It’s no surprise that I buy a lot of books for holiday presents. My local, independent bookstore knows me well. Here are a few of the books I’m gifting along with very brief description. Put these books on your list of books to read! I highly recommend all of them!
PEARL by JO KNOWLES
Pearl discovers much about her family and friends after her grandfather’s death.
HIDDEN TALENTS by DAVID LUBAR
Students in a school for kids who have been kicked out of regular school discover their behavior problems might be caused by special abilities.
SON OF THE MOB by GORDON KORMAN
It’s not easy being the son of the mob boss—especially when Vince dates the daughter of the FBI agent investigating his dad.
BLINK & CAUTION by TIM WYNNE-JONES
Two great characters, wonderful writing, and a surprising mystery make a perfect book.
THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN by SIMON WINCHESTER
The history of the making of the Oxford English Dictionary told like a Dickensian novel.
MARTY MAGUIRE by KATE MESSNER
Plucky character and fun shenanigans!
NEED by CARRIE JONES
When Zara moves to a small town in Maine, she finds something not-human in the sleepy town.
WHITE CAT by HOLLY BLACK
In a world where everyone must wear gloves to protect themselves from the slightest touch of Curse Workers, Cassel deals with being the only member of his family who is not a Worker.
What books do you have on your Holiday Wish List?