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Thursday, January 04, 2018
Fun, Magical Debut a Promising Series Start
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Although she descends from a powerful, long-time magical family, Amber Sand is certainly not a witch. The high school senior got gypped in the sorcery category. Her "gift" is very specific and totally lame. She has the ability to see a person's true love within seconds of gazing into their eyes. While she's able to make a few bucks playing matchmaker at her mother's magic shop on Navy Pier, Amber's ability is pretty much useless. She can't even discern her own true love. How ridiculous is that?
When Charlie Blitzman comes to Amber for help, she's confused. Especially since he's not asking for romantic advice, but for her aid in finding his father's missing girlfriend. Amber can't say no. After all, Charlie's dad is the mayor and Amber's mother's best friend. It doesn't hurt that Charlie's gorgeous and the most sought-after guy at her school either. Although Amber can tell instantly that she is not Charlie's true love, she can't help falling for him. As she tries to unravel both a mystery and her growing feelings for a boy who clearly isn't meant for her, Amber will have to figure out her place in the equally confusing worlds of magic, love, and high school.
The Best Kind of Magic, a debut novel by Crystal Cestari, is a fun, light-hearted romance that highlights the everyday sorcery at work in all our lives. While I found the rules of its magical world a tad confusing, I enjoyed the story overall. It's an engrossing novel that will appeal to teens who like their contemporary fiction sprinkled with a little bit of magic. With the next book in the series—The Sweetest Kind of Fate—coming out on February 13, now is the perfect time to get caught up in Amber Sand's enchanting Windy City world. It's no Harry Potter, but the series promises to be enjoyable and engrossing.
(Readalikes: Um, nothing is coming to mind. You?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language (no F-bombs), violence, and mild sexual innuendo
To the FTC, with love: I received a finished copy of The Best Kind of Magic from the generous folks at Disney/Hyperion. Thank you!
Tuesday, January 02, 2018
Top Ten Tuesday: Best New-to-Me Author Discoveries in 2017
In evaluating my reading year, I realized that I actually read a lot of new-to-me authors in 2017, so today's Top Ten Tuesday topic should be a breeze. Picking my ten favorites will be the tough part. While I contemplate that question, why don't you click on over to The Broke and the Bookish and join in the TTT fun? All you have to do is read a few simple instructions, make your own list, and start hopping around to different blogs. The book blogosphere is full of a variety of fun sites. It's always exciting to discover new ones and revisit old favorites. Trust me, you want in on the action!
Okay, here we go with the Top Ten New-to-Me Authors I Read in 2017:
1. Megan Miranda—I read three books by Miranda this year, so she definitely needs to be on this list. I enjoy her twisty mystery/thrillers. I have Fragments of the Lost out from the library right now and plan to read others by her this year.
2. Anna Lee Huber—Lark introduced me to this author's Lady Darby mystery series. I read the first two books last year and plan to read at least that many more this year.
3. A.J. Jacobs—Like many members of my church, I'm a *little* obsessed with family history. While at RootsTech a few years ago, I heard A.J. Jacobs speak about his goal to organize a global family reunion by researching his roots and inviting all his "cousins" to New York City for a giant get together. He's a charming and funny speaker, so I have been anxious to read It's All Relative, the book he wrote about this project. It was such an enjoyable read that I want to read more from Jacobs. I didn't get to his Drop Dead Healthy before I had to return it to the library a couple weeks ago, but I'm going to start with that one.
4. Ashley Weaver—The Amory Ames mystery series is another discovery I made this year. I read the first two books in 2017 and plan to continue with the series in 2018. I've been trying to read cleaner, less gruesome mysteries lately and these fit the bill nicely.
5. John Marsden—This Australian author is best known for Tomorrow, When the War Began, his YA dystopian series about a group of teens who are hiking in the outback when their town is invaded by an army from a distant country. The books follow the kids in their efforts to figure out what's going on and fight back against a powerful enemy. I read the first three books in the series last year and plan to finish the last four this year.
6. Jenny Colgan—I read The Bookshop on the Corner by Scottish author Jenny Colgan back in May and really enjoyed it. I'm definitely planning to read more of her books this year.
7. Hugh Howey—I've only read one book by Howey, but I really enjoyed Wool, the first book in his SILO trilogy. I'm planning to read the next two this year.
8. Emily Bain Murphy—One of my favorite books of the year, The Disappearances, is this author's debut. I don't know what Murphy has in the works, but I'm excited to read it!
9. Anne Corlett—I forgot all about The Space Between Stars when I was making my "Best of 2017" lists, but I loved this debut novel. I'll definitely be watching for more from this author.
10. Lisa Wingate—I enjoyed Before We Were Yours, Wingate's newest novel (2016), last year. I need to look for more of her books in the new year.
Who did you discover this year? I'd really like to know as I'm always on the lookout for new authors to love. Leave me a comment and I'll happily return the favor.
Happy TTT!
Monday, January 01, 2018
My Guilt-Free, Get-to-Them-if-I-get-to-Them 2018 Reading Challenges
I've been absolutely horrible about completing reading challenges lately. I still enjoy joining them, however, and planning what I'm going to read to fulfill their requirements. Who cares if I never actually finish them? That being said, I'm going to sign up for four this year. Four! I know, I'm crazy. Keep in mind, though, that I'm going into them with a guilt-free, get-to-it-if-I-get-to-it kind of attitude. I'm in it for fun, not stress.
So, here's what I'm signing up for:
2018 Literary Escapes Challenge—hosted by Escape With Dollycas Into a Good Book
For this challenge, you try to read books set in each of the 50 United States, plus Washington, D.C. You also get points for the different countries you "visit" through your reading. Points earn prizes at the end of the challenge.
Since I already keep track of the states I "visit" on the right sidebar of my blog, this one's a no-brainer. Of course, I've never managed to actually read books from every state, but it's fun to try!
Full House Reading Challenge—hosted by The Book Date
For this challenge, you read books from a bingo type board. Each square has a reading theme like: Number in the Title; Under 250 Pages; Library/Bookshop Setting; etc. There are 25 spaces in all. Those who score a "full house" by the end of the challenge are eligible for book/book money prizes.
Fun! Here's what I'm planning to read:
Mystery/Thriller: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Historical: I Shall Be Near to You by Erin Lindsay McCabe
Over 500 Pages: Shift by Hugh Howey
Setting—Library/Bookshop: Check Me Out by Becca Wilhite
Four Word Title: Between Earth and Sky by Amanda Skenandore
Last Book Added to TBR Pile: In Search of Us by Ava Dellaira
A Classic: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Fantasy: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Coming-of-Age Theme: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Adapted to a Movie: The Mountains Between Us by Charles Martin
Holiday Season: Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
Has a Plot Twist: The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton
Humor: Drop-Dead Healthy by A.J. Jacobs
Book to Improve Life: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Redemption Theme: Redemption Road by John Hart
Number in Title: The Woman Who Breathed Two Worlds by Selina Shiak Chin Yoke
Under 250 Pages: Left for Dead by Jane Casey
New to You Author From Another Country: The House Between Tides by Sarah Maine
From Favorite Series: Rapture of the Deep by L.A. Meyer
Dual Timeline: Wildflower Hill by Kimberley Freeman
NF Hobby Book: Dinner Made Easy With Six Sisters' Stuff
Children's Book: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Shannon Hale
Book Randomly Chosen From TBR: Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young
Memoir/Autobiography: My Story by Elizabeth Smart
Reread: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Follow the Clues Mystery Challenge—hosted by My Reader's Block
This one looks super fun. You read mystery books that are linked together by "clues" (location, characters, method of murder, etc.). I'm going to do the "Felony" level, which requires one to read ten linked books. Since the idea is for one book to lead to another, a reading list will be created as I go. Exciting!
England Mystery Road Trip—hosted by Read 52 Books in 52 Weeks
I don't know a lot about this one except that it has to do with reading books set in England's different counties. It starts in February. I'm so down!
There you have it. Are you doing any reading challenges in 2018? Which ones are you most excited about?
So, here's what I'm signing up for:
2018 Literary Escapes Challenge—hosted by Escape With Dollycas Into a Good Book
For this challenge, you try to read books set in each of the 50 United States, plus Washington, D.C. You also get points for the different countries you "visit" through your reading. Points earn prizes at the end of the challenge.
Since I already keep track of the states I "visit" on the right sidebar of my blog, this one's a no-brainer. Of course, I've never managed to actually read books from every state, but it's fun to try!
Full House Reading Challenge—hosted by The Book Date
For this challenge, you read books from a bingo type board. Each square has a reading theme like: Number in the Title; Under 250 Pages; Library/Bookshop Setting; etc. There are 25 spaces in all. Those who score a "full house" by the end of the challenge are eligible for book/book money prizes.
Fun! Here's what I'm planning to read:
Mystery/Thriller: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Historical: I Shall Be Near to You by Erin Lindsay McCabe
Over 500 Pages: Shift by Hugh Howey
Setting—Library/Bookshop: Check Me Out by Becca Wilhite
Four Word Title: Between Earth and Sky by Amanda Skenandore
Last Book Added to TBR Pile: In Search of Us by Ava Dellaira
A Classic: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Fantasy: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Coming-of-Age Theme: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Adapted to a Movie: The Mountains Between Us by Charles Martin
Holiday Season: Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
Has a Plot Twist: The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton
Humor: Drop-Dead Healthy by A.J. Jacobs
Book to Improve Life: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Redemption Theme: Redemption Road by John Hart
Number in Title: The Woman Who Breathed Two Worlds by Selina Shiak Chin Yoke
Under 250 Pages: Left for Dead by Jane Casey
New to You Author From Another Country: The House Between Tides by Sarah Maine
From Favorite Series: Rapture of the Deep by L.A. Meyer
Dual Timeline: Wildflower Hill by Kimberley Freeman
NF Hobby Book: Dinner Made Easy With Six Sisters' Stuff
Children's Book: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Shannon Hale
Book Randomly Chosen From TBR: Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young
Memoir/Autobiography: My Story by Elizabeth Smart
Reread: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Follow the Clues Mystery Challenge—hosted by My Reader's Block
This one looks super fun. You read mystery books that are linked together by "clues" (location, characters, method of murder, etc.). I'm going to do the "Felony" level, which requires one to read ten linked books. Since the idea is for one book to lead to another, a reading list will be created as I go. Exciting!
England Mystery Road Trip—hosted by Read 52 Books in 52 Weeks
I don't know a lot about this one except that it has to do with reading books set in England's different counties. It starts in February. I'm so down!
There you have it. Are you doing any reading challenges in 2018? Which ones are you most excited about?
My Year in Books, 2017: Stats
Happy New Year! 2018 was an interesting year for me, one that was full of ups and downs, highs and lows. Like every year, I guess. I'm not sad to wave goodbye to 2017; in fact, I'm quite excited to welcome 2018. I hope it will be a great year for all of us, one in which the ups outweigh the downs and the highs beat out the lows. My wish for you this year is that it will be filled with peace, joy, love and, of course, good books.
As far as reading goes, I had a fairly successful year. Here's how it broke down for me:
Total Books Read: 158 (6 more than last year; 28 fewer than my record of 186)
Number of fiction books read: 148 (94%)
Number of non-fiction books read: 10 (6%)
Number of adult books read: 98 (62%)
Number of young adult books read: 40 (25%)
Number of middle grade/chapter books read: 20 (13%)
Number of books by female authors: 132 (84%)
Number of books by male authors: 21 (13%)Number of books by multiple authors, female and male: 5 (3%)
Number of books by LDS authors: 29 (18%)
Number of books read, personal collection: 42 (27%)
Number of books read, review copies: 61 (39%)
Number of books read, borrowed from library: 55 (35%)
Number of reading challenges joined: 2
Number of reading challenges completed: 0
-- My basic stats remain pretty consistent over the years. I still need to read more non-fiction and more books by male authors. I did a fairly good job borrowing books from the library this year, but I also read a lot from my own collection, which is great except that I ended up buying more books than I should have. Oops. This year I need to focus on reading the books already in my possession.
-- I'm not going to make any reading/blogging goals this year except to try to stay more caught up on reviews. I'd also like to meet my goal of reading 200 books this year, or at least beating my all-time record of 186. Wish me luck!
-- Since I'm waaayyyy behind on reviewing the books I read in 2017, I'm going to be reviewing like crazy over the next couple weeks. Bear with me as I catch up.
-- Thanks for hanging with me at BBB in 2017. I appreciate all the comments, link love, reading recs, and support. Here's to a fabulous new year of reading and blogging!
-- Just for my records, here's the list of books I read this year (asterisks denote favorites):
158. FREEDOM'S RING BY HEIDI CHIAVAROLI (DEC)
- 157. HEAVEN'S CROOKED FINGER BY HANK EARLY (DEC)
- 156. A GAME FOR ALL THE FAMILY BY SOPHIE HANNAH (DEC)
- 155. YEAR ONE BY NORA ROBERTS (DEC)
- 154. ODD CHILD OUT BY GILLY MACMILLAN (DEC)
- 153. A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS* [RE-READ] (DEC)
- 152. THE HOUSE ON FOSTER HILL BY JAMIE JO WRIGHT (DEC)
- 151. FAR FROM THE TREE BY ROBIN BENWAY (DEC)
- 150. THIS IS OUR STORY BY ASHLEY ELSTON (DEC)
- 149. I'LL KEEP YOU SAFE BY PETER MAY (DEC)
- 148. AS BRIGHT AS HEAVEN BY SUSAN MEISSNER (DEC)
- 147. ALMOST SISTERS BY JOSHILYN JACKSON* (NOV)
- 146. THE DISAPPEARANCES BY EMILY BAIN MURPHY* (NOV)
- 145. THE THING WITH FEATHERS BY MCCALL HOYLE (NOV)
- 144. BEFORE I LET YOU GO BY KELLY RIMMER (NOV)
- 143. SILVER PRINCESS BY LEA CARTER (NOV)
- 142. CHRISTMAS AT RUBY'S BY HOLLY SCHINDLER (NOV)
- 141. GIRL IN THE BLUE COAT BY MONICA HESSE (NOV)
- 140. RETRIBUTION RAILS BY ERIN BOWMAN* (NOV)
- 139. THE CROOKED PATH BY IRMA JOUBERT (NOV)
- 138. IT'S ALL RELATIVE BY A.J. JACOBS (NOV)
- 137. INTO THE BRIGHT UNKNOWN BY RAE CARSON* (NOV)
- 136. THE GREAT DIVORCE BY C.S. LEWIS (NOV)
- 135. THE NOBLEMAN'S DAUGHTER BY JEN GEIGLE JOHNSON (NOV)
- 134. THE GREAT ALONE BY KRISTIN HANNAH* (NOV)
- 133. OUR FAMILY CHRISTMAS BY CHRISTIE GARDINER (NOV)
- 132. CHRISTMAS GRACE BY VARIOUS AUTHORS (NOV)
- 131. THE RULES OF MAGIC BY ALICE HOFFMAN (OCT)
- 130. LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS BY LAURA INGALLS WILDER [RE-READ] (OCT)
- 129. LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE BY CELESTE NG (OCT)
- 128. REAL FRIENDS BY SHANNON HALE AND LEUYEN PHAM* (OCT)
- 127. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS BY AGATHA CHRISTIE (OCT)
- 126. DEAR FAHRENHEIT 451 BY ANNIE SPENCE (OCT)
- 125. YOU MAY ALREADY BE A WINNER BY ANN DEE ELLIS* (OCT)
- 124. THE SAFEST LIES BY MEGAN MIRANDA (OCT)
- 123. DYING IN THE WOOL BY FRANCES BRODY (OCT)
- 122. THE PERFECT STRANGER BY MEGAN MIRANDA (OCT)
- 121. ONE BY SARAH CROSSAN (OCT)
- 120. THE CORONER'S DAUGHTER BY ANDREW HUGHES (OCT)
- 119. WISHTREE BY KATHERINE APPLEGATE* (OCT)
- 118. ORPHAN ISLAND BY LAUREL SNYDER (SEP)
- 117. THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY BY MARY ANN SHAFFER AND ANNIE BARROWS (SEP)
- 116. ALL THE MISSING GIRLS BY MEGAN MIRANDA (SEP)
- 115. TO WAGER HER HEART BY TAMERA ALEXANDER (SEP)
- 114. THE CLUE IN THE TREES BY MARGI PREUS (SEP)
- 113. ENCHANTMENT LAKE BY MARGI PREUS (SEP)
- 112. CHILDREN OF EXILE BY MARGARET PETERSON HADDIX (SEP)
- 111. SLIDER BY PETE HAUTMAN (SEP)
- 110. THE CONFUSION OF LANGUAGES BY SIOBHAN FALLON (SEP)
- 109. A TREACHEROUS CURSE BY DEANNA RAYBOURN (SEP)
- 108. MISS LESLIE'S SECRET BY JENNIFER MOORE (SEP)
- 107. THE SHIP BY ANTONIA HONEYWELL (SEP)
- 106. THE LIFE SHE WAS GIVEN BY ELLEN MARIE WISEMAN (AUG)
- 105. GOOD AS GONE BY AMY GENTRY (AUG)
- 104. MURDER AT THE BRIGHTWELL BY ASHLEY WEAVER (AUG)
- 103. INTO THE LION'S DEN BY LINDA FAIRSTEIN (AUG)
- 102. THE WRITING DESK BY RACHEL HAUCK (AUG)
- 101. THE CHILD FINDER BY RENE DENFELD (AUG)
- 100. THE THIRD DAY, THE FROST BY JOHN MARSDEN (AUG)
- 99. DEAD WOMAN WALKING BY SHARON BOLTON (AUG)
- 98. WOOL BY HUGH HOWEY* (AUG)
- 97. THE DRY BY JANE HARPER (AUG)
- 96. THE LYING GAME BY RUTH WARE (AUG)
- 95. WHAT I LOST BY ALEXANDRA BALLARD (AUG)
- 94. SWEETBRIAR COTTAGE BY DENISE HUNTER (JUL)
- 93. MY BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN BY L.A. MEYER* (JUL)
- 92. THE SPACE BETWEEN THE STARS BY ANNE CORLETT* (JUL)
- 91. A FRONT PAGE AFFAIR BY RADHA VATSAL (JUL)
- 90. HOW TO HANG A WITCH BY ADRIANA MATHER (JUL)
- 89. UNSEEN ANGEL BY ALISSA PARKER* (JUL)
- 88. MORTAL ARTS BY ANNA LEE HUBER (JUL)
- 87. HE SAID/SHE SAID BY ERIN KELLY (JUL)
- 86. THE BOOKSHOP AT WATER'S END BY PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY (JUL)
- 85. THE ANATOMIST'S WIFE BY ANNA LEE HUBER (JUL)
- 84. ONE OF US IS LYING BY KAREN M. MCMANUS (JUL)
- 83. THE BEST KIND OF MAGIC BY CRYSTAL CESTARI (JUN)
- 82. MORMON GIRL: INCOGNITO BY KARI IROZ* (JUN)
- 81. COLLECTING THE DEAD BY SPENCER KOPE (JUN)
- 80. THE END OF TEMPERANCE DARE BY WENDY WEBB (JUN)
- 79. LOVE ON POINTE BY TIFFANY ODEKIRK (JUN)
- 78. LET THE DEAD SPEAK BY JANE CASEY (JUN)
- 77. FAST FALLS THE NIGHT BY JULIA KELLER (JUN)
- 76. THE EXPLORERS: THE DOOR IN THE ALLEY BY ADRIENNE KRESS (JUN)
- 75. ROMANCING DAPHNE BY SARAH M. EDEN (JUN)
- 74. BEFORE WE WERE YOURS BY LISA WINGATE* (JUN)
- 73. LEMONS BY MELISSA SAVAGE* (JUN)
- 72. YORK BY LAURA RUBY (MAY)
- 71. SNOW IN SUMMER BY JANE YOLEN (MAY)
- 70. THE BOOKSHOP ON THE CORNER BY JENNY COLGAN* (MAY)
- 69. J. GOLDEN KIMBALL: THE REMARKABLE MAN BEHIND THE COLORFUL STORIES BY KATHRYN JENKINS GORDON* (MAY)
- 68. IRRESISTIBLE: THE RISE OF ADDICTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND THE BUSINESS OF KEEPING US HOOKED BY ADAM ALTER (MAY)
- 67. FORGET ME NOT BY ELLIE TERRY (MAY)
- 66. MAKING BOMBS FOR HITLER BY MARSHA FORCHUK SKRYPUCH (MAY)
- 65. WORTH THE WRESTLE BY SHERI L. DEW* (MAY)
- 64. WRONG FOR YOU BY JENNY PROCTOR (MAY)
- 63. INTO THE WATER BY PAULA HAWKINS (MAY)
- 62. PRISONER B-3087 BY ALAN GRATZ (MAY)
- 61. THE SHIMMERING ROAD BY HESTER YOUNG (MAY)
- 60. SENSE & SECOND CHANCES BY BRITTANY LARSEN (MAY)
- 59. ICEBREAKER BY LIAN TANNER (MAY)
- 58. THE ORPHAN'S TALE BY PAM JENOFF (MAY)
- 57. RIDING FREEDOM BY PAM MUÑOZ RYAN (APR)
- 56. THE KNOWING BY SHARON CAMERON* (APR)
- 55. THIS DARK ROAD TO MERCY BY WILEY CASH (APR)
- 54. HIDE AND SEEK BY JANE CASEY (APR)
- 53. BLACKSOULS BY NICOLE CASTROMAN (APR)
- 52. GHOSTSITTER BY SHELLY BROWN (APR)
- 51. BET YOUR LIFE BY JANE CASEY (APR)
- 50. LOVE'S SHADOW BY NICHOLE VAN (APR)
- 49. GLADLY BEYOND BY NICHOLE VAN (APR)
- 48. HOW WE FALL BY JANE CASEY (APR)
- 47. MISS WHITAKER OPENS HER HEART BY JENNIFER MOORE (APR)
- 46. LOVE AT FIRST NOTE BY JENNY PROCTOR (APR)
- 45. HOW I MET YOUR BROTHER BY JANETTE RALLISON (APR)
- 44. DREAMLAND BURNING BY JENNIFER LATHAM (APR)
- 43. AFTER THE FIRE BY JANE CASEY (APR)
- 42. A LAND MORE KIND THAN HOME BY WILEY CASH (APR)
- 41. THE KILL BY JANE CASEY (APR)
- 40. UNDER THE HARROW BY FLYNN BERRY (MAR)
- 39. TWO NIGHTS BY KATHY REICHS (MAR)
- 38. THE STRANGER YOU KNOW BY JANE CASEY (MAR)
- 37. SWEET IS THE WORK BY BREANNA OLAVESON (MAR)
- 36. THE WIDOW'S HOUSE BY CAROL GOODMAN (MAR)
- 35. THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON BY KELLY BARNHILL (MAR)
- 34. THE LAST GIRL BY JANE CASEY (MAR)
- 33. BLACKHEARTS BY NICOLE CASTROMAN (MAR)
- 32. A BRIDGE ACROSS THE OCEAN BY SUSAN MEISSNER (MAR)
- 31. THE PASSION OF DOLSSA BY JULIE BERRY* (MAR)
- 30. THE SERPENT KING BY JEFF ZENTNER (MAR)
- 29. SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL BY PATRICIA MACLACHLAN (MAR)
- 28. A FINE GENTLEMAN BY SARAH M. EDEN (MAR)
- 27. BE HAPPY BY HANK SMITH (MAR)
- 26. OPTIMISTS DIE FIRST BY SUSIN NIELSEN (MAR)
- 25. AT THE PULPIT: 185 YEARS OF DISCOURSES BY LATTER-DAY SAINT WOMEN BY JENNIFER REEDER AND KATE HOLBROOK, EDS. (FEB)
- 24. THE RECKONING BY JANE CASEY (FEB)
- 23. THE TRUTH ABOUT FRAGILE THINGS BY REGINA SIROIS (FEB)
- 22. P.S. I LIKE YOU BY KASIE WEST (FEB)
- 21. THE GHOST ORCHID BY CAROL GOODMAN (FEB)
- 20. THE BURNING BY JANE CASEY (FEB)
- 19. THE WARDEN'S DAUGHTER BY JERRY SPINELLI (FEB)
- 18. HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN BY LOUISE PENNY* (FEB)
- 17. MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS BY RICHARD AND FLORENCE ATWATER (FEB)
- 16. THE DEAD OF THE NIGHT BY JOHN MARSDEN (FEB)
- 15. THE BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY BY LOUISE PENNY* (FEB)
- 14. THE LAKE OF DEAD LANGUAGES BY CAROL GOODMAN (FEB)
- 13. RIVER ROAD BY CAROL GOODMAN (JAN)
- 12. TOMORROW, WHEN THE WAR BEGAN BY JOHN MARSDEN* (JAN)
- 11. THE VISCOUNT OF MAISONS-LAFITTE BY JENNIE GOUTET (JAN)
- 10. KETCHUP CLOUDS BY ANNABEL PITCHER (JAN)
- 9. THE STRANGER GAME BY CYLIN BUSBY (JAN)
- 8. THE EDGE OF THE EARTH BY CHRISTINA SCHWARZ (JAN)
- 7. THE OLD BUZZARD HAD IT COMING BY DONIS CASEY* (JAN)
- 6. MIRROR IN THE SKY BY ADITI KHORANA (JAN)
- 5. SCYTHE BY NEAL SHUSTERMAN (JAN)
- 4. THE MISSING HOURS BY EMMA KAVANAGH (JAN)
- 3. UNTRACEABLE BY LAURA GRIFFIN (JAN)
- 2. THE PERFECT GIRL BY GILLY MACMILLAN (JAN)
- 1. THE FORGETTING BY SHARON CAMERON* (JAN)
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