Orange For the Sunset-by Tina Athaide Published on December 08, 2024 This middle-grade novel set in Uganda in 1972 tells the story of Asha, who is Indian and her best friend Yesofu, who is African. Tagged as: , Reviews
Einstein in Kafkaland: How Albert Fell Down the Rabbit Hole Published on October 09, 2024 A charming, engaging, and brilliant exploration of the intersection between the lives and pursuits of Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka. Ken Krimstein is a fantastic graphic biographer who’s narrative imaginatively weaves history and speculative fiction with visually stunning illustrations that take you through the city of Prague and down the rabbit hole of the early 20th century. Tagged as: , Reviews
In the Adirondacks: Dispatches from the Largest Park in the Lower 48 Published on October 01, 2024 Book Review: One of the first Forever Wild Forest Preserves in the nation, Adirondack Park is often referred to as the Adirondacks, the ‘Dacks, or the Park. Sometimes it is called A-D-K. In his 2023 book, In the Adirondacks, author Matt Dallos writes about the history and the lore that surrounds the park that comprises some 6 million acres and was officially designated Adirondack Park in 1892. Tagged as: , Reviews
Nonsense: The Curious Story of Edward Gorey by Lori Mortensen Published on August 06, 2024 This picture book biography introduces children to eccentric American artist and author of the whimsical and the macabre, Edward Gorey. Tagged as: , Reviews
Conditions of a Heart by Bethany Mangle Published on May 15, 2024 Brynn Kwan has spent the last few years of her life pretending to be normal by hiding her Ehlers-Danlos syndrome from people at school. Brynn has done everything to keep her chronic illness a secret and has created “Perfect Brynn”, but one misstep might cause the facade to crumble. This novel is perfect for fans of "The Fault in Our Stars". Tagged as: , Reviews
Stella By Starlight by Sharon Draper Published on April 15, 2024 This historical fiction middle-grade novel introduces readers to Stella, a fifth-grade African-American girl living in Bumblebee, North Carolina in 1932 during the Jim Crow era. Tagged as: , Reviews
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli Published on April 15, 2024 Heartless Hunter is the first book in the Crimson Moth duology, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next installment. Ciccarelli's novel is the perfect choice for fans of the Throne of Glass series and other books by Sarah J Maas. Tagged as: , Reviews
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi Published on March 14, 2024 This novel is a retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale. Only in this version, the princess is anything but a damsel in distress. Tagged as: , Reviews
What You Are Looking for Is in the Library Published on March 14, 2024 What You Are Looking for Is in the Library (2023) is a series of vignettes about five people living in Tokyo. Little do the characters know that the discovery of the local Hatori Community House library is about to change their lives. The reference librarian, Ms. Komachi, remains memorable to all who visit. Tagged as: , Reviews
Betting on You by Lynn Painter Published on February 15, 2024 Charlie’s cynicism and endless commentary are the complete opposite to Bailey’s well-behaved temperament, yet as the two spend more time working together, Bailey finds herself looking forward to hanging out and gossiping about the waterpark guests. The pair’s relationship gets even more complicated when the two begin to “fake date” to create tension between Scott and Bailey’s mom. Tagged as: , Reviews