Ready for April? I think I am. We're just about to hit Easter, which is a perfect way to begin the month. I'm curious to see what the Spring will bring as the weather warms and everything sprouts to life, again. It means more work outside on the farm and more projects to complete, but that's how I stay healthy and limber.
On the reading front, it's another month with tons of surprises. Looking through my pile, I see there are several mysteries...I do enjoy a good mystery...some fantasies, nature themes, a few humor reads, and a mix of several other genres. As to age groups, it's going to be a little lighter on the young adult end with plenty of picture books (as always) and more than a few middle grade reads. There are some graphic novels in the mix as well as a couple of board books.
Here's a peek at several books on the list:
THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE
Hello, Spring! This books will hit the season wonderfully as everything outside seems to be growing, blossoming, and ready to bloom. Not only should it take a peek at a garden, but this will hit with a little imagination. I'm curious to see what this one holds and will find out out on the 4th.
Picture Book
THE LEGENDARY ADVENTURES OF DOC COOPER
AND THE MAD DASH OF FIRE FACE
Wow—what a long title! The book isn't short, either, at over 450 pages. But I didn't want to pass-up on this one. First off, there is a male main character...I'm kind of looking for more of these. And it's about a race across the desert, and that could be very interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing what these pages hold and expecting adventure, action, tension, heart, inner-struggles, cultural broadening, and so much more. So, I have high expectations and will be taking a look at it on the 8th.
Young Adult Adventure
SEARCH FOR A MYSTERIOUS MUSHROOM
Nature is waking up as Spring rolls in these next weeks, and this book should prepare readers to head out doors...and that in a choose-your-path format. Readers will be given choices as where to explore for a mysterious mushroom. While not every path leads to the mushroom, each one will introduce readers to interesting insights into the biological realm. I'm curious to see how this one works out on the 11th.
Children's Nonfiction
The moment I saw this title and cover, I couldn't wait to dive in. It's sold as a Emma Holmes meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and that sounds like an exciting mix to me. I'm hoping for personality, historical atmosphere, tons of mystery, and more than a few surprises. And there better be danger. Tons of it. Join me on the 13th to see if this one is as amazing as I hope it will be.
Young Adult Mystery / Fantasy
FIVE DAYS AT THE HOTEL ADAMS
I must have a weakness for mystery and historical settings this month because this read heads in that direction, too...just with less fantasy, I believe. It's part of a series, which I haven't visited before, and looks like it could be fun to follow these two friends as they try to solve a mystery. Lets see how well this adventure flows and what secrets lie in store on the 15th.
Middle Grade Historical Mystery
GIRL OF LORE
I've had this read on my pile for a few months and am excited to, finally, have the change to pick it up and dive in. It's the first in a brand new series and promises all sorts of spooks and mystery. There's a mysterious, dead body, evil to be defeated, and some psychological aspects as well. I believe this one leans in the paranormal direction and should hold some darker moments. Maybe, some chills and thrills? Let's find out on the 17th.
Middle Grade Fantasy
THE LAST DRAGON HOUSE
The moment I saw the cover, I was excited to pick this one up. It promises tons of fantasy as it takes place at the last boarding house for dragons and the last two protectors of this disappearing species. I'm expecting tons of imagination, vivid scenes, adventure, and moments to capture and surprise. Maybe, I'm expecting too much? We'll discover what excitement these pages hold on the 22nd.
Middle Grade Fantasy
A FISH LIKE ME
With warming temperatures and Summer vacation sliding closer, dreams of spending time in the water and splashing the days away grow stronger. I'm hoping that this book holds inspiration, some sea life goodness, and illustrations to enjoy. But we'll learn more about everything it has to offer on the 23rd.
Picture Book
NORTHWOODS LULLABY
This is another book, which has been waiting patiently on my reading pile as it's release day slides closer and closer. This is a little book for the youngest readers out there and should invite to nature's goodness while offering calming moments. I'm looking forward to opening this one up on the 28th.
Board Book
MYSTERIES OF THE MOUNTAIN MOON TRIBE
This is my unique read for the month, a graphic novel which dives into a science fiction future of possibilities. I believe the graphics will take on an original direction, and I'm hoping they draw in. It should pack adventure as a girl tries to save her tribe from extinction, too. I'm curious to see what these pages hold on the 29th.
Middle Grade Dystopia Graphic Novel
Every month, I have more books on my pile than days available on the calendar. But thanks to unforeseen changes in the reading realm, I always have a few slots, which open up. That leaves space to slide in some of those reads, which I might not have gotten to otherwise. The Joker Read is the first one on the top of my waiting pile.
THE ATLAS OF SHIPWRECKS
I'm always ready to discover something new and learn interesting tidbits about the world around us. This read takes a look at shipwrecks...and that has my very curious to see what these pages hold. It should tell the tales, maybe show some maps, and inspire to dream of what is on the ocean floor.
Middle Grade Nonfiction.