This book consists of a series of letters, purportedly written by cats. Throughout are also many cute cat photos. I think that one needs to be a cat lover to enjoy this title. If you are, take a look at this one. If most likely will make you smile with recognition at the cat’s behaviors.
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I look forward to each and every edition of Publishers Lunch/Buzz Books compendiums. There is absolutely no better way to learn about forthcoming book titles. Find out about many fiction titles from literary to debut to commercial and more; see all of the non-fiction to anticipate, everything from memoirs to history and more. Then, to make it even better, there are generous book excerpts. I especially enjoyed the one by Kate Morton. Those who love reading will want to immediately download this title and start making their lists. AND IT IS FREE!!
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Rebel Girls are everywhere. Their stories encourage girls to take risks and to believe in themselves. This illustrated chapter book is filled with what makes the series a perfect one for young readers. Here is the story of a girl who learned to take risks even when she was worried or scared, and who was the first woman to climb the world’s tallest mountain. It is an inspiring title, not only for Junko’s athletic accomplishments but also for her character and caring. Her life was not always easy. For example, there were deaths in her family. She did not always feel that she fit in but she kept putting one foot in front of the other. Junko is a fine role model.
The author does a nice job of telling Junko’s story in a book that is filled with details about her life, a special teacher who believed in her, and her her home country, Japan. I highly recommend it.
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Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks. * Kate Alice Marshall, What Lies in the Woods (Flatiron) “Marshall explores the complicated dynamics of childhood friendships and the powerful effect that memory has in shaping narratives…In a novel filled with emotional depth and convincing red herrings, Marshall delivers a propulsive…
This title is the third in a series but readers do not have to have read the earlier ones to enjoy this. Here is a small town Texas story that readers can be sure will have a happy ending. In these pages, they will meet Gillian who runs a bridal business even as her own romantic life has its complications. Also key to the story is former U.S. Army Ranger, Tucker. What will happen when he opens a business next door to Gillian’s? Who will Gillian want to spend her life with? You may well know but the fun is in enjoying the story unfold.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
Here is an excellent entry in this inspiring series. Sir Lewis Hamilton was once a little boy who loved moving vehicles. There were remote control ones, go karts and eventually amazing Formula One success for this champion.
It was not all easy. Young Lewis stood out as there were not many other Blacks doing what he was. Kids will enjoy reading the encouraging note that he received from a certain Ron. They will see how Lewis kept going, literally and emotionally. Among the most impressive things about Hamilton is that he never forgot where he came from. Kids could do well to spend time with him.
This is a favorite entry for me in this series. The illustrations are delightful and the story will just speak to kids.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
Here is the story of another little person with big dreams. Ever heard of the term pasteurization? We are all indebted to Louis Pasteur for this process that keeps our milk safe.
Who was the young Louis? How did he find his path in life? How did his family tragedies inspire his amazing medical discoveries? Kids can find out in this entry in the excellent series of biographies for young readers. As always, the illustrations are wonderful and enhance the text.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
In my opinion, Marie Benedict is among the best of the current writers of historical fiction. Here, once again, the author has succeeded in writing an absorbing story that is based upon historical fact. Unlike in her earlier novels, this time she tells the story of six important characters (rather than one) who were sisters. They were so different from each other that it is hard to believe that they had the same parents.
The family included one son, Tom and many daughters. There was Nancy, the novelist. Diana was beautiful, married to one of (those) Guinnesses but she left
Bryan to be with the Fascist Oswald Mosley. Unity was somewhat of a fanatic who was deeply enamored of Hitler while Jessica was a Communist. There were also younger sisters Debo and Pamela.
Benedict tells her chapters from different characters points of view. She often has characters detailing their experiences in the same time frame.
There is a very rich history in this family. Readers will enjoy learning more about the Mitfords in this well written story.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this title. All opinions are my own.
