Gone Fear by Michael Grant

It's Xmen meets Lord of the Flies and throw in a bit of Stephen King.  It's a dark dystopian story of an alien, a group of kids with out adults and trying to survive.  There is some violence but it is fine for high school libraries.

Gone Plague by Michael Grant

Think Lord of the Flies meets the Xmen.  The book is fine for high school students.  There is some fighting for survival.  The story line is addictive.  Enjoy.

Gone Lies by Michael Grant

It's a modern telling of Xmen meets the Lord of the Flies.  Heads up there is violence in the struggle to survive, finding food and water and beware of Drake.  A kid who is out to kill with his arm that has been turned into a whip.  He is unstoppable.

The Abyss surrounds us The Edge of the Abyss by Emily Skrutskie

It's a different book and a different style of story telling.  Perhaps not for everyone but I think some readers will enjoy.  Fine for high school libraries.  I think the second book is stronger then the first.  Enjoy.

My Weird School My Weird Writing Tips by Dan Gutman

I liked the book and would think about putting it in my high school library as a resource.  Or for a writing club for kids/teens.  It's a helpful resource.

We Now Return to Regular Life by Martin Wilson

Oh boy.  Such a powerful read.  I wouldn't put in a high school library because of some the scenes and content.  But it is a good read and stays with you for days later.  So much guilt and sadness.  The author captures the story vividly.  It reminds me of real life when years ago a famous case of kidnapping and then the child appeared years later up in Atwater.  Powerful read.

Everland Umberland by Wndy Spinale

I liked this story thread so far.  I jumped in the middle of the story.  I will have to start at the beginning.  It's teens saving the world in a mash up of different characters with adjustment in names but you can recognize who their inspirations were.  There are a few sexy moments as well but nothing to worry over.  The story is fine for high school libraries.  Enjoy.

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

I read this book years ago.  It has never left me.  I'm posting it now because of what is going on in the news.  This past week, I've been in some interesting conversations about a candidate for supreme court of the US.  In the 1980s he was accused of sexually assaulting several women and now  after all these years he is facing his accusers.  This happened when he was in high school.  There is a movie called Sixteen Candles from the 1980s, there is a reference to a rape scene as well.  After all these years..... well, I just want my students to have the power to say something and maybe help people by sharing this book.  If anything has happened to you or your friends, please, please, please get help and talk to an adult you can trust. 

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden

I thought this story was pretty scary and would be perfect for my students to enjoy.  Think Goosebumps and Stephen King blended together.  Katherine Arden, is a masterful story teller.  I've read some of her other works.  She can tell a story.  The audio book also very good.  Enjoy.

Warcross Wildcard by Marie Lu

This is one intense book.  If you like Ready Player One or any online game plot books then this series is the book for you.  I have book one in my high school library.  Now I need to get book 2.  Adventure, twists and turns.  This book will entertain your reading thirst.  Enjoy.

The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz

I really liked this book.  Common sense to success.  Shifting how you think and know to be a success.  I'm getting this for my high school library.  The audio book also very good.  It would make a good gift for graduates and maybe help teens in high school looking for help.

The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

This is brilliant.  The author wrote himself in the story.  The Word Is Murder is smart, suspenseful and full of dark drama.  If you like mysteries, this will entertain you as you read down a twisty turning path of so many possibilities.  Enjoy.  Also Audio book very good.  I'm thinking of getting this for my high school library. 

My So Called Bollywood Life by Nisha Sharma

I liked this story it's a bit like an Indian Pride and Prejudice set in modern times.  It's a cute read.  Enjoy. 

The Custard Protocal Competence by Gail Carriger

This book is for the quirky.  I enjoyed the book but deemed it not quite right for high school libraries.  Its not your mainstream book.  It borderlines on the passion of a relationship between two creatures looking for happiness.  It's fine for personal libraries and for public libraries. 

Catwoman Soulstealer by Sarah J Maas

I really liked this book.  The story was engaging and the agenda of Catwoman isn't revealed to the very end.  I'm getting this for my high school library.  It's a good read.  A little on the edgy side but good.

The Bliss List Discover What Makes You Happy Then Land Your Dream Job by J P Hansen

I liked this book.  I think it is fine for high school libraries and am considering this for my library at work.  The audio book is also good.  I'm working on looking for books that will inspire and help students with money management and career searches. 

Crush It! Why Now is the time to Cash In On Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk

Lots of good ideas.  Perfect for private and public libraries.  Maybe not the best fit for high school.  It's fine for high school but I wouldn't add it to the collection.  The audiobook also good.

Star Touched Queen Star-Touched Stories by Roshani Chokshi

Roshani Chokshi is one of my new favorite authors.  I would just love to have dinner with her and hear her speak.  If you love mythology, culture from around the world, love and romance and tragedy plus smart stories then this series is for you.  Enjoy and add this to your high school library.  You'll thank me later.

The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews

I loved this book!  I bought years ago and it sat on my shelf.  Finally I listened to the audio version.  I am donating my copy to my high school library.  It's right up there with The Shack.  Excellently done.  I'm looking forward to reading more of Andy Andrews's books.  This would make a good graduation gift to those who are readers.  Enjoy.

This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada

Thank you Junior Library Guild for recommending this one.  I listened to the audio book from my favorite public library.  It was so suspenseful.  The characters are well developed.  And there is one that is just plain evil.  It's scifi at it's best.  Enjoy this book, it's perfect for high school libraries.