Matched and Crossed by Ally Conde

This new series may appeal to some of you looking for a new book after the Hunger Games.  It also set in a dystopian society after a great tragedy tears apart current society.
Also, like Hunger Games is a love triangle. Unlike Hunger Games there is little violence until the second book.
Recommended by a student, I liked the first one so much, I immediately started reading the second.
Those of you looking for something more substantial than this, I would still suggest Scott Westerfeld's Uglies, Pretties and Specials!

The Jaguar Stones: Middleworld by J & P Voelkel

This book too was recommended by a student. It has some good action, but the setting is very unfamiliar to me. It is set in the jungles in Central America. It has some archeology with historical fiction.  It looks at Mayan lore and legend and a little of the interaction and thievery of the Spanish conquerors when they arrive.
However, the story is not primarily historical fiction because it is set in modern times with occasional flashbacks to previous times.
I had a hard time identifying with the main character as a slightly spoiled boy who loves video games and is feeling ignored by his parents.
My one hope was to get to know more about the mysterious housekeeper and the odd rituals she is performing.  Perhaps she reappears in one of the sequels with a fuller character.
Bottom line satisfying read about Mayan culture with adventure and some fantasy put in for good measure.

Silverfin: a James Bond Adventure by Charlie Higson

This series has been in our Book Fair and was recommended to me last year by a student. I finally got a chance to read it. I am a big fan of the older James Bond movies, but have not read any of the books. I have to say that if you are expecting the fully formed Bond from the movies or getting into the head of the character, you may find this book disappointing.  However, this book has some good spying action on an evil crazy bully, just like the movies. The author also does a good job of Bond not being sure who to trust. Plus, he touches on Bond not really thinking a mere "girl" can help him. Just like the movies Bond develops some good friendships quickly and easily.
It is worth a read if you are looking for action, an easy read, and don't mind a few squeamish moments.