Elizabeth Bennet is trying to be married off by her mother, Mrs. Bennet, along with her five sisters. When an eligible bachelor, Mr. Bingley, arrives with many companions including his two sisters, one of his sister’s husband, and Mr. Darcy, her town, is thrown on a curve. While her sister, Jane, begins to fall for Mr. Bingley and vice versa, Elizabeth begins to despise Mr. Bingley’s friend, Mr. Darcy, after an unsavory meeting at a ball stamping Mr. Darcy with an ill reputation due to his pride. Elizabeth wants to avoid Mr. Darcy at all costs, while on the other hand, Mr.
This book was a reflection of a dystopian society set in the year 1984. Winston Smith, a member of Oceania who rebelled against the Party. The Party was the government system in place of the city of Oceania, and the rules provided were absurd and compelling. An addition from the Party was Big Brother. The Big Brother was something that was always watching the citizens of society, and was the symbol of the Party. I think that this book was a compelling view of how society can be run by the government in such a controlling way.
The main character, Fallon, had a troubled childhood and she was attempting to find her confidence after a devastating fire left her scarred. On November 9th, she met a man named Ben—who was a 20 year old aspiring author. They had an instant connection but decided to only meet on November 9th, until they were both ready for a future together. They were both facing battles on their own, so by meeting once a year, they were able to keep their connection but grow themselves individually.
The plot twists within this book made me want to keep reading until I figured out what was going to happen. This book was full of intense and suspenseful moments and had my attention the whole time. The main character is Lowen Ashley, a writer who was struggling with inspiration and this leads to her accepting a job that is going to change her. Jeremy Crawford, who is married to the author Verity, hired Lowen to complete the books series Verity was writing. She was unable to fill her contract due to a medical issue and so, Lowen was offered the opportunity to finish the series.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney, the eighteenth book in the series, brings Greg Heffley into the chaos of middle school’s academic pressures. When Greg’s school becomes obsessed with a new initiative to improve students’ grades and brain power, Greg finds himself caught up in the frenzy.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde by Jeff Kinney, the seventeenth book in the series, puts Greg Heffley in an unexpected adventure as he gets swept up in his older brother Rodrick's dreams of rock stardom. Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, is determined to make it big, and Greg finds himself reluctantly pulled into their chaotic world. From band practices in the basement to a disastrous attempt at performing in a real gig, Greg has to survive the roller-coaster ride that is Rodrick’s rock and roll lifestyle.
Maia Tamarin is a secret seamstress from a small coastal town within the empire. Her father was a master tailor, but age has crippled his ability to sew. Maia stepped up in his absence, and her talent is unmatched, with offers from everywhere coming in for her work. Or her father’s work. It is illegal for women to have a trade, so she works under her father’s name. This angers Maia, but she understands the consequences if she were to come clean.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot by Jeff Kinney is the sixteenth book in the series and focuses on Greg Heffley’s latest misadventure—navigating the world of sports. When Greg reluctantly joins his middle school’s basketball team, he quickly realizes that he’s not exactly the star athlete. From trying to survive brutal practices to dealing with a series of embarrassing moments on the court, Greg’s journey through the basketball season is filled with both laughs and struggles.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney is the fifteenth book in the series, taking the Heffley family on an ill-fated camping trip that quickly turns into a comedy of errors. The story follows Greg and his family as they decide to embark on an adventure in their newly acquired RV, hoping to enjoy a peaceful getaway in the great outdoors.
Wade Watts is an 18-year-old boy in a futuristic society where most people live in a technological virtual reality world called the “OASIS.” This society was put together by a man named James Halliday, but when he dies, he leaves his fortune in the hands of any person able to “find the easter egg”. In order to find this easter egg, the user must find three keys. Wade Watts becomes the first person to find the first key after putting all his time and effort into learning everything about the virtual world.
