Happy Valentine's Day!
What better way to celebrate than by falling in love with a book? Here are a few that captured my heart.
Tales Designed to Thrizzle, Vol. 1 by Michael Kupperman is expertly absurd. It became an instant favorite from page one.
What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt grabbed onto my heart and broke it to pieces. A new friend gave it to me, and in return I gave her:
The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison, which, yes, you've been hearing about everywhere, for excellent reasons. (Her novel, The Gin Closet, is wonderful too.)
The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher by Jessica Lawson made me want to climb out my window in search of mischief and adventure (preferably with Becky by my side).
Books & Islands in Ojibwe Country by Louise Erdrich is one to read slowly and savor.
We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulaway is one to fly through, swept up in the story and the voice.
Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman isn't out until April, but you should go line up outside the bookstore now--it's that great.
This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki received both a Printz Honor and a Caldecott Honor for its excellent illustrations and storytelling. It's vibrant through and through.
Louise Loves Art by Kelly Light: "I love art! It's my imagination on the outside." <3 <3 <3
What books are warming your heart these days?