Nov 04 2026
OMG, this is such a cute introduction to the mystery genre! While I wouldn’t say that it is a mystery in itself, it is a delightful deconstruction of what mystery stories are. Is it, perhaps, more theoretical than the average young reader would care for, especially the board book target audience? Insofar as this is …
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Nov 02 2026
So when this book is blurbed as being Diary Of A Wimpy Kid meets Alex Rider, they really mean Greg Heffley at his most annoying thrown into a series of near-future spy missions. I’m only hoping that, as in Jeff Kinney’s books, the protagonist starts being a lot less awful starting in Book 3 and …
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Oct 30 2026
I always get a little excited whenever I have a fifth Tantalizing Tales column in a month: it feels a little special! And we certainly have some exciting titles coming for you this November, beginning with a brand new South Asian-inspired Young Adult romantasy decked out in delightfully seasonal colors. The titular land of Radiya …
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Oct 29 2026
Incredibly relatable title to me rn. This charming children’s picture book tells the story of Rocco the Rocket Ship, who enjoys playing in outer space with his friends. There are so many awesome things to do and see on the interplanetary playground but, unfortunately, not everyone plays as nice as he and his best friend …
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Oct 28 2026
Several points to clarify before I dive into the book: firstly, yes, “Dom&Ink” is the pen name of a single, fabulous person. Secondly, the next time a publicist sends me a graphic novel that relies so heavily on white text on a dark background, I really hope they send me a physical copy. This book …
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Oct 27 2026
Y’know, despite my lifelong love of fairy tales, I don’t recall ever reading the original story this novella is based on. Having taken a look at the classic upon finishing this book, however, I can certainly agree that it lends itself satisfyingly to this modern-day reinterpretation that leans hard in to the more horrific elements …
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Oct 26 2026
Bitsy Bat is back for another charming adventure in a picture book that centers the autistic experience! Bitsy wakes up one day to a new and exciting sight outside her family’s window. Snow has arrived in their forest! Her parents think this means that they should go into hibernation a little earlier than expected, but …
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Oct 23 2026
Hello, dear readers! Up here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re turning from Harvest Moon to Hunter’s Moon, and settling in with some very awesome reads. First up is Amber Chen’s recently published An Auction Of Souls, the first half of a brand new fantasy duology! Meng Wu, the House Of Dreams, is a legendary auction …
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Oct 22 2026
Readers, I have written a weekly cooking column for over ten years now, but I fear that I will never be able to come anywhere close to the mastery Karen Thi displays in this spectacular tome on making the perfect scary treats for Halloween (or your other favorite spooky occasion.) This cookbook has actually been …
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Oct 21 2026
subtitled The Chess Match That Changed the World. I am really glad that Grandmaster Maurice Ashley was involved in the making of this book and wrote a really thoughtful Author’s Note at the end, because otherwise I would have probably Gone Off in this review. Which isn’t to say that this book is bad at …
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