Compiled by the Grandview Heights Public Library (Main Branch: 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org)
Children’s Books
Pardon Me!
By Daniel Miyares (ages 4-8)
Parrot has barely settled down for a nap on his rock when he is bombarded by other animals wanting to join him. His grouchiness has unintended consequences.
Big Bad Bubble
By Adam Rubin (ages 4-8)
In the darkness of La La Land dwell fierce monsters who aren't afraid of anything – except for bubbles.
Bugged: How Insects Changed History
By Sarah Albee (ages 8-12)
Learn about all of the interesting ways that insects have shaped the course of history. Warning: This book is not for the weak of stomach.
The Thickety: A Path Begins
By J.A. White (ages 9-12)
Kara and her family have been shunned ever since her mother was convicted of witchcraft when she was a little girl. But when Kara discovers a mysterious book in the forbidden forest, she must come to terms with her own power.
Afterworlds
By Scott Westerfeld (ages 14-17)
In this novel-within-a-novel, read about 18 year old Darcy’s struggle to make it as a debut teen author while following the story of her main character, Lizzie, as she journeys into the underworld.
Adult Books
Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide: Reset Your Health, Detox Your Body and Feel Your Best
By Martha Stewart Living Magazine
At the beginning of the year, everyone has grand plans and resolutions for changing his or her life. This book will help you achieve those health goals with helpful tips for eating “clean” and nutritious foods.
Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook, Fifth Edition: Over 500 Delicious Recipes for the Healthy Cook’s Kitchen
Weight Watchers has a proven history of helping over a million people lose weight since the program was first developed in the 1960s. If weight loss is your New Year's resolution, check out this updated cookbook, which contains hundreds of recipes to help you craft tasty, yet healthful, menus for your entire family.
The Burn: Why Your Scale Is Stuck and What to Eat About It
By Haylie Pomroy
So you've had some luck losing weight, but then it just stops. You are still exercising, you are still eating right, but no more weight loss. Holly Pomroy’s latest book (after The Fast Metabolism Diet) explains why and can help you get back on track.
Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven
By Molly Gilbert
What could be more appealing on a cold winter night than roasting, broiling and baking an entire meal on a sheet pan? Easy to put together, easy to clean up, tasty food and a toasty, warm kitchen as well.
Good Health, Good Life: 12 Keys to Enjoying Physical and Spiritual Wellness
By Joyce Meyer
Well-known televangelist Joyce Meyers brings religion to healthy living with tips to break the bad habits that are adversely affecting your health.
Thinspired: How I Lost 90 Pounds – My Plan for Lasting Weight Loss and Self-Acceptance
By Mara Schiavocampo
Need some inspiration to meet your weight loss goals? After spending most of her life on an endless roller coaster of fad diets, an eating disorder, diet pills and workouts, ABC News correspondent Mara Schiavocampo lost 90 pounds over a two-year period and found peace and happiness, as well as a healthy lifestyle.
Zero Belly Diet: Lose Up to 16lbs. in 14 Days
By David Zinczenko
You might recognize Zinczenko’s name from Eat This, Not That! Here, he breaks down foods into those that can activate or deactivate the “fat gene” – and can lead to easier and faster weight loss.
