The best books of 2024

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Impossible Creatures

By Katherine Rundell ,

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Susan Magsamen ❤️ loved this book because...

This book is magical realism, focused on hope, courage, faith and believing in things you don't have proof of. It's an adventure about saving the plant, which pulls in all the mythological creatures from all the books you've ever heard of - mermaids, centaurs, and more. An Instant classic. I judge a book by how it makes me feel, and this one makes me hang on every word, it's so powerful, it gets right to the heart of things.

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Impossible Creatures

By Katherine Rundell ,

Why should I read it?

5 authors picked Impossible Creatures as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 9, 10, 11, and 12.

What is this book about?

'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell. Wondrous invention, marvellous writing.' - Michael Morpurgo 'Rundell's first foray into fantasy is both a deft, rich homage to the greats of children's literature and an absorbing, profoundly poignant quest story for those aged 9+ - quite possibly her best yet' - The Guardian 'A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight, and a world of richly imagined wonder' - Cressida Cowell THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE INDEPENDENT CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * SUNDAY…

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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

The Golden Compass (The Northern Lights)

By Philip Pullman , #1 of His Dark Materials series

Book cover of The Golden Compass (The Northern Lights)

Susan Magsamen ❤️ loved this book because...

A magical realism fantasy adventure about kids using their intuition, knowledge through observation and agency to solve big global problems. It's fantastic. It's a book that speaks to the human capacity to use creativity to solve crisis.

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    🐇 I couldn't put it down
The Golden Compass (The Northern Lights)

By Philip Pullman ,

Why should I read it?

46 authors picked The Golden Compass (The Northern Lights) as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 12, 13, 14, and 15.

What is this book about?

Philip Pullman invites you into a dazzling world where souls walk beside their humans as animal companions and powerful forces clash over the nature of the universe.

When fearless young Lyra uncovers a sinister plot involving kidnapped children and a mysterious substance called Dust, she sets out on a daring quest from Oxford to the frozen Arctic. With armored bears, witch queens, and a truth-telling compass as her allies, Lyra must face choices that will shape not just her destiny—but that of countless worlds. A thrilling blend of adventure, philosophy, and wonder, perfect for curious minds.

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My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Juniper

By Monica Furlong ,

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Susan Magsamen ❤️ loved this book because...

About a young girl that learns her power, becoming an intuitive or a wise woman. At it's core, it's really about finding your power, mastering it, and using it in different ways for good. The writing is engaging and immersive. Monica Furlong, a theologian and scholar with a strong religious background, recognized through her work that women were being marginalized. These books are about the power in women and the power of femininity in men. It's subversive in a way, she's writing against the church dogma, even though she was of the church.

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Juniper

By Monica Furlong ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Juniper as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 12, 13, 14, and 15.

What is this book about?

The daughter of a king in Cornwall, Juniper enjoys the luxurious life of a medieval princess. But when presented with the opportunity to learn the magic of nature and its healing powers, Juniper opts for the tough route and becomes an apprentice to nature's wisdom.

Upon completion of her training and returning home, she discovers her power-mad aunt, Meroot, using black magic to usurp the throne. With the kingdom in peril, the young healer must use her untested powers to stop her mad aunt before the kingdom is destroyed!

A prequel to Monica Furlong's Wise Child, this enthralling fantasy is…

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Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Book cover of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

What is my book about?

A life-altering journey through the science of neuroaesthetics, which offers proof for how our brains and bodies transform when we participate in the arts—and how this knowledge can improve our health, enable us to flourish, and build stronger communities.

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