For the Time Being – Hardcover By Dillard, Annie – VERY GOOD

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

Consort of Fire: 1 (Bound to F – GOOD

This cookbook is illustrated with step-by-step photos for each recipe.

Fat Girl: A True Story – Hardcover By Moore, Judith – GOOD

This novel invites you to sit with its ideas for a while.

Fat Girl: A True Story – Hardcover By Moore, Judith – GOOD

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected moments of joy.

Miss Lattimores Letter – Paperback By Allain, Suzanne – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated closing note from the illustrator.

A Child’s Treasury of Poems – Hardcover By Daniel, Mark – GOOD

What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.

A Child’s Treasury of Poems – Hardcover By Daniel, Mark – GOOD

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

A Child’s Treasury of Poems – Hardcover By Daniel, Mark – GOOD

This activity book has a section where you decode ancient symbols.

The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, Part 1) – Paperback – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated border on every single page.

The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, Part 1) – Paperback – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.