The Latest And Greatest Reads Available At Wellesley Books

With summer approaching, it is the perfect time to select some books to read on the porch with a tall glass of lemonade. With the volume of homework you manage all year it can be hard to find time to read for pleasure. Remember the joy you get from reading a riveting story and not wanting to put it down? Our friends at Wellesley Books offer recommendations in a range of genres:

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo  A powerful free verse story of two teens whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined when their late father’s bigamy is revealed and they discover that they’re sisters. Told in two voices: Camino in a barrio in the Dominican Republic, and Yahaira’s Washington Heights neighborhood.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (5/19/20)
Set sixty four years before the events of The Hunger Games, teenager Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games and the once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times. Tasked with mentoring a District 12 tribute, Snow has to outwit, outcharm, and outmaneuver. Their fates intertwined, every choice could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin.

Jo & Laurie by Melissa de la Cruz and Margaret Stohl (6/2/20)
After the publication of Little Women, Jo March is surprised to discover her book is a bestseller, and her publisher is demanding a sequel. Pressured into coming up with a story, she seeks inspiration in New York with her dear friend Laurie. But Laurie has romance on his mind and despite her growing feelings, her desire to remain independent leads her to reject his proposal. When Laurie returns to Concord with a new love, will Jo finally admit her true feelings or risk losing him forever?

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson (6/2/20)
Liz Lightly has always believed that she’s too black, too poor, and too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed town. But she has a plan for that–she’ll attend Pennington College, play in their world famous orchestra, and become a doctor. But when her financial aid falls through, her plans are ruined…or are they? Her school has a scholarship for prom king and queen and that would be perfect. The only problem is that she hates the spotlight. The only thing that makes it all halfway bearable is meeting Mack–she’s funny, smart, and the timing might be perfect for all of Liz’s dreams to come true.