GOOD
READS
BY SUE LUCEY
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all has officially settled upon us. It’s finally the season of cooler weather, pumpkin spice aplenty, and football tailgates. It’s also time to gear up for a hectic holiday season. To help keep us sane this busy time of year, sometimes we need a little distraction. One of the best ways to break away from the chaos is by burying ourselves in a good book. Here are a few suggestions for you and the book lovers in your life to cozy up with this fall and escape for just a bit.
CHILDREN What Can You Do With a Rock? by Pat Zietlow Miller I love this book for so many reasons. It’s imaginative, inclusive, and invites your kids to get outside by demonstrating the many different things that you can do with a rock. As described on the author’s website (patzietlowmiller.com), “Rocks are magical. Rocks are useful. Rocks are inspirational. Rocks are everywhere. This book is an ode to the endless, creative fun one can have with a simple rock.”
Tristan Strong battling his way back to his hometown of Chicago. As Raleigh’s own celebrity and Coretta Scott King Author Honor winner Kwame Mbalia describes his newest novel, “Imagine you combined Anansi the Spider, John Henry, and Marvel into one book!” Junkwraith by Ellinor Richey This vibrant Swedish debut graphic novel that comes to life here in the States this fall “is an epic quest for the things left behind, with icy-cool artwork and astonishing sci-fi settings.” So says publisher Penguin Random House. When protagonist Florence throws away her ice skates, a terrifying ghost seeks revenge for the abandonment by taking away all her memories. Before she forgets everything, she must find out who she really is.
The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling “The Christmas Pig is a heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured toy, and how far he will go to find it,” (stories.jkrowling.com). The Christmas Pig is destined to be a treasure to pass on for generations. Invasion of the Unicorns by David Biedrzycki Full of beautiful illustrations that almost appear three-dimensional, this magical fable of friendship draws you in with its visual humor, and is perfect for any unicorn lover, young and old alike. Sweater Weather by Matt Phelan Cozy up to this charming book that knits together the tale of a bear and his seven cubs all stuffed in a rainbow of colored sweaters, including one with two cubs inside. As described on the publisher’s website (harpercollins.com), “Brimming with laughter and love from this large bear family, Sweater Weather is an irresistible choice to curl up with during storytime, no matter what the weather is.”
YOUNG ADULT Tristan Strong Keeps Punching by Kwame Mbalia The gripping finale in this bestselling trilogy finds our hero 44
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