Grades 3-6
This is the female version of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series and it was filled with puzzles that the kids had to crack. The premise of the game is this: there are books hidden all over the country and clues online to find them. But when the game’s creator is left in a coma, Emily and her friends have to figure out what the idea is for his next game. Can they do it?
Ages 14+
This book was fascinating to read because it had the history of Hamilton’s life and what was going on in the country at that time as well as what was going through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s head while he was writing the musical. Anyone who enjoys history, musicals or theater in general should read this!
Grades 3-6
Mr. Luigi Lemoncello is holding the first ever library olympiad! Kyle and his friends are back and ready for the challenge, but this time it’s not all fun and games. Someone is messing with the library! Books are missing, and Mr. Lemoncello can tell that someone trying to censor them. Can he and the kids come together and figure out who?
Ages 14+
Lucy Knisley tells the smart, funny story of her year-long engagement and wedding. She writes about how her fiance came back into her life, and all the fun (and stressful) things about being a bride.
Grades 9-12
This book is a collection of short stories. A handful of characters in the Delirium series got their own stories, and they come together in this one volume. Read the stories of Hana, Annabel and Raven in Delirium Stories.
Grades 2-3
In this children’s book, cats of all kinds are members of the MEOW Society. They come together to share stories about themselves and their ancestors. Those who love cats will eat this one up!
Ages 18+
Lily Wilder is about to get married to Will, the love of her life. Or is she? Lily is a New Yorker and a lawyer, and Will is an archaeologist. Everything seems perfect, but Lily has one big flaw – she likes to party a little too hard, and this in turn makes her do many questionable things. She wonders if she really loves Will, and he wonders if he knows her at all.
Thanks to BloggingForBooks.com for a review copy of this book.
Grades 4-6
It’s the 1970s and everything depends on Raymie Clarke and what she does about it. Her father has run away with the dental hygienist, and she decides that now is the time to enter the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition. She thinks that if she wins, she will get her picture in the paper and her father will come home. Will her plan work?
Grades 9-12
Scarlett’s family owns the Hopewell, a small hotel in New York City. When she and her siblings each turn 15, they are expected to care for a suite. Mrs. Amberson is the permanent guest that Scarlett inherits along with her suite, the Empire Suite. On top of that, Scarlett meets a gorgeous actor who is new to the city whom she falls hard for. Will she be able to handle it all?
Ages 18+
Nora has lost her father, her husband, and had a miscarriage all in the span of a few weeks. Yet, she still finds something to laugh about in life. The book is a little bit sad, a little bit funny and has a lot of good(ish) advice about life in general. But, like the author says, you might just want to Google it instead.
