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.

The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman

 

This is a book that will be on the list for California Young Reader Medal.  It's a great story that uses two time lines at the same time.  The nuclear reactor accident of the 1980s and World War II escaping the Germans.  Its about friendship, surviving dangerous and what really is family.  I liked this book a lot and even though it is middle school level, it's great to teach about history as well.  Add this to your school library.  It's a good read.  The audio book is also well done.  Good voice actor.

A Thousand Sisters by Elizabeth Wein

I'm adding this to my high school library.  History of women in the air force isn't always covered in a high profile situation.  This is a book that introduces us to these Russian women and what they went through to reach the skies and protect their country from invaders.  It's a good read and a good audio book.  

The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson

I loved this story.  There are stories inside stories that all connect.  There is magic in this story and life lessons.  Entertaining and wise at the same time.  Enjoy.  I'm going to get for my high school library.

Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Jennifer A Nielsen, knows how to tell a story.  Taking an episode in history and bringing it to life.  It's a good read.

Nikolai Duology King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

I have been enjoying reading this series.  The audio books are also very good.  The story continues with King of Scars.  I'm looking forward to publishing of the next book.  Characters that we have encountered: good and evil are back.  Even a old wolf.  It's a good read and perfect for high school libraries.  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

The Crown’s Game: The Crown’s Fate by Evelyn Skye

I like this series.  It's written beautifully and the plot has many layers to it.  Fine for any high school library.  Enjoy.

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

This story really bring a blend of fantasy, folktales and scary eeriness alive in a dark Russian forest.  Always a dangerous life and more so for the womenfolk.  This story has all sorts of levels to it.  It works well.  It's a good read and the audio book brings it alive.  Enjoy.

The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye

This is a brilliant book and I wish I could write a story like this.  It's filled with magic, friendship, romance and the bitterness of loss.  Enjoy this very smart book.  Perfect for an high school library.

The Grisha Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

This is going to be on the shelves of my library but I have a feeling it will be flying off the shelves.  The first one in the series was great but this really picks up steams.  There is drama, fighting, political and magical elements to this story.  Game of Thrones fan?  Here you go.  It's good.  Read the book!

Little Knife by Leigh Bardugo

It's a short story that ties in with a larger series.  It follows classic Grimm Fairy tales.  It's a smart and good read.  It has a great twist.  It is fine for any to read.  Enjoy!

The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo

It's a dark tale worthy of the true stories of the Grimm Brothers.  It's pretty creepy and good at the same time.  It's part of a series.  It's also a novella.  It's a good one.  Creepy and eerie, the makings of a good campfire story that will guarantee to give nightmares.

Goliath by Scott Westerfeld

If you are a fan of steam punk then this trilogy is for you.  This is the last book in the series and is a great read.  Solid books, excellent descriptions and quite the adventure.  I would say this book is for the avid reader.  It is fine for any library.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Oh my goodness!!! Right up there with Graceling.  I finished this book in a day.  My friend, Heather from Petunia's Place told me I must read this book and she was so right.  Check out the website that goes with the book.  I'm looking forward to reading the next book.  It has all the right elements, surprise, romance, mystery.

http://www.leighbardugo.com/books/

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Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin

I read this in an hour or less.  This ties in well with Soviet History.  The author/illustrator has at the end of the story a personal notation about an experience he had with the secret police when he lived in the Soviet Union.
Very good book and I hope this will be up for an award.  It takes us into the world of a 10 year old living in a communal apartment building and how quickly people can turn on you.  The illustrations are perfect for this story.