Valdemar The Family Spies The Hills Have Spies by Mercedes Lackey

This is a great starting story that will fit a large grade range of  school libraries.  I enjoyed the family aspect and the adventures.  The dangerous and unknown "Master"  stays in the shadows and builds the drama of the story.  The star of the story is the young boy who has a partner in saving his world and stands up for what he believes in and also must learn to be a spy.  Tested to the max and placed in positions where he musts make adult choices, this young boy shares his thinking as to what consequences will happen to the choices he makes.  It is a great new series.  Enjoy!

Edwardian Murder Mysteries Sick of Shadows by Marion Chesney M C Beaton

Sometimes I just need a change in genres.  This one is fine but not for high school libraries.  I love a good murder mystery.  Yep, it's bubble gum for the brain.  I also enjoy the characters in the book.  The audio book is enjoyable as well.  Happy Readings!

The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone

This book is for adults in the business world.  However, I think some of the concepts could apply to teens.  I'm debating whether to order it for my high school library.  We do have business and classes related to business.  The audio book is also good. 

THE IF IN LIFE by Rashad Jennings

I am getting this for my high school library.  It is a perfect book to inspire young people.  The audio book is also very good and read by the author.  I'm not in to football but I am now a fan of Rashad Jennings. 

Gone Hunger by Michael Grant

I already have this series in my high school library.  I read the first one years ago and was always waiting to get to the next books in the series as it is popular.  The public library had the audio version so I listened to it on my cell phone.  I can see why it's popular with teens.  It's fine for any high school library.  Enjoy!

Flame in the Mists Smoke in the Sun by Renee Ahdieh

This has lots of magical and political elements. Think Game of Thrones.  Politics and passion course through this story.  Who will Mariko end up with?  There is some violence but the story is fine to grace any library shelves.  Enjoy.

The Lady Janies My Plain Jane by Hand, Ashton and Meadows

A fun book to read and listen to, the audio book does a great job conveying the story.  These three prominent young adult authors have nailed it.  It's a funny light-hearted approach to a classic novel.  I have been enjoying this series.  I think that it would help for the teen to have read Jane Eyre first and then go for the funny story next.  I plan on adding this to my high school library.

Dreadnought by April Daniels

I really liked this book.  It's not for everyone but it should be in all high school libraries.  I have had transgender students in the past and this is a book I think they would enjoy.  It's about being brave to who you are.  Plus it's just a good story.  Enjoy.

Not If I save You First by Ally Carter

I am a fan of Ally Carter for YA books in the library.  You can count on adventures, strong female characters and danger.  The audio book also very good.  I'm planning on getting this for my high school library.  Enjoy.

Edwardian Murder Mystery: Our Lady of Pain by Marion Chesney

I really enjoy reading Marion Chesney also known as M. C. Beaton.  An Edwardian murder mystery. Enjoy.  Think Heart to Heart  of a different time.

Savvy by Ingrid Law

This is a great book and perfect for middle school and elementary libraries.  It's a good read and I look forward to reading the next book.  It's an enjoyable and sweet book.  Add this to your reading list.  Audio book also very good.

An Ember in the Ashes: A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir

It's a fantasy page turner.  Think a teen GOT.  Enjoy.  Will get for my high school library.

The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan

I had taken a group of students and teachers to hear Michael Pollan speak at Fresno's Town Hall.  He is an excellent speaker.  So naturally I wanted to read/listen to his books.  The audio book is read by him.  A good choice.  I always wonder about food and even though this was published in 2006, there still is some important information you will want to read about.  You'll thank me later.  Will get for my high school reference.  Read and learn.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Fourth Closet by Cawthon & Breed-Wrisley

This series should be wrapped on with this book.  The story is based on an actual video game.  Part mystery, part horror and part puppets gone crazy.  Enjoy.

Hotel Ruby by Suzanne Young

I love vintage hotels and a good ghost story.  It's part romance and part haunting.  It's entertaining.  Enjoy.  Fine for any high school library.

Alex & Eliza: Love & War By Melissa de la Cruz

I had read book one last winter and had just seen Hamilton in Chicago this summer.  As I was reading the story, I kept having the sound track of the play in my head.  It's a great story, some author liberties but basically historically true.  The audio book also good.  Enjoy!

Nightbooks by J. A. White

It's a dark tale that's part A Thousand Nights and Hansel and Gretal set in modern times.  How do you out smart a scary witch?  Read and find out.  Audio book also very good.

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed

I am buying this for our high school library.  We don't always understand what it is like to live in another country with customs different then are own.  It is important that we learn about our fellow citizens of the world and the problems that they face.  It will make us better people.  The audio book also very good.  Read this book.

The Smoke Thieves: The Smoke Thieves by Sally Green

Oh this is one intense book.  The audio book also good.  FYI a few f-bombs.  I liked this story a lot.  Each character is well developed and there are some pretty bad people in the story.  You want to root for the good guys in this story.  Will get for my high school library.  Enjoy.

Moon Base Alpha: Waste of Space by Stuart Gibbs

This is a great series for middle school students.  Enjoy it's funny and smart and there's even a secret alien in the story.  There's even a danger with a lack of oxygen.  It's a great story.  The audio book is also funny.  Enjoy.

I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

This book is a good starting point for young people new to learning about money and investing.  I'm thinking about getting it for my high school library.

Dreamfall: Dreamfall by Amy Plum

This is one intense book.  It's a thriller that goes beyond Nightmare on Elm Street.  I am a fan of Amy Plum,  she can write some great teen stories.  I'm adding this to my library collection.  I am looking forward to the next book.  Also, the audio book is done well.  Enjoy.

When Friendship Followed Me Home by Paul Griffin

Oh this book is so dear.  A  must for any young person's library.  It's about a foster kid who finally get's adopted with a great mom.  A dog also is adopted and that dog means everything to him.  And then he has a new friend who is being treated for cancer.  A great librarian is in this story also.  Then, Ben's mom dies and he moves in with her sister (aunt) and her boyfriend (jerk).

You will need a tissue for this story.  So worth reading.  It stays with you long after you turn the last page.  Audiobook also good.

Red Queen: War Storm By Victoria Aveyard

This is a great series to add to a high school library.  Think Game of Thrones for teens with power plays and romance plus action.  Lots of fighting.