Pieces of Her: A Novel – Mass Market Paperback By Slaughter, Karin – GOOD

What I like about this activity book is how it encourages creative thinking.

A Book That Takes Its Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulnes – GOOD

A nice touch in this activity book is the fun facts sprinkled between activities.

The Greatest Generation – Hardcover By Brokaw, Tom – GOOD

I picked this up because the illustrated spine looked so inviting.

Hamilton: The Revolution – Hardcover By Miranda, Lin-Manuel – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the way it builds confidence.

The Making of Asian America: A History – Paperback By Lee, Erika – GOOD

The book is illustrated with black-and-white sketches that feel elegant.

The Ruins – Mass Market Paperback By Smith, Scott – GOOD

If you love a good mystery, this novel delivers on every level.

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires: A Novel – Hardcover – GOOD

The book is illustrated with vintage prints that evoke nostalgia.

The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: The Finca Vigia Edition – GOOD

This novel has a rhythm that pulls you in from the start.

Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel – Paperback By Sullivan, Mark – VERY GOOD

A nice touch in this novel is the way it leaves some questions open.

The Great Alone: A Novel – Paperback By Hannah, Kristin – GOOD

A nice touch is how this novel uses food as a memory trigger.