From last week's Book Sense bestseller lists, available at
booksense.com, here are the recommended titles, which are also Book
Sense Picks:
Hardcover
The Museum of Lost Wonder: A Graphic Guide to Reawakening the Human Imagination by Jeff Hoke (Weiser, $49.95, 1578633648). "Philosophy, history, psychology, fantasy--they all meet in this work of art that's part comic book (emphasis on 'comic'--it's very funny), part historic tome, and all fascinating. The seven three-dimensional paper models invite readers to create and broaden their horizons. I really enjoyed it!"--Colleen White, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Shorewood, Wis.
Death Angel by Martha Powers (Oceanview, $24.95, 1933515031). "A great psychological thriller that kept me reading into the night. When Kate and Richard Warner's daughter, Jenny, is kidnapped and murdered, the chief of police is sure that Richard is the rapist and murderer. It's almost too late when he realizes that he's wrong. This is one of the best thrillers I've read."--Andra Tracy, Out Word Bound, Indianapolis, Ind.
Paperback
The Last Van Gogh by Alyson Richman (Berkley, $14, 042521267X). "Like one of Vincent's van Gogh's paintings, this book blends vibrant colors and hidden emotion, telling the story of what may have happened during the final days of his life. This book is an ode to Vincent, his tragic genius, and to his last muse, who may have been his only true love. An engrossing read."--Karen Vail, Armchair Bookstore, Dennis, Mass.
For the Middle Years
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Marla Frazee (Hyperion, $14.99, 0786838825). "Clementine is an energetic third grader with her heart in the right place, even if her attention isn't always where grown-ups think it should be! A great read for anyone who has ever had trouble sitting still!"--Jane Stroh, The Bookstore, Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Horns & Wrinkles by Joseph Helgerson, illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli (Houghton Mifflin, $16, 0618616799). "This whimsical story, set on the banks of the Mississippi River, overflows with magic that will delight readers young and old. When 'rivery' things start to happen, Claire has to be both brave and clever to save her family. Nicoletta Ceccoli's charming drawings suit the odd goings on perfectly."--Julie Leonard, Troubadour Books, Boulder, Colo.
[Many thanks to Book Sense and the ABA!]
Hardcover
The Museum of Lost Wonder: A Graphic Guide to Reawakening the Human Imagination by Jeff Hoke (Weiser, $49.95, 1578633648). "Philosophy, history, psychology, fantasy--they all meet in this work of art that's part comic book (emphasis on 'comic'--it's very funny), part historic tome, and all fascinating. The seven three-dimensional paper models invite readers to create and broaden their horizons. I really enjoyed it!"--Colleen White, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Shorewood, Wis.
Death Angel by Martha Powers (Oceanview, $24.95, 1933515031). "A great psychological thriller that kept me reading into the night. When Kate and Richard Warner's daughter, Jenny, is kidnapped and murdered, the chief of police is sure that Richard is the rapist and murderer. It's almost too late when he realizes that he's wrong. This is one of the best thrillers I've read."--Andra Tracy, Out Word Bound, Indianapolis, Ind.
Paperback
The Last Van Gogh by Alyson Richman (Berkley, $14, 042521267X). "Like one of Vincent's van Gogh's paintings, this book blends vibrant colors and hidden emotion, telling the story of what may have happened during the final days of his life. This book is an ode to Vincent, his tragic genius, and to his last muse, who may have been his only true love. An engrossing read."--Karen Vail, Armchair Bookstore, Dennis, Mass.
For the Middle Years
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Marla Frazee (Hyperion, $14.99, 0786838825). "Clementine is an energetic third grader with her heart in the right place, even if her attention isn't always where grown-ups think it should be! A great read for anyone who has ever had trouble sitting still!"--Jane Stroh, The Bookstore, Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Horns & Wrinkles by Joseph Helgerson, illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli (Houghton Mifflin, $16, 0618616799). "This whimsical story, set on the banks of the Mississippi River, overflows with magic that will delight readers young and old. When 'rivery' things start to happen, Claire has to be both brave and clever to save her family. Nicoletta Ceccoli's charming drawings suit the odd goings on perfectly."--Julie Leonard, Troubadour Books, Boulder, Colo.
[Many thanks to Book Sense and the ABA!]