Grades 2 – 3
The latest book in the Narwhal and Jelly series by Ben Clanton, Narwhal’s Otter Friend is a funny and clever book about Narwhal and Otter, two new friends who meet and decide to go on an adventure together. It sounds like an awesome idea, until Jelly finds out and gets jealous. Will the three friends be able to play together? Read Narwhal’s Otter Friend by Ben Clanton to find out!
Grades 4 – 6
Ten-year-old Mia Tang lives in a hotel where she manages the front desk, (when she’s not at school), while her immigrant parents clean the rooms. Their boss, Mr. Yao, is not a very nice man and is constantly giving them trouble. Mia is ashamed that she lives in a hotel and not a house like her classmates, and keeps this a secret from them. That’s not the only secret she’s keeping, however: her parents hide immigrants at the hotel, and if Mr. Yao finds out, they could lose their jobs. Mia has a lot on her plate, and thinks that entering a writing contest to win their very own motel would solve all of her problems. Will she be able to save up enough money and pull it off? Read Front Desk by Kelly Yang to find out!
Grades K – 2
Chicken Talk by Patricia MacLachlan is a funny book about chickens who write messages to their farmers! At first the family is puzzled at who is writing the messages, and when the kids figure it out, they worry no one will believe them. Then the chickens become the talk of the town and people come from far and wide to see what the chickens’ next message will be. Find out for yourself in Chicken Talk by Patricia MacLachlan!
Grades K – 1 
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall is a lovely story with gorgeous illustrations about a man, “The Keeper,” who tends to the lighthouse. It chronicles his day to day tasks and also tells a bit about his family as well. Read Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall if you love a good story along with facts about lighthouses.
Grades 9 – 12
Peyton was a star soccer player with a scholarship in reach, and a boyfriend named Reed she adored. Now she has a torn knee ligament and her life doesn’t seem so perfect anymore. The catch? Reed pushed her down the stairs, causing her injury, but no one believes her. Enter Owen, a classmate of Peyton’s who is also a local MMA fighter. She begins to have feelings for him, but is determined to repress them. She wants to move on from her past, but will she find the strength to do so?
Ages 18+
Anne Porter has cheated on her husband, and, being a worker at the Porters’ party, Frances Bloom knows all about it. She decides to stay out of it, but this becomes difficult when Anne’s husband throws her out when her extramarital affair comes to light. Full of drama and broken homes, Other People’s Houses is a breath of fresh air.
Grades 9 – 12
I couldn’t put this book down! Matilda (Tilly) Castillo has temporarily moved to New York for the summer to partake in a contemporary dance competition led by a famous dancer, with dreams of making a career out of dancing. The problem is that Tilly’s mom is expecting her to attend Georgetown in the fall. Full of drama between her new nemesis and dance teammate Sabrina and love she never expected to find, Everywhere You Want to Be is a true winner! Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Grades 4 – 6
Pipi no longer likes her nickname, and wants to be called Penelope. She is trying to fix all the mistakes she made in elementary school, but is she willing to do so no matter the consequences? Middle schoolers will love and connect with Pipi McGhee! Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Ages 18+
Pepper has no career and no kids, and she decides to look to her neighbors who have been married for years while deciding whether or not to stay with her boyfriend Rick. Doing so, however, leads her to understand that not everyone has the perfect marriage as she first thought. This is a lovely coming of age story for all to enjoy. Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Ages 18+
Olive’s twin sister Ami got married and won an all-inclusive honeymoon to Hawaii for her and her new husband. However, when almost every wedding guest gets food poisoning at the wedding, Ami insists that Olive take the trip in her place, which sounds great, except she has to go with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who is the best man and the only other wedding guest who didn’t get sick. The two agree to go on the trip and avoid each other at all costs, but this is easier said than done. Will it be worth it in the end or a total disaster of a trip?
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
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