A book with writing as beautiful as the cover! I loved getting lost in January's story and following her on adventures through the Doors. If you've been searching for a book comparable to "The Night Circus" this is the book, trust me. Magical realism, vivid descriptions, and a sweet love story. I'm already excited to re-read and enjoy the book all over again.
If Leslie Jordan's Instagram makes you smile, and helped you get through the scary time of the pandemic/quarantine, then you should buy his book! His stories are just as hilarious in print as they are on Instagram, and for me it was the best item I could buy to commemorate those quarantine days after getting my vaccine.
A great adventure book for young readers! Nathan’s expectations for an “uneventful” summer at his grandmother’s are shattered when he begins to meet and interact with Navajo Holy Beings, including a sick Water Monster. Weaving real world issues with native mythology this book is not only exciting for readers, but also shares messages about bravery and service to others.
I wish this was the book we read in my fairytales class in college! Harrow does a perfect job of bringing a tale as old as time to life, adding lots of adventure, and social/moral contemplations for her characters. An EXCELLENT read for folklore/classic fairytales, or someone just looking for a good escapism read.
As a I millennialI thought cookbooks were obsolete, until I found Cookie and Kate's "Love Real Food." Now I use this book at least once a week (the pages have the food stains to prove it), and when I serve her food to guests they rave about the meal. Cookie and Kate is an excellent vegetarian cooking blog, and her cookbook features all-new recipes that are honestly some of her best. Trust me, her recipes are not only vegetarian/vegan friendly, but they're REALLY, REALLY flavorful, filling, and fairly healthy. Friends, her salad game alone is UNMATCHED.
BONUS: Cookie is a dog!! Her owner Kathryne does the cooking, but Cookie is always there to cheer her on and taste test when necessary. Seriously, Cookie is so cute and I love seeing pictures of her in the book and on the blog.
This is my favorite Rick Riordan series! It has all the greatness of his books: lots of mythology (Norse, in this series), plenty of comic relief, and tons of action. Also important are the diverse characters that allow readers to see themselves, or to gain an understanding of others. It's great for all readers to enjoy!
This book is thrilling, informative, and inspiring in all the best ways. This is an incredible (true) story about a woman, Virgina Hall, who bravely joined the Special Operatives Executive early in the war. She worked in occupied France as a spy for majority of the war, and was possibly the most competent and skilled spy during WWII. Most of the other operatives, including her superiors, doubted her, but Sonia Purnell has revealed how smart, resourcful, and tough Hall was in her service to the Allies. Truly, this woman was unstoppable and deserves more recognition.
If you enjoy laughing outloud so often and uncontrollably that people ask you to read in a different room, this is the book for you! Allie Brosh has been making people laugh for years on her blog (Hyperbole and a Half), and now with her two books. These hilarious tales are well-written and perfectly matched with poorly drawn illustrations to really send readers into hysteric laughter. While her stories are goofy, they can also be honest and serious about hard topics when necessary. Love, love, love Brosh, even if she disappeared for 7 years and surprised us with this newest book.
I have loved this book since I was in pre-school. I fooled everyone by telling them I could "read" this book, when really I'd just memorized it. This is a great book for bedtime because it keeps a steady and sing-songy rhythme. I will recommend this book for all of time, it is so good!
Do you love comedy? Do you love strong women? Do you love strong women showing their soft side by writing an entire book full of life advice as a letter to her two young daughters? Then you'll love this book! It's truly the perfect balance of knock-out humor, brutal honesty, and inspiring advice.
This book made my heart so happy. It's a beautifully illustrated story of a house in the country that is loving and inviting, though it dearly longs for a family to fill it's rooms after years of emptiness. Patiently it waits for the perfect family to bring light and life to the home. For me, this is a nostalgic story about an old country home I once visited often, and the beauty of time passing. Beautiful, sentimental, and heartfelt.
This is a beautiful novel written in verse about a young girl going through a lot of big changes. Written in beautiful verse, this book approaches heavy topics (abelism, racism, assimilation, and domestic abuse) compassionatley. This is a wonderful middle grade title that is rooted in kindness, and invites each reader to become more empathetic and actively help those in need.
AH! This beloved webcomic is going to be printed into an actual book! A unique and beautiful telling of the Persephone and Hades mythology. This book is full of glamour, romance, drama, humor, friendship, and more! Great for fans of beautiful art, mythological romance, and powerful women. This story does include content about sexual assault, toxic relationships, and PTSD, but the author handles these topics incredibly well and respectfully. It really is fantastic all around.
PS - The hardcover is being released at the same time as the paperback, if you prefer a hardcover :)
