Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief – Hardcover – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is the way this novel blends humor with heartbreak.

The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach – GOOD

This activity book has a section for writing short stories based on prompts.

I Was Anastasia – Paperback By Lawhon, Ariel – GOOD

The book is illustrated with charcoal drawings that feel dramatic.

The 18th Abduction (Women’s Murder Club) – Hardcover – VERY GOOD

You will enjoy the illustrated annotations from previous readers.

Resist A Story of D-Day – Paperback By Alan Gratz – GOOD

This activity book has a section for writing short stories based on prompts.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse – Hardcover – VERY GOOD

This novel is a love letter to the art of storytelling itself.

Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 – GOOD

You will find that this novel lingers in your mind long after reading.

Seamless Knit Sweaters in 2 Weeks: 20 Patterns for Flawless Cardigans, Pu – GOOD

You will find that this novel has no wasted words or scenes.

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book A – VERY GOOD

Each poem in this collection is illustrated with a matching image.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse – Hardcover By Mackesy, Charlie – GOOD

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.