Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 is an excellent book for leaders of business, schools, presidents and others. Add this one to your be a better leader shelves and read the book.

James by Percival Everett

James is a smart story that represents Jim from Huckleberry Finn. Jim is a smart man who is running away from slavery. Huck teams up with Jim by chance and together travel meeting dangerous people and dangerous situations. Percival Everett knows how to write a story. This is a good one. The audio book also very good.

The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak

The Banned Book Club is a good story. There is family dysfunction, healing and rebuilding of lives. a compelling story. A good read.

The Hexologists #1 The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft

The Hexologists is a great book. More for adults. If you like fantasy with a 1920's vibe, it's a good read. Smart and clever. Enjoy.

The Teller of Small Fortunes the Julie Leong

The Teller of Small Fortunes is a great book! I plan on reading more stories by Julie Leon. This is her debut novel. She's set the bar high. It's even fine for high school libraries.

The Black Girl Survives in This One Desiree S. Evans (Editor) , Saraciea J. Fennell (Editor) , Brittney Morris (Contributor)

The Black Girl Survives in This One is a very smart collection of short stories. I plan on adding this one to my high school library. A good read. Enjoy.

The Moth Keeper by K. O'Neill

The Moth Keeper is a lovely graphic novel with a diverse community that works together. A young girl becomes an apprentice to help take care of special moths that help plants grow. She must help fix an error when she loses the moths. A good read.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1 by Kanehito Yamada (Writer) , Tsukasa Abe (Illustrator)

Frieren, is the story after a band of diverse warriors move on with their lives. From time to time Frieren, the long lived elf goes and visits her friends. A good graphic novel to add to high school libraries.

Wynd #1 Wynd, Book One: The Flight of the Prince by James Tynion IV (Writer) , Michael Dialynas (Illustrator) , Aditya Bidikar (Letterer)

Wynd, book one is fine for graphic novels to add to high school libraries. It has adventure, danger, evil villians and survival. There is a form of racism and people working together to help each other. A good read.

My Happy Marriage, Vol. 4 My Happy Marriage (Manga) #4 by Akumi Agitogi, Rito Kohsaka with Tsukiho Tsukioka

My Happy Marriage, vol 4 is a graphic novel that is fine for high school libraries. It's a Cinderella story line of a daughter who had to be a servant in a well to do family. She has a jealous mean half sister. The young man she ends up engaged to, shows kindness and helps her build her confidence. As he quietly investigates her family, he makes a connection that her deceased mother may have been part of a secretive magical family. A good read.

Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy

Inner Excellence is a self help book to focus on improving on your life. There's a game plan in this book. It's similar to other self-improvement books. A fine book to check out.

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean

The Disappearing Spoon is a very interesting book. Besides print, it also comes as an audiobook. It's really filled with lots of information about elements of chemistry and the people who were involved with the subject. Fine for any library.

All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn

All The Lovely Bad Ones is written for older elementary students & middle school students. I wasn't really impressed with the story. It's okay. Fine for school libraries but not my favorite.

My Happy Marriage, Vol. 3 by Akumi Agitogi , Tsukiho Tsukioka (Designer) , Rito Kohsaka (Illustrator)

My Happy Marriage book 3 is part of a graphic novel that I would like to add to my high school library. It's a charming series. It reads like a variation of a Cinderella story. A good manga to add to high school libraries.

My Happy Marriage 02 by Akumi Agitogi , Rito Kohsaka (Illustrator)

My Happy Marriage book 2 is a charming graphic novel. Miyo lacks confidence and self esteem after all the years of mistreatment by her own family. But she is starting to blossom with the care of her fiance and his house maid/friend. Fine for any hishg school.

My Happy Marriage, Vol. 1 Rito Kohsaka , Akumi Agitogi (Original Creator)

My Happy Marriage, Vol. 1 was recommended to me by a friend. Thanks Sarah Smith. I'm enjoying this series. I think it is perfect for high school graphic novel collection. Story line and illustrations are fine. Enjoy.

The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin

The Booklover's Library is a great story. I highly recommend this book. The audiobook super good. The characters come with solid backstories and they all connect together well. Fall in love with this book. Enjoy!

The Christmas Bookshop #2 Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop is a story with heart and soul. Carmen and all the other cast of characters are solid and a strong community. Jenny Colgan stories are addicting because they are so charming. Right up there with Bridget Jones Diary. Enjoy.

Noodle Shop Mystery #6 Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien

Killer Kung Pao is a cozy murder mystery. It's a good read and the audibook is also good. The cast of characters and the drama and community works well. Enjoy.

Noodle Shop Mystery #5 Egg Drop Dead by Vivien Chien

Egg Drop Dead is a cozy murder mystery. I'm hooked on this series. Great story line, great characters and great plot. Enjoy. also great audiobook.