Falling Short

November 9th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Ernesto Cisneros

Year of Publication: 2022

A summary from Goodreads: 

A novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways.

Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change things at home—not without each other’s help. This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Better grades will surely stop Isaac’s parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, straight-A Marco vows on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team. But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?

Goshen Public Library call number: JF CISNEROS (BOOK-J)

Not If You Break Up With Me First

November 8th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By G.F. Miller

Year of Publication: 2024

A summary from Goodreads: 

Two friends who have unhappily found themselves in an accidental relationship try to drive the other one to call things off in this tongue-in-cheek middle grade romance.

Childhood friends Eve and Andrew are destined to be together— everyone says so, especially their friends and classmates who are all suddenly crush-obsessed. So when Eve and Andrew’s first eighth grade school dance rolls around and Eve, feeling the pressure, awkwardly asks Andrew to go with her, everyone assumes they are Officially Dating and Practically in Love. Overwhelmed, Eve and Andrew just…go with it.

And it’s weird. Neither of them wants this dating thing to mess up their friendship, and they don’t really see each other that way. But they also don’t want to be the one to call things off, the one to make things super awkward. So they both—separately—pledge to be the worst boyfriend or girlfriend ever, leaving it to the other person to break up with them. It would be genius…if the other person weren’t doing the exact same thing.

Goshen Public Library call number: YF MILLER (BOOK-YA)

Animal Tales From India

November 7th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Nikita Gill

Year of Publication: 2023

A summary from Goodreads: 

A stunningly illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet Nikita Gill.

The stories of the Panchatantra have been read aloud and shared for thousands of years, kept alive by generation after generation of storytellers. In this captivating collection of ten animal tales, reimagined with warmth and wit by Nikita Gill, you’ll meet mighty elephants and courageous mice, cunning crocodiles and clever monkeys, talkative tortoises and little lapwing birds. Discover a world of wonder, wisdom and friendship, of helping others, speaking out and finding courage.

With vibrant, irresistible color artwork by Chaaya Prabhat on every page, and sumptuous high-end finishes, including a jacket, foiled cloth binding and a ribbon marker, this is a timeless gift book for every child to enjoy and treasure.

Goshen Public Library call number: J398.2 GILL (BOOK-J)

Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans

November 6th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Peter Schweizer

Year of Publication: 2024

A summary from Goodreads: 

It’s often said that China is in a cold war with America. The reality is far the war is hot, and the body count is one-sided.

China is killing Americans and working aggres­sively to maximize the carnage while our leaders remain passive and, in some cases, compliant. Why?

Goshen Public Library call number: 305.52 SCHWEIZER (BOOK)

We Solve Murders

November 5th, 2024 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Richard Osman

Year of Publication: 2024

A summary from Goodreads: 

A brand new series. An iconic new detective duo. And a puzzling new murder to solve…

Steve Wheeler
 is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now.

Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job…

Then a dead body, a bag of money, and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a lethal enemy?

Goshen Public Library call number: F OSMAN (BOOK)