2013 has already brought me a nice surprise: the ARC of Hattie Ever After, the sequel to Kirby Larson’s beloved Hattie Big Sky. I dropped everything and read it in two days. I love that Hattie is in San Francisco, that she has two suitors, that she flies high above the city in a plane. There are twists and surprises, a nasty villain, and the possibility of Hattie’s dreams coming true. Hattie is a remarkable young woman, and Kirby Larson is a remarkable writer. Do yourself a favor and pre-order the book now. It will be out February 12, just in time for Valentine’s Day.