Maisie Doss Mysteries #3 Grave Deception Tonya Kappes

Maisie Doss Mysteries #3 Grave Deception Tonya Kappes I enjoy cozy murder mysteries. THis one is okay.

Thieves' Gambit #1 Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Thieves' Gambit #1 Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis I think this is fine to add to any high school library. There are a lots of twists and turns and very clever story line. Enjoy.

Brotherband Chronicles #9 The Stern Chase by John Flanagan

Brotherband Chronicles #9 The Stern Chase by John Flanagan This is one of my favorite authors for boys. Adventure, danger, a hint of romance and surviving nature and criminals. It's a fantastic read. Perfect for any middle and high school. Enjoy.

Secrets of the Nile #2 Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez

Secrets of the Nile #2 Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez If found my new favorite author. There is adventure, mystery, secrets revealed and so much more. Throw in history and magic and you have the makings of a great story. You have to love Inez. She is one brave teen. Enjoy.

Addison Cooke #2 Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan by Jonathan W. Stokes

Addison Cooke #2 Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan by Jonathan W. Stokes It's fine for any middle school and upper elementary school libraries. Lots of adventure, think Indiana Jones but middle school version.

Addison Cooke #1 Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas by Jonathan W. Stokes

Addison Cooke #1 Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas by Jonathan W. Stokes This story best fits middle school and older elementary school. It's cute but a bit much. It's a middle school Indiana Jones. Yep there are snakes, rapids, aligators and a knife fight. It's okay and younger students will probably enjoy this series.

Skyhunter #1 Skyhunter by Marie Lu

. Skyhunter #1 Skyhunter by Marie Lu It's a good read. I now need to read book 2. A group of warriors who battle mutannnt monsters. An enemy is captured and it turns out he's the key to possibly stopping the war. Fine for high school libraries.

Shattered Realms #1 Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima

Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima This is a good read for YA adventure. Heros facing impossible odds. This has all the elements for a great story telling tale. Perfect for high school libraries. Enjoy.

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono , Emily Balistrieri (Translator

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono This is an adorable book that is fine to add to any school library. Kiki is a sweet resourceful young witch with great parents who support her to go out into the world. She ends up helping people and making a difference.

Spy×Family #10 SPY×FAMILY 10 by Tatsuya Endo

Spy×Family #10 SPY×FAMILY 10 by Tatsuya Endo It's a fine story to add to a high school library. It's good to get the back story on the main spy in this series.

The Gorgon's Fury: Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure, Book 1 by Brandon Mull

The Gorgon's Fury: Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure, Book 1 by Brandon Mull It's a fine book with lots of fun and adventure to add to any school library. Brandon Mull always takes readers on an adventure. Enjoy.

Spy×Family 12 by Tatsuya Endo

Spy×Family 12 by Tatsuya Endo is fine for school libraries. There is some fighting but it's not graphically bad. I actually like this series.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is definitely and adult book. There are a few highly romantic scenes. What I appreciate is that it's all nuanced but still you know what is happening. One of my high school students read it on his own and liked it. So I would say perfect for public library and private reading but not for high school libraries. Having said that, it is a good book and well written and follows the Achilles myth very well. It is good literature geared more for adults. The audiobook is also very good.

The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds , Homer

The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds, Homer I liked this depiction of the Greek story of a mighty warrior trying to get back home. Any nudity is blurred. A bit of blood from battle scene but it all works. A good book to add to any high school library. Helpful when teaching 9th grade English.

James by Percival Everett

James is a smart story that represents Jim from Huckleberry Finn. Jim is a smart man who is running away from slavery. Huck teams up with Jim by chance and together travel meeting dangerous people and dangerous situations. Percival Everett knows how to write a story. This is a good one. The audio book also very good.

The Teller of Small Fortunes the Julie Leong

The Teller of Small Fortunes is a great book! I plan on reading more stories by Julie Leon. This is her debut novel. She's set the bar high. It's even fine for high school libraries.

The Moth Keeper by K. O'Neill

The Moth Keeper is a lovely graphic novel with a diverse community that works together. A young girl becomes an apprentice to help take care of special moths that help plants grow. She must help fix an error when she loses the moths. A good read.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1 by Kanehito Yamada (Writer) , Tsukasa Abe (Illustrator)

Frieren, is the story after a band of diverse warriors move on with their lives. From time to time Frieren, the long lived elf goes and visits her friends. A good graphic novel to add to high school libraries.

Wynd #1 Wynd, Book One: The Flight of the Prince by James Tynion IV (Writer) , Michael Dialynas (Illustrator) , Aditya Bidikar (Letterer)

Wynd, book one is fine for graphic novels to add to high school libraries. It has adventure, danger, evil villians and survival. There is a form of racism and people working together to help each other. A good read.

Assistant to the Villain #1 Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Assistant to the Villain is a very entertaining story. It's fantasy and romance. Mainly adult but it could be YA as well. I liked this story a lot and look forward to reading book 2. A lot of humor in this magical story. Enjoy.