Jaw dropping collection of short stories! The difficult situations women find themselves is front and center here. Come for the characters, stay for the prose.
The End of the World Is a Cul de Sac by Louise Kennedy, (List Price: $28, Penguin Publishing Group, 9780593540923, December 2023)
Reviewed by Teresa Dampier, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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An enthralling, and wonderful story about two people who have issues of their own working through them and still living life on a daily basis. It also takes place in Ireland, what’s not to love about that? This book was awesome. The way that OCD and ADHD was portrayed through the main characters was done so well and it added icing to the cake that it was stressed multiple times that it is normal. I have a husband that has OCPD and two boys that have ADHD. I felt like I was reading their stories through this book.
Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz, (List Price: $17, Penguin Publishing Group, 9780593549063, January 2024)
Reviewed by Mandy Harris, Angel Wings Bookstore in Stem, North Carolina
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A breathtakingly illustrated reimagining of a well-loved fairytale. The story of Ra Pu Zel is of a stubborn girl and her love of food, and of the cuisine that encourages her to leave her tower. Guaranteed to make you laugh and leave you hungrier than when you started.
Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu by Ying Chang Compestine, Crystal Kung (illus), (List Price: $18.99, Rocky Pond Books, 9780593533055, January 2024)
Reviewed by Jordan April, Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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It consistently tops lists of ‘scariest books of all time’ and after reading it for the third time, I’ve gotta say that I agree. It is an incredible achievement in horror fiction and a landmark book. The town of Derry, Maine is cursed, as a small group of children discover one summer. Years later, they reunite to finally deal with the evil that has ravaged their hometown. After you read It, read the Dark Tower books. It’s all connected, man!
It by Stephen King, (List Price: $21.99, Scribner, 9781982127794, July 2019)
Reviewed by Colin Sneed, Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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The Flying Ship is the irreverent, hilarious, and pertinent graphic novel of my dreams- How Jem managed to shove absolutely everything I love into one story, I do not know, but the fact that it’s also beautifully illustrated is my favorite thing in the entire world. If you love familial curses, cracking open the gender binary, and political intrigue, I could not be more excited to put this book into your hands.
The Flying Ship Volume 1 by Jem Milton, (List Price: $24.99, Dark Horse Comics, 9781506738444, November 2023)
Reviewed by Caitlyn Vanorder, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Snow Crash is the most fun I’ve had with a book in ages. Simultaneously a darkly hilarious, satirical vision of the near future and an absolutely pulse-pounding thriller, you won’t be able to put it down until the explosive conclusion.
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson, (List Price: $17, Del Rey, 9780553380958, May 2000)
Reviewed by Henry Williams, Flyleaf Books in , North Carolina
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I loved, loved, LOVED this book! A great book that teaches children with anxiety how it can affect you and teaches you the best way to help deal with anxiety…talk to someone. As someone who deals with anxiety on a daily basis and has a child who deals with anxiety this book was everything I hoped and more!
The Drama Llama by Rachel Morrisroe, (List Price: $18.99, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 9781728283135, January 2024)
Reviewed by Mandy Harris, Angel Wings Bookstore in Stem, North Carolina
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This is an absolutely promising and thought-provoking thriller debut that questions numerous sensitive issues, including racism, underage sex, teenage pregnancy, corruption, white privilege, and child abuse.
The Black Queen by Jumata Emill, (List Price: $12.99, Ember, 9780593568576, December 2023)
Reviewed by Michelle Weiler, Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Gorgeous illustrations, visible occasionally thru clever cutouts – what a sweet birthday tale!
The Little Tiger by Nicola Killen, (List Price: $17.99, Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 9781665940986, December 2023)
Reviewed by Alissa Redmond, South Main Book Company in Salisbury, North Carolina
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To me, Little Red Riding Hood has always been the forbearer of modern children’s stories. The warnings of: listen to your adults, not to stray from the path dictated, and not talk to strangers emanate from every version of this story. In this tale, these messages are still here, but are challenged. In the end, our hero is rescued and the evil defeated, themes of misunderstanding being our main take-away.
The Little Red Wolf by Amélie Fléchais, (List Price: $9.99, Oni Press, 9781637152430, October 2023)
Reviewed by Jamie Kovacs, Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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A December Read This Next! Title
It’s interesting to me that the subtitle of this book describes it as an “irreverent” history of travel, because I found this to be some of the most moving travel writing I’ve read in recent years — it’s funny, witty, sometimes scathing, but it’s also deeply sincere, personal, and imbued with a love of the world and the people who inhabit it. Each chapter is perfectly constructed and packed with gorgeous sentences. I really appreciated the perspective that the author shares in this book; it will change how I think about traveling. I want to push this book into everyone’s hands!
Airplane Mode by Shahnaz Habib, (List Price: $27, Catapult, 9781646220151, December 2023)
Reviewed by Kate Storhoff, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Gorgeous illustrations and sweet story about a mother and child who grow a winter garden. Complete with instructions of starting your own winter garden. Love this one!
Wintergarden by Janet Fox, (List Price: $18.99, Neal Porter Books, 9780823451012, November 2023)
Reviewed by Jessica Nock, Main Street Books in Davidson, North Carolina
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I wanted to reach through the pages and hug this little boy who wasn’t loved by his family. Henry was born to Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany. The trauma must have been horrible for them, but a child is innocent. Henry was a funny kid who got away with so much outside his home and was grounded for life always inside it His parents called him dumb dog in German. He had no idea he had dyslexia until his early 30’s but was able to complete college and ended up gettin into Yale Theater Group for his masters. He is not to be kept down. They took a chance on him with Happy Days but what happened on that show and after leaves you cheering him on. I can’t wait to meet him again. Last time he stole my wine and I want it back.
Being Henry by Henry Winkler, (List Price: $30, Celadon Books, 9781250888099, October 2023)
Reviewed by Suzanne Lucey, Page 158 Books in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Getting a new pet is always a delicate negotiation between the pet want-er and the ultimate pet-care-for-er. This delightful new tail tale from kids nonfiction genius Stacy McAnulty hilariously yet poignantly digs into the how, what, when, and why of pet ownership. Fun for anyone considering adding a furry family member.
I Want 100 Dogs by Stacy McAnulty, (List Price: $17.99, Chronicle Books, 9781797214405, October 2023)
Reviewed by Angie Tally, The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, North Carolina
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When I came across this historical romance in the form of a graphic novel I knew I had to read it. I fell in love with both Catherine and Andrew through the charming illustrations and heart-filled story. I think this graphic novel will charm the hearts of Bridgerton fans and I hope to see more like it in the future!
Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, (List Price: $28.99, First Second, 9781250769350, November 2023)
Reviewed by Keeshia Jacklitch, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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