Hello, my lovely friends! I am Anjali Dhankhar! from Studio AD.
In this article, I am gonna wrap up all the books I have lately read. This is not a monthly wrap-up kind of article. It is basically a wrap-up of all the books I have read in the past few months.
In the past few months, I wasn't able to accomplish a lot of my reading goals/books from my TBR because I was busy on a secret project (that I would be sharing soon). But I did read so many 5-star deserving books!
I didn't divide this article into parts but I couldn't sort out the books into specific categories because they were all so different.
If you wanna buy any of these books, then search them up on any online shopping app or a bookstore!
Well, now enough ranting! Let's go on with my list!
(Disclaimer: I added a LOT of genres in the books I mentioned because........genuinely, I still can't find the reason why! Forgive me!!)
This book is written by the acclaimed author of Just Add Magic—now a hit streaming original series—comes with a story of two sisters, one summer vacation, and one big mystery for them to solve.
Pages: 288
Reading Age: 9-13 years
Genre: Mystery, Contemporary, Middle Grade, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
My Rating: 5/5 stars
Synopsis:
Stella and Josie live for their summers at the boardwalk—each one a carbon copy of the last. Josie lives in Australia most of the year; her half-sister, Stella, lives in New Jersey. But every year, they come together for a beach vacation with their dad, and to make more memories. The real excitement for them is their secret special place under the boardwalk, where they hide their sister scrapbook, adding memories from each summer. But this summer feels different. Josie isn’t the same—she’s turned into one of the popular girls that Stella can’t stand. Despite the rocky start to their vacation, they still go to their secret, special place under the boardwalk, adding memories to their sister scrapbook once again.
That is until their place is discovered by the owners of the newest store—the Smoothie Factory, which replaced Josie’s favorite sweet spot. Not only have the owners of the Smoothie Factory discovered the cove, but they are also exploiting the natural habitat, and endangering marine life and everyone at the beach! It’s up to Josie and Stella to figure out how to stop their beloved boardwalk from disappearing for good.
An enchanting fairy-tale adventure about the power of love and courage, and believing in magic against all odds, from the bestselling author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl who Speaks Bear.
Pages: 416
Reading Age: 9-12 years
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Magic, Fiction, Animals, Slavic Mythology, Magical Realism, Middle Grade
My Rating: 5/5 stars
Synopsis:
When thirteen-year-old Olia steps through a magical doorway, she discovers another land. A land tangled by magic, where hope is lost, and a scheming wizard holds all the power. Soon Olia learns that she is destined to save this land, but with time running out and her new friends and family in danger, she must search for the magic within herself – to save everything and everyone she loves.
Sparks are igniting.
Flames are spreading.
And the Capitol wants revenge.
Pages: 391
Reading Age: 11 years and up
Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Fiction, Adventure, Young Adult, Post-Apocalyptic
My Rating: 4/5 stars
Synopsis:
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and her longtime friend, Gale. Yet nothing is the way Katniss wishes it to be. Gale holds her at an icy distance. Peeta has turned his back on her completely. And there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol—a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create. Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled unrest that she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her, even more, is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove themselves, the consequences will be horrifying.
4. Front Desk by Kelly Yang
.A fantastic contemporary (though it's set in the 90s) middle-grade novel that follows Mia Tang and her parents after leaving China for America.
Pages: 298
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction, Family, Contemporary
My Rating: 5/5 stars
Synopsis:
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.
Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.
Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.
Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?
It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?
This novel tells the story of three children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, who become orphans following a fire and are sent to live with Count Olaf, who attempts to steal their inheritance.
Pages: 172
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Adventure
My Rating: 4/5 stars
Synopsis:
Dear Reader,
I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune. In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast. It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy if you prefer that sort of thing.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
Your favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show. A special box of the first 7 books in the baby sitters club series!
Books: 7
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Fiction, Children, Middle Grade, Contemporary, Drama, Friendship
My Rating: 5/5 stars
Synopsis:
When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a Baby-sitters club—a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they each love to do—babysitting. Kristy has no idea how much the club will change everything. Prank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients... Running a business is hard work! Kristy and her co-founders, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, are sure they can handle anything. But only if they stick together...
The 6th book in the New York Times best-selling book series!
Pages: 794
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Magic, Young Adult, Mystery
My Rating: 5/5 stars
(You should read the first book in the series first, but here's the synopsis for book 6)
Synopsis:
Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories—but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies. All paths lead to Nightfall—an ominous door to an even more ominous place—and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can prepare them for what they discover. The problems they’re facing stretch deep into their history. And with time running out, and mistakes catching up with them, Sophie and her allies must join forces in ways they never have before.
Nikki Maxwell and her friends star in their own reality TV show in this seventh book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Pages: 320
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Adventure
My Rating: 5/5 stars
Synopsis:
Nikki is in the spotlight! A reality TV crew will follow her and her friends for the whole month of March as they record their hit song together. But will the excitement also cause unexpected problems, now that cameras are everywhere Nikki and her friends go?
Nikki Maxwell’s worst nightmare comes true in this ninth installment of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Pages: 352
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Middle Grade, Diary, Humor, Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novels, Contemporary
My Rating: 4/5 stars
Synopsis:
TOTAL DISASTER!!! Mean girl MacKenzie has stolen Nikki's diary! What if she tells everyone Nikki's totally secret thoughts?!
But reading Nikki's diary isn't the only thing MacKenzie's interested in. Get ready for Dork Diaries with a twist as MacKenzie takes over and tells all about her GLAMFABULOUS life! What does the queen bee really think about Nikki and her dorky friends?
It’s a frenemy showdown in the eleventh installment in the blockbuster New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Pages: 288
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Middle Grade, Diary, Humor, Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novels, Contemporary
My Rating: 3/5 stars
Synopsis:
Nikki Maxwell has the worst luck. Of all the schools she could have been assigned to for the student exchange week program, she’s stuck at North Hampton Hills, her arch nemesis MacKenzie Hollister’s new school. Even worse, there might just be someone at NHH who can take out MacKenzie!
Can the queen of dorks survive a week at the head CCP’s new school or will it be a dorky disaster?
It’s Nikki Maxwell’s birthday!! Will it be a blast or a bust? Find out in Nikki’s newest diary, the thirteenth installment in the New York Times blockbuster bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Pages: 304
Reading Age: 8-12 years
Genre: Middle Grade, Diary, Humor, Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novels, Contemporary
My Rating: 5/5 stars
Synopsis:
Nikki and her BFF’s Chloe and Zoey have been planning a birthday party of epic proportions! There’s just one problem—Nikki’s mom says no way to the budget they need to make it happen. Nikki’s ready to call the whole thing off, but some surprising twists might take that decision out of her hands, and help comes from the person Nikki would least expect. One way or another, this will be a birthday that Nikki will never forget!
Well, these were all the books! As you may know, I rated some of these books 3 and 4 out of 5 stars because they weren't quite that great...But I still loved them!
I suppose this is it for this article! I hope you loved reading this article and are looking forward to reading more.
Happy reading my lovely friends!