Finding Home by Karen Kingsbury

Finding Home is fine for young children. Children who may have to adjust to big moves and leaving friends behind but having family to help you through would be a good fit. One missing aspect would be diversity of people. But it's fine. Audibook also good.

When Among Crows by Veronica Roth

When Among Crows by Veronica Roth comes from a Polish saying. It's a complex story that works beautifuly. I would say this is reading level for adults and not fitting into a high school library. I chose this book because I enjoy reading Roth's work and what a pretty cover. The voice actors did a great job. Lots of underworld characters and action. Love Baba Jaga. Enjoy.

The Hazlebourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

The Hazlebourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club is a wonderful cast of characters, history and romance British style. Set after WW1 in a world when women were expected to give back jobs to the men who returned from the war and how dare they start their own business. A vet who's fiance had rejected him and a woman who is hired to stay with a beloved grandmother, a grandmother with her own secrets. The audiobook is fantastic. Great voice actress. A great read. Enjoy.

Twelve by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Twelve is part of the Natural Series. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook and Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a good writer. A great book to add to high school libraries. She writes really smart and brings us into the thoughts of the agents. She creates a good plot, and good conversation. Enjoy.

Olive You to Death by Lynn Calhoon

Olive You To Death is one of my favorite cozy mystery series. It's a town I would love to visit. Actually, the area reminds me of places I have been in in coastal California. The audiobook also very good. Enjoy.

Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan

Million Dollar Weekend was an interesting book that I had listened to. I was looking for ideas to market my school library.

Elf Dog and Owl Head by M. T. Anderson

Elf Dog and Owl Head is an adorable story of a young boy on an adventure. He finds a dog, what he doesn't know is that the dog is from the fairy world. We get to hear the story through the boy's and dog's viewpoint. Imagine finding a lost dog and not knowing it's a fairy dog. You get to meet unusal people, a giant and more. What would you do for a dog or pet that you love.

The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is, as always, brilliant. Mystery, puzzles, and relationships forming, shifting and then more mystery makes this a page turner. A cast of colorful characters from previous stories in this new series, is a treat to enjoy. The audiobook also very good. A good one to add to high school libraries.

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert is a nonfiction book leading up to a horrible event that killed so many. I listened to the audiobook and it was hard to hear how terrible people can be. It's an important book to add to high school libraries.

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner is a tale of adventure, vengence, sacrifice and more. There is a lot going on in this story. Perfect for public libraries, not so much for high school. It's an okay story. I had a hard time getting in to the story, I was listening to an audiobook.

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr is rather a philosphical graphic novel. I liked it very much. Death takes a journey and ends up dying multiple times as she seeks the child who will invent immortality. She finds him over the years and he knows that she has met with him over his lifetime. The gods featured in this graphic novel comes from India. It's a good read. I would like to add it to my high school library. Read the book first. f

Sweet Nightmare by Tracy Wolff

Sweet Nightmare is a teen story of monsters trapped on an island. They are usually humans but sometimes, dragons, vampires, wolves and more become their ownselves. I wasn't really wild about the plot and construction of the story. Also lots of F*bombs. More then I thought was needed. I'm passing on this one. Better for Public Libraries.

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Powerless by Lauren Roberts is a survival game of life as a teen girl, orphaned by the king, gets trapped into a web of politics and must participate in a last man still standing wins. I've see it before with Hunger Games but a different bit of a take. It's fine for high school library.

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley is a book that should be added to high school libraries, it highlights the indigeonous people, working to get back ancesteral artifacts and remains. This book feels authentic and brings you into the story by the perspective of Perry, a teen girl who is learnign more about her tribe then she ever thougth she would and about herself as well. She takes dangerous risks to make things right, She is in more trouble then she realizes. A good read and I would also recommending audiobook version just to hear the cadence of the speach and hearing the story.

Avatar: The Last Airbender: Smoke and Shadow part 3 by Gene Luen Yang and Gurihru

Avatar the Last Airbender Smoke and Shadow Part 3 is a graphic novel. It has dynamic colors and a good energy as a group of warriors fight to get kidnapped children back. Fine for any high school library.

You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys

You: The Story is a good book to add to high school libraries. Ruta talks us about her writing process. Oh yes the audiobook is worth listening. You also learn more about the author herself. This may lean more to adult but I believe high school students can handle this also. If you have writers in your life this is a good book for them to get into. A good read or listen.

Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer

Crownchasers is a fun story if you like space cowboy stories. I happen to like space cowboy stories. I was able to listen to to the story and was entertained. It's fine for high school libraries. A good read. Enjoy.

What Makes Us Human by Victor D O Santos and Anna Forlati

What Makes Us Human by Santos and illustrated by Forlati is a beautiful book to add for picture books for older readers. It takes us on a journey through the ages, from the first peoples to modern times. I appreciate the diversity of cultures illustrated in the book. What makes us human is language and this book easily and simply reveals this to us. A good book to use for teaching.

Are We There Yet? By Melisssa Abraham & Simone Douglass

Add Are We There Yet? to your children's library. A great Read Aloud to share with young children. The images are colorful and exquisit. The imagination of the little girl as she walks with her mother is so creative. You could do great lessons and build on this book. Enjoy.

The Perfect Place by Matt De La Pena and Paula Escobar

The Perfect Place is a welcome addition to any children's library.

Detective Duck by Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver and Dan Santat

Detective Duck is a sweet story about an adorable duck who is smart enought to have friends work together to solve a problem. Perfect for any elementary school library.

Roar-Choo! by Charlotte Cheng and Dan Santat

A beautiful illustrated book, Roar-Choo! is a delighful book about a sick dragon and a nurturing phoenix. Perfect for any children's library.

Endlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat

Endlessly Ever After is a mash-up European fairy tales in a chose your own adventure set up. Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and more meet up in a finely illustrated book. Fine for any elementary school library. Enjoy.

Such Charming Liars by Karen McManus

Such Charming Liars by Karen McManus is about a teen girl who's life has been a big grift with her mother, working for a Master Grifter. Mom has one last job before she goes straight, steal a ruby necklace and switch it for a fake. Kat, the teen, sneaks on in the job. She witnesses a murder. Meets up with her one day step dad and her step brother and danger is all around in a rich family's compound. What the heck is going on? You will need to read to find out. A good read. Fine for high school library and the audiobook also very good.

Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren

Tangled Up In You is a charming contemporary take on Tangled/Rapunzel. Ren is a sweet sheltered naieve young woman who's parents have had absolutly complete control of her from her education and having her work her family farm. She's super smart and is able to go to the local college. She ends up taking a DNA test and that changes her life. The audiobook is also good.

I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle

I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons is a charming story about an infestation of dragons and three main characters who want what something different then what their parents want. It's funny and humorous, but maybe over teens heads. It's a story that will stay with you if you love fantasy and adventure. The audiobook was well done.

Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly

Song for a Whale by Lynn Kelly is a great book for middle school students. The author has background experience interpreting for hearing impaired students. She also did some research on an actual hybrid whale that is known as the loneliest whale because of it's song is a different frequency then regular whales. The audiobook is also good. Enjoy.

Cupcake by Cookie O'Gorman

Cupcake was adorable. I'm adding this to my high school library. The audibook is also good.

Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Past Present Future is about two young adults heading to colleges, one in Boston and the other in New York. They are finding themselves apart from each other and reconnecting each time they are reunited. Not for High School libraries but perfect for public libraries. It also comes as an audiobook.

The Heaven And Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, starts off with a skeleton found buried deep and takes us on a journey of a community of Jewish and Black community that are deeply connected by a Jewish woman who is kind but also fierce. A young orphan deaf boy is taken in by her because a dangerous group of people thinks he should be in an institution. He gets caught and the community rallys to help him escape. The journey in this book has many layers andthe character depth is well done. The audiobook also good. A great read for adults.

One Was Lost by Natalie D. Richards

One Was Lost is a great suspenceful story that is fine for high school library. It's a good read and a good audiobook. The students wake up and realized that they have been drugged, their cell phones have been broken and their teacher is in a coma. More events put them in dangerous trouble. They have no idea who is stalking them and tormenting them. A good read.

She's Gone by David Bell

She's Gone is a thriller and murder mystery. I listened to this story and it's fine for high school libraries. Is the boyfriend guilty or set up? Who can he trust? Can we trust him? Read and fine out. It's a good read.

Saints of the Household by Ari Tison

An interesting story that brings in the blending of two cultures. Saints of the Household has an anchor character that helps the boys through their journey, their grandfather. This book also comes in audiobook as well. It's better for public libraries.

Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boyland

This is definitely an adult book which revolves around two teens. Mad Honey is told in two viewpoints, A mother who is a bee keeper and Lilly the girlfriend. They both have their secrets and they are revealed at court. It's a good story. I listened to the book and at the end both authors speak about their collaboration. It's a good read.

The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Banhill is a perfect allegory of how mobs of people can worship a politician and believe every word they say. How kindness can make a difference. How people can be incited into a dangerous mob. A good allegory of the Nazi regime of a certain orange politician who incitied violence in a certain capital city. Yep I went down that road. It's a goo story just to read or listen to. Perfect for any school or public library. Hopefully some radical person doesn't try to ban this book. A good story with a lesson if you look for it. I plan on reading more Kelly Barnhill works.

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

The Davenports lived in the time of the 1900s. It's mainly the story of two black affluent families and one family maid who have dreams and desire. It turns out their dreams don't match the parents. Loosly based on a real person. There is a lot of affectionate demonstrations between young lovers. Basically PG affections. Will the young people follow their dreams or their parents dreams? Read or listen and find out.

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson & Matt Eversmann

These are short pages of booksellers and librarians talking about their connetions to books, people and reading. It's a great read and also audiobook. Enjoy.

Heart of the Samurai by Margi Preus

A great read and audiobook. Losely based on a true person, Heart of the Samurai is a simple book that tells one man's story. Imagine leaving your county by accident and having to learn a new language and culture. Adventure and learning makes this young man extrodinary. A good read. Enjoy and fine for any school library.

Days of Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

Days of Morisaki Bookshop book was translated to English. A young woman finds out her expected fiance actually has his own fiance. She quits her job and her uncle invites her to move upstairs his book store. His wife had left him long ago. Together they heal and go beyond. A good book. The audio book also very good. Enjoy.

Young Fredle by Cynthia Voigt

This is a sweet story about a mouse who learns to survive. We are also reaquainted with two dogs from the first story. Young Fredle is open to new opportunities as he learns how to survive. It's a good read and audiobook. Fine for any children's library.

The World ends in April by Stacy McAnulty

The World Ends in April is a great book for middle school. It's about friendships, making mistakes, researching and changes that take place in life. It's a great book and a great audiobook. I highly recommend it for middle school. Enjoy.

Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

Ferris has one loving family that are also very quirky. It's a sweet story and the audiobook is also fine. It's fine for middle school libraries.

Faith taking Flight by Julie Murphy

Faith Taking Flight by Julie Murphy has a lot going on in it. I don't think I'll be putting it in my high school library. The story really didn't grab me. I felt there was just way to much going on with it. But I'm glad the public library does carry it.

Mangoes, Mischief and Tales of Friendship by Chitra Soundar

Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship is an excellent book to have in elementary, middle and high school libraries. These are stories that take place in India. The two boys, one a prince and one a farmer boy are best friends. Even their fathers are very nice. The boys are smart and work out researching information to solve problems in a realy clever way. A great read.

Our Castle by the Sea written by Lucy Strange

Our Castle by the Sea is brilliant. Two girls have to see their innocent artistic German mother be placed in an internment camp. Their father confesses to a dangerous act. They help with Dunkirk and look for a spy. The audibook also very good. This is a fantastic book to add to any school library.

The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

I am a fan of Catherine GIlbert Murdock. The Book of Boy is a great story for any middle school library. Boy has a secret that must be hid and once the secret is revealed, it's pretty cool. Enjoy it's a good read.

The Wild Lavender Bookshop by Jodi Thomas

A good summer read/ listen to. The Wild Lavender Bookshop has me hooked in this series. It's got romance, danger, love and a couple of couple stories. A sweet read. Enjoy. More adult then high school, FYI.

Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo

I think currently immigrants are being used as pawns by political candidtates for president during this election year. Sadly there is a group that bullies immigrants and using this as a political point. I don't think we fully understand life for immigrants. Home is Not A Country brings us into a teen's world and how changes can be difficult and family relationships can be challenging. I listened to the audiobook and thought it was a solid story.

Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Sarah's Key is a story of a tragic family story that took place in France. It is a good story, solid and filled with history. It's two stories in one. The past and the present as an American journalist living in Paris with her French husband, investigates the little talked about event of how Jewish people were treated and put in German custody and we know what happens next. It's a very good solid story. A good read.

Angus and Sadie by Cynthia Voigt

Angus and Sadie presents both the dogs and how they think and also the farm couple and what they are thinking. It's a sweet little story. I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook. It's fine for any children's library. And a good read aloud.