This book takes place in Nazi Germany during World War II. There is a girl, Liesel, who meets her new foster parents. At first she isn't happy to be with them, but then she ends up really enjoying spending time with them, especially her foster ... Read More
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is a novel based in 1964 about a young girl named Lily Owens. She often struggles with feelings of loneliness and a longing for love. The book follows Lily’s journey to uncover the truth about her mother, who ... Read More
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed
The Black Kids, by Christina Hammonds Reed is an impactful and remarkable coming of age novel set in 1992 Los Angeles, during the racial tensions following the Rodney King verdict. The book follows Ashley, a wealthy Black teenager who attends a ... Read More
Allies by Alan Gratz
I enjoyed reading the book Allies by Alan Gratz as it followed the life of a young solider enrolled in the United States Army. The solider only got into the army as he lied about his birthday but is now unsure of his decisions. This book takes place ... Read More
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
This book essentially tells the story of the relationship between two teenage boys, Gene and Phineas. This story takes place during World War II, and the setting plays a big role in the story. At times, there is animosity coming from one of the boys ... Read More
Fallout by Todd Strasser
This book is a thought provoking realistic novel that is applicable and relatable as the human races fear of disaster. Many ‘preppers’ in modern society follow similar practices in response to global threats. Even more prevalent in the world today is ... Read More
My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, & Jodi Meadows
(Mary #1) This book is about Mary Queen of Scots and how she comes to rule Scotland and France. There are many historical fiction twists in this book like the conflict between the Edians and Verities. The Queen was brought up in France which was a ... Read More
Lovely War by Julie Berry
This novel opens up with Aphrodite being put on trial by her husband, Hephaestus, for cheating on him with Ares, when she pleads guilty due to feeling unloved and begins to share the story of 4 mortals whose paths cross during WWI. These mortals are ... Read More
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
"The Song Of Achilles" by Madeline Miller, is a Greek mythological story, revolving around many Greek gods and heroes. It is a story about sacrifice, pride, love, friendship, and redemption. It is the story of how Achilles, a Trojan hero, and ... Read More
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This book is about Liesel Meminger’s life in Nazi Germany during World War II. She lives with her foster parents the Huberman’s after the death of her brother. Liesel soon becomes fascinated with books and wants to learn how to read. However, reading ... Read More
