Special powers, avian obsession and visions of the future fuel these transporting and entertaining tales.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2022/09/25/books/review/new-historical-fiction.html
What will happen to: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
I am not a person who loves flying so it was difficult for me to approach this title. It is the story of Edward who is the sole survivor of a plane crash. His parents and older brother are gone in an instant, leaving twelve year old Edward in a heartbreaking situation.
How Edward manages his survival and figures out how to live is the theme of this story. It will both make you cry and root for this (extra)ordinary young man.
Note: Readers get to know some of the passengers on the flight. It can make for hard reading knowing their fate.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 06January 2020
From the Publisher
 |  |  |
|---|---|---|
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A surprisingly uplifting story, full of hope and dry humor, with an underlying, noncloying message about the decency of strangers.”—The New York Times Book Review
“A harrowing yet ultimately optimistic story about the sole survivor of a plane crash.”—O: The Oprah Magazine
“A haunting novel that’s a masterful study in suspense, grief and survival . . . Napolitano’s fearless examination of what took place models a way forward for all of us. She takes care not to sensationalize, presenting even the most harrowing scenes in graceful, understated prose, and gives us a powerful book about living a meaningful life during the most difficult of times.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)
“Transportative . . . Make sure you have tissues handy when you read Ann Napolitano’s Dear Edward, a sure-footed tearjerker.”—NPR
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • “Make sure you have tissues handy when you read [this] sure-footed tearjerker” (NPR) about a young boy who must learn to go on after surviving tragedy
Soon to be an Apple TV+ series starring Connie Britton, written and executive produced by Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights and Parenthood)
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Parade, LibraryReads
Be prepared: GRE Verbal Reasoning Supreme
Study Guide with Practice Questions
by Vibrant Publishers
If you are planning to take the GRE, mark your calendar for this title’s release date. It will be of great help in reviewing for the verbal reasoning test. Readers will understand how the test works and will be able to do practice tests and learn many tactics for approaching the exam. Included are reading comprehension, text completion and sentence equivalence questions along with three full length practice tests. Hope it helps…it should.
Many thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 10 December 2022
Some e book bargains for 10.16.22
Einstein Puzzles
Brain Stretching Challenges Inspired by the Scientific Genius
by Dr Gareth Moore
Are you a person who enjoys a challenge? Would you like to solve some fiendish puzzles? If yes, give this title a look.
The puzzles are Einstein inspired and there are over 100 of them here. Beware though, these are pretty tough puzzles. If you buy this book, I will be eager to hear about your successes (or failures).
Many thanks to NetGalley and Arcturus Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 30 November 2022
Some e book bargains for 10.15.22
Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver: how I rewrote Dickens for the opioid generation
It’s time to say: Hello, Summer
A Novel
by Mary Kay Andrews
Mary Kay Andrews knows how to tell a good story. She has given her readers many fun beach reads. This one is among her best.
In this long (over 450 page book) a lot happens as readers spend time with journalist Conley. She certainly experiences some ups and downs. They lead her back to her small hometown when she wanted to be a hotshot in DC. However, there she is. What is Hello Summer and what is Conley’s contribution to it? What will transpire after something happens to a congressman? Will there be romance in the storyline? Find out as you rapidly turn the pages in this title. I recommend it for those who want a fairly light yet involving read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 05 May 2020
So many love these: Little Women – A Retelling
by Laura Wood
Little Women was the first classic that I ever read. It changed me as, up until then, I thought the term classic was synonymous with boring. To my surprise, I found the story of the four March girls to be completely absorbing. In fact, this is a novel that I have gone on to reread several times.
Here is a version of Little Women that has been gently simplified so as to be more accessible for those who may not be ready or able to deal with the original. The essence of Little Women is in these pages. Ms. Wood has given readers the key descriptions and episodes of the novel. She may even inspire some readers to go to the original.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Barrington Stoke for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub Date 06 Apr 2023
You will love: Little Elephant
A Day in the Life of a Elephant Calf
by Anna Brett
The cover of this children’s book draws one right in. It is very sweet. Inside this title, the illustrations continue to be evocative and delightful. In addition, the text goes nicely with the visuals.
Here is a book that invites kids to learn more about elephants and their world. Adults may be surprised to learn that elephants have 22 month pregnancies. This is just one of the things that was learned in these pages.
Both adults and children will like this title. The end of the book includes lots of nice extras. All in all, highly recommended.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 01 November 2022
Joyce's mystery and fiction book reviews with some non-fiction too! 