Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson

This story has many mature themes with in the life story of the author.  What a life!  The abuse and hard life that the author had gives voice to what others have had encountered.  I am not sure if it's the best fit for high school library.  I would say read it.  It is an important book.  If I had a daughter (or son)  I would have them read it and then have a conversation about the life events of the author. 

Nevermore The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you'll enjoy this series.  A girl is cursed from birth because of the day she was born.  A magical man saves her and takes her to a whole new world.  But there is a secret villain, one who has great powers.  Enjoy.

Ravenspire The Blood Spell by C. J. Redwine

I love legends and fairy tales.  It's a clever book.  The cover shows a pumpkin and it turns out it's a modern invention of Cinderella but so much better.  The story has been reworked.  The relationship between the prince and Blue grow and evolve.  And of course there's magic.  It's a great read.  I think it is my favorite in the series so far.  Each book is a stand alone.  This is on my shopping list for my high school library.  Enjoy.

29 Dates by Melissa De La Cruz

It's cute.  I have students ask me for romance novels for teen.  This will work.  I'll get it for my library.  It's a bit of insight in Korean culture as well. 

Christmas A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig

This book is fine for seasonal enjoyment.  Obviously for Christmas time.  I think it works well in public libraries and private libraries.  It was fine but didn't wow me. 

Farm to Fork Mystery Who Moved My Goat Cheese? By Lynn Cahoon

I like Lynn Cahoon and have read other series by her.  It reminded me of when I had baby goats as a kid and chickens too. It's a good murder mystery.  Add this to your reading list.

DC Icons Superman Dawnbreaker by matt De La Pena

I enjoyed this book.  I think it is a good fit for middle and high school readers.  I would like to add it to my high school library collection.  Enjoy.

31 Day Food Revolution by Ocean Robbins

I had listened to the audio book version and I liked it so much, I bought the paperback book.  I'm thinking of getting this for my high school library.  hmmm  I wish he'd write one specifically for teens.

A tourist Trap mystery Santa puppy by Lynn Cahoon

A mystery and a dog and the owner of a book store?  I'm in.  It's a sweet read.  Enjoy.

Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children A Map of Days by Ransom Riggs

I love this series.  The classic vintage photos come to life in this story and the last three stories.  It's a great modern fantasy.  Enjoy this dark story. 

The Art of Losing by Lizzy Mason

This is a book has characters that are alcoholics.  It brings in the conversation of young adults/teens drinking, rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, victims and consequences.  I am getting this for my library.

Stain by A G Howard

This is a stand alone story that I will buy for my high school.  It has dark fairy tale, with family dynamics and survival from crazy diabolical aunts. It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller

Today is International Woman's Day.  This book fits in perfectly for today.  Rasmira is a smart clever girl who plans and trains for what she wants or needs to happen to make her community better.  It's a smart book and I plan to order for my high school library.

Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte

I loved this book for a number of reasons.  It's a stand alone not a series and there are surprises that I didn't see coming.  I usually see the surprises in the story and then one got me.  I love the main character in the story.  I'm getting this for my high school library.  Murder, mayhem and politics with power grabs.  It's a great story.  Enjoy.

A Sudden Light by Garth Stein

Family dysfunction at its finest.  Wait till you get to the end!  Seen through the eyes of Trevor, who only wants his parents to get back together and be a family again, the old world of his grand and great grand parents past is an eye opener.  His aunt is a women who is a mystery, which he is figuring out, his father is blind to facts that are before him and his grandfather is not all together there.  And then there is the ghost of his great uncle who also had secrets and a desire to have some thing set straight and taken care of in honor of a lost love.  This is an adult book  not a YA book.  I chose this book because I wanted to read more of Garth Stein's work after reading The Art of Racing in the Rain and the YA version of Racing in the Rain.

Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

It's marketed as Young Adult, and that may be but I think it for adults as well.  I don't think I'll get for my high school library.  It's good and read it but I don't think it will be widely popular.  It's told in different flashbacks by the narrator, one of the brothers.  The story meanders through out time, not in a straight time line.  It's a fine book and the handling of grief done by the boys and their father and later another death is built around the story.  It reminds me of Outsiders meets Party of Five.

It’s Not Like It’s A Secret by Misa Sugiura

I think this book is fine for teens.  I think it can be a challenge being a teen with all sorts of feelings and family drama bouncing around inside one.  I would say read first. 

We Set The Dark On Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

This is a mix of The Handmaids Tale and Matched series.  It is one sexy book.  Turns out Dani and wife number 2 are both attracted to each other.  I think this is fine for a personal library but I think maybe for public library, you should read and make  your own informed choice.

Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell

It's a modern retelling of the story Peter Pan with a whole different perspective.  It's fine for any high school library.

On the Come up by Angie Thomas

This is the second book that I have read by the author.  I liked it because it shows how words have power either for good or for bad.  Bri learns a lot about her family.  Her mother is a former drug addict who has worked hard and continues to work hard to be clean and take care of her family.  Her father's parents and her mother don't always get along.  Her aunt is a drug dealer and also a dangerous and violent.  It's a good story and fine for any high school libraries.