War by Sebastian Junger

War takes a harsh reality check of the lives and deaths of American soldiers in Afghanistan. An important read.

Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger #7 Ambush at Sorato by John Flanagan

Ambush at Sorato is part of a great series. Do you have a young reader who enjoys adventure? This very smart book is entertaining and lots of fighting and outwitting the enemey. A great read, a great series.

Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee

Fire Power vol 1 had lots of humor infused in this story line. You'll find action and adventure as well as fighting martial arts. I liked his mentor. Graphics are 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.

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.

Uprising by Jennifer A Nielsen

This is a perfect story to add to a middle school library and also for using to teach Poland history. Uprising is based on a real person. The audiobook is also very good. This fleshes out history and the Polish Uprising. It's worth having in your school library. An important read.

Shadow of the Fox Night of the Dragon by Julie Kagawa

I love this series.  I am so getting this for my high school library.  It's a page turner of never ending danger, rich words and a great story.  If I were to have a fantasy dinner party and could invite authors, Julie Kagawa would be on the list.  She can tell a story.  Each book gets better and better.  A big thank you.  Also audio book is great and I would invite the reader also to the dinner party.

A Thousand Fires by Shannon Price

It's a layered story with San Francisco in the background.  Valerie is determined to find out the truth about her younger brother.  Fine for high school library.

The Emperor of Any Place by Tim Wynne-Jones

This is one incredible story that was hard to put down.  The ghosts.  The enemies working together.  and the family secrets.  Told in two timelines, this story is captivating.  I'm getting it for my high school library.  It's an incredible read.

Shadow of the Fox Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa

I love this series.  It's perfect for middle school and high school libraries.  I like that it brings in Japanese elements in to the story.  The characters and plot is solid.  Enjoy.  Also audio book very good.

The Heir Chronicles The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima

A teacher recommended this to me years ago and I'm glad I read it.  I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.  You'll like the characters unless of course they are the bad guys.  It's a great read and fine for any middle school or high school library.  Enjoy.

The Valiant The Triumphant by Leslie Livingston

It's a great series filled with politics and fighting.  Fallon is a strong female character who drives this story.  Lesley Livingston can tell a fine story.  Fine for any high school library.  Enjoy.

Circle of Shadows by Evelyn Skye

This is the second series of books that I have read from Evelyn Skye.  I am looking forward to enjoying book two.  It's a good series, there is some violence because the brother is pure evil.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.  I am adding this to my high school library.

The Folk of the Air The Wicked King by Holly Black

It's a dangerous world that Holly Black has created.  The Faeries are cruel, power grabbing, step on weaklings and who cares world.  Jude is our main character who has learned to fight, steal, lie and endure.  I can't wait to see what book 3 has to offer.  Would I order for the library?  I think so.  Maybe one copy.  It's not a mainstream book but I think it will appeal to a niche group of students.

The Traitor’s Circle The Traitor’s Ruin by Erin Beaty

I love this series, Sage is charming and delightful, there's romance, adventure and travel.  It's perfect for high school libraries.  Enjoy, this young woman who makes the most of life and enjoys learning oh and libraries. 

The Chronicles of Prydain the Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander

Go back to a magical time when people and the fair folk coexisted.  Start an adventure and find a lost creature and face an evil foe.  Have fun and enjoy.  I would say good for middle school age.

Spindle Fire Winter Glass Lexa Hillyer

It's a dangerous fairy tale that continues from Spindle Fire.  Elements of the Cinderella story has been brought in.  It's a good story but I think it will be for a certain niche of readers.  Enjoy.

An Ember in the Ashes: A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir

It's a fantasy page turner.  Think a teen GOT.  Enjoy.  Will get for my high school library.

Code of Honor by Alan Gratz

This is a page turner.  It is very good and I'm getting for my high school library.  Excellent.  Lots of action and fighting.  It's a good read.

Valiant The Defiant by Lesley Livingston

It's a good read and audio books.  Lots of plot twists.  Go back to the Roman times and read this story of political and power struggles.  Enjoy.