What We’re Reading This Week

Merrilee

Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger 

“I like Tom Angleberger a lot, and I love this book in particular because it’s completely wacky, ridiculous, over-the-top fun. A boy buys a mustache that has super powers at a variety store for $129.99. He puts it on and hypnotizes everyone in his town, state, and eventually the country. He’s allowed to become President and becomes a billionaire. His friends are the only ones who catch on, including Jodie O’Rodeo, star of the Jodie O’Rodeo Showdeo. This book is totally ridiculous and fun!”

Fake Mustache is available April 1 (you can pre-order now). Tom Angleberger will be here at BookPeople to speak and sign this new book on Tuesday, April 18, 6p!

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Sophia

Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander

“I’m timid to admit I’m reading this, because it’s sort of a self help book, but it’s great. It advises you to imagine what you want out of life, and then offers tips on how to realize those things. It’s co-written by the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, a rather successful man. He talks about how he gets his students to extract their full potential with these tips. It’s anecdotal. He and his wife describe how they’ve seen opportunities in their lives and acted on them. It’s really inspirational.”

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Will

No Safety in Numbers by Dayna Lorentz

“A biological weapon is found in a busy suburban mall. All of the adults panic, but the four teenagers in this book are pretty smart and aren’t panicking. I presume they’re going to save the day. There’s horror in it, teenage stuff, it’s a thriller. I really like the characters. It’s engaging and fun.”

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Consuelo

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

“This book is really fun. It’s a Sci Fi Cinderella story. Cynder is a cyborg and considered a second class citizen. She’s trapped between two worlds as the lunar planet is about to invade. The characters are terrific, I’m really enjoying it. It’s really well written.”

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Ansley

Young Stalin by Simon Sebag Montefiore

“This book is awesome. The author writes a lot of history books. He did that New Jerusalem book. He’s amazing. This has all new info on Stalin’s childhood no one ever knew before.”