Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS by Lisa Rogak

Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS by Lisa Rogak Wow what a great bit of history of four amazing women who did their best to fight in the war. Their weapons of choice was words and stories in a spin to make the enemies think a different way. It's worth the read.

Faith: A Journey For All by Jimmy Carter

Faith: A Journey For All by Jimmy Carter I've always liked Jimmy Carter. He has made a positive difference in the world, even though things didn't go so well when he was president in some regards but yet was successful in other presidential acts. He was a good man and I enjoyed listening to his audiobook.

A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety by Jimmy Carter

A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety by Jimmy Carter If you want to learn more about modern American history, might as well get it from a former president. Learn about Jimmy Carter's life as a young lad to a man in his 90s. It's a good read/listen to. Enjoy.

The Powerless Trilogy #3 Fearless by Lauren Roberts

The Powerless Trilogy #3 Fearless by Lauren Roberts It was fine till the ending. It's okay for high school libraries. I just hated the last scene in the book. I felt it wasn't needed. I would of edited that one out. I think it was there just to add one more book for later on.

Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power by Alex Isenstadt

Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power by Alex Isenstadt is a book that has been heavily researched and written with concrete evidence of the type of person Trump really is. I had no idea how deep one man's desire to become presiden/dictaor. Scary information. An important read no matter what side you are on politically.

Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future by Jason F. Stanley

Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future by Jason F. Stanley Wow!f we are living this change in the US Government right now. This is worth reading no matter what side of the fence you are in on politics.

Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay

Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay I grew up close to Watsonville and learned a few things about the history of Watsonville. It's a good story, very touching. Add this one to your high school library.

Squire by Nadia Shammas , Sara Alfageeh

Squire by Nadia Shammas , Sara Alfageeh A good graphic novel to add to any school library. I like how brave the main character is to chose to do the hard thing but also the right thing. Enjoy.

Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum

Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum I read this book because I really don't know that much about autocracy and 2025 is really concerning me as to the way politics and power is going. I'm glad I read this book. The world is changing and democracy may be in big trouble. This is an important read.

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder

On Tyranny I wish everyone could read this book. Our country is in big trouble and it would help to see what a group of dangerous people are up to.

The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party Is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy Stuart Stevens

The Conspiracy to End America is an important read. America is changing and in a scary way. I'm watching how Republicans are changing rules so people of disadvantage have trouble to vote. How key power players change rules. How January 6 is being compared to a wallk in the park. An important read.

Three Ordinary Girls: The Remarkable Story of Three Dutch Teenagers Who Became Spies, Saboteurs, Nazi Assassins–and WWII Heroes by Tim Brady

Three Ordinary Girls are far from being ordinary. This is an important book to read the record of history of people who made courageous choices, sacrificing much to free people from the cruel dangerous Nazis. A good read. Add this one to your high school library.

Three Cups of Deceit: How Greg Mortenson, Humanitarian Hero, Lost His Way by Jon Krakauer

Journalist Jon Krakauer did his research and fact checking on what really happened in the building of schools and the irresponsibility of resources wrapped in a web of lies. If you read Three Cups of Tea, this is the book to follow up on.

War Bob Woodward

War is a book that should be part of history classes as a requirment. Woodward is a credible journalist who knows how to report the facts in a fair and unbiased way. He brings history to life. An important read.

Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Something Lost, Something Gained is a good read and a good audibook. Written and published before the 2024 presidential election, shows a lot of insight in to the world of politics. Hillary Rodham Clinton has worked to help people around the world as well as the United States. I wish more people had read this book before they voted. Just saying.

The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi

The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi is a good read. Also a good listen in audiobook. Dive in to the last few decades and see first hand through the eyes of the author history in the making. So many important events, taking care of people and working with world leaders. Nancy Pelosi is a very strong woman and a good role model.

Dragon RIder by Taron Matharu

I listened to the audiobook of Dragon Rider. It's perfect for public libraries. Because of the language, I wouldn't put it in a high school library. It's a good traditional power story. I've read so many to be able to predict but that's me. I was entertained and would read the second in the series once it's out. Enjoy.

Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana

This is a very powerful story bringing viewpoints into a young Muslim teen girl. It opened my world a little bit more. I would add Hope Ablaze to my high school library. I think it is very important and a strong story. It feels like a very authentic book.

Warrior's Curse by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The audiobook did a great job presenting characters and narrating the story of a young girl who has magical powers and being used as a pawn in a power game of this last book in the series, The Warrior's Curse. It's fine for high school libraries. Enjoy.

Savage the Stars Ravage the Dark by Tara Sim

 An intense Young Adult fantasy with romance.  It's a good read and fine for high school library shelves.  It's a page turner.