Category: books

Book of the Week: The Plot to Kill Hitler by Patricia McCormick

The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero, Patricia McCormick
Nonfiction/Biography

No one would have expected Dietrich Bonhoeffer to conspire to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Continue reading “Book of the Week: The Plot to Kill Hitler by Patricia McCormick”

Book of the Week: The Inquisitor’s Tale, by Adam Gidwitz

The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog, by Adam Gidwitz
Historical fantasy?!

Our story begins in a roadside inn in France, in 1242.

Or maybe our story begins in a rural village where the peasants claim that a greyhound named Gwenforte is a saint. Or maybe in the Middle East, where European crusaders murdered and pillaged, or maybe in a town where Jews and Christians live peacefully together, until suddenly they don’t. Continue reading “Book of the Week: The Inquisitor’s Tale, by Adam Gidwitz”

Book of the Week: Wolf Hollow, by Lauren Wolk

Wolf Hollow, Lauren Wolk
Historical fiction

Annabelle never wanted to become a liar.

She lives in a sweet Pennsylvania town with a dark name: Wolf Hollow, for the holes people dug all through the hills to catch roving wolves. It’s the middle of World War II, but things are peaceful in Wolf Hollow – until Betty Glengarry moves to town. Continue reading “Book of the Week: Wolf Hollow, by Lauren Wolk”

Book of the Week: Zero Day, by Jan Gangsei

Zero Day, Jan Gangsei
Thriller

Eight years ago, Addie Webster, the daughter of the governor of Virginia, vanished from her front yard. It was the news story of the decade. Now her father is president of the United States. He, his wife, and his other daughter Elinor have mourned Addie and moved on. No one’s ever solved her disappearance. Continue reading “Book of the Week: Zero Day, by Jan Gangsei”

Book of the Week: Dark Life, by Kat Falls

Dark Life, Kat Falls
Science fiction

In the not-so-far future, climate change and earthquakes have caused sea levels to rise dramatically, swallowing up most of the land. New York and Los Angeles are long gone, as are the lowlands in the rest of the country. Human beings live on tiny islands of elevated land, in stack cities full of crime and pollution. Continue reading “Book of the Week: Dark Life, by Kat Falls”

Book of the Week: Every Falling Star, by Sungju Lee

Every Falling Star, Sungju Lee
Memoir

When he was young, Sungju’s life was a lot like yours – even though he lived in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. His dad was high up in the military, so Sungju went to a good school, took music and tae kwon do lessons, and hung out with his close-knit family. Continue reading “Book of the Week: Every Falling Star, by Sungju Lee”

Book of the Week: Once Was a Time, by Leila Sales

Once Was a Time, Leila Sales
Historical fiction/Science fiction/Realistic fiction (whew!)

During World War II, Charlotte Bromley’s father is a physicist studying time travel. His work is top secret, but he does tell Lottie and best friend Kitty some of what he learns. Continue reading “Book of the Week: Once Was a Time, by Leila Sales”