Book cover of To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Esther Etienne

From Esther's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Unknown Author Why Esther loves this book

I loved it so much I couldn't put it down!

By Jenny Han ,

Why should I read it?

8 authors picked To All the Boys I've Loved Before 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?

Now a Netflix feature film!
Lara Jean keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her.

One for every boy she's ever loved.

When she writes, she can pour out her heart and soul and say all
the things she would never say in real life, because her letters
are for her eyes only.

Until the day her secret letters are mailed,
and suddenly Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control!



The first book in the bestselling series by Jenny Han, which
has been made into a NETFLIX feature film

PS I Still Love…


Book cover of The Lost Letter

K. Lang-Slattery Author Of Ashes and Ruins

From K.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author

K.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025

K. Lang-Slattery Why K. loves this book

I've read a lot of WWII fiction, the same genre as my two historical novels. Sometimes the books bleed together, but The Lost Letter stood out. It offers dual story lines, both interesting, and they are effortlessly blended together.

The novel tells a gentle tale with moments of excitement, especially in the 1939 timeline. The characters are complex and honorable, making me care about them. The information about philately (stamp collecting) and the artistic process of making stamps was fascinating.

The final reveal of the characters’ connections across time came after a perfect portion of suspense. I can unequivocally recommend this novel to anyone who loves WWII Jewish fiction and/or contemporary novels with a mystery about family heritage.

By Jillian Cantor ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Lost Letter as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 13, 14, 15, and 16.

What is this book about?

“A gorgeous and thrilling novel… Perfect for book clubs and fans of The Nightingale.” –PopSugar

A historical novel of love and survival inspired by real resistance workers during World War II Austria, and the mysterious love letter that connects generations of Jewish families. A heart-breaking, heart-warming read for fans of The Nightingale, Lilac Girls, and Sarah's Key.
 
Austria, 1938. Kristoff is a young apprentice to a master Jewish stamp engraver. When his teacher disappears during Kristallnacht, Kristoff is forced to engrave stamps for the Germans, and simultaneously works alongside Elena, his beloved teacher's fiery daughter, and with the Austrian resistance…