Contributed by Maya Jones
West End Branch, Birmingham Public Library
(book jacket)Joust by Mercedes Lackey
The countries of Alta and Tia are at war.  No one remembers why the war started, but everybody knows that the country with the most Jousters (dragon riders) will win. Recommended reading for all teens and adults who enjoy reading about dragons. 
(book jacket)The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
In this book, Tolkien establishes the creation of Middle Earth and describes the creation of the elves and men. The Silmarillion fills in the historical gaps in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

(book jacket)Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien
This compilation of stories chronicles the lives of Galadriel and Celeborn, the history of the Kings of Numenor (Aragorn’s family), and the origin of the Wizards. 

(book jacket)Dragon and Thief by Timothy Zahn
Jack is a thief on the run for a crime he didn’t commit.  Draycos is a dragon without a host.  When Draycos’ current host dies, he has to find another host or he will be dead in six hours.  Draycos meets Jack and the two become a symbiotic team with Draycos helping Jack find out who framed him and Jack helping Draycos’ people find a new home.