Nothing captures the imagination quite like classic literature -- the warmth of Little Women, the mystery of Dracula, and the heart-racing suspense of Moby Dick have inspired generations of readers. A Far, Far Better Thing to Do pairs these treasured books with a witty, light-hearted sensibility, giving lit lovers 65 engaging activities to tease their … Continue reading A FAR, FAR BETTER THING TO DO, A Lit Lover’s Activity Book, by Joelle Herr, Illustrated by Lindsey Spinks, Running Press
historical fiction
MY LADY’S CHOOSING, by Kitty Curran & Larissa Zageris, Quirk Books
You are the plucky but penniless heroine in the center of eighteenth-century society, courtship season has begun, and your future is at hand. Will you flip forward fetchingly to find love with the bantering baronet Sir Benedict Granville? Or turn the page to true love with the hardworking, horse-loving highlander Captain Angus McTaggart? Or perhaps … Continue reading MY LADY’S CHOOSING, by Kitty Curran & Larissa Zageris, Quirk Books
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WHERE WE BELONG, by Lynn Austin, Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group
The Adventure of a Lifetime for Two Indomitable Socialite Sisters In the city of Chicago in 1892, the rules for Victorian women are strict, their roles limited. But sisters Rebecca and Flora Hawes are not typical Victorian ladies. Their love of adventure and their desire to use their God-given talents has brought them to the … Continue reading WHERE WE BELONG, by Lynn Austin, Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group
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A PLAIN LEAVING, The Sisters of Lancaster County, Book One, by Leslie Gould, Bethany House/Baker Publishing House
At age twenty, Jessica Bachman left her two beloved sisters and her Amish community after clashing with the new bishop about her role in the family and the future of their farm. She tried to convince Silas Kemp, who'd been courting her for two years, to join her, but when he said no, she fled … Continue reading A PLAIN LEAVING, The Sisters of Lancaster County, Book One, by Leslie Gould, Bethany House/Baker Publishing House
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HOUSE OF ASH, by Hope Cook, Amulet
After hearing voices among an eerie copse of trees in the woods, seventeen-year-old Curtis must confront his worst fear: that he has inherited his father’s mental illness. A desperate search for answers leads him to discover Gravenhearst, a labyrinth mansion that burned down in 1894. When he locks eyes with a steely Victorian girl in … Continue reading HOUSE OF ASH, by Hope Cook, Amulet
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A SKINFUL OF SHADOWS, by Frances Hardinge, Amulet
This is the story of a bear-hearted girl . . . Sometimes, when a person dies, their spirit goes looking for somewhere to hide. Some people have space within them, perfect for hiding. Twelve-year-old Makepeace has learned to defend herself from the ghosts which try to possess her in the night, desperate for refuge, but … Continue reading A SKINFUL OF SHADOWS, by Frances Hardinge, Amulet
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THE STEEP & THORNY WAY, by Cat Winters, Amulet Books/Abrams
A thrilling re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Steep and Thorny Way tells the story of a murder most foul and the mighty power of love and acceptance in a state gone terribly rotten. 1920s Oregon is not a welcoming place for Hanalee Denney, the daughter of a white woman and an African American man. She … Continue reading THE STEEP & THORNY WAY, by Cat Winters, Amulet Books/Abrams
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ETERNAL LIFE, by Dara Horn, W.W. Norton
Rachel is a woman with a problem: she can’t die. Her recent troubles—widowhood, a failing business, an unemployed middle-aged son—are only the latest in a litany spanning dozens of countries, scores of marriages, and hundreds of children. In the 2,000 years since she made a spiritual bargain to save the life of her first son … Continue reading ETERNAL LIFE, by Dara Horn, W.W. Norton
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THE DARK DAYS PACT, by Alison Goodman, Lady Helen Series, Razor Bill/Penguin Random House
June 1812. Just weeks after her catastrophic coming-out ball, Lady Helen Wrexhall—now disowned by her uncle—is a full member of the demon-hunting Dark Days Club. Her mentor, Lord Carlston, has arranged for Helen to spend the summer season in Brighton so that he can train her new Reclaimer powers. However, the long-term effects of Carlston’s … Continue reading THE DARK DAYS PACT, by Alison Goodman, Lady Helen Series, Razor Bill/Penguin Random House
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THE DICTIONARY OF ANIMAL LANGUAGES, by Heidi Sopinka, Hamish Hamilton/Penguin Canada
Ivory Frame is a renowned artist. Now in her nineties, the famously reclusive painter remains devoted to her work. She has never married, never had a family, never had a child. So when a letter arrives disclosing that she has a granddaughter living in New York, her world is turned upside down and the past … Continue reading THE DICTIONARY OF ANIMAL LANGUAGES, by Heidi Sopinka, Hamish Hamilton/Penguin Canada
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