Capping off her tremendous
Scholomance series, Naomi Novik departs from the winning formula of the first
two volumes—which each follow a year in the life of teenage students at a
deadly school for magic—and expands the universe into something much, much
bigger.
Not only is this book a cracking read, but Novik throws in a curveball
that will make you rethink everything you believe from the first two books.
It’s one of the most gripping series finales I’ve ever read, at turns funny and
drama-laden but confident in its storytelling throughout.
If nothing else, I
guarantee that it’s the only series you’ll ever read about a relatable teenage sorceress
named Galadriel, destined to wreak destruction on the world.
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Saving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate.
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Paste, Publishers Weekly
The one thing you never talk about while you’re in the Scholomance is what you’ll do when you get out. Not even the richest enclaver would tempt fate that way. But it’s all we dream about: the hideously slim chance we’ll survive to make it out the gates and improbably…
I
grew up reading classic mysteries—Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Dorothy
Sayers, and way more—so I love a good amateur detective thrown into the midst
of a case, working it in their own inimitable style.
Antony Johnston's Dogsitter
Detective (soon to be followed by a second volume) absolutely nails this
conceit while updating it to the modern era. Aging actress Gwinny Tuffel not
only finds herself embroiled in a murder at her friend's country house wedding but has to solve it with a pair of dogs in tow!
It's charming, it's fun, and don't
worry: nothing bad happens to the dogs.
Meet Gwinny, an unlikely bloodhound, and her four-legged friends determined to dig up the truth.
Penniless Gwinny Tuffel is delighted to attend her good friend Tina's upmarket wedding. But when the big day ends with a dead body and not a happily-ever-after, Gwinny is left with a situation as crooked as a dog's hind leg.
When her friend is accused of murder, Gwinny takes it upon herself to sniff out the true culprit. With a collection of larger-than-life suspects and two pedigree Salukis in tow, she is set to have a ruff time of it.
I’ve already confessed my love for mysteries, and
about the only thing I like better is period mysteries. Willowjean
Parker, the former circus performer, finds herself working as the partner to famous
detective Lillian Pentecost in 1940s New York.
The two take on the case of a
rich widow found dead after her fancy Halloween party—in the same place her
husband took his own life a year earlier. Vengeful spirits, or something
more…human?
Stephen Spotswood captures the feel of the era, from the newshounds
to the society pages and crafts compelling characters that you’ll want to keep
coming back to—trust me, I’ve read both sequels and am avidly anticipating the
third!
The 'razor-sharp' first book in the charming, fast-paced Pentecost and Parker mystery series. Book Two, Murder Under Her Skin, coming December 2021!
Meet your new favourite duo, audacious and iconic, and perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, Agatha Christie and M. C. Beaton.
It's 1945 and Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in New York City, but she needs help. Enter Willowjean Parker, a circus runaway - and the perfect assistant. Quick-witted and street-smart, she's a jack-of-all-trades with a unique skill-set. She can pick locks blindfolded, wrestle men twice…
After a botched case resulted in the death of
Mike Lucifer’s partner, the spiritual consultant fled his hometown of Boston,
opting for a life of luxury and booze—but mostly booze—on the sandy beaches of
Hawaii.
Now, two years later, he’s back in town, investigating what looks like
a routine demon possession. But when Mike uncovers a scandal at a tech company
that dabbles in the dark arts, what he thought was a cut-and-dry case turns out
to be frightfully more.
With
colorful pictures of a number of vehicles (including some unexpected
entries like “submarine” and “hot air balloon") and descriptions of the
sound they make, my kid is absolutely delighted by this simple but
eye-catching board book.
I admit, I may elaborate on some of the sounds
(why should a submarine go “blub blub” when you can say “Dive!
Dive! Awwooooga”), but sometimes a book is just a canvas for you to get
creative.
Introduce little ones to their favorite things that go in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.
In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of things that go, such as beeping buses, zooming rockets, and more!
Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:
"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews
Look, the
plot is thin: a mouse needs to find its puppy and has to dismiss several
wrong dogs before finding the right one.
But each dog has a fun tactile
experience (a fluffy tail, bumpy paws, a squashy nose), and the pictures
are big and colorful. It was one of the first books my kid could recognize
by name, and we’re still reading it months later.
A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.
A beautiful
black-and-white illustrated board book follows a poor cat who wants
to drink a bowl of milk—the only problem is that the “bowl” is the moon. Poor
kitten.
My kid was entranced by the pictures and the cat’s mishaps, and
it’s clever enough that it doesn’t drag on repeated readings. (And yes,
you will repeat readings. A lot.)
It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no... and yes. What a night! This brave young kitten sets out into the world on a quest that leaves her bruised, bewildered and hungry, but that ultimately leads her back home, where something special is waiting just for her, in a story that is by turns hilarious and heartwarming. With stunning black-and-white artwork, a simple text and an adorable kitten character, this picture book has all the makings…
