Nineteen Minutes – Paperback By Picoult, Jodi – GOOD

This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.

The Husbands: A Novel – Hardcover By Gramazio, Holly – GOOD

This novel feels like a secret being whispered in your ear.

One Summer – Hardcover By Baldacci, David – GOOD

This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative – GOOD

The book is illustrated with silk-screened images on thick paper.

Favorite Socks – Spiral-bound By Budd, Ann – GOOD

This book stands out because it’s illustrated by a famous artist.

Cobblers, Crisps, Pies, & More – Spiral-bound – GOOD

This nature guide is illustrated with paintings of each species.

Lothaire (Immortals After Dark) – Mass Market Paperback By Cole, Kresley – GOOD

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

Spontaneous Healing: How to Discover and Enhance: Your Body’s Natural Abi – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated shadow box design on the front.

Hello Beautiful: A Novel – Hardcover By Napolitano, Ann – VERY GOOD

This book stands out because it’s illustrated by a famous artist.

Hello Beautiful: A Novel – Hardcover By Napolitano, Ann – GOOD

A nice touch is the fold-out poster inside this activity book to color.