GOOD
READS
BY SUE LUCEY
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pring is a hot season – ok, not hot like it is here in summer – but it is hot … for us book lovers! That’s because April 5 is one of the biggest book release days of the year. For me, it’s like Christmas in April (my version of Christmas in July)! If you are as excited about the new releases hitting the bookshelves this spring as I am, here are some upcoming ones that caught my eye – books perfect for enjoying on your back porch, or in the backyard hammock on a warm Saturday afternoon. Or, if you’re already thinking about hitting the beach as the temperatures continue to rise, I’ve got you covered there too. So sit back, relax, and spring into a good book this spring.
You’re Loved by Liz Climo This loving, uplifting, adorable picture book that is the perfect gift for the parents-to-be in your life is a heartfelt and joyous shout out to all the caretakers and parents who cheer children on through their childhood.
YOUNG ADULT Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders From the internationally recognized author of Victories Greater Than Death comes, as Levar Burton describes, “A wickedly funny voice that the world really needs right now.” Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak is a thrilling adventure full of fun.
(Please note several of these books will be available after April 5.)
CHILDREN’S BOOKS Cat Kid Comic Club by Dave Pilkey You will, without a doubt, love this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel, brought to you by the author of the internationally bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series – and if you have any reluctant readers at home, this is the book that will transform them into bookworms. 143 Story Tree House by Andy Griffiths As described on publisher Macmillan Publishers’ website, “New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and [illustrator] Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 143Story Treehouse – the eleventh book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry’s signature slapstick humor!” This Book Will Get You To Sleep by Jory John Everyone knows someone who is reluctant to say good night. This book will make them laugh out loud until they are so tired, they just might fall asleep! 48
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Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater (available May) Have you seen Disney’s popular movie Brave? If so, then are you are sure to love this follow-up, set several years after Merida set out on a life-altering quest to save everything she loved. Disney and Stiefvater is a match made in Heaven!
ADULT NON-FICTION Unmasked by Paul Holes (available late April) For all the true crime fans out there, Unmasked is for you. Disturbing at times – as you get inside the mind of someone who hunts for cold case grisly murderers – this memoir gives you the inside scoop on what Holes experienced throughout his 27 years as a detective and how he expertly tracked down these monsters. The Truth About Crypto: A Practical, Easy-To-Understand Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain, NFTs, and Other Digital Assets by Ric Edelman (available May) Cryptocurrency … the only word heard throughout the financial world these days it seems. This easy-to-understand guide is here to help you navigate all that is cryptocurrency. Even if you don’t
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