Ages 18+
Tommy Hilfiger’s memoir, American Dreamer, chronicles his life growing up as well as his journey to becoming a fashion designer with his own brand. Hilfiger lived on a tight budget with his parents and 8 siblings. Although he had a hard relationship with his father, Hilfiger was able to move forward from the unhealthy relationship and make quite a name and a life for himself. Hilfiger married and has 5 children of his own.
Author: Michelle
Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism by Scott and Kimberly Hahn
Ages 18+
Scott and Kimberly Hahn are a married couple who met in seminary and converted from Presbyterianism to Catholicism. As a practicing Catholic, it was interesting to read about a book on this subject from a non-Catholic’s point of view. Scott Hahn considered himself anti-Catholic before he converted to Catholicism, and his wife Kimberly was so against becoming a Catholic that she kept calling their marriage a “split marriage” as if they practiced two completely different religions after Scott converted. However, both Scott and Kimberly converted, and this memoir tells about their journey in doing so.
Meatless?: A Fresh Look At What You Eat by Sarah Elton
Grades 3-6
This is a great book for kids about vegetarianism! It speaks to the kids who might not be vegetarians, but are thinking about it, as well as vegans and pescatarians. I thought it explains why abstaining from eating meat is good for your health as well as the environment. It even explains why some religions don’t eat certain meats, or prepare it a certain way. This is a great one for any collection!
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Cold Judgment by Joanne Fluke
Ages 18+
Psychiatrist Dr. Theodore Elias has been helping patients for years. Most recently, he has treated eight different talented people. But when Dr. Elias is diagnosed with cancer, he makes the decision that those he can’t cure, it is necessary to kill.
Talking As Fast As I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls and Everything In Between by Lauren Graham
Ages 18+
Lauren Graham is known for playing Lorelai Gilmore on the ever popular show The Gilmore Girls. In her memoir, she shares stories of her life in Hollywood. She tells about her experience starring in Gilmore Girls, and what it was like to go back to the same role so many years later. She includes photos as well as excerpts of the diary she kept during the recent filming of the show, which she entitled “Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life.”
Middle School: Dog’s Best Friend by James Patterson and Chris Tebbets
Grades 3-6
Middle schooler Rafe Khatchadorian decides to start a dog walking business when he sees his grandmother on the free-meal line at the local soup kitchen. Soon he is walking dogs for many of his neighbors and is bringing in a lot of cash for his family. Everything is going great until he realizes that he has competition: two twins start to vandalize his flyers and steal his customers. Rafe has to hatch a plan to keep his business afloat while avoiding his kid sister Georgia who he is sure is out to make his life a living nightmare.
Take A Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg
Grades 9-12
Emme and Sophie are best friends who make music together; Emme writes the songs, and Sophie sings them. The two girls are classmates at a performing arts school along with Carter, who is a former child star, and Ethan who has managed to wreck every relationship he’s ever been in. Will the four students be able to achieve their ultimate goal of becoming famous? Or will all of their hard work have been for naught?
Egg by Kevin Henkes
Grades Pre-K-1
Egg is a picture book great for young children about some eggs that are about to hatch. All of them hatch but one. As the birds watch and wait for the last egg to hatch, they are in for a big surprise.
The Tapper Twins Run for President by Geoff Rodkey
Grades 3-6
Claudia Tapper and her twin brother Reese are battling it out to become the 6th Grade Class President. Their story is told in a series of interviews, text messages and social media posts of the twins’ family and friends. Claudia’s dream is to become the president of the United States one day, and she is sure she will keep her current position as 6th Grade Class President when her classmates re-elect her. Reese, however, thinks he has the edge to beat his sister and be the next Class President. Read The Tapper Twins Run for President to find out which Tapper twin will rule the school!
Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret by Bob Shea
Grades K-2
Ballet Cat and Sparkles the Pony are friends, and they are trying to decide what they want to do together one day. Sparkles suggests different activities such as making lemonade, playing checkers and doing crafts. However, none of these things is ballet, Ballet Cat’s favorite thing to do. Sparkles is sad as he starts to spin and twirl, so Ballet Cat asks what the matter is. Sparkles has a secret that Ballet Cat won’t like. Will Ballet Cat get mad at him for keeping a secret?
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