Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown by John Lithgow

 I enjoyed the book, what can I say.  A quick read. 

A Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery The Ghost Hunter Next Door by Danielle Garrett

 A woman who can communicate with ghosts, solves her first murder mystery, a cold case of 25 years ago.  Find out who did it.  Justice will prevail.  a good read for entertainment.  also good audio book.

Born to Fly by Steve Sheinkin

 I'm adding this to my school library.  The thrill of flying and the dangers of a new era starting the wild rides of airplanes.  Piloting planes by women goes beyond the novelty of it and the biases they also faced. Centered in this book is the first Woman's Derby, a race of amazing women with a lot of character flying the race.  A good read and a good audio book.  Enjoy.

Freedom Soup by Charles & Alcantara

 Picture books and history are a perfect blend of giving readers a start on a subject.  This is a good one to add to school libraries. 

Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Last Wool and Testament by Molly MacRae

 It's another murder mystery with a ghost.  It's entertaining with a cast of characters.  I'm on vacation and am catching up on my murder mysteries.  This is a new one for me.  

Resist A story of D-Day by Alan Gratz

 It's a glimpse of history in this fictional story of what occupied France looked like during World War II.

Perfect for middle school and high school to read and bring history alive.

Lemon Layne Mystery Play That Funky Music White Koi by Dakota Cassidy

 This is a cute murder mystery.  A good read.  Nothing like a mystery.

The Pumpkin War by Cathleen Young

 I liked this book for upper elementary and middle school libraries for students to read.  It's a good book about a girl who is mad and thinks she was cheated of a win the previous year.  This is the year it takes her some time to grow up.  

My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Hartnett & Williams

This book must be listened to because you get to hear Ruth and her husband, Marty speak as well as the narrator.  The words flow easily and become alive when you hear the original people speaking.  A good book to add to any library.

Richard Jury Mystery The Case Has Altered by Martha Grimes

 This is a new series of murder mysteries that I am reading.  I enjoy a good who-done-it.  I figured it out about the middle of the book.  I would read more of this author's mystery books.  

I Am One: A Book of Action by Verde and Reynolds

 This isn't really a story but more of words for encouragement with great images.  Fine for libraries and given as gifts.   

Something to Say by Lisa Moore Ramee

 It's a good book for elementary and middle school libraries. 

Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe

 Lots of talking in this book.  Some mature topics included in this story.  I wasn't really impressed with this book.  Best for public libraries.  I'm going to pass.

Jackaby by William Ritter

 I found a new series to enjoy.  Smartly written, with snappy dialog and dark mystery.  The two team well and no romance between them.  A good read, enjoy.  Fine for any high school library.

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate

 Bob is one street wise dog who finds a home and friends.  This touching book will be a welcome addition to any elementary and middle school library.  Hear Bob's story from his voice.  A good read.

You are Never Alone by Max Lucado

 It's a good book and a good audio book to listen to.  Talks about how God is with us when we are alone, especially in this crazy time.

Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson

 If you are looking for a Halloween book, this might do.  I wasn't really into the book.  I found it rather silly.  But sometimes we need a bit of silly in our lives.

Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons

 I saw the movie years ago and just found this book recently.  If you get British humor, you will enjoy this.  The movie is good also.  Enjoy.

Remarkables by Margaret Peterson Haddix

 A good read for older elementary and middle school students.  A girl dies because of a prank going wrong and that dominoes off to the one who caused the prank to spiral down into drugs.  It's a good read.

The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae

 I truly enjoyed the story.  It's balanced with good dialog, cute meet plot, danger and a race for the crown.  Thin a teen Indiana Jones, meets Aladdin. Enjoy.

Come Find Me by Megan Miranda

 Wow, this is a fantastic thriller.  A bit of psychic/ghostly intervention or is it?  And two teens team up to find out what is going on.  Did her brother really kill their mom and step father and did a different brother run away or meet up with worse?  It's a seriously good read.

The Unbelievable Oliver and the Sawed-In-Half Dads By Psudonymous Bosch

 

It's okay.  A bit silly but okay.

Maisie Dobbs An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear

 A mystery to read.  I am addicted to them.  

Anne of Green Gables Anne of Avonlea by L M Montgomery

 A classic series to enjoy for all time.  A great read of watching Anne grow up and become a young adult.  A orphan at 3 months and now at 16, she is teaching and loving it.  But opportunities present itself as she makes special connections in the world.

Book Girl A Journey Through the Treasures and Transforming Power of a Reading Life by Sarah Clarkson

 

If you enjoy books, looking book for your students or children, read or listen to this book.  Great suggestions and why the book choices are good to read.  

One Time by Sharon Creech

 

 A lovely book that is a must for any elementary and middle school library.  

The Trials of Apollo The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan

 A good series that is popular with student readers.  I'll have to add this to my high school library.  Enjoy.

Crown An Ode To The Fresh Cut by Barnes and James

 A picture book that discuss the importance of haircuts.  Going beyond the experience.  A good read.

The Black God’s Drums by P. Djeli Clark

 

I think this book is okay but I would say read it before you add it to school library.  I am going to pass, I think it's a bit to far out.  I am glad my public library has it so I could check it out.

The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony

 

Elephants are very special creatures, and sadly are endangered because of poachers.  Lawrence Anthony learns elephant signals as he works with them.  This is his story of his interactions with elephants and people.  Good people and bad people.  A great read.

Pages & Co Tilly and the Lost Fairytales by Anna James

 Great series for elementary and middle school.  Magical librarians, the ability to travel through books and interact with characters makes life pretty darn interesting.  Danger hoovering over Tilly so the drama is well balanced.  Enjoyl

Pages & CO Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James

 A good story to add to your elementary and middle school library.  Audio book also good.  Enjoy.

The Clairvoyant Countess by Dorothy Gilman

 A good read.  No spies but a murder mystery with a woman who has psychic abilities.  Enjoy.

Mrs. Pollifax The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman

 A vintage spy story with a mature senior lady who ends up working on missions for the CIA.  Enjoy both a great read and audio book.

Mrs. Pollifax The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman

 

A great series.  A vintage series that is a great read and also a good audio book.  If you like adventure, you will enjoy Mrs. Pollifax, a novice spy of senior age.  You will enjoy.  

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

 

Not an easy read but a good read.  When friendships change, it can be really difficult and how do you talk about it.  Who listens.  It's nice that there is a story about the change of friendships.  There are some mature moments and also not easy when the main character makes some not the best choices in behavior.

Lions & Liars by Kate Beasley

 Add this one to your middle school and elementary school library.  It's a good read and good for boys.  Almost a coming of age story. peppered with humor and also the perfect amount of drama.  What would you do for your good friends?  A  good read and a good audio book.

No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency To The Land of Long-Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith

 A great series set in Botswana, the cast of characters in this story are endearing and the plot will entertain.  A smart book to enjoy.  

War Stories by Gordon Korman

 This endearing story is told in flashbacks and real time.  Three generations: Great Grandfather, Father and son go to France and back at the time of World War II.  A good story and would be a welcomed addition to any school library.  Audio book also good.

I Dissent Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Levy and Baddeley

 This picture book about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be a welcome addition to any school library of all grades. The images created based on her life compliment the text.  The story is well crafted captured in to a brief picture book for students.  A good read.

Notorious RBG by Carmon & Knizhnik

 I'm adding this to my shopping list for my high school library.  A great read, get the young student reader.  A important woman who is a role model for all ages.  Audio book also good.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg by James Sherron De Hart

 This book pairs well with Bob Woodward's The Brethren.  Another perspective of the Supreme Court through the experiences of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  This has everything in it: Tragedy, love and romance,  fight the good fight and make a difference.  Audio book also very good.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward & Scott Armstrong

 

I listened to the audio book.  I like reading Bob Woodward books to learn about history, especially when I was really young at the time.  When Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, I realized I didn't know much about the courts.  Very interesting.  

Obama’s Wars by Bob Woodward

A good read.  Nonfiction historical look at what happened when President Obama had to make choices that affected world events.  Audio book also good.

 

The Last of the President’s Men with Bob Woodward

 

A good book on history of how a president can make an impact on his country.  You must decide what kind of impact did Nixon made.  The audio book also very good.  

The Other, Better Me by Antony John

 It's a sweet story filled with many emotions of a little girl who wants to know about her father.  She lives in a community that deeply cares about her and her mother.  It's fine for any elementary school library.  Enjoy.

Miguel’s Brave Knights by Engle and Colon

 Add this picture book to your collection.  Beautifully written and illustrated about the life of this author.  Enjoy.

A Lemon Layne Mystery by Prawn of the Dead by Dakota Cassidy

 

I liked this one.  I'm surprised there are only two so far that I know of.  If you like modern mysteries, add this one to your shelf .  Enjoy and the audio book also good.  

To Sleep In A Sea of Stars by Paolini

 

IT's a good story.  A long story.  A very long story.  I listened to it by audio books.  Would I put it in the library, if I had lots of star science fiction book, then probably.  I checked mine out from the public library.  Enjoy.

A Haunted Library Mystery Buried In the Stacks by Allison Brook

 It's a cute murder mystery.  The characters are fun to read.  Who doesn't think a haunted library would be interesting.  I'll let you in on a secret.  I use to work in a haunted library.  I didn't see ghosts but did experience poltergeist activities with witnesses.  It's a entertaining read and a good audio book as well.  Enjoy.