Monthly Archives: July 2023

PERIL AT PRICE MANOR—Your Next Many Legged-Sucky Horror Creature for Middle Graders! Yep, it’s Horror.

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Tales Untangled

PERIL AT PRICE MANOR Laura Parnum Summary Fans of Ghost Squad will love this lightly scary creature feature standalone novel about a tween aspiring horror movie actress who pairs up with the twin children of her favorite director to defeat zombifying octopus-like … Continue reading →

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THE ART OF LOVE AND LIES—A Victorian Romance with a Hint of Mystery

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Tales Untangled

THE ART OF LOVE AND LIES Rebecca Anderson Summary A free-spirited artist teams up with a no-nonsense detective to capture a thief who has stolen a priceless Michaelangelo painting. Manchester, England, 1857 Rosanna Hawkins is one of Manchester’s finest artists, … Continue reading →

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ONLY A TRENZA AWAY—A Children’s Book of Love & Strength

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Tales Untangled

ONLY A TRENZA AWAY Nadine Fonseca Illustrated by Camila Carrossine Summary “In this cozy, comforting tale, the strength and love woven into Xia’s braids will always be there—even when he isn’t.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review A little girl feels her … Continue reading →

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THE BLONDE IDENTITY—Your Next Spies & Lies Romcom!

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Tales Untangled

THE BLONDE IDENTITY Ally Carter Summary A fast-paced, hilarious road trip rom-com about a woman with amnesia who discovers she’s the identical twin sister of a rogue spy… and must team up with a rugged, grumpy operative to stay alive. … Continue reading →

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ZHARA: GUARDIANS OF DAWN—Get Ready for A YA Fantasy Filled with Demons, Monsters, & and a Kiss

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Tales Untangled

ZHARAGUARDIANS OF DAWN S. Jae—Jones Summary Sailor Moon meets Cinder in Guardians of Dawn: Zhara, the start of a new, richly imagined fantasy series from S. Jae-Jones, the New York Times bestselling author of Wintersong. Magic flickers.Love flames.Chaos reigns. Magic is forbidden throughout the Morning Realms. Magicians are … Continue reading →

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POSITIVELY, PENELOPE—Your Next Romcom Filled with Hope

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Tales Untangled

POSITIVELY, PENELOPE Pepper Basham Summary Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theater and discovers her true self in the process. Penelope Edgewood is practically positive in … Continue reading →

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SWIMMING IN A SEA OF STARS—A Single Kindness Can Save a Life

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Tales Untangled

SWIMMING IN A SEA OF STARS Julie Wright Summary A single kindness can save a life. Journal entry: Heading to school. I know what everyone will say. There goes the girl who tried to kill herself. Addison is no stranger … Continue reading →

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THE LITTLE VILLAGE OF BOOK LOVERS—Where is Love for You?

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Tales Untangled

THE LITTLE VILLAGE OF BOOK LOVERS Nina George Summary A young woman with the extraordinary power to bring soulmates together searches for her own true love in this tender, lyrical standalone novel inspired by the “bona fide international hit” ( … Continue reading →

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THE POSSIBILITIES—A Parent’s Nightmare

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Tales Untangled

THE POSSIBILITIES Yael Goldstein-Love Summary A new mother ventures into parallel worlds to find her missing child in this mind-bending novel that turns the joys and anxieties of parenthood into an epic quest. “A bravura, unforgettable performance.”–Namwali Serpell, author of The … Continue reading →

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ABENI’S SONG—Your Next Exciting African Adventure!

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Tales Untangled

ABENI’S SONG P. Djèlí Clark Summary IN DARKNESS, A SONG CAN LEAD THE WAY. BEWARE WHICH ONE YOU LISTEN TO.Abeni’s Song by award-winning author P. Djèlí Clark is the enchanting beginning of an epic West African and African Diaspora-inspired fantasy adventure … Continue reading →

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