Grades 3 – 6
Russell Weinwright is a middle schooler who doesn’t look much like his classmates since he is pond scum, but he has friends (who have nicknamed him Swamp Kid) and loves to scribble in his notebook about everything! In this volume, he writes about what it’s like to be different and how to be comfortable just being himself. Kids will love his quirky personality and will probably relate to him on some level as well.
Thanks to School Library Journal for a review copy of this book.
Grades 4 – 6
Twelve-year-old Piper’s hero is astronaut Nellie Dumont. The astronaut’s mantra is “shine on,” and Piper tries to follow it, but she thinks she’s not special enough to shine like other kids. On top of everything, Piper has just been enrolled in her new school, Chumley Prep, where she can’t seem to find her niche. This book is perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Wendy Mass.
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Ages 18+
Debbie Macomber’s new novel follows best friends Jenna and Maureen as they rediscover themselves and search for love. Jenna has been a divorcee for the last 20 years, and finds herself with an empty nest as both of the children she raised as a single mother are now off at college.
When Jenna’s elderly mother falls and breaks her hip, she meets Dr. Rowan Lancaster, who instantly takes a linking to her.
Maureen is a librarian with a not-so-secret admirer who jokingly calls her Marian the Librarian whenever stops by the library to see her on his lunch break.
The two women, although maintaining their own lives, support each other the way a best friend should.
Macomber’s fans won’t be disappointed!
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Grades 3 – 6
When his parents get divorced, Daniel has to move across the country with his mom. He is hurt and angry, and has lots of negative feelings about what’s happening in his life right now. Things start to look up, however, when he meets the people who live on his street – the mailman, the Lemonade Girl, and even two creatures he befriends. What a heartwarming story!
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Grades 9 – 12
The third in the series, this book follows Ashlyn, whose life is turned upside down when her father is sent to jail for tax evasion and her mother goes to rehab. She has just come home from boarding school and is looking forward to spending the summer relaxing with her BFF Tatum, but the unforeseen circumstances lead her to work with a cousin she’s never met at a retreat center for kids instead. Can she make it work or will it be the worst summer of her life?
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Ages 18+
Jasmine Guillory has done it again! The third book in the Wedding Date series, this book was just as steamy as the first two. Maddie and Theo, two of Alexa’s best friends, hate each other, and they have sworn each other off. That is, until they sleep together, and then insist it’s a mistake. The only problem is, neither can stop thinking about the other. Try as they may, Maddie and Theo can’t keep their hands off each other. They keep seeing each other, but do it behind Alexa’s back. They’re convinced this will work forever, but something’s gotta give!
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
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.
Michelle’s Bookish Life 