut. A group of young illusionists and magicians take on a criminal group of carnies. This is at the top of my list for this week! Early reviews have been very positive. I can’t wait to read this one!
My Life Is a Joke – The latest middle grade novel from James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library). When Jacky takes on extra responsibilities for home, she wonders where she could find the time for her love: performing in front of a crowd.
Pixar: A Pop-Up Celebration – This small but intricate book celebrates the magic of Pixar movies.
Not Now, Not Ever – This new book for teens and young adults centers on a girl who sneaks off to genius camp for a chance to win a scholarship to the one school she wants to go to. I LOVED this one and reviewed it last week. You can check that review out here.
Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist – This Bible Art Journaling book is by Stephanie Ackerman, an artist I have followed for years. I have been reading about this for ages as she has compiled it; I can’t wait to see it in person.

Thanksgiving is so close that I can almost taste the apple pie. Here are some new books to get you through until it’s Turkey Day!

Books for Kids

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Here We Are: Notes for Living On Planet Earth – A guide to life on Earth for kids and families from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit. I am looking forward to reading this one!
Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word – Book 2 in the Recess Warriors graphic novel series for younger and mid-elementary readers. This may also appeal to middle grade readers.  A villain has released vampires werewolves and other creatures to take over recess. This series looks like so much fun!
Galaxy Zack Cosmic Black Out – Book 16 in the awesome Galaxy Zack science fiction series for readers ready for chapter books. I have loved this series since book one, and it was always very popular with my students.
Piper Morgan Plans a Party – Book 5 in the Piper Morgan series. This time, Piper is trying to help her mom plan a party for an ungrateful, spoiled little girl. This series looks fantastic.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Dolls of War – Book 3 in the Friendship Dolls series based on a true story about 12,000 dolls sent from the US to Japan in the 1920s in the hope of preventing a future war and 58 dolls sent back to the US from Japan. This series has always caught my eye in the book store, and it is on my TBR list. This new book is about the impact of the 1926 Friendship Doll exchange when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor during 1941.
Penelope March Is Melting – A bookish outcast and her younger brother are drawn into a mystery about their chilly home, Glacier Cove. I’m eager to check this one out.
Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo (e-book novella) – Percy Jackson and his pal Grover are on the hunt for a missing automaton loose in New York. I have already pre-ordered this.
The Road to Ever After – An orphan and a stray dog connect at Christmas and get pulled into an adventure with an elderly woman they meet at a mysterious museum. This is at the top of my wish list for the week!
Good and Gone – A road trip to find a missing rock star helps a trio of teens re-examine recent events in their lives.  This is from an author I already have on my TBR list; I’m curious to check out this new book for teens/young adults.

Books for Adults

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Death in the Stacks – Book 8 in the Library Lovers mystery series – one of my favorite cozy series. In this book, the new library board president is killed and one of Lindsey’s friends is the prime suspect. I adore the characters in this series. I’m so looking forward to reading this one! You can read my review of book 7 here.
End Game – Book 5 in the Will Robie series. In this book, Robie’s handler, Blue Man, has gone missing. But when Robie goes to investigate, things are even more serious than just a missing operative. I really enjoyed the first book in this series. And my husband reads almost anything Baldacci writes. We are big fans and will certainly have this book in our home by the end of the year.
Star Trek Discovery: Official Collector’s Edition – A behind-the-scenes look at the new Star Trek series, available through CBS online.
Star Wars Captain Phasma – Graphic Novel collecting Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi Captain Phasma issues 1-4. This is not a comic book line I have followed, but I am interested in check it out in advance of the new movie in December.
Art of Thor – We are HUGE fans of these “Art of” books at our house. It’s a great visual treat to celebrate a favorite movie. And Thor is a favorite for our family. These coffee-table books are lovely gift-quality items.
Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose – Vice President Biden shares the story of the last Thanksgiving his family celebrated with his son, Beau, who had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor and the year that followed. It is a glimpse into one man’s life as Vice President of the United States and also as a father losing his son. This will be an emotional read, but I would like to read it, nonetheless.

Wimpy Kid. Maze Runner. Fantastic Beasts. Christmas. Supergirl. Teen Titans. What a week in books! Here are some of the books releasing this week.

Books for Kids

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The Santa Thief – A boy takes his Christmas into his own hands by stealing Santa’s identity. I can’t wait to read this one!
Duck, Duck Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise –  A cute early reader just in time for winter.
Teen Titans Go!: Ninja Party! – The Teen Titans have their own line of early readers. In this one, Beast Boy tries to learn to be a stealthy ninja.
Ella and Owen: Dragon Spies! – Book 6 in this early chapter book series. This time the dragon twins are mistaken for spies.
Ordinary People Sticker Activity Book – A sticker activity book starring the characters of the Ordinary People Change the World biography picture book series.

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

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Cici’s Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-in-Training – Graphic novel about a girl learning to be a writer who stumbles onto someone’s secret. This sounds fantastic! I love books about writing and this one seems to have a mystery element to it. Perfection!
Digging for Trouble – Book 2 in the Devlin Quick mystery series. This time Devlin finds a mystery on an archaeological dig in Montana.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway – Book 12 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Illustrated) – JK Rowling’s little book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, has been turned into a movie series. Now it gets an illustrated version. This book is NOT illustrated by the same person doing the Harry Potter books. I’m curious to see this one in person.
Mr. Gedrick and Me – When a family loses their father/husband, Mr. Gedrick appears. And like Mary Poppins, he is just what the family needs. I have been excited about this one since the author, Patrick Carmen, first mentioned it! This is at the top of my wish list for this week!
Raid of No Return – Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales takes on a World War II story in this graphic novel series that introduces kids to historic figures and events. I had this series in the library when I was teaching, and my students read them until they disintegrated. Such a great series!
The Real McCoys – “The world’s greatest fourth grade detective.” That’s all I had to read before I put this one on my list! Moxie’s crime-busting partner and best friend has moved away, so she has to investigate the disappearance of the school mascot on her own.
The Relic War – Book 1 in the new Daniel Coldstar series about a boy with amnesia who works to find relics  and finds one that could change his life – and save the universe. A new science-fiction series for older kids and teens.
Supergirl: Age of Atlantis – The folks at DC released a middle grade novel about The Flash last month, and now they have one about Supergirl. In this original story, Kara Danvers tries to find where a mysterious sea creature has come from and why ordinary citizens are displaying superpowers. I have the Flash book on my TBR; I have high hopes that the books will be as fun as the TV shows.
The Death Cure (Graphic Novel Prelude) – An original Maze Runner story set immediately before the events of The Death Cure. My older students LOVED the Maze Runner series. I’d love to show them this new addition to the series.
Follow Me – Book 2 in The Amateurs series by the author of Pretty Little Liars. A kidnapping victim looks exactly like a girl who died 5 years ago. This suspenseful series for teens sounds terrific.
Kat and Meg Conquer the World – Two girls are thrown together in a year-long science project. In each other, they might just find what they need to deal with the struggles they face on their own – and build a friendship they both need. This sounds awesome!
Now Is Everything – A family’s dark secrets  are at risk of exposure when Hadley tries to commit suicide and everyone wants to know why. This sounds mysterious and intense. This would be one I would have to stay up reading until I finished.
Renegades – The author of the Lunar Chronicles launches a new series this week – a superhero story! I am so excited to read this one!
Twelve (e-novella) – A new novella in the world of The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. I pre-ordered this the minute I saw it was available. My teen and I are excited to read this. We both are huge fans of the original series. I reviewed the final book in that series here.

Books for Adults

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A Fatal Collection – Book one in this new series about a young woman who inherits a music box store in Keepsake Cove.  I’ll be reviewing this one on Wednesday this week.
A Late Frost – Book 11 in the Orchard mystery series about an apple orchard. I’ve not tried any of these yet, but it looks like a series I would enjoy.
Assault and Buttery – Book 3 in the Popcorn Shop mystery series. I have the first two books on my TBR shelf, but I haven’t gotten to them yet. But I love the whole idea of a popcorn shop series.
Canal Days Calamity – Book 2 in the Dog Days mystery series. I reviewed this one here. I loved it and I’ve added book one to my TBR!
A Deadly Eclair – First in the French Bistro mystery series. I have enjoyed the author’s other work, and I’m looking forward to reading this mystery about a bistro owner suspected of murder.
Eaves of Destruction – Book 5 in the Fixer Upper series which is the basis of some great Hallmark movies. (Although the books are always better, the movies are quite fun). In this book, a building inspector is found dead at one of Shannon’s job sites.
Every Breath You Take – Book 5 in Mary Higgins Clark’s Under Suspicion series about a TV show that looks into cold cases. I haven’t read any of these, but the description of this one pushed me to put the whole series on my wish list.
In This Moment – The latest in the Baxter Family series. I have only read one book in the series, but several of my friends love every book in the line. This book focuses on an Indianapolis high school principal who starts a Bible study at his school and ends up in a lawsuit. I’m intrigued by the story and might give this one a try.
Much Ado About Murder – Book 3 in the Shakespeare in the Catskills mystery series about a resort and theater company that runs into trouble while staging Much Ado About Nothing. I’ll be reviewing this one next Wednesday.
Sorcerer’s Appendix – Fourth in the Brother’s Grimm mystery series staring Gretel (yes, that Gretel) as a private investigator. These sound fun. The description reminds me of the Nursery Crimes series by Jasper Fforde, which I loved.
Twice Upon a Christmas (kindle) – When a woman can’t decide what path to take in her life, she ends up living every day in December twice, one following each path. Shanna Swendson is an author I really like, When I saw that she had a holiday ebook, I pre-ordered it right away. I’m eager to read this holiday story.
Obama: An Intimate Portrait – Several years ago our family went on a tour of the White House. I was enthralled by the pictures that line every hallway.  I would love to see this book in person and see if it reflects what I experienced on that tour.
Search for Spock – A geeky version of Where’s Waldo. This is TOTALLY on my Christmas list!!
What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism – A collection of essays by Dan Rather that considers our national identity. I have appreciated some of Dan Rather’s writing over the last year. I’m curious to check this one out.