Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall

With beautiful images, go into the life of a lighthouse keeper.  Enjoy these images and the story of a man who works in the lighthouse. 

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

It's a coming of age story for Calpurnia Tate.  She is 11 years old.  Her older brothers are courting young women.  Women didn't have much options and expectations.  Get married and manage the household and children.  But Calpurnia dreams for more.  She has a grandfather who includes her in their scientific observations.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

A Different Pond by Phi & Bui

Beautiful book about homeland, family, new land and fishing.  A must for all libraries.  Enjoy this picture book.

Sea of Ink and Gold The Speaker by Traci Chee

It's a good series.  Not my most favorite but fine for high school library. 

Sea of Ink and Gold The Reader by Traci Chee

It's a good series.  It's not my top ten but high school students will like it.  Fine for any library.  Enjoy.

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

It's a book filled with personal stories about life.  And it's also about going after your dreams.  I am tempted to add it to my high school library.  I would say, read or listen to it first.  If I had a daughter, I would give it to her as a gift.  It's a good book.

Andy Carpenter Hounded by David Rosenfelt

I think this is my favorite in the series so far.  Andy is a lawyer with a great team of people working with him to solve murders and defend the innocent.  Enjoy.  Also the audio book is very good.

Andy Carpenter Collard by David Rosenfelt

Enjoy this book and especially the audio book.  It's a smart and entertaining series.

Andy Carpenter Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt

Another who done it with the Andy Carpenter series.  If you like smart & entertaining murder mysteries, then this is the series for you.   Enjoy.  Audio books also very good.

Andy Carpenter Sudden Death by David Rosenfelt

I am enjoying this lawyer murder mystery series.  They are a smart series of books and of course they have dogs in the books as well.  The audio book are also well done and highly enjoyable.

Andy Carpenter Dead Center by David Rosenfelt

Andy is alone, his girlfriend who he loves dearly has moved away because of a work opportunity.  When she calls on a case to ask for his help, will the sparks fly and they be reunited?  Who really killed two young girls?  Read and find out. 

Andy Carpenter First Degree by David Rosenfelt

A smart and humorous murder mystery series.  Enjoy.  The audio book also very good.  Told mostly in first person from the perspective of Andy.  Enjoy.  It's a good read.

Andy Carpenter The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt

Great Series.  I love a good murder mystery.  And throw in some dogs.  Awesome.  The audio book also good.  Written with humor and intelligence.  Enjoy. 

County Cork Cruel Winter by Sheila Connolly

Travel to Ireland and solve a mystery.  Trapped in a winter storm, a town blanketed in snow and strangers gather together in a pub and go over a murder case that happened years ago.  Great concept.  great story.  A good read.  Enjoy.

Meg Langslow The Hen of the Baskervilles by Donna Andrews

This is my first read in the murder mystery series.  I am looking forward to reading more of the series.  It's funny and cute and holds enough danger to make it a page turner.  Looking for a vacation read.  Here you go.  Enjoy.

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten white

This is the retelling of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.  This retelling is dark and told in the perspective of a young girl who grows up with Victor Frankenstein.  She must be charming and make herself valuable to the family so she can stay.  She must survive in any way she can.  All the while, facing all that she loves is taken away from her one way or another.  Victor Frankenstein is a young boy who is deeply fascinated with the death.  How far will Victor go to achieve his desire?  Watch these two grow up and navigate through darkness to become dangerous young adults. 

We Are Displaced by Malala Yousafzai

This would be the perfect book to share with those who are voted into government office.  Meanwhile, it should be placed in all libraries.  These are the stories of the people who are forced to leave their homes.  It is the stories of the past, present and future.  Can we really understand what people go through to leave their home country?  With this book, it's a start.

The Chronicles of Prydain The High King by Lloyd Alexander

Adventure, fantasy and becoming a man. this series has it all.  And now it must come to an end in this final book.  It's a good fantasy book series.  If you enjoy Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Narnia series, then add this to your list.  Enjoy.

The Chronicles of Prydain Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander

If you enjoy fantasy and adventure, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Narnia then this is a great series to share with students.  Enjoy.

Funjungle poached by Stuart Gibbs

This read is so enjoyable.  A 12 year old who outsmarts the grownups.  It's a fun read.  Enjoy.

Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo

This is a sweet story about three girls who have problems in their lives.  Filled with disappointment and sadness, they work together to help each other.  Perfect for any elementary / middle school library.

The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan

Oh this is a very sweet story.  Romance and missed opportunities, choices in life and redemption.  It's a wonderful story.  Enjoy.

Summer Seaside Kitchen The Endless Beach by Jenny Colgan

I really like reading Jenny Colgan's worlds.  She creates communities that I wish I could move to.  It's a grand escape into her character's worlds.  This is a lovely read.  Enjoy.

Horizon Apex Predator by M. T. Anderson

If you remember the old TV show, Lost, then think of this as the junior version.  This series is written by various YA authors.  It's an interesting read.  Fine for any school library.  Enjoy.

Winter Night Trilogy The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

This is a multilayered book that includes history, magic and fantasy.  So many different characters centered around a girl.  It's an amazing read. Enjoy

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

This book should be in every library.  It is an important read.  The audio book also very good.  It's hard to imagine a world where education is being squashed.  Especially for young girls.  Malala bring her reality to life as she carefully explains her world and how it changes when the Taliban takes over her town.  The sacrifices her family made, the dangers and even the deaths.  Malala stands up to bullies. Her strengths and beliefs make a difference.  Her courage makes a difference.  She is a role model for all. 

The Cholo Tree by Daniel Chacon

This is literature.  It's been written beautifully.  There is content that makes it hard to read but it brings to life Victor's world.  There is some gang fighting and drugs, which is part of Victor's life. It is set in Fresno, so if you are from Fresno, you'll recognize City College, Fresno State, Woodward Park and other places.  Victor has the soul of an artist.  He can draw.  He has an amazing teacher who encourages his art work.  Victor has lots of challenges in life.  It is a good read.  I liked the book and it reminded me of students I have had in the past.  I believe it is an important read.

Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo

This is a sweet book that reminds me a little of Polly Ana  and Tom Sawyer.  Granny is not playing with a full deck.  She probably has the start of dementia.  Louisiana is just a little girl trying to survive.  It's a good story and good characters. 

Summer Seaside Kitchen The Café by the Sea by Jenny Colgan

I am addicted to Jenny Colgan stories.  She writes like her characters are family.  She also write with community.  I want to move to this little island and meet all the people and buy the butter and cheese and pastries.  If you are looking for a vacation read, this is it.  Enjoy.  It's more then a romance novel but there is romance in the story. 

Real Friends by Hale and Pham

I enjoy Shannon Hale's stories both YA and Adult.  I liked this graphic novel because there was a lot of honesty in the story.  The images also worked in the telling of the book.  enjoy.  Fine for any school library.

Willow by Brennan-Nelson & Moore

This is a perfect book to encourage students to find their own artistic expressions.  Enjoy this book and get for any school library.  Picture books can be a great lesson starter.  Enjoy.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard 9 from the Nine Worlds by Rick Riordan

This is a fun collection of short stories based on the characters of Maguns Chase Rick Riordan.  His mythological updates are fun to read.  Fine for any school library.  Enjoy.  The audio book also very good.

And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

This is modern literature in retelling/reinventing Moby Dick.  It's told in the perspective of Bathsheba, the whale.  Whale culture is invented and works well.  Great illustrations also.  Toby Wick is who the whales are hunting.  This is marketed as young adult literature.  I think it would be better at the AP level or college level.  It's a good story but I'm not sure it will appeal to regular high school students.  It's a good listen to as well. 

For a Muse of Fire by Heidi Hellig

I think that this book will be popular with small groups of students.  It's fine for any high school library. 

Twisted Tales Reflection by Elizabeth Lim

This is close to Orpheus and the Underworld.  Would you travel to the other side of death to bring back the one you love?  It's a good story and I will add to my high school library.  Enjoy.  Audio book also very good.

Tales from Deckaroo Leroy Nicker Saddles Up by Kate Dicamillo

It's a fun story fine for any ages.  Enjoy.

Tales from Deckaroo Drive Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon by Kate Dicamillo

Enjoy this entertaining short story about animals and people.  The audio book also very entertaining.

The Unteachables by Gordon Korman

Oh I love this book.  Gordon Korman is rapidly turning in to one of my favorite authors.  He nailed it in this story.  A must for any library.  The audio book also very good.  Enjoy.

The Friendship War by Andrew Clements

Andrew Clements is a delightful author.  He had me at Frindle.  This is a great book for teens to read in class for psychology and sociology classes.  Great for any school library.  Especially elementary and middle school.  Enjoy.

Frederic by Leo Lionni

For the poets and artists in the world.  Fine for any school libraries.  Enjoy. 

Flora and the Penguin by Molly Idle

The lines are so graceful and beautifully placed.  The body language in the illustrations are fluid and smart.  This is a book that will fit in any library.  I would like to get it for my high school for art classes and also for teens reading to children.  Enjoy.

Max & Midknights by Lincoln Peirce

I can see elementary kids enjoying this story.  It's a quick read. It's an entertaining read.  Funny and silly.  Enjoy.

Ghosts Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

This is a good book to use to talk about what is going on in the country where young men are killed because of prejudice.  Fine for any library. 

One Small Thing by Erin Watt

I had to force  myself to finish this book.  I'm glad it was an audio book.  I would pass on this one.  The adults in this book are all unhelpful and have issues.  Even the teachers and police officers.  The girl decides to have random sex to get back at her parents.  No one is listening to this girl.

Shadow Magic Burning Magic by Joshua Khan

I hope there are more books in this series.  It's that good.  Think middle ages Harry Potter with a hint of romance.  Great characters and lots of action.  Goth and fire and magic.  Oh and throw in some zombies and you have the makings of an entertaining story.

Biggest, Strongest, Fastest by Steve Jenkins

It's a good book for elementary students. 

The Chronicles of Prydain The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander

Think Lord of the Rings meets fairy tales rescue and adventure.  It's a good series and fine for any school library. Enjoy.

The Chronicles of Prydain The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

Think a junior version of Lord of the Rings as a group of companions must save their mortal world.  It's a classic series that is timeless.  Good vs. Evil.  Enjoy.

Andy Carpenter One Dog Night by David Rosenfelt

If you enjoy a good murder mystery book, and dogs then this is the book for you.  It's smart and entertaining and lots of suspense.  Enjoy.  Audio book is a good listen.

Pool by JiHyeon Lee

The art work in this book is brilliant. It translates from black and white to color.  A great book for littles and also for high school students.  I would use this for art class in high school.  I also liked the book because I am a swimmer.  And when the gym pool is filled with people playing around and not swimming, I feel a bit frustrated because I want to swim laps.  This book is perfect for any school library.  Enjoy.