It’s been a month (or so), and maybe you’ve got that whole school-homework-extracurriculars routine somewhat mostly under control. Well, that can only mean one thing: Now you know exactly how and when to carve out a little more just-for-fun reading time! We’ve rounded up some of our favorites for you — and don’t miss some kid-friendly events down at the end of this post!
PICTURE BOOKS |
Recommended by Rae Ann
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Recommended by Kay
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Recommended by Chelsea
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Recommended by Kay
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Recommended by Jackie
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Recommended by Jackie
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Recommended by Jackie
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INDEPENDENT READER |
Recommended by Rae Ann
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Recommended by Devin
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Recommended by Chelsea
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Recommended by Niki
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Recommended by Jackie
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YOUNG ADULT |
Recommended by Chelsea
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ParnassusNext — Our September SelectionOur September ParnassusNext selection, Here is some early buzz for the novel: “A numinous tale of love and restlessness and dark histories that rises like a tide till you’re up to your neck in its magic. My very favorite kind of read.” —Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood “A layered, empathetic examination of the ghosts inside all girls’ lives, full of historical realism and timeless feeling.” —Kirkus “Ruby’s delicate, powerful storytelling reveals profound, bewitching truths about the vast, sometimes cruel, sometimes loving, possibilities of human nature. Subtle and stunning.” —Booklist (starred review) When Frankie’s mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, she thought it was only supposed to be temporary—just long enough for him to get back on his feet be able to provide for them once again. That’s why she is not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket. Now Frankie and her sister, Toni, are abandoned to the orphanage, two young unwanted women doing everything they can to survive. And as the embers of the Great Depression are kindled into the fires of World War II, and the shadows of injustice, poverty, and death walk the streets in broad daylight, it will be up to Frankie to find something worth holding on to in the ruins of this shattered America — every minute of every day spent wondering if the life she is able to carve out will be enough. ParnassusNext is the book subscription box for YA lovers. Every member of ParnassusNext receives a first edition hardcover of each month’s selected book, signed by the author. There is no membership fee to join — and no line to stand in for the autograph. Not only will you have one of the best YA books of the month when it comes out, you’ll have it straight from the author’s hands, with an original, authentic signature! Set up a subscription for yourself or buy a gift membership for your favorite YA reader for 3, 6, or 12 months. |
Join us for some of these great events coming up!
YA event with Helene Dunbar, author of We Are Lost and Found — Friday, Sept. 6 at 6:30pm
YA event with Cora Carmack, author of Rage — Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2pm, in conversation with Mark Oshiro
Victoria Schwab, author of Tunnel of Bones — Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2pm, in conversation with Stephanie Appell
Cassie Stephens, author of Stitch and String Lab for Kids — Sunday, Sept. 15 at 2pm
Salon@615 Special Edition with Rainbow Rowell, author of Wayward Son — Friday, Sept. 27 at 6:15pm at Unity of Nashville