Escape from Memory by Margaret Peterson Haddix

An interesting story about a teenage girl with strange memories.

Recommended age: 12 or older.

Kira Landon thought she was an ordinary girl until one fateful day at one of the weekly sleepovers at her friend Lynne’s house.  Nothing unusual at first. But then it happened. Bored with the sappy drama movies they usually watch, one of the girls suggests trying hypnotism, and Kira is volunteered to be the victim. But instead of getting info on her latest crush, Kira’s friends hear her reciting a strange, exciting memory from a forgotten past. And Kira is determined to dig deep down into her roots to figure it out. But when Kira’s mom disappears, and a woman, calling herself Kira’s Aunt Memory pops up at Kira’s door, it appears she has dug deeper than she should have, and Kira isn’t certain she can ever get out.

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The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn

Outer space thriller with completely unexpected ending.

Recommended age: 16 – 18; Adult; None; Intended age:  16 – 18; Adult.

Jordan and his partner are down-on-their-luck traders who owe their lives to a big-time gangster who paid a huge debt for them.  Unexpectedly, they find themselves piloting a strange spaceship while the entire galaxy is on the hunt for them.   Haunted by one or more traitors in their midst and vengeful aliens on their tail, they push on toward an uncertain reception at Earth —- if they should be so lucky to make it that far.

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“Peter Raven” series by Michael Molloy

1. Peter Raven Under Fire
2. Peter Raven and the Pirate Raid

Swashbuckling Adventure!

Recommended age: 12 – 14; 14 – 16; 16 – 18; Adult

Peter has always wanted to join the Navy.  He finally gets his chance.   However, when he identifies a spy, he finds himself suddenly more than just a naval officer.  He winds up in the midst of a lot of cloak and dagger work — as well as sword fights and explosions.

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Jeeves and the Wedding Bells by Sebastian Faulks

A fun and interesting attempt to give new life to Jeeves and Bertie.

Recommended age: 14 – 16; 16 – 18; Adult; None

For once, Bertie meets a pleasant girl, and, although he would deny it, falls in love.   Georgiana is smart — could she possibly be attracted to someone as scatter-brained as Bertie?   At any rate, she is engaged to be married to a rich bachelor so that she can save her Uncle’s Estate.   Her cousin Amelia is engaged to Woody, an old friend of Bertie’s.  But Amelia can’t marry Woody if Georgiana can’t marry the rich bachelor.   When Amelia gets mad at Woody and breaks the engagement, Bertie decides to go and save the day.  In the confusion, Bertie winds up staying at the Uncle’s manor house as Jeeves’ valet because the Uncle thinks Jeeves is a visiting Lord.

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Set to Sea by Drew Weing

Graphic Novel

An unusual look at a person’s development as a poet through hard life experiences.

Recommended age: 14 – 16; 16 – 18; Adult

The unnamed poet is penniless and discouraged.   He is trying to write a book of poems about the sea, but he has never been to sea and is discouraged.    Then he is shanghaied (kidnapped) and forced to work on the boat.   He learns a lot about sea life and himself there.

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Book Title:  Spinning Starlight by R.C. Lewis

A very well-written, enjoyable sci-fi novel with a bit of romance.

Recommended age: 14 – 16; 16 – 18; Adult

Liddi is the heiress of the largest and most influential company on the Seven Points.   When her eight brothers disappear, she finds herself in danger.   With the help of her brothers, she disappears to a faraway place; one that she thought was mythical.    There she learns how she can help her brothers and divert a disaster that could lay waste to eight planets.

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Treasure of Khan (A Dirk Pitt Adventure) by Clive and Dirk Cussler

An intense story that is exciting to read.

Recommended age: 16 – 18; Adult.

Back in the thirteenth century, a Chinese junk was tasked by Kublai Khan with a special assignment. In the present day, however, a descendant of Kublai Khan threatens to turn the entire world on its head. He has a machine that can create powerful earthquakes, and has already used it to wreak havoc on the world’s oil supplies. The only person who can stop him is Dirk Pitt, but by the time Pitt realizes the full extent of what is happening, it may be too late.

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Murder Most Malicious by Alyssa Maxwell

An interesting mystery that is full of excitement, humor, and danger.

Recommended age: 16 – 18; Adult.

Lady Phoebe’s peace is shattered when the Marquis of Allerton—who had been courting Phoebe’s sister—mysteriously disappears, only to show up again later that day…in pieces. And when a man that Lady Phoebe is convinced is innocent is accused, she sets out with Eva, her faithful Lady’s Maid, to find the true murderer and bring him to justice.

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