Hey book fam! So, I'm fashionably late with my October reading wrap-up – life happens, you know? Anyway, on October, I dove into three awesome books, racking up a cool 980 pages. The average rating for these reads is a sweet 4.08 out of 5 stars – not too shabby, right? I went all-in on the digital vibes, rocking the ebook format for all of them. Genre-hopping alert: I danced through the world of literary fiction, got real with a nonfiction, and took a magical detour into middle-grade fantasy. Oh, and shoutout to the Neverland Bookclub! I tackled one book out of their five prompts for October spooky middle-grade reading challenge. Wanna join me on this literary rollercoaster? Dive into this reading wrap-up as we explore the diverse landscapes that October had in store!
1. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
Rating: 4.5 / 5 | Keywords: literary fiction, Japanese literature, books about books
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama is a heartwarming story about how books can totally change things, all set in a library where interesting things happen. This story follows five main characters: Tomoka, Ryo, Natsumi, Hiroya, and Masao, as they deal with some important moments happening in their lives. With a little help from the wise and smart librarian, Sayuri Komachi, these characters find comfort and inspiration in the library's books. This leads them to make some awesome changes in their lives, both personally and professionally. This story shows how reading and being part of a community can totally shape how we look at things and give our lives a whole new meaning.
Full review | Where to buy: Periplus
2. Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success by Michelle Icard
Rating: 4.25 / 5 | Keywords: nonfiction, parenting
Michelle Icard's book, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success, helps parents dealing with common challenges that come up when raising kids. It covers various things like relationship problems and academic performance, and it gives parents tips and support. The book says that setbacks are actually opportunities for kids to get better and emphasizes the importance of giving them a safe space to learn and grow from their experiences.
3. The Gingerbread Witch by Alexandra Overy
Rating: 3.5 / 5 | Keywords: middle-grade, fantasy, witches
The Gingerbread Witch is a fantasy book for middle-grade readers about Maud, a young witch made from magical gingerbread by Mother Agatha. It combines classic fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood. After witch hunters push Mother Agatha into an oven, Maud sets off on a dangerous journey into the Shadelands to get the First Witch's spellbook. On her adventure, she meets witch hunters, makes friends with magical creatures, and learns about the struggle between good and evil.
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