Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness – Hardcover By Barnes, Broda – GOOD

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

The Stars: A New Way to See Them – Paperback By Rey, H. A. – GOOD

The book is fully illustrated, so every page has something visual to enjoy.

Bart Simpson’s Guide to Life: A Wee Handbook for the Perplexed – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is the handy size of this activity book for small bags.

On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield, Miss – GOOD

The entire book is illustrated in a watercolor style that feels soft.

Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor – Hardcover – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is the handy size of this activity book for small bags.

The Gulag Archipelago Abridged: An Experiment in Literary Investigation – GOOD

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles moral gray areas.

The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American – GOOD

This activity book includes spot-the-difference games that sharpen your focus.

Thucydides: The Reinvention of History – Hardcover By Kagan, Donald – VERY GOOD

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected emotional punch.

The Neverending Story – Mass Market Paperback By Ende, Michael – GOOD

A nice touch in this activity book is the friendly animal characters guiding you.

A Rumor of War – Paperback By Caputo, Philip – GOOD

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