Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino

I enjoyed Doug.  I think Doug has lots to teach us.  Maybe we should unplug and go out in to the world and experience and interact with people.  Put the cell phone down. 

It’s Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr

This book fits any elementary school library.  It's also a good book for adults to use with children for conversations about connecting to people.  It's a good book. Simple for little ones but still good concepts.

Start Now by Chelsea Clinton

I liked this book mostly but there are some assumptions that the author made.  Overall it's a nice book and fine for any library.

Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter

Initially, I didn't like Jade and decided to stick with the story line.  I'm glad I did.  Jade learns a lot when her dead mother steps in to help her become a better person.  It's a good read.

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

Reunion between parent and child after a long time apart is featured in this beautiful story.  The illustrations are lovely.  This book is good for any school library.  Enjoy.

Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick

This is the true story of Winnie The Pooh.  A real bear from Canada who is bought by a vet who is also leaving for war for 20.00.  Winnie becomes the mascot of the troop but Winnie grows and it must have a new home to keep her safe.  There is also another book,  Winnie, which is another version of this story.  Perfect for any school library.  Connects history with literature.  Enjoy.

Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa

Oh this is a great story.  Snappy conversations, lots of characters, legends and ghosts and dragons.  I love this story.  I will get for my library.  You will enjoy this book.  Audio book also very good.  Enjoy.  You'll thank me later.

We’ve Got the Whole World In Our Hands by Rafael Lopez

Beautifully done,  an old hymn has been updated to today's world.  We are all connected in this world that has gotten closer thanks to technology.  The diversity of the various children are interacting together.  Even animals are in this story.  It's worth being in every library.

Hope in the Holler by Lisa Lewis Tyre

This is a great book to add to any library.  Perfect for middle and elementary school library.  Waverlie must live with an unknown aunt.  The aunt is just using her for her maid service and monthly checks to her own devices.  Waverlie makes friends who help her figure things out.  It's an excellent read.

Everland Ozland by Wendy Spinale

It's an interesting story mash up.  Entertaining and dramatic.  Fine for any high school library.

Mask of Shadows Ruin of Stars by Linsey Miller

This story has more layers then the first story.  Sal is a gender fluid assassin with a very sexy love interest.  I think this story is a bit to sexy for high school libraries but fine for public or private libraries. 

Mask of Shadows by Linsey miller

I liked the spirit of Sal, humor and adventure in a swashbuckler type of style.  It's also a sexy book and political complexity to this story.  Sal is gender fluid.  I think that some of the content of this book, makes this a better fit for public libraries and personal libraries.  I would say read this book before putting in a high school library.  It does have some mature content to it.

Renegades ArchEnemies by Marissa Meyer

If you enjoy super heroes, then this is a  book for you to enjoy.  I'm going to get for my high school library.  Lots of depth and complexity.   It's a good read.  Enjoy.

An Eagle In The Snow by Michael Morpurgo

This story is fine for elementary and middle school library.  It's a fictional account.  It brings you to both World War I and World War II.  A bit paranormal. 

Scottish Book Shop Mystery A Christmas Tartan by Paige Shelton

A good murder mystery set in Scotland, add some ghosts and you have the makings of a novella from a good series.  Enjoy.

Shimmer and Burn Splendor and Spark by Mary Taranta

I like this series and will get for my high school library.  There's some good tension that builds with a princess who is determined to get what she wants.  A king who is cruel and forces everyone for a loyalty oath that makes people slaves to him and a Faris who wants to save her sister, and has a special magic pushed into her by her mother.  She's a secret weapon.  Plus there's a love interest.  Enjoy.

Track Lu by Jason Reynolds

This book is fine for any school library.  Jason Reynolds writes with snappy dialog and his stories in this series works well.  I look forward to reading his first in this series, Ghost.  Enjoy.  Audio book also very good.

Andy Carpenter Rescued by David Rosenfelt

I do enjoy a good dog story and a good murder mystery.  Andy is the central character and the story is voiced in his first person narrative.  It's pretty funny how he can be sarcastic.  His wife is a former police officer and there is Mario who keeps everyone safe. It's a fun series to read for entertainment.

Enjoy.  Audio book also very good.

The Plot to Kill Hitler by Patricia McCormick

It's a very good book and I will get for my high school library.  Part of history, when a brave person spoke out.  There were consequences for speaking out in Nazi Germany.  This man and his friends were doing something to make a difference.  This man and his group were heroes.  A must read so that history does not repeat itself.

An Atlee Pine Thriller Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci

Oh I am getting this for my high school library.  A page turner thriller that will captivate readers who enjoy spy thrillers.  Enjoy.

Neverever The Lost Kids by Sara Saedi

It's a reboot of Peter Pan in a contemporary setting.  It's okay but I'll pass for my school library.

Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer

Oh this book is a fun book to read with children.  Perfect for any library.  The images are fun and dramatic and Olivia is entertaining.  Enjoy.

Olivia Goes To Venice by Ian Faloner

Olivia is a character and her parents are very patient with her.  She has a great curiosity and lots of energy to enjoy being a tourist.  The images are beautiful.  Enjoy this fun picture book.

Olivia Forms A Band by Ian Faloner

Olivia is a character that you will enjoy.  I love the simple use of colors and even photographs to enhance the story.  This book is fine for any library.  Enjoy.

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

At first I had a hard time getting into the story but I stuck with it and am glad that I did.  Merit attempts suicide after family pressure and problems and secrets gets to her. There is a dark humor to this book.  It is good read and also good audio book. 

Andy Carpenter New Tricks by David Rosenfelt

Sometimes you just need a fun murder mystery to entertain you.  Andy is a good guy who really loves his girlfriend.  He's a lawyer, who enjoys dogs and a good mystery.  The audio book is a good listen to.  Enjoy.

Magisterium The Golden Tower by Black & Clare

This is the last book in the series.  It's fine for any elementary, middle school and even high school.  If you like Harry Potter, then is another book that you will enjoy. 

Gordon Parks by Weatherford & Christoph

A timely picture book that can be used to teach about various aspects of history.  I'm buying this for my high school library.  The images are beautiful as they tell the story of a man who came from humble beginnings and ended up on Life magazine as well as others publications.  It's worth adding to your library.

The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee

An interesting concept of kids partying, doing drugs and having sex.  Where are the adults?  Oh good question.  The adults have their own set up problems.  Would I buy this for my high school library?  No.

Olivia by Ian Falconer

This is a charming picture book that will be fine for any elementary library.  Enjoy.

Last Star Burning by Caitlin Sangster

A bit of a dark dystopian story.  A girl in a mystery who doesn't know that she's part of a secret.  Reminds me of Maze Runner in the sense that answers are not forth coming.  It's fine for high school.  Not my favorite story, but I do plan on reading the sequel.

The Women In The Castle by Jessica Shattuck

This story is an excellent read for adults and mature readers.  As I was reading it, I thought about my mother who was in Berlin during WWII and the aftermath.  I wish I had been able to have conversations with her about life in Berlin during the war and after.  This book provides some insight as to the Russians, the Americans and the German soldiers and the life afterwards as people rebuild their lives. A well written and researched book.  Enjoy.

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

This story has lots of twists and turns.  Life is not a cake walk for Mary living in a group home.  There are all sorts of dynamics going on.  What doesn't help is that most of the adults don't seem trustworthy.  There are a few that make a difference, only a few.  Would I put this in the library?  No, there's language and some violence.  I am glad that the public library does carry it.  It's a strange story.  

Ms Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson

This book should be in every library.  Even high school.  It's a beautiful story as three boys skip school to make it to their teacher's hospital room.  They learn a lot as they travel and they are travel alone for their first time to a new place and get three items they know their teacher will appreciate.  It's their last good bye.  You will need a hanky for this one.  It's a good read.

Leo A Ghost Story by Barnett & Robinson

Think Casper the Friendly Ghost meets Harvey and you have Leo.  It's a sweet book.  Fine for any library.

Rescue & Jessica A Life Changing Friendship by Kensky, Downes and Magoon

I am getting this book for my high school library for a few reasons.  It's done beautifully and based on a true story.  Also shows Jessica's determination to get back on track with living her fullest life.  Shows her going through physical therapy.  If you've ever gone through PT you know it's serious work.  I also like that the book shows the dog trainer teaching the dog how to help people with special needs.  A must for any school library.

Little Red Writing by Holub & Sweet

Picture books are great.  They are short stories with illustrations.  This book is filled with puns and entertaining illustrations.  I added upper grades just for  a fun English teaching lesson in case a teacher is looking for a picture book for their classes.

How to Get Your Teacher Ready by Reagan & Wildish

I'm on vacation as of a few hours ago.  This is a charming book to "help" teachers get ready for school.  I think it could also be a book to help young ones get ready for school as well.  In a reverse thought sort of way.  I also think this would make a good gift book for a new teacher getting ready for their first job.  Enjoy.

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

I think this book is better for personal libraries.  I did have a problem with the teens going to a party go get drunk.  I found the adults a bit frustrating as well.

Dark breaks the Dawn Bright Burns the Night by Sara B. Larson

You must read the first book before you get to this second one.  It's a good story.  I don't know if I'll get for my high school library.  I think I may have limited appeal to a narrow group of readers.  It's good but I don't think it is for everyone. 

ReStart by Gordon Korman

I really liked this book.  I'm liking Gordon Korman as an author.  A bully gets a restart and learns how he hurt people and the terrible things he did.  It's a good book and should be in all libraries.  I'll get for my high school library.  Enjoy.

How To Fracture A Fairy Tale by Jane Yolen

I liked this book but I don't know if I would put in the high school site.  I think there are some brilliant spots about connecting history to fairy tales and legends.  I think if an adult or mature reader has a passion for folklore, and fairy tales then this would be a great book for them. 

Bold & Brave by Gillibrand and Kalman

I believe this should be in every library and especially in the high school libraries.  Perfect for History Day projects as well.  Meet these brave women who made a difference in helping women get the right to vote.

Return to Fear street You May now Kill The Bride by r. L. Stine

This is perfect for high school.  It's horror and mystery wrapped together.  I was entertained and I know I'll be ordering for our high school.  Easy reading, perfect for those not in to reading.  Enjoy.

The Remnant Chronicles Morrighan by Mary E. Pearson

This novella goes back to before the Remnant Series starts.  It's a short read and a good read.  Enjoy.

Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch

This is a stand alone story but it does connect to Love and Gelato by the same author.  I liked this book.  The story works well.  Fine for any high school library. Enjoy.

Samson in the Snow by Philip C. Stead

It's a good picture book about friendship and helping others.  Even if they are different then you.  The images are beautiful and the story well told.  Enjoy.  I would get for my high school students to read to elementary students. 

I Don’t Want To Be A Frog by Petty & Boldt

Cute illustrations and a great book to be a read aloud.  I would buy for my high school because we have a teaching children's class and also a good book for teens to read aloud to elementary students.  Fine for any school library.  A good message as well.  Enjoy.

The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield

This a great book for all music teachers and music students.  Great for any library.  The images are charming and the story is delightful.  It's a good metaphor for coming home and how things change or don't change.  Enjoy.

Tin by Chris Judge

This is a good book to use about being brother and sisters, and being  responsible.  It's cute and fine for any family library.  Enjoy.