136) Game Changers by Mike Lupica – typical Lupica story and characters introduce a new series

137) What Americans Really Want…Really by Frank I. Luntz – thought-provoking

138) The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater – Oh my…I love book 2 even more than The Raven Boys.  Now I want to listen to the audio as well.

139) Dragon Castle by Joseph Bruchac – Not only can Bruchac write outstanding historical fiction, he totally rocks with fantasy!

140) Rotters by  Daniel Kraus – This is one of the stranger–and darkest–stories I’ve listened to.  I’m not sure what I make of it–masterful yet disturbing

141) The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens – Wow! What a ride through a magical land where love overcomes evil in the end.

142) Outlaw by Stephen Davies – packed with action, adventure, and concern for the poor

143) Skinny by Donna Cooner – heartbreaking and inspiring

144) Friends with Boys by Faith Erin Hicks – high school drama, friendship trials, and a spooky haunting

145) The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die by April Henry – Once I started, I could not put it down.

146) House of Hades by Rick Riordan – another wild ride filled with monsters and surprises

147) We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children’s March by Cynthia Levinson – Who said children are too young to make a difference?

148) Sea Monster’s First Day by Kate Messner – Yes, I read books for Christmas gifts before wrapping them!

149) Sea Monster and Bossy Fish by Kate Messner – My nephews are going to love these signed copies!

150) Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer Choldenko – my favorite so far in the series