What's Coming in March?

Happy March! It actually started yesterday, but I thought today was more appropriate to take a look at what goodness I have coming in the next weeks. Unlike last month, I have an entire stack of picture books. Yay! That means a little lighter reading for me...which will be very necessary with Spring probably kicking in. Farm life gets busy the next months, meaning less reading time and more outdoors!

Plus, I love picture books and am happy to discover more goodness.

Anyway, this month's load holds a few books surrounding animals for younger readers (fiction and nonfiction), a handful of graphic novels, a stack of darker and spookier reads (and it isn't even October!), and several books, which should pull at the heart-strings. The rest sprinkle across all sorts of directions to make a very, very broad mix...just with a spooky tone on the side. There's even some 'rarer' directions in there like pure science fiction and sports. Just the way I like it!

Oh, and the below books are just a peek at what's coming (I try my best to hit a book a day). Plus, the dates aren't exactly guaranteed. Things shift around a bit due to life (most often whether or not I can squeeze in as much reading as I'd hoped), late delivered reads (postal service in rural areas is....let's just say it tests the patience sometimes), or I simply didn't enjoy the book as much as I'd hoped. Oh, and some reads simply never reach my hands...poof! Industry eaten.

I guess that makes reading even more of a mystery and fun!

CLOUD PUPPY: GAME ON!

I read the first one in this series...last year? It was a little quirky, cute, and silly. In other words, just right for young readers practicing their words. I believe this one is in graphic novel form? (Oh, my memory!) I do know it was adorable and packed full of pastels. I'm hoping this new new addition will hold the same bubbliness and joy as the first one. Find out with me on the 3rd!

Chapter Book Graphic Novel

IMMORTAL DARK

This is the first in a brand new, young adult fantasy series, which is said to be a Cruel Prince meets Ninth House. It should be very dark and lean in the fantasy direction with vampires and such. I'm not sure what to expect, really, but it is fun to peek into the dark side of things, every now and then. I'm hoping the romance works and isn't too cruel, but we shall see on the 4th!

Young Adult Fantasy

I'M A DUMBO OCTOPUS!

Ready for some science facts mixed with adventure? This graphic novel for upper chapter book readers (is that even a thing?) heads into the world of cephalopods and accompanies a dumbo octopus as he meets each one and is amazed by their special attributes. But this also makes him doubt himself. I'm hoping for cuteness, humor, facts, heart, and lovely graphics. We'll find out if this read can hit all of those categories on the 5th.

Chapter Book Graphic Novel

KEEPER OF THE LIGHT

Not only did the cover draw my attention (isn't it so dark and inviting?), but the blurb definitely had me grabbing it up. It's about a girl, living in a kingdom quietly, when suddenly her entire bloodline has been sentenced for execution. There is a magical twist, and it's said to lean toward the dark side. Since this month holds several dark reads, I decided it fits right in. I'll be taking a look at it on the 9th.

Young Adult Fantasy

 

THE SECRETS OF WORTHINGTON ORPHANAGE

Time for a little ghostly horror. This one comes from one of my more favorite, paranormal authors and dives into the dark secrets of an orphanage. I'm expecting chills and thrills, mystery, and great characters. So far, the characters have always come across very naturally and the ghosts are not to be underestimated. I'm looking forward to taking a peek at this one on the 15th.

Middle Grade Horror

MONSTER MOUNTAIN

I'm going to stay on the spookier end of things and am excited to take a look at a read about a ....hmmm...yeti? It should take a little bit of a scifi twist with a portal opening up in the North Carolina forests to a parallel realm. I'm not sure how all of this will stitch together but hope it will be an exciting read with tons of tension. Find out more with me on the 17th.

Middle Grade Horror

CIRCUS OF SHADOWS

As said at the top of this post, if I didn't know it was Spring, I'd think we're approaching October thanks to the impressive amount of 'spookier' reads in my pile. This one, I don't think, really qualifies as creepy but is more magical with a ghostly tone...or shadowy. I enjoyed the idea of a night circus and was curious to see how this slides into a read for the younger, picture book audience. Find out if it works or not with me on the 20th.

Picture Book

FROM CHALLENGE TO CHAMPION

There never seem to be enough books about sports for young readers, especially ones which hit the nonfiction direction AND beginning readers. This book takes a look at twelve accomplished athletes and their journeys. It should cover several sport directions as well as both genders. I'm excited to see if this does as good a job as I hope it will and will be sharing my thoughts on the 22nd.

Children's Nonfiction

HALF-TRUTHS

It's time to jump back a little into history, the 1950s. This read spins around a girl, who wants to become a journalist but discovers family secrets, which will up-end her grandmother's legacy. I'm expecting messages surrounding family, friendship, and honesty...and all of that wrapped into the goodness of a mystery. Or at least, that's what I'm suspecting these pages will hold. We'll find out more on the 27th!

Young Adult Historical Fiction

WHAT'S LOVE ALL ABOUT, MINIMONI?

Greeting from an author/illustrator in Barcelona, this picture book is being released in English for the first time. It's about a little girl and her discussions with her pet dog as she tries to figure out what love is, since everyone uses the word in different ways and situations. Yes, dog. Why is there a dragon on the cover? Honestly, I have no clue, but we're going to find out on the 30th.

Picture Book

Like many readers, my book pile tends to stack up higher and higher each month, which means I have more books begging to be highlighted than there are days in the month. Since the publishing world is a little unpredictable, a couple slots open up every month. That means I can slide an extra one in! I just don't know when.

SHOOT THE MOON

This young adult novel, if I'm right, falls into a series for readers, who struggle with longer reads. So far, I've adored books that Ocra puts out in this category. This read centers around a girl, who needs to deal with the mental health issues of her father and come to terms with what she wants in life. I'm expecting depth, heart, and a gripping read...since this series does strive to keep tales interesting.

When will I take a peek at it, though? That's in the stars...right up there with the moon.

Young Adult Contemporary