What's Coming in September?

It's almost Fall! Our temperatures dropped significantly the last days of August...thank heavens...and the Autumn vibes are settling in. I couldn't be more ready for it and hope it means a little more sanity. This summer seemed to be a constant run-around. I packed more than 10,000 miles on my poor little car and really need a break. Even posting on here has been a struggle all summer long...I hope you haven't noticed too much. Oh, all of it has been meaningful and important, so I'm not complaining. I just need a little down time to catch-up on some other aspects of life.

So, off to this month's line-up.

I have an amazing stack of books coming up and am really looking forward to diving in. I think it's going to be one of the more fun months on the reading front. Mystery, some horror, a little science fiction, more fantasy, more young adult reads (I've been neglecting these due to my, otherwise, packed life), some nonfiction, and even a couple literary delights are peeking out from the pile. I have some expected best sellers and some lesser known reads, which look like they might be hidden gems. But we'll find out more as the month progresses.

Ready to take a quick glance? I know I am!

NIGHT OF THE LIVING TOILET PAPER

It was the title, which caught my attention on this read. Sometimes, a little ridiculousness is just what the soul needs. While this promises to lean in the scifi-horror-ish direction, I'm thinking it might be tons of fun. Definitely original if nothing else So, I thought I'd give this one a go and see if it's a lovely quirky read...or just plain strange. Find out more with me on the 1st, since I'm shooting off the month with this one.

Middle Grade Science Fiction

THORN SEASON

This read is already collecting tons of buzz...the good kind. To say that I'm more than excited to take a look at it is an understatement. It's said to remind of A Court of Thorns and Roses and already is coming out with a special edition (see the edging in the image?). I'm ready for some immersive fantasy and hope this one packs as much as it promises find out more with me on the 3rd, the day after it releases. (My schedule was too packed to slide it in earlier.)

Young Adult Fantasy

BRIMSTONE & BLADES

I've been neglecting the young adult reads this Summer and have decided to work in more during the next months. Also, fantasy has been falling by the wayside. That seems to be a lesser visited genre, in general, this year on the literature plain. I'm hoping this read offers a bit of magic, tons of action, intrigue, and excitement. Now, I'll just have to wait until the 9th, so I can let you know how it went.

Young Adult Fantasy

ALL THE STARS IN THE SKY

This read dives into the Cherokee culture and takes a look at the importance of the community working together. I'm also betting it has some grandparent-grandchild goodness. I'm curious to see how this one goes and will be showcasing it on the 12th.

Picture Book

THE VALE

I would really like to pick up an imaginative, engaging fantasy, and this one might be exactly what I'm looking for. This one, actually, is a bit of a science fiction-fantasy mix, but that works, too. It follows a boy, who seems to be a gaming genius and has created an AI generated world. He's invited to a contest to further build it out but discovers that the world is changing...and it's not his doing. I'm excited to see how thins one works, especially with AI being such a major topic, at the moment. Discover more with me on the 15th.

Middle Grade Science Fiction

WHO KILLED NESSIE?

Ready for some mystery goodness? I am! This book heads toward the beginning reader audience and, obviously, takes a look at the mythical and loved Nessie. It's about a girl, who is suppose to watch over a hotel but is told by guests that Nessie has been murdered. Now, she has to figure out what has happened. Sounds a little silly and, hopefully, intriguing. I'm putting on my sleuthing had and visiting this one on the 18th.

Children's Mystery

THE WIZARD'S GUIDE TO MAGICAL EXPERIMENTS

Of course, I'm not passing by on good, ole nonfiction, this month, and this read caught my attention. Magic? Science? Experiments? I know my kids would grab this one up and see what ideas it holds. After all, nothing is better than getting nitty-gritty and hands-on. I'm curious to see what 'experiments' it holds and hoping for some original fun. But we'll see and find out on the 22nd.

Middle Grade Nonfiction

THE TOMORROW TREE

Well, why don't we just toss in another nonfiction read, while we're on that track? This one heads out into nature and, maybe, looks at the circle of life...through fungus and more. I spy morels on the cover, which happen to grow in this area and delight tons of mushroom hunters. Since the publisher tends to bring how high-quality nonfiction (yep, I enjoy their books usually), I'm sure I'll have good things to say on the 25th.

Children's Nonfiction

THE CLOCK

I saw this cover and was immediately intrigued. It's so simple, and yet not. I can't help but wonder about the little girl sitting and staring at the elaborate time keeper. And it's giving me historic vibes...like an old train station or something (?) Maybe, I should read the blurb first. Anyway, I visited the KC train station with my kids earlier this summer and wished I could have spent time sipping a coffee and letting the architecture sink in. But we were in a bit of hurry...as always. Anyway, I'll be diving into this one on the 27th.

Picture Book

THE SPIRIT OF LOUGHMOE ABBEY

With October creeping in, I thought a ghost story might be a nice way to end the month. This one is about a boarding school in Ireland during the 1980s and looks at a neurodivergent girl at a time, when awareness was just getting started in some countries. Others, not so much. Anyway, there's a ghost involved, who weeps silver tears (if I understood that properly). I'm not sure if this will hold a little mystery or, maybe, just drama, but we'll find out on the 29th.

Middle Grade Paranormal  /  Historical

Every month, I have more books on my to-be-read pile than I have days to read and review them. Since there are so many that do look like fun reads, I always have a couple on the top of the pile, which I wish I could get to but don't know when. There are some scheduled reads, which fall away due to various reasons, and so I can often slide these 'extra' books into those slots. I just have no idea when or how I'll get to them, though.

This month, this read is on top of my pile.

ANZUELO

The second I saw this cover, I had to see what it was about. Not that I figured it was good...it is just so original. Honestly, it looked a bit 'too' artistic for what I usually enjoy. After reading the blurb, though, I knew I have to take a peek. It's a graphic novel for the YA audience and promises to be a treat for the eyes with gorgeous artwork throughout. The story also seems like it might be interesting. It's about the Sea taking over everything, leaving three young people to survive, and that while sticking to their desire not to harm a living thing. I'm hoping this stays grounded while being beautiful. But we'll see. I just don't know when, yet.

Young Adult Fiction    /   Graphic Novel