Man I really wanted to love History Lessons but it felt like it really needed another pass through with an editor! So many similes it was sometimes hard to follow. I liked the core mystery, the side love interest, and Daphne's character but all the extra adjectives made it a bit of a slog for me.
A librarian friend told me the number one rule of recommending books is to know that there is a book for every reader and a reader for every book. The reverse is, of course, that not every book is for every person. Sorry this one wasn't for you!
Oooh, Olivetti sounds like so much fun. Thanks for that rec! In the last few years, I've been collecting novels with non-human narrators. Adding this to my list!
Have you read 'The Pages' by Hugo Hamilton? It's a novel narrated by a book. It's a really moving, sometimes dark, beautifully written novel about the lives touched by a book saved from the book burning in Berlin in May 1933. It has multiple timelines, a prickly (compliment) heroine... I loved it.
Olivetti seems written for me. Although I am not sure I'm emotionally ready to be wrecked (assuming that's where those content warnings are heading). When you say children's book are we talking 3rd grade or more middle school/YA?
Emily Henry "Beach Read" and Elin Hilderbrand's latest each year is another set of favorites. And the Sarah Dessen books. Who can actually pick a favorite?
Man I really wanted to love History Lessons but it felt like it really needed another pass through with an editor! So many similes it was sometimes hard to follow. I liked the core mystery, the side love interest, and Daphne's character but all the extra adjectives made it a bit of a slog for me.
A librarian friend told me the number one rule of recommending books is to know that there is a book for every reader and a reader for every book. The reverse is, of course, that not every book is for every person. Sorry this one wasn't for you!
St Anything. The dynamics of that story are so realistic. I book talk it all the time.
Olivetti and History Lessons both sound wonderful. I know a person who would love Olivetti for her birthday. Thank you!
Oooh, Olivetti sounds like so much fun. Thanks for that rec! In the last few years, I've been collecting novels with non-human narrators. Adding this to my list!
Have you read 'The Pages' by Hugo Hamilton? It's a novel narrated by a book. It's a really moving, sometimes dark, beautifully written novel about the lives touched by a book saved from the book burning in Berlin in May 1933. It has multiple timelines, a prickly (compliment) heroine... I loved it.
Berlin in 1933 already sounds dark. I will check it out!
Olivetti seems written for me. Although I am not sure I'm emotionally ready to be wrecked (assuming that's where those content warnings are heading). When you say children's book are we talking 3rd grade or more middle school/YA?
It's middle grade. I think I would say grades 5-7? Experts play weigh in.
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Emily Henry "Beach Read" and Elin Hilderbrand's latest each year is another set of favorites. And the Sarah Dessen books. Who can actually pick a favorite?
Important question: what is your favorite Sarah Dessen book?
malibu rising by taylor jenkins reid is such a good beach set book!!
You sold Olivetti to me with the Kate DiCamillo comp. I'm going to read it first then hold onto it for my daughter-- thanks!
I think that's the way to do it. I loved it but wouldn't give it _every_ kid.