Ugly Love: A Novel – 1476753180, Colleen Hoover, paperback

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

ArnieTex: Over 100 Recipes for Mexican-American Cooking and Texas-Style BBQ by

What stands out about this activity book is the thoughtful design of each activity.

The Forgotten Garden: A Novel – 1416550550, paperback, Kate Morton

The illustrated diary entries give a personal glimpse into history.

The Eagle of the Ninth (The Roman Britain Trilogy Book One) – Paperback – GOOD

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.

Larry McMurtry A Life – GOOD

This guide is illustrated with labeled diagrams for every plant.

Without a Doubt: Night Moves and This Magic Moment: A 2-in- – VERY GOOD

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

The Demonata #2: Demon Thief: Book 2 in The Demonata series – VERY GOOD

This novel creates a setting so vivid you can almost smell the rain.

The Demonata #2: Demon Thief: Book 2 in The Demonata series – VERY GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the interactive nature of the tasks.

The Demonata #2: Demon Thief: Book 2 in The Demonata series – Paperback – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the spiral binding for flat pages.

Dragonquest: Volume 2 in the – Paperback, by McCaffrey Anne – Very Good

Grab this activity book if you need something engaging and screen-free.