As I have been helping parents round up the required summer reading for their kids, I kept thinking about all the other great books that those same kids would love to read over the summer break. So, I rounded up all my favs that are new in paperback so that when you’re tired of hearing about how bored your kids are this summer, you can come grab one of these!
Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGee – We all love Kate. Mercy Watson is on several summer reading lists, and this book is just as good. This is the beginning of a series, and the next book is even better! It comes out in September!
Sixty-Eight Rooms by Marianne Malone – Set in the Art Institute of Chicago, this book is a great way to imagine your summer away. It’s very similar to E. L. Konigsburg’s From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
Emerald Atlas by John Stephens – John was here for his debut book, and not only was he as sweet as could be, his book is amazing! It’ s brand new in paper, with the second book, The Fire Chronicles, hot on it’s tail this fall!
Beyonders #1 by Brandon Mull – From the author of the Fablehaven series, this series just gets better and better with each book. Part Alice in Wonderland, part Narnia, this story is perfect for boys and girls alike.
Divergent by Veronica Roth – If you haven’t heard me gush about this book yet, then I know for a fact you haven’t been in the store recently! An amazing debut and dystopian novel, Divergent has captured my heart! Good for anyone who just finished The Hunger Games!
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick – this is the beginning of the Hush Hush series, which take what you know about angels mythology and twist it. And with the release of a special $4.99 edition, this is a perfect time to try this series out!
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