The best book I read in October (2024)

[C.J.]

The calendar page is turning, and a new month is ahead of us, but before we launch into November, take a few minutes to consider your reading from October. What were your favorite middle grade reads? Recommend them to us!

Some of my favorites were Candidly Cline by Kathryn Ormsbee, about a girl who wants to become a singer-songwriter. I love how Cline related so much in her life to the women of country music & their lyrics. It was cleverly done, especially once she was teamed up with another girl who lives for rock & had her own icons to admire. Wink by Rob Harrell is about a middle school boy who is diagnosed with cancer. There's school & family stuff to cope with ... and chemo on top of it all. And I really enjoyed The Best Man by Richard Peck. It's slice-of-life with a wry sense of humor about a boy who as the world's best student teacher ... and the world's best uncle. The story is bookended by a couple of weddings, and it made me smile often.



How about you?

[Harley]

The School for Whatnots bu Margaret Peterson Haddix

[Kara]

[C.J.]

Harley wrote: "The School for Whatnots bu Margaret Peterson Haddix"

Oooh. I have this one on my shelf, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Will consider bumping it closer to the top of my To Read pile!

[C.J.]

Kara wrote: " "

Okay, nice! Hank has been on my To Read list for a while since I really like Gennifer Choldenko's stories. Let it Glow is new to me, and it looks like a fun holiday read. Adding it. Thanks!