A delightfully quirky story of wordplay and mystery by Beth Lincoln, this book celebrates individuality and is certain to become an instant classic as soon as readers meet the Swift family. A sparkling debut, The Swifts is the perfect read for fans of Lemony Snicket, Roald Dahl, and The Mysterious Benedict Society, full of mischief, mayhem, and mystery. Keep reading for a guest post from Beth Lincoln about the inspiration behind this story and what books her characters would recommend.
The mysterious author’s alter ego talks about pen names, Agatha Christie, and his new series, All the Wrong Questions.
The fact that young adult books are being devoured by the not-so-young is so last news cycle. Hooked by propulsive storytelling, high stakes, and the sheer excellence of the authors working in YA, adult lovers of teen books are finding it harder and harder to pretend they care about age labels. But full-grown readers still […]
If you have a budding detective in your house, a good mystery is a great way to get your little sleuth reading, while sharpening those all-important critical thinking skills. These books are sure to capture the imagination of any sleuth-in-training, although I can’t guarantee your detective-to-be will stop wearing that silly looking deerstalker hat à la Sherlock […]