First Edition Library Mystery Murder is a Must by Marty Wingate

It's a smart mystery.  Enjoy.
 

Lobizona by Romina Garber

 It's an okay story.  I probably won't get it for the library.  I wasn't that thrilled about it.  

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

 I look forward to book 2 on this sweet series.  You have to adore this spunky Japanese American girl as she goes to Japan and learns that there are differences in her culture and Japanese.  She also meets a body guard that she becomes friends with.  She makes an impression in her new world.  a good read.

Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas

I had to stick with the story and I am glad that I did.  Worth the read.  It's a bit of a murder mystery.  I would say read first before putting in a school library.
 

Unbirthday by Liz Braswell

 Take a children's classic novel and update it for teens and this is a good series to enjoy.  Fine for any high school library.

Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft

 I wasn't really into this story.  I would say read it before you put it in a high school library.  It felt a bit muddled.

Mrs. Jeffries Turns The Tide by Emily Brightwell

 I like the Victorian era and murder mysteries, this is a good mix of both.  Enjoy this good read.

Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

 Add this one to your middle school library.  Good for ESL students.  Enjoy.  

A Tourist Trap Mystery Picture Perfect Frame by Lynn Cahoon

 I enjoy the Tourist Trap Mystery.  I wish I could go visit the town.  It reminds me of the Pismo and Solvang area.  A good summer read or anytime read.  Enjoy.

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas

 

Fine for middle school libraries.  A good guys read.  Enjoy.

Miracles Now by Gabrielle Bernstein

 It's a good read.  I read it from the public library.  I ended up buying the book.

A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

 A good read.  But a heavy read.  If you like murder mysteries and historic settings, then you'll enjoy this book.

A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery A curious Incident by Vicki Delany

A new series for me to enjoy in solving murder mysteries.  Entertaining and a fun read. Enjoy.

The Joy Luck Club By Amy Tan

This is now a long classic book taught in high school.  I had seen the movie years ago and just finished the audio book.  Loaded with conflict, secrets, hope and over all love.  A good story to enjoy, learn and understand culture and families.  
 

Evolve Your Brain by Joe Dispenza

 I was curious about this book.  I'm glad I read it.  More for personal interest.  

Malcolm X By Any Means Necessary by Walter Dean Myers

 

Add this one to your high school library.  It's a good read about a man who was a major part of history from the 60s.  Audio book also very good.  

City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda

 Rick Riordan presents this new series of books, in which authors write adventure stories based on their cultural mythology.  Add this one to your middle school library.  It's a good read and great to bring in diversity.  Enjoy. 

The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling

 Wow, this is a great story.  A real page turner.  Nora is lost in the desert and has all sorts of challenges and injuries.  She goes in search of her father.  Hoping he is alive but fearing the worst.  The flash flood separates them and also takes away many of their supplies.  A good read. Add this to your middle school library.

We’re Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey

 Oh yes! You must add this one to your elementary and middle school libraries.  A metaphor for what is going on here on planet earth.  A entertaining read.  Must get.

Chu’s First Day of School by Gaiman & Rex

 A cute book to get to any child getting ready to start school for the first time or a new school.  Enjoy.  Perfect for any child's library.  

Death by Chocolate Death By Chocolate Snickerdoodle by Sarah Graves

 A murder mystery that keeps you turning pages.  Enjoy.

Lucy Stone Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier

 A good starting book for a series, I look forward to reading more of this series.  Enjoy.

Miss Blake is a Flake by Gutman & Glick

Very funny book.  Young people will be laughing.  I was chuckling as I read and enjoyed the picture.  A good book to add to upper elementary library.
 

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

 The title and content made me curious.  I'm glad I read it. More for me to read then for high school libraries.  A good read  and a good audio book.  Enjoy.

Mrs. Jeffries Delivers the Goods by Emily Brightwell

 I love a good murder mystery.  Go back to the Victorian Era and help these resourceful servants help their boss in solving a murder.  Enjoy.

The In-Between by Rebecca K. S. Ansari

 It's a bit of a slow start but then it picks up.  It's fine for middle school libraries.  

Love In English by Maria E. Andreu

 I loved this book!  I am adding it to my high school library.  Enjoy!  A good read

Cupcake Café Christmas At The Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan

 I love this series.  When I read this book, I want to move to this little town.  A good read and what would you do for the one you love.  Enjoy.

The Promise of Change by Boyce & Levy

 Based on real events. This story is an important story to read.  Well documented and researched as civil rights, and education makes this compelling book to add to any high school library.

When God Says Wait by Elizabeth Laing Thompson

 A good book to read or listen to when one needs some encouragement.

Wonderland by Barbara O’Connor

 It's  a sweet story that is fine to add to any older elementary and middle school library.  It's about friendship, family and growing up. Oh and wait rescuing dogs.  (I love a good rescue dog story, .... hm wonder why?)

War Girls Rebel Sisters Tochi Onyebuchi

 An interesting story set in an African type environment.  A good read.

Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley

I loved this story.  It is brilliant!  Fine for high school students and adults.  It's a story you will want to read or listen too it as well.  Enjoy.
 

The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

 

A very different magical book.  A bit of a dark side to it.  a good read.  Enjoy.  Fine for Middle School

The Librarian of Boone’s Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer

 I loved this book.  There really were horseback librarians covered by the government.  And to have this put into a story, it works.  Enjoy.  

Honeybee by Fleming & Rohmann

 This beautiful picture book will be on my shopping list for my high school library.  Picture books can bring concise information in beautiful illustrations.

Parker Looks Up by Curry, Curry and Jackson

A lovely book about an adorable girl and her visit to see art.  A good book to enjoy and share with young people.  Add this to your young library.
 

A Ride To Remember by Langley, Nathan & Cooper

 A beautiful book that reflects what happened in history as people marched for their civil rights.  I am adding this to my high school library because I want my students to understand a time of history that is so important.  

Be Kind by Miller and Hill

 

A sweet book for other children to learn about being kind.  Add this one to your library for young people.  

The Do-Over The Cheat by Sarah Richman

 

Written for easy reading, it's fine.  There is a lesson to the story but it is not preachy.  It's fine for middle school to read.

The Revenge of Magic by James Riley

 It will fit well with middle school and upper elementary schools.  I think it is entertaining for this age group.  It's not Harry Potter but it does have a mystery and magical books.  It's fine for middle school libraries.

Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones

 This is a very entertaining book to read or to read aloud.  You have got to love the pluckiness of Earwig.  A good read.

Bread Shop Mystery Crust No One by Winnie Archer

 I'm addicted to murder mysteries especially with charming settings and main characters that are interesting.  Enjoy this mystery.  I know I plan on reading this series.

Write to Me by Grady & Hirao

 Based on a true event, a librarian makes a difference.  This should be a movie.  Add this one to your school libraries.

A Christmas Resolution by Anne Perry

A good read.  It's a quick read and part of a series.  I think this one is my favorite in the series so far.  Enjoy.
 

A Tea Shop Mystery Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs

 I love tea, dogs and murder mysteries.  This one has it all.  A good mystery to enjoy set in the east coast.  Enjoy.

House Flipper Mystery Murder With A View by Diane Kelly

 There are a lot of charming murder mysteries.  I've add this series to the ones I have been enjoying.  

Cassidy Blake Bridge Of Souls by Victoria Schwab

 

It's a nice series to add to a middle school library collection.  There are three main characters that team up and help each other send ghosts on to their journey and leave where they are stuck at.  Enjoy.

Perfect On Paper by Sophie Gonzales

 

I found this book charming.  I would add it to my high school library.  School times can be a bit muddled and friendships adjust or go a bit wonky.  This is a good one to add to high school libraries.

The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert

 Add this one to your middle school library.  A perfect book about being girls in middle school and having different backgrounds.  When another black girl shows up but is way different because of the New York City Vibe and a dad who is divorced for her mom and rarely shows up because of his job, the dynamics change between the kids in school.  The mystery of the journals gets them interested in researching who this person is based on clues left behind in the journal.  A good read.  An important read.