Little Shrew is simple, sweet, and reads like a classic! Just a little fuzzy guy living his best life, both in color and monochrome. I would love to have a life like Little Shrew’s, and as a fellow creature of habit, I saw a lot of myself in him and his daily routine. –Andrew King, …
I enjoyed Kuang’s satirical takedown of the world of publishing, young authors, cultural appropriation, pressures of creativity, commercialization of art, cancel culture, and the power of social media. — Mary, Secret Garden Books, Seattle, WA I would highly recommend this book! R. F. Kuang absolutely knocks it out of the park on Yellowface. With biting critique …
Bodie Kane has returned to her New Hampshire boarding school campus to teach a podcast class 20+ years after her graduation. In a compulsively readable story, she poses questions pertaining to the murder of her classmate and former roommate. Her flashbacks, speculations, and current timeline are all equally engaging. –Mary, Secret Garden Books, Seattle, WA …
Bob Comet is a retired librarian. One day he steps out of his mint-colored house to go for a walk. This walk becomes an adventure. Along the way, it turns out that Bob has had a few other adventures. And with spare prose–and a generous dose of humor and life wisdom–we discover, along with Bob, …
The Cat Who Saved Books is a love letter to book lovers, championing the emotional impact that stories have in the hearts and lives of readers. Tiger adds a bonus charming and Ghibli-esque aesthetic to this thoughtful, tender novel. — Andrew King, Secret Garden Bookshop, Seattle, WA It was International Dog Day last week, but …
Each chapter investigates the history and community around a different type of puzzle. From English cryptics to sudoku to escape rooms to the famous MIT Puzzle Hunt, the author explores them all! He even represents USA in an international speed jigsaw-puzzling tournament. The book includes many puzzles to try out for those who are puzzle-curious. …
This book rocketed its way to the top of my all-time favorite books list. It is absolutely brilliant. It’s not a new premise – death row inmates are offered a path to freedom by fighting other inmates to the death in a gladiator style arena – but Adjei-Brenyah has taken these games to new heights …
Gabe, Sal, Heath, and Reese have been inseparable gay best friends for years, but this summer they’re all flying solo on their own trips of self-discovery in academics, careers, and relationships. Driven, clever, and sweet, these perfectly imperfect golden boys were such a joy to journey with, and I’m already eagerly awaiting to see what’s …
A middle-grade fantasy full of heart. Prewitt and Calliope set off to bring hope back to Lyrica in the form of the firebird and to banish the demon back to darkness. This book is full of friendship, tough choices, incredible bravery, and nonstop action! Loved every minute. –Becky, Secret Garden Bookshop, Seattle, WA When you …
Jessixa Bagley is a beloved local author/illustrator, and this may be her best book yet. Set in Paris, and filled with stunning illustrations of the city, this little picture book about a street musician who is forced to adapt to a quickly changing world is absolutely sweet and a little bit heartbreaking. “Love, like a …
