Book #91 Read in 2017
The Pregnancy Project by Gaby Rodriguez

This memoir tells of Gaby's senior project--where she faked a pregnancy--to discuss stereotypes and rumors.  Gaby came from a family of teen moms and did not want to repeat that cycle but people automatically assumed she would.  She decides to fake a whole pregnancy, revealing it to be false at her senior presentation.  She takes note of how people treat her for both good and bad.  This was an engaging read and I would recommend it to high school girls.  I borrowed this book from the public library.

The Boy on the Wooden Box

Book #90 Read in 2017
The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson

Leyson was one of the Jewish people saved by Oskar Schindler during the Holocaust.  This book details his story--his childhood, his time in a ghetto, his time in a concentration camp and his new start in America.  It is a powerful book and should be read by high school readers and adults alike.  I borrowed this book from the town library.

Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic

Book #89 Read in 2017
Harry Potter:  A Journey Through a History of Magic

This book would make a nice gift for Harry Potter lovers.  It details the history of magic that is mentioned throughout the books.  It gives a close up on various professors.  It contains beautiful illustrations and is a very pretty book.

The Playbook

Book #88 Read in 2017
The Playbook:  52 Rules to Aim, Shoot and Score in this Game Called Life by Kwame Alexander

This book is a collection of sport rules that can be applied to life.  Additionally, each rule is accompanied by a fitting quote from a famous athlete or celebrity.  A quick read.

Stalking Jack the Ripper

Book #87 Read in 2017
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

Audrey Rose Wadsworth is interested in learning science and helps her uncle research on dead bodies.  She is not your typical female, especially for her time period....which is during the Jack the Ripper murders.  She wants to help her uncle catch the murderer but might get more than she bargains for in doing so.  This book had a great mystery plot that kept me guessing, interesting characters, some romance between Audrey and Thomas and an ending that made me immediately pick up the sequel.  I recommend it for high school and adult readers.

Batgirl Vol 1: The Darkest Reflection

Book #86 Read in 2017
Batgirl Vol 1:  The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone et all

This is a graphic novel and was an installment in a special series from DC comics.  Batgirl is getting back in action after regaining her ability to walk after being shot by the Joker.  She doubts herself a bit but her drive to help the good people of Gotham inspires her to get back in the crime-fighting game.  I think high school readers would like this book.  I borrowed it from the public library.

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Death Overdue

Book #85 Read in 2017
Death Overdue by Allison Brook

Carrie moves to her aunt and uncle's town and begins a new job as Programming Coordinator at a library, which happens to be haunted by the spirit of a past librarian.  During a programming event, a former detective, still investigating a cold case, is poisoned and dies.  Carrie takes it upon herself to find the killer....as she believes one person committed both crimes.  But will she be able to solve the case before putting herself in danger?  This was a great cozy mystery and begins a new series.  It had a good murder mystery, interesting characters, some romance, some book talk and other engaging aspects.  I will continue this series.  I borrowed this book from the public library.