8 Great Books to Read This Winter
In the mood for something new? Add these books to your library list.
Layoverland by Gabby Noone
Mean girl Beatrice, who died in a car accident, is sentenced to work in airport-like limbo, helping other souls move on.
High school
From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
The letter from her dad on her twelfth birthday is the first time Zoe’s heard from him since he was sentenced to prison for a terrible crime.
Middle grades
Snapdragon by Kat Leyh
Snap’s neighborhood witch is just a cool old lady who sells roadkill skeletons on the internet, but Jacks may be more magical than Snap suspected.
Middle grades
Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir by Robin Ha
It’s always been just Chun and her mom — until a trip to Alabama ends up bringing her a new family.
Middle grades
Gloom Town by Ronald L. Smith
When Rory takes a job in a spooky old mansion, he discovers an otherworldly plot to steal the town’s shadows and take over the world.
Middle grades
In a Jar by Deborah Marcero
Anyone with a collection-prone kiddo will love this tender picture book about all the nature (and memories) a jar can hold.
Early grades
Catherine’s War by Julia Billet
A Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France tries to hang onto her identity as she moves from safe house to safe house in this graphic novel based on a true story.
Middle grades
The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert
Alberta is so happy when another person of color finally moves to her small town — and she and Edie immediately discover a mystery from the past.
Middle grades
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