Ranger’s Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

Great series.  Wish I had started reading this years earlier.  If you like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars then this book is for you.  No wizards but the saga is worth it.  Enjoy!

The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Adventures of Jacky Faber, on her Way to Botany Bay by. L A Meyer

Oh my goodness.  There are some risque moments but all good.  Adventure and bravery.  Smart and clever book to enjoy.  It's a treat to listen to the audio version of the story by a very talented actress taking on music, character voices and lots of energy.  Enjoy.

Brotherband: Slaves of Socorro by John Flanagan

It's a page turner!  If you enjoy action and warfare and strategy and adventure.... I know lots of "ands"  but this series is perfect for any one who likes action.  Think Lord of the Rings with out the wizards and dragons.  Enjoy!

Delirium: Raven by Lauren Oliver

A short story of the Delirium series.  We learn about Raven.

Delirium: Annabel by Lauren Oliver

This is a short story that gives the backstory behind the Delirium series.  This is about Annabel, Lena's mother.

Brotherband Chronicles: The Hunters by John Flanagan

The story continues and the adventure moves on as the young men search for their enemy.  It's a smart series filled with great details and adventure.  Go back in time and enjoy a different time.  If you like the Lord of the Ring series, you'll enjoy this.  The only magic is reading the story.  enjoy.  great for any library .

Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas by Michael Scott

If you are a fan of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel then you will enjoy this story!

The Last Apprentice Curse of the Bane by Joseph Delaney

It's a page turner.  Think Lord of the Rings meets Harry Potter.  Great series.  Fine for any library.

The Death of Joan of Arc by Michael Scott

If you are a fan of Michael Scott's series, then enjoy this very short story.

The Enchantress by Michael Scott

It's a full on magical mystical war.  With gods, beasts and characters from different times and cultures meet to create mayhem and power.  Every page is a war scene.  It works!  If you like the Percy Jackson series, this series is for you.

Brotherband: The Invaders by John Flanagan

Awesome series.  If you like The Hobbit and the Lord of the Ring series .... this book is for you.  Lots of smart warfare strategies.  Enjoy!!!!!  Perfect for any library.

A Royal Birthday Eilis O’Neal

It's a short story, a prequel to the False Princess.  It's fine for any library.  It's a simple and slow story but it's okay.

The False Princess by Eilis O’Neal

Fine for any library.  It's a slow story about finding out who you are and also finding the real princess.

Rapture of the Deep by L. A. Meyer

Great series.  You must hear the audio version.  The audio reader is brilliant.  She can sing and do accents and brings this story to life.  And kudos to L. A. Meyer.  I believe he has passed on.  Jacky gets herself in to all kinds of trouble but with the loyalty of her friends and crew, she is always in an adventure.

Quake by Patrick Carman

It's page turning fight after fight. Four teens who can fly, lift heavy objects with their minds and create all sorts of damage.  Patrick Carman really worked his imagination on this one.

Love, Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli

MUST BE IN ANY LIBRARY.  Even perfect for middle school.  If you have a daughter, give her both books.  You'll thank me later!

Tremor by Patrick Carman

It's a refreshing dystopian story that is created with the right amount of cast and tension.  It works.  Fine for any high school library.  Looking forward to book 3.  Enjoy.  Oh, FYI lots of fighting.

My Bonny Light Horseman by L. A. Meyer

Oh poor star crossed lover Jacky who only wants Jamie, she yet again get's herself in to dangerous situations.  Enjoy a sampling taste of history bordering on fantasy and read a well crafted and slightly scandalous story.  Solid characters and awesome plot!

The Heir by Kiera Cass

It's been twenty years since Prince Maxon and America Singer have married and they have a family.  Eadlyn was born 7 minutes before her twin brother.  The story continues and yes there is still trouble with the now out dated caste system.  The story continues.  If you enjoy this series then here is another one for you to read.   Fine for any library.

Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater

The story continues from Lament.  It's a bit of modern fairy mythology blending with contemporary life.  James is a piper who write on his arms all the time.  James is also the hero of the story.  It's solid writing.  I recommend reading book 1 first.  Enjoy.

The Last Apprenctice: Revenge of the witch by Joseph Delaney

This is a great series.  Smart story, solid character, a bit dark.  It's fine for any elementary, middle school and high school library.  Enjoy.

Wednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George

Great magical series.  Perfect for any elementary and middle school library.  A castle that can change itself.  A mystery.  The makings of a great story.  Enjoy.

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Excellent story!  Loved it.  Going off to college is a huge change in life.  This story is a great story about Cath who is in transition and learns to become herself.  I want it in my library.

Enchanted Air by Margarita Engle

This book should be in every library.  It's about history from the 60's, it's about growing up and trying to fit in and it's about reading and writing.  It's a great read!  Enjoy!!!!

Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater

This story is told by two different perspectives.  Both characters are edgy and honest.  It's a solid story.  There is a naked man running around when he returns from wolfhood and also some bare breasts and sex that is implied.  It's a good story if you are a fan of the Shiver series.  Just want to give you a heads up in library world.

Dragonswood by Janet lee Carey

Great story.  If you like dragon stories mix with some fairies then this is a good story for you.  Fine for any library.  It's on the quiet and gentle side.  Tess comes to her own, finding out her inner strength as her father beats her.  She makes her escape from a witch trial and learns her inner strength.

Mississippi Jack by L. A. Meyer

You have got to listen to the audio version!  Best actress ever who can do all sorts of voices and singing.  Great choice to read the great story.  It's a bit saucy,  she does get herself into dangerous situations.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

The Shadows by Beth Bracken

It's basically a retelling of book 1.  It's an easy read especially for those who may not be strong readers and enjoy fairytales.  It's a quick read, maybe about 10-20 minutes.

Dragon’s Keep by Janet Lee Carey

Really great book about the story of dragons and curses and what a mother will do for her loved one.  Well crafted with a solid story plot and great characters.  Looking forward to book 2.  Fine for any library.

In the Belly of the Bloodhound: A Bloody Jack Adventure by L. A. Meyer

This is one of the best series that I have ever read.  It's history, adventure, intelligence and scandal.
It's even better by audio books.  The actress who performs the book is to be commended.  Perfect for any library.  Enjoy!

Lockwood & Co: The Hollow Boy by Jonathan Stroud

Excellent story.  Jonathan Stroud knows how to craft a good story.  Solid and strong.  Perfect eerie story for any library.  Enjoy!

Ice Like Fire by Sara Raasch

Way better then the first book.  I knew the series has potential.  I'm now officially hooked.  The tension and character development has greater depth.  Fine for any library.  Enjoy

Lucky Day by Barry Lyga

Gritty novella of catching the Hand in Glove serial killer.  If you've read the I Hunt Killers, then this novella is for you.

The Mermaid's Mirror by L. K. Madigan

First it's a clean book, no sex or drugs.  It's fine for any library.  It's a nice book but a bit of a snooze.  The character development is stilted and the plot feels weak.  I believe the author has potential and it's cool she had a book published.  I would say save your money on this one.

Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

It's a story about magic and a lost country.  It's okay.  I'll read the second book in the series.  I liked the Throne of Glass series better.  This story feels a little forced.  But it is fine for any library.  Some battles going on but the tension just doesn't feel complete.  I think the author has good potential in the stories to come.

Heaven is Paved with Oreos by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

This is a story that connects to the previous three stories.  DJ is just a side character in this story.  It's about her brother's girlfriend Sarah.  It's not as strong as the other stories but it is sweet.  It's fine.

Boston Jane: The Claim by Jennifer L. Holm

I read this book in less then two hours because I was hooked on the series.  It's way past my bedtime but I fell in love with this series.  Love the research that went into the stories.  Perfect book for any library.  Enjoy!

Boston Jane Wilderness Days by Jennifer L. Holm

Great story coming of age as a wilderness young woman.  The characters that you meet in book one become more deeply fleshed out in this book.  Fall in love with Jehu as Boston Jane does.  Perfect book for any library.

Accidental Highwayman by Ben Tripp

Great story!  Perfect for any library.  Perfect boy's read.  Strong characters.  Princess Bride meets Lord of the Rings.  Enjoy!

Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George

This is a retelling of the old fairytale about love and lost and then found again.  Enchanting writing makes this become a richer story.  Well done.  Fine for any library.  Enjoy.