5. ‘The Bereaved,’ by Julia Park Tracey – Formerly of Penngrove, Park Tracey’s new historical novel – based on events in her own family – is a breathtaking narrative of one woman attempting to regain her children after they are sent away through the notorious Orphan Train program of the 1800s.
6. ‘Lessons,’ by Ian McEwan – A decade-spanning tale of a barely-employed lounge pianist, battling memories of a complex, struggle-filled life, with a story that begins in WWII England and stretches to pandemic-era New York.
7. ‘The Sewing Girl’s Tale,’ by John Wood Sweet – Subtitled, “A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary America,” this detailed historical exploration tells the true story of Lanah Sawyer, who broke acceptable conventions in 1793 when she took a serial sexual predator to court, accusing him of rape, sparking a public sensation in which many (mostly men) defended the accused and others (mostly women) saw the accuser as a symbol of inequality and double-standards in a country recently founded on principles of freedom.
8. ‘How to Survive History,’ by Cody Cassidy – From the author of “Who Ate the First Oyster,” this entertaining nonfiction page-turner is best described by its vigorous subtitle: “How to Outrun a Tyrannosaurus, Escape Pompeii, Get Off the Titanic and Survive the Rest of History’s Deadliest Catastrophes.”
9. ‘The Wager,’ by David Grann – Subtitled “A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder,” this new historical thriller from the author of “Killers of the Flower Moon” tells the true story of the British vessel The Wager, which was shipwrecked in 1741, its survivors eventually pitted against each other on a deserted island.
10. ‘The Man Who Could Move Clouds,’ by Ingrid Rojas Contreras – This mysterious, lyrical memoir from author of the novel “Fruit of the Drunken Tree” surrounds a visit to Ocaña, Colombia with her mother, to disinter her healer-grandfather’s bones.
KIDS & YOUNG ADULTS
1. ‘Bluey: 5-Minute Stories,’ from Penguin Young Readers – Inspired by the popular Disney+ series “Bluey,” here’s a collection of stories designed to be read in 5 minutes.
2. ‘The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,’ by Holly Jackson – As her high school’s senior project, a teenager attempts to prove the wrong person is in jail for a closed case murder in her small town, possibly drawing the attention of the real murderer.
3. ‘Front Desk,’ by Kelly Yang – Mia Tang, a fifth-grade Chinese immigrant whose family works at an American motel, pursues her love of writing while encountering hardships in the 1990s.
4. ‘Dad Jokes for Kids,’ by Jimmy Niro – What did the carrot say to the broccoli? Nothing. Vegetables can’t talk. If that made you laugh, you’ll love this book.
5. ‘The Time of Green Magic,’ by Hilary McKay – Abigail, 11, struggles to adapt to her blended family in England, as she discovers that their new ivy-covered home might contain magical secrets, possibly bringing elements of favorite books to life, with good and bad results.
6. ‘The Bad Guys,’ by Aaron Blabey – They’re big, they’re bad, and their sequels keep appearing on the bestseller list. This is the one that started it all.
7. ‘The Wednesday Wars,’ by Gary Schmidt – A 2007 novel from the author of “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy,” this delightful fictional comedy-drama follows the only Presbyterian at a 1967 junior high, whose Wednesdays – during which all the other kids either attend Hebrew classes or Catechism – are spent with the prickly Shakespeare-loving Mrs. Baker.
8. ‘Red Jacket,’ by Bob Holt – A charming picture book about a bland little sea gull transformed by the discovery of a “swanky stylish” coat.
9. ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth,’ by Jeff Kinney – More adventures of Greg, a wimpy kid.
10. ‘Sometimes It’s Nice to Be Alone,’ by Amy Hest – With illustrations by Philip Stead, this charmer of a picture book follows a little girl and her imaginary elephant friend.
Data compiled by staff of Copperfield’s Books.
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