Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Wait, What? By James E. Ryan


This is a good book that I will add to my high school library.  Also good for graduates.  It's a good read with great examples.  Lots to learn.  Enjoy.

Sarah, Plain and Tall Caleb’s Story by Patricia MacLachlan

Fall in love with Sarah Plain and Tall series all over again.  Go back in history as pioneers farm the land.  Family can have it's share of dysfunction and secrets.  It's a good read and fine for any school library.  Enjoy.

Listen to your heart by Kasie West



I enjoyed this story because it reminds me of Bass Lake and Oakhurst.  I have a feeling the area was an inspiration for the story.  It's fine for high school libraries.  I get the question, Do you have any romance for teens?  This is the book to offer up.  Enjoy.

Pride by Ibi Zoboi



A modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.  Set in Brooklyn five sisters encounter the Darcy family.  A well to do family.  As ideas change and our two central characters grow to learn about each other, you will see the parallels between the classic and this modern retelling.  enjoy.

Women & Money by Suze Orman



It's a good book for adults to read about managing money. I'd say the soon the better but not suited for teens.  It is a good read.

Faerie Knitting by Alice Hoffman


Alice Hoffman can tell a great story.  This book has 14 stories and they are all enchanting.  If you are  a fan of Hoffman, you will enjoy these stories. 

The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future by Chris Guillebeau

I think this would be a good book for adults.  Maybe not the best book for teens.  It's an interesting read. 

The War Outside by Monica Hesse


This is a good story and fine for high school library.  There is the possibility of a love interest with one of the girls interested in the other girl.  Everything is forbidden in camp life with guards and no privacy.  No freedom and family dynamics infused in a way of life that is different then regular life once the families are fenced in.  It's a good book.

The Storm Runner by J. C. Cervantes


The audiobook is a great listen to and the story is perfect for those who enjoy mythology.  If you enjoy Rick Riordan's work then add this to your book shelf.  Set in New Mexico, in current times and the fantasy adventure begins with Mayan gods and prophecies.  Enjoy.  Fine for any school library.

Higher is Waiting by Tyler Perry

I liked this book. The audio book was also very good.  Tyler Perry is a good role model and his faith serves him well.  Or he serves his faith well.  It's a positive book about family, some abuse and a role model for others.  I plan on getting this book for my high school library.

Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm



The audiobook is a great listen.  I know the book is also.  Blended with history, this story should be in all libraries.  Enjoy reading about Beans.  It's a good read.

Strange the Dreamer Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor


I enjoyed this fantasy a lot but I don't think that I would put it in a high school library.  There are a few scenes in the story that might be a bit much.  It's perfect for public libraries and personal libraries.  Enjoy.

Swing by Kwame Alexander

This is a must for all high school libraries.  Read all the way to the end.  You'll need a hanky.  It's a powerful read about friendship and love interests and family.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Gone Monster by Michael Grant

Just when you thought that it would be safe, new dangers and old dangers are back ready to take over the world.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram



I liked this book.  Is it for everyone?  No but I think I will put it in my high school.  There is one problem when Darius becomes self conscious about his body.  He is half of two different cultures.  It's an excellent book on so many levels.

How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets by Dana K. White


I liked this book about organizing life and home.  It's honest and funny and some good perspectives.  I will have to check out her blog. Enjoy.

EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey



I like Dave Ramsey,  I think he knows what he is talking about.  He's been wealthy, then broke and then wealthy again.  There are some good leadership suggestions. 

Ghosts of the Shadow Market: An Anthology of Tales


Backstories on various characters in a short story version written by multiple authors.  It's a good read.  On the image are several of the different stories.  These are just a sample of what to enjoy. 

On Writing A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King 

I really liked this book.  I listened to the audio and I believe Stephen King was the one speaking on the audiobook.  This book is fine for any high school library.  Enjoy

Gone Light By Michael Grant



Xmen meets Lord of the Flies with this series.  Now adults can look in and see if their child has survived or not.  Lots of violence and death.  The series is a dark series but it's a good one.  The series is fine for high school libraries.