I found myself thinking about the phase, “Live every day to the fullest”, as I read the pages of David Levithan’s newest novel, Every Day. What if one day was all you had in life? For A, that is the case every day. A is a wanderer, moving from body to body, every day waking as someone new. A has no definitive identity, parents, body or life to call home. A remains withdrawn from all the lives, only accessing the person’s memories to use them to get through the day. A never has a real attachment to anyone or anything. One day though, in the body of Justin, A meets Rhiannon, Justin’s girlfriend, and falls in love with her.

What I enjoyed most about this novel is A’s journey in all of those distinct lives, and learning new things from each perspective, as well as A’s longing to get to Rhiannon each day. This book has a balance of love and all the hard-hitting issues and emotions of life. The author draws the reader in with A’s experiences through the lives of people with drug addictions, tough parents, depression and many other issues. A heartwarming story with a brilliant plot, Levithan’s literary style and message made for a fast and great read.

I found myself thinking about the phase, “Live every day to the fullest”, as I read the pages of David Levithan’s newest novel, Every Day. What if one day was all you had in life? For A, that is the case every day. A is a wanderer, moving from body to body, every day waking as someone new. A has no definitive identity, parents, body or life to call home. A remains withdrawn from all the lives, only accessing the person’s memories to use them to get through the day. A never has a real attachment to anyone or anything. One day though, in the body of Justin, A meets Rhiannon, Justin’s girlfriend, and falls in love with her.

What I enjoyed most about this novel is A’s journey in all of those distinct lives, and learning new things from each perspective, as well as A’s longing to get to Rhiannon each day. This book has a balance of love and all the hard-hitting issues and emotions of life. The author draws the reader in with A’s experiences through the lives of people with drug addictions, tough parents, depression and many other issues. A heartwarming story with a brilliant plot, Levithan’s literary style and message made for a fast and great read.

As the season begins to change, it’s time to cozy up with a good picture book – like House Held Up By Trees by former Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, illustrated by Jon Klassen (Candlewick Press). The lyrical writing describes a family’s relationship with their home and, as the family moves away, the force of nature that takes over the house. This quiet story is brought to life by strikingly powerful landscapes. Klassen’s use of texture and dramatic angles, along with his signature limited palette, brings his style to another, more sophisticated, level. Sure to be a hit for fans of classic children’s literature, young and old!

As the season begins to change, it’s time to cozy up with a good picture book – like House Held Up By Trees by former Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, illustrated by Jon Klassen (Candlewick Press). The lyrical writing describes a family’s relationship with their home and, as the family moves away, the force of nature that takes over the house. This quiet story is brought to life by strikingly powerful landscapes. Klassen’s use of texture and dramatic angles, along with his signature limited palette, brings his style to another, more sophisticated, level. Sure to be a hit for fans of classic children’s literature, young and old!