April showers have arrived so that means its the perfect time to pick up some rainy day reads.
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children – Written by Ransom Riggs, this book is about 16 year old Jacob Portman. After the death of his grandfather he travels to Wales, where he finds an orphanage for “peculiar children” that his grandfather once lived in. He meets Emma, a girl who can control fire. Emma takes him back in time to meet Miss Peregrine and the other children who live in a time loop. At first all is peaceful, but as unexplained deaths begin to occur it becomes apparent that something may be after them.
If you’re a fan of horror and dark fantasy then I highly recommend it. And with a movie coming out in the fall you’ll have plenty of time to absorb every detail before it hits the big screens.
The Monstrumologist By Rick Yancey – Written in the perspective of a young Will Henry, this book tells the tale of his time as an assistant to Dr. Pellinore Warthrop as he aids in his study of Monstrumology, the study of life forms generally malevolent to humans and not recognized by science as actual organisms, specifically those considered products of myth and folklore.
Fans of gothic fiction will love this. It’s a bit gory at times and you might find yourself questioning the morals of the not so good doctor. Regardless, it’s a great book for anyone who enjoys the darker side of literature.
Ash by Malinda Lo – This isn’t the average Cinderella you’re familiar with. In this rewrite of the classic fairytale, Cindy is replaced with Ash, a young girl left under the care of her cruel stepmother after the death of her father. She wished for the day her prince, or in her case a fairy, comes to whisk her away. However, Ash meets the King’s huntress and happily ever after is no longer as close as she thought.
Lo does a wonderful job bringing these characters to life. Fans of books such as the Lunar Chronicles would love this retelling of Cinderella.
Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and A Dream by H.G. Bissinger – The town of Odessa isn’t the best place. Its economic success lays on the shoulders of the oil business and when it suffers, the people in turn also suffer. But the one thing Odessa has going for it is high school football. The team is expected to make it to the championship game. However, the team is facing many hardships. One of the players suffers from an injury and another is dealing with a dying family member. How will the season end up for the team?
If you’re looking for a nonfiction story about something that’s as American as apple pie then look no further.
