Staff Picks: Sarah Plemmons’ Favorites
Hi there! I’m Sarah, a marketing assistant at Penguin Young Readers, where I work on our brands and licensed picture books (some names that might ring a bell are Bluey, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Peter Rabbit). Outside of children’s books, I love fantasy of all kinds (cozy, epic, horror, magical realism — you name it, I like it!) and both science fiction and science fact! When I’m not thinking about books (a rarity), I am DMing my D&D home game, listening to K-Pop, learning new recipes, volunteering at my local park, and going on little adventures with my friends (usually to find a sweet treat). Come adventure with me @TheHobbitBarbie!
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Add to BookshelfThe Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love
by India Holton
If I could make any book into a Muppets’ movie, this is my first pick! It’s slapstick and goofy with low stakes and a cast that will make you giggle and blush in equal measure. India Holton is a historical fiction x romantic comedy genius. Plus, Elizabeth Knowelden’s narration of the audiobook is flawless — If you’re an audiobook reader, you can’t miss this one!
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The Starless Sea
by Erin Morgenstern
Erin Morgenstern solidified her place as one of my favorite authors of all time with this novel about immersive storytelling and the nature of endings. It’s as if Sleep No More were a book that questioned the ability of any storyteller to end their tale. If you’re a book lover who grew up on books like Inkheart and Harry Potter, this is an absolute must-read.
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Water Moon
by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Water Moon is a stunning exploration of the world of spirits and the nature of humanity that will leave you feeling like you’re waking from a dream every time you put it down. Not only does it beautifully showcase its Japanese magic system and give you a swoon-worthy romance, but the imagery is so vividly written and emotionally resonant that my blue glitter gel pen ran out of ink from how many passages I underlined, and if that doesn’t sell you on it, I don’t know what will!
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