Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson

Jacqueline Woodson does it again.  How does she take lives and create them into a worth while reading moments.  All I can say is this is a worthwhile book to add to your library. 

Andy Carpenter Mystery Who Let The Dog Out by David Rosenfelt

I am hooked on this series.  Put a dog on it and make it a mystery, then I would like to read the book.  The audio book is a treat.  If you like murder mysteries, then enjoy this book.

Book Retreat Mysteries Murder in the Secret Garden by Ellery Adams

I enjoy a good murder mystery and I'm adding this series to my reading lists.  Enjoy.

The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman

Beautifully written and a smart read.  Enjoy this magical story.  Read about the lives of this town.  Enjoy.

Rise of the Empress Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix by Julie C. Dao

This is a very smart retelling of Snow White tale.  Step Mother is really a dangerous evil villain.  Good casting of characters and story plot.  Enjoy.

The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magdon

Fine for middle school.  It's okay.

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James

I loved this book for the thriller that it is.  It did start a bit slow but it does make up for it and becomes a page turner.  It's a good read.

Star Wars Verily A New Hope by Ian Doescher

I love Star Wars.  The audio book really brings this retelling ala Shakespear style.  If you are a fan of the story, you will enjoy this new retelling.  Enjoy.

Dogtripping by David Rosenfelt

You had me at Dog.  Especially rescue dog.  This is the true story of author David Rosenfelt and his special connection to dogs in need a rescue.  It's a good read if you enjoy dogs.  And road trips.  Enjoy.

Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle

This is a fun wordless picture book.  The relationship between the two grows before your eyes.  I added it to high school because of the art work.  It looks simple but it is much layered.  The lines echo each other as the artist creates a relationship between the two characters.  Enjoy.

The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin

It's a nice book celebrating diversity and community gardens.  A great intro to Chinese vegetables.  Enjoy this picture book.

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

A really great book.  A retelling of Rumplestiltskin .... a vague version.  A slight version.  It's a great tale of how three women face adversity and overcome it.  A blend of mortal world and a fantasy world.  It's a good story.  I think this would be great for advanced readers.  If you like Lord of the Rings, enjoy.

Follow the Moon Home by Cousteau, Hopkins & So

A great book about making a difference in the world and helping animals.  It's a lovely book with a good story.  I'm getting this for my high school library.  It's all about service and helping.  Enjoy.

Flavia De Luce The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley

Flavia is not your normal girl, a pre-teen who has a lab, studies chemistry, poison and is an orphan aside from her older sisters.  This British girl has a morbid curiosity and dead bodies tend to be discovered by her and her dear father's friend.  She's an unusual girl and a good read.  Great characters.  Enjoy.

She Persisted by Clinton & Boiger

It's a good book to have for students to read.  There are brief descriptions to describe who these women are and what they have done or faced.  It's okay. 

The Water Princess by Verde & Reynolds

With beautiful images to tell the story, and words crafted to understand Gigi's world in Africa, we understand what people have to do to get drinkable water.  Video of the story

Lost and Found Cat The True story of Kunkush’s Incredible Journey by Kuntz, Shrodes & Cornelison

I am buying this for my school library.  How many people know what it is like to flee their home and risk their lives to find a safer place to live?  And the kindness of people who will help others globally?  I think in one who is working in the Oval Office should have this book to read. 

Beauty and the Beak by Deborah Lee Rose

I'm getting this for my high school library. It's the true story of an eagle that barely survives a gun shot, removing the top part of it's beak.  It's a good book. 

Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre

The words are few and simple but put together in a lovely fashion.  The photographs illustrate the words and crisp and clear, as well as enjoyable. 

Andy Carpenter Dog Tags by David Rosenfelt

I think this is my new favorite Andy Carpenter book.  It's a good murder mystery.  I highly recommend the audio book.  Enjoy.

A County Cork Mystery Many a Twist by Sheila Connolly

There are many murder mysteries series out there.  I'm adding Cork County Mystery on my list to follow.  Enjoy.  Travel through reading in your favorite spot and visit a tiny village and the people who live there.

The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams

I just started a new murder mystery series.  I like that the women who each bore pain work together and share and blossom as they take on a murder and a questionable sheriff.

The Good Neighbor the Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King

I didn't grow up watching Mr. Rogers.  I wished I had.  He was a kind person who connected to people and was concerned about the young feelings, minds and character of little ones.  He was the real deal.  This is a good read.  Enjoy.

A Cat Latimer Mystery Slay In Character by Lynn Cahoon

I enjoy this series of murder mysteries.  It's entertaining and clever and the characters in the book are fun to read as you find out who was the murderer and the motive.  Enjoy.

Funjungle Big Game by Stuart Gibbs

Stuart Gibbs is a great author for older elementary and middle school students.  This is a good read that will entertain and even teach students about animals.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Dorothea’s Eyes by Rosenstock & DuBois

I have meet Barb Rosenstock and CSLA conferences and she is a lovely and professional author to spend time with.  This book is crafted beautifully. The words are minimal but meaningful.  Perfect for young students to read and yet the content of the book makes this just as good for older readers and teens.  I also love the images of Lang's art work and photography as well.  Her photos create stories just with one image.  Enjoy and add this to your library, I know I will.

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall

With beautiful images, go into the life of a lighthouse keeper.  Enjoy these images and the story of a man who works in the lighthouse. 

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

It's a coming of age story for Calpurnia Tate.  She is 11 years old.  Her older brothers are courting young women.  Women didn't have much options and expectations.  Get married and manage the household and children.  But Calpurnia dreams for more.  She has a grandfather who includes her in their scientific observations.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

A Different Pond by Phi & Bui

Beautiful book about homeland, family, new land and fishing.  A must for all libraries.  Enjoy this picture book.

Sea of Ink and Gold The Speaker by Traci Chee

It's a good series.  Not my most favorite but fine for high school library. 

Sea of Ink and Gold The Reader by Traci Chee

It's a good series.  It's not my top ten but high school students will like it.  Fine for any library.  Enjoy.

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

It's a book filled with personal stories about life.  And it's also about going after your dreams.  I am tempted to add it to my high school library.  I would say, read or listen to it first.  If I had a daughter, I would give it to her as a gift.  It's a good book.

Andy Carpenter Hounded by David Rosenfelt

I think this is my favorite in the series so far.  Andy is a lawyer with a great team of people working with him to solve murders and defend the innocent.  Enjoy.  Also the audio book is very good.

Andy Carpenter Collard by David Rosenfelt

Enjoy this book and especially the audio book.  It's a smart and entertaining series.

Andy Carpenter Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt

Another who done it with the Andy Carpenter series.  If you like smart & entertaining murder mysteries, then this is the series for you.   Enjoy.  Audio books also very good.

Andy Carpenter Sudden Death by David Rosenfelt

I am enjoying this lawyer murder mystery series.  They are a smart series of books and of course they have dogs in the books as well.  The audio book are also well done and highly enjoyable.

Andy Carpenter Dead Center by David Rosenfelt

Andy is alone, his girlfriend who he loves dearly has moved away because of a work opportunity.  When she calls on a case to ask for his help, will the sparks fly and they be reunited?  Who really killed two young girls?  Read and find out. 

Andy Carpenter First Degree by David Rosenfelt

A smart and humorous murder mystery series.  Enjoy.  The audio book also very good.  Told mostly in first person from the perspective of Andy.  Enjoy.  It's a good read.

Andy Carpenter The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt

Great Series.  I love a good murder mystery.  And throw in some dogs.  Awesome.  The audio book also good.  Written with humor and intelligence.  Enjoy. 

County Cork Cruel Winter by Sheila Connolly

Travel to Ireland and solve a mystery.  Trapped in a winter storm, a town blanketed in snow and strangers gather together in a pub and go over a murder case that happened years ago.  Great concept.  great story.  A good read.  Enjoy.

Meg Langslow The Hen of the Baskervilles by Donna Andrews

This is my first read in the murder mystery series.  I am looking forward to reading more of the series.  It's funny and cute and holds enough danger to make it a page turner.  Looking for a vacation read.  Here you go.  Enjoy.

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten white

This is the retelling of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.  This retelling is dark and told in the perspective of a young girl who grows up with Victor Frankenstein.  She must be charming and make herself valuable to the family so she can stay.  She must survive in any way she can.  All the while, facing all that she loves is taken away from her one way or another.  Victor Frankenstein is a young boy who is deeply fascinated with the death.  How far will Victor go to achieve his desire?  Watch these two grow up and navigate through darkness to become dangerous young adults. 

We Are Displaced by Malala Yousafzai

This would be the perfect book to share with those who are voted into government office.  Meanwhile, it should be placed in all libraries.  These are the stories of the people who are forced to leave their homes.  It is the stories of the past, present and future.  Can we really understand what people go through to leave their home country?  With this book, it's a start.

The Chronicles of Prydain The High King by Lloyd Alexander

Adventure, fantasy and becoming a man. this series has it all.  And now it must come to an end in this final book.  It's a good fantasy book series.  If you enjoy Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Narnia series, then add this to your list.  Enjoy.

The Chronicles of Prydain Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander

If you enjoy fantasy and adventure, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Narnia then this is a great series to share with students.  Enjoy.

Funjungle poached by Stuart Gibbs

This read is so enjoyable.  A 12 year old who outsmarts the grownups.  It's a fun read.  Enjoy.

Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo

This is a sweet story about three girls who have problems in their lives.  Filled with disappointment and sadness, they work together to help each other.  Perfect for any elementary / middle school library.

The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan

Oh this is a very sweet story.  Romance and missed opportunities, choices in life and redemption.  It's a wonderful story.  Enjoy.

Summer Seaside Kitchen The Endless Beach by Jenny Colgan

I really like reading Jenny Colgan's worlds.  She creates communities that I wish I could move to.  It's a grand escape into her character's worlds.  This is a lovely read.  Enjoy.

Horizon Apex Predator by M. T. Anderson

If you remember the old TV show, Lost, then think of this as the junior version.  This series is written by various YA authors.  It's an interesting read.  Fine for any school library.  Enjoy.