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Fantasy Novels & Graphic Novels

Eliza has a second adventure on the other side of the fairy door—and must call on her wits when a band of impish hobgoblins follows her home—in this enchanting tale by the award-winning author of the Judy Moody series. What’s that? Eliza hears faint music coming from behind the teeny-tiny fairy door she created low on the wall. So she presses her ear to the door and—shwoosh!—is whisked into the red, rocky land of hobgoblins, leaving behind the heaps of toys and books that wer

Releasing March 24th 4 Stars This hits all my favorite things in a historical fiction. Double POV (ancient Egypt following the Reign of Hatshepsut, from princess to Queen) and the English excavations in Egypt with an independent, knowledgeable archaeologist. I love the parallelism between the Queen's life as a ruler, with her mother trying to keep her within the socially acceptable rules, and the same happening with Evelyn. And the father figure is always supporting and teach

Tests can bring up unexpected emotions for many kids, even on ordinary school days. Katie’s Really Bad Day: A Story About Test Anxiety by Kathleen Jeffrey, illustrated by Susan Kilmartin, centers on a young girl whose confidence wavers when a familiar routine suddenly feels overwhelming. Cheerful and energetic, Katie usually enjoys school, but test days bring a different set of feelings. Even when she knows the answers, anxiety creeps in and makes it hard for her to focus. On

This is a 5+ for me. This book will stay with me for a long time. It may not be an easy one to read, for some people for the emotional heartbreak of the first (most) of the first half of the book. Loss, pain, truth, honesty. I found it very interesting that she keeps her Asian, keeping feelings inside, hidden from others, that her husband is such an introvert and is on another page. That the character will work in that place and find a way forward. Here are two books that are

Happy almost release of Green & Deadly Things by Jenn Lyons by Torbooks Release March 3rd 2026 Get book here For fans of S.A. Chakraborty, Robin Hobb, and Martha Wells's Witch King, a riveting standalone fantasy of necromancy and magical mayhem from Jenn Lyons, the acclaimed author of The Ruin of Kings. Centuries ago, necromancy almost destroyed the world. That’s how history remembers it. History remembers it wrong. Mathaiik has trained all his life to join the sacred order o

@harperkids @katemilfordnagspeake @storygramtours #storygramtours A standalone mystery from a New York Times bestselling author set in a contemporary world tinged with magic, in which tween sisters Ivy and Dahlia spend summer vacation in a small town in the shadows of abandoned amusement park that is not what it     seems. positive mental health representation: Dahlia lives with anxiety and goes to therapy Inheritance mystery: The sisters' new friend Remy has an aunt whose

Awesome Kate Massner Graphic Novel @katemessner, @falynnk, @bloomsburybooksus and @storygramtours hashtags #campmonster #storygramkids New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner invites you to Camp Monster in this fun-filled young middle-grade graphic novel series perfect for fans of InvestiGators. From New York Times bestselling author of History Smashers, Ranger in Time, The Trouble with Heroes, and many more A graphic novel with a cast of fun characters There's a preo

Just released Macmillan A groundbreaking exposé showing how the arts—alongside diet, sleep, exercise and nature—are the forgotten fifth pillar of health From cradle to grave, engaging in the arts has remarkable effects on our health and well-being. Music supports the architectural development of children’s brains. Artistic hobbies help our brains to stay resilient against dementia. Dance and magic tricks build new neural pathways for people with brain injuries. Arts and music

5 stars I am so happy to have discovered this series. I know there are a few volumes already out for this one, but I like to follow the chronological publishing order. I was hesitant because maybe the first volume wouldn't be as good as the experience of older volumes, but that is not something to worry about with this author. We can see clearly how well-structured and well-thought-out this first volume was. It's complex. The author masters each thriller/mystery classic eleme

Thank you ,Netgalley and publisher ( @stmartinspress for the advance copy. #TheEscapesOfDavidGeorge #GregoryOMalley #StMartinsPress Gregory O'Malley X/Twitter: @gogogomalley Bluesky: @gogogomalley.bsky.social St. Martin's Press Instagram: @StMartinsPress TikTok: @StMartinsPress X/Twitter: @StMartinsPress Facebook: @StMartinsPress This year's choice for February's Black History Month, I picked An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution. 5 stars Very well resea

A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers! Fetch the fox is on his own. Fetch is a weaver of magic, gifted with immense powers—but there is no one left to teach him how to master them. And no one to share his life with since the cruel Winter Queen, Celeste, cursed Fetch into a fox and abducted his beloved

Perfect for readers of the Lunar Chronicles @topplingstackstours & @alechiadow  #UntiltheClockStrikesMidnight #TopplingStacksTours #AlechiaDow Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Publishing date: February 3, 2026 Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound Rep: Disability, LGBT+, Black Synopsis: The Good Place meets the Brandy version of Cinderella in Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, a cozy, romantic fantasy from award-winning author Alechia Dow. Darling is the most talented—an

My review of this ARC releasing April 21st ❓️is this your thing or what are you looking for to be released this year? 5 stars I love this series gives me Indiana Jones Nostalgia vibes Unlike other time-traveling books that spend too much explaining the rules, this one gives us the good stuff. Action adventure. As a fan of Indiana Jones Vibes characters, it didn't disappoint. I love that he goes back and meets a version of Helen who doesn't know him yet. She always has the bes

Last year, I collected a lot of craft books and projects that I didn't open or complete. This year, I'm dedicating the weekends to a project that I am slowly developing. (Thank you to family who have gifted me some of these during the year, a special thanks to my Mother in America, who hasalways sent me awesome puzzles and all sorts of crafty projects) Turning this... into something more only using cardboard work in progress:

My top 5 Favorites were in this order: (If I could only take 5 from the above to a desert island... CR excluded) 1st Dungeon Crawler 5 2nd Lonesome Dove 3rd Alice with a Why 4th Nine Goblins 5th Ring Fate My least favorite this month was: Didn't DNF, only read books I wanted to, and none forced Due to very low temperatures and mental health, I had a very slow start, and it's ok, I read half the number of books as last year, and that's ok. Will catch up as I can. January relea

Sinister. Satirical. Wickedly funny. My review: 4.75 This is a great example of humor and satire used in different ways. The more you know about the references, the more you enjoy this kind of satire. This first volume is a great character arc. Instead of having the Hero narrating the novel and the plans to invade Earth we have the corrupt one actually in charge of making the Hero succeed. Still, he is often trying to make things go his way (sometimes to his own detriment he

To win back his soul from the Devil, a cynical witch must decide if his own freedom is worth delivering a selfless boy to damnation. Perpetually seventeen, Callum the green witch is indebted to the Devil until he fulfills 666 tasks. When Lucifer offers Callum an unusual job that will end Callum’s contract early and return his soul, Callum readily agrees. All Callum must do is ensure Augustus “Auggie” Sanderson makes it from London to New York by the next blood moon. This prov

Join social media sensation Chef Abby Cheshire on a culinary adventure on the high seas, in this internationally inspired, travel-infused cookbook with over 100 recipes from fourteen incredible locations around the world. No matter your location or kitchen setup, you can create delicious global cuisine right in your home with Passport to Flavor. Yacht chef Abby welcomes you into her galley, sharing the international dishes that have delighted her passengers and guests for yea

For fans of the Legendary Alston Boys, an uproarious contemporary adventure story with a dash of fantasy about two friends who start a non-singing duo, go viral, and become unlikely international rock stars, bringing mindfulness to the middle school masses. At Visalia Middle School, nothing exciting ever happens. For Jason and Sean, eating candy at recess and dreaming of a future filled with fame and fortune is usually the highlight of their day. But when Sean stumbles across

@iammichaelrosen @neal_layton @candlewickpress @storygramtours #HotFoodNice #storygramkids Michael thinks his dad knows everything. That is, until the fateful day when his family sits down to eat, and the potato is a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on the potato before eating. So why does his dad pop it straight into his mouth? Michael Rosen’s amusing retelling of the tale of his dad and the too-hot potato has become one of his most widely beloved poems. -any talking points