88. Now and Forever by: Susan Colasanti

Book from Library

Synopsis by Goodreads:

What if your boyfriend was the world’s biggest rockstar?

Sterling is crazy in love with Ethan. Not only is he the sweetest boy she’s ever met, but he’s an incredibly talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter. And since forever, he’s believed he has what it takes to be a star.

When Ethan becomes an overnight sensation, he’s thrown head-first into the glam world of celebrity-and so is Sterling. Before she knows it, she’s attending red-carpet premieres, getting free designer clothes, and flying around the country to attend Ethan’s monumental sold-out concerts.

It’s a dream come true… but whose dream is Sterling living? And what do you do when “forever” comes to an end?

Recommend: This was a really quick read. You knew what was going to happen. It is a good YA book

87. An Amish Proposal for Christmas by: Vanetta Chapman

Bought from McKays

Synopsis: By Goodreads:

The only way she’ll find home

is by leaving it…

The one thing Becca Yoder loves more than Christmas is her dream of leaving her Amish community and traveling the world. Becca has her father’s reluctant permission to leave—if she trains Gideon Fisher to run the family’s enormous outdoor market. But Gideon is homesick for Texas. Can Becca make him fall in love with her hometown…without falling for the handsome bachelor herself?

Recommendation: Yes! This was the best book!

86. The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma by: Patricia Johns

Bought from McKays

Synopsis from Goodreads:

They’re not compatible on paper…

But might be the perfect match.

Amish bachelor Mose Klassen knows what he needs in a wife—someone who is quiet and traditional, the exact opposite of Naomi Peachy. His lifelong stutter has made him reserved, but when his childhood friend volunteers as his speaking tutor, Mose can’t help but be drawn to the outgoing woman. Naomi’s progressive views mean she’ll never make his matchmaker’s list…but could an unexpected match be his perfect fit?

Recommendation: This was such a quick and easy read. You were rooting for the two main characters to get together.

85. Backyard Witch by: Christine H and Eon K

Borrowed from Library

Synopsis: When Sadie’s two friends get to go away without her for the weekend, she feels left out. But, just when she needs her, and older Witch comes to stay with her. Sadie learns about birds and even potions.

Recommend: Such a quick and easy read.

84. The Saturday Boy By: David Fleming

Borrowed from Library

Synopsis from Goodreads:

If I’ve learned anything from comic books, it’s that everybody has one thing that can totally ruin their day without fail. For the wolfman it’s a silver bullet. For Superman it’s kryptonite. For me it was a letter.

With one letter, my dad was sent back to Afghanistan to fly Apache helicopters for the U.S. army.

Now all I have are his letters. Ninety-one of them, to be exact. I keep them in his old plastic lunchbox—the one with the cool black car on it that says Knight Rider underneath. Apart from my comic books, Dad’s letters are the only things I read more than once. I know which ones to read when I’m down and need a pick-me-up. I know which ones will make me feel like I can conquer the world. I also know exactly where to go when I forget Mom’s birthday. No matter what, each letter always says exactly what I need to hear. But what I want to hear the most is that my dad is coming home.

Recommendation: This would be a great read aloud and would lead to great discussions.

83. Bird By: Angela Johnson

Borrowed from Library

Synopsis: from goodreads : Devastated by the loss of a second father, thirteen-year-old Bird follows her stepfather from Cleveland to Alabama in hopes of convincing him to come home, and along the way helps two boys cope with their difficulties.

Recommendation: This book is only 144 pages, but each chapter packs a punch. This would be good for an older class read aloud.

82. Race in the Sands by: Sarah Beth Durst

Book given by Friend

I asked online if anyone wanted to switch their favorite books to be annotated. My wonderful reader friend Erynn sent me this book. I sent her two of my favorites. This is a book that I probably wouldn’t pick up myself, but really enjoyed this stand alone book.

Synopsis: Life, death, and rebirth. You come back as a monster for the way you are in this one. When a rider finds a black lion to work with her, all hdck breaks loose. She must win for money, and you can’t wait to find out what happens to the lion!

Recommend: Yes! You are in the Gladiator like world, where you feel like you are running the sand with other riders. You are rooting for all of the right people.

I can’t wait for Erynn to get the book back and see what I did. Let me know if you want to switch with me!