books and reading

"The little bookstore gets ready to close for the day after a young child chooses the perfect bedtime story to read with a loved one"--Provided by publisher.

"Myne meets Fridda, the Guild's dean's granddaughter, whom he makes exclusive hair ornaments, and a beautiful friendship emerges between them. Also, Myne and Lutz enthusiastically prepare for their winter jobs, determined to become successful merchants with Benno's help. Everything seems to be going smoothly, until Myne discovers that the disease he suffers is very serious and that he cures it, very expensive. The young woman decides to use all her knowledge to sell new products and raise money for treatment, but the disease takes hold of her once again ... Things are not looking good for Myne"--Amazon.

"The day of Myne's baptism has arrived. However, the girl faints during the ceremony and, when she wakes up in an unfamiliar room, Myne discovers a library. Knowing that he is not allowed to read the books he keeps, he decides to become an apprentice priestess and, after speaking with the patriarch and the high priest, they summon his parents. However, they are reluctant to the little girl's decision and try to convince her that it is not a good idea, but Myne is determined to live surrounded by books"--Amazon.

"Myne progresses on her bookish adventure and is one step closer to being able to enjoy books again. But then he discovers that he suffers from the Eater of Life and the cure is too expensive for his family. Even so, Myne decides to move on with his life and continue to sell the knowledge he has from when he was Uranus to make money. But, despite his enthusiasm, the fever takes hold of his body more and more, until, one day, he collapses during a business meeting"--Amazon.

"Myne has achieved his first goal: to become an apprentice merchant. With the help and financing of Benno, a young merchant, you will be able to buy the necessary materials to make paper and you will be one step closer to making your dream of living surrounded by books a reality. But her knowledge of the business world and her ability to talk to adults soon gives her away, and Lutz begins to wonder who Myne really is. Will this bookworm keep his big secret hidden?"--Amazon.

"Myne finally begins to adjust to his new life, but is unable to forget his love of reading. With the arrival of winter, he proposes to experiment with different techniques: papyrus, clay tablets ..., anything with which he can make his beloved books. However, before getting down to business, she must take care of the housework and learn to cook magical fruits? Luckily, Myne has the help of Otto, a young soldier who works for his father. Can Otto teach him to read and write the language of this strange world and help him achieve his goals?"--Amazon.

"Myne continues his bookish adventure and tries everything to craft paper as he helps Otto at the city gate and prepares for the baptism of his sister, Tuuli. He tries to make fake papyrus out of vegetable fibers during the winter and bake clay tablets during the spring, but fails miserably. However, his love of books is not so weak that he is so easily defeated. It's time to come up with a plan C and make your dream of living surrounded by books a reality!"--OCLC.

Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.

When Rocket finds out her town's library is closing, she rallies support from her peers, and together they lead a peaceful protest that spreads awareness and raises enough money to save their beloved library.

"With the untimely death of third-generation bookseller Emon Koumoto, a small Tohoku town loses its last bookstore. However, just as the part-time staff are gearing up for its closing sale, high schooler Musubu Enoki shows up out of nowhere claiming that the late owner entrusted him with all the texts in the shop! As patrons come from far and wise to bid the store farewell during its final week of operation, Musubu uses his ability to converse with books to reunite people through their most treasured tomes. But can these nostalgic, interconnected encounters lead him to the truth behind Emon's passing?"--Dust jacket.