Sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story, as they strive for a better world.
Sponsored by Best Nerds Forever, published by Jimmy Patterson Books
Being “nerdy” in middle school isn’t a bad thing–I should know! Me and my friends are nerds. Some of us are geeky, but we’re also really funny and never boring. One of my friends is even a jock but not a jerk. We don’t quite fit. But we’re fun. We’re a riot. We’re total chaos. And we own it–until one of us is targeted by a truck driving maniac. It will take all of our nerdiest skills to Sherlock Holmes our way out of one dangerous mess. Never be afraid to unleash your inner nerd!
Sponsored by Amazon Publishing
It’s 1979. Olivia Murray, a secretary at a Los Angeles newspaper, is determined to become a photojournalist. When an opportunity arises to accompany her Kurdish boyfriend, Delan, to northern Iraq, she hopes to better understand Delan and capture an image that will land her a photographer job. Yet when she arrives in Delan’s hometown, Olivia is confronted with the reality of a town under constant threat. Then, when Olivia captures a shattering, tragic moment on film, it upends all their lives and proves that true bravery begins with an open heart. Read Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar.
Sponsored by ThriftBooks
ThriftBooks ReadingRewards program is now even sweeter than before with three levels, and higher value free books! It’s simple: Earn points every time you make a purchase from ThriftBooks wide selection of used and new books and use those points to get FREE BOOKS! The more you read, the more points you earn. The more points you earn, the more FREE BOOK rewards you receive. And the higher your tier, the higher value of your free books. It’s free to join so visit ThriftBooks.com and sign up for ReadingRewards today.
Sponsored by Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica, from Park Row Books
Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. Are these incidents connected? After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold.
Now, eleven years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they’ll find…
Sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Anna K Away by Jenny Lee
Set over the course of one unforgettable summer, Anna K and her friends are back! Jenny Lee’s Anna K Away is full of the risk, joy, heartbreak, and adventure that mark the three months between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. Haters are always gonna hate…but everyone loves a good comeback tour.
Sponsored by The Loft’s Wordplay, May 2-8, 2021
The Loft’s Wordplay, presented by St. Catherine University and Star Tribune, is a week-long, free, and virtual celebration of the year in books (May 2-8). Each day will host a morning session for youth, including visits from Chelsea Clinton, Marjorie Liu, and Jon Klassen. Then an afternoon session with international authors including Helen Oyeyemi, Sofia Segovia, and Rivers Solomon. Finally, evening conversations between authors including Alison Bechdel, Cheryl Strayed, Hanif Abdurraqib, Kazim Ali, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Dean Koontz, and Donika Kelly on themes of climate change, black ambition, native voices, the patriarchy, and more
Sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story, as they strive for a better world.
Sponsored by Amazon Publishing
Returning from an extended leave, Detective Tracy Crosswhite finds herself reassigned to the Seattle PD’s cold case unit. As the mother of an infant daughter, Tracy is immediately drawn to her first file: the abduction of a five-year-old girl. Then, Tracy is brought into an active investigation of a young woman who disappeared while jogging. Now, to find two missing persons, Tracy will have to follow more than the clues. She must also follow her instincts—to whatever dark and dangerous places they may lead. The thrilling Tracy Crosswhite series continues with In Her Tracks by Robert Dugoni.
Sponsored by Take Me Outdoors by Mary Richards (Agnes & Aubrey)
With its smart design, beautiful illustrations, and perfect size to pop in a backpack, Take Me Outdoors is a fun, lively way to engage with the wild and natural world. Each of the five ‘adventure’ chapters help children to engage with their surroundings. Fun, quirky, and bursting with facts about birds, bugs and plants; the weather and the environment; expeditions and explorers; and the artists and writers who have been inspired by nature, this book is a must for children curious about the incredible world they live in. It’s both a great keepsake and a tool for sparking creative writing.