Moby Dick is an amazing work of American literature about a whaling voyage. This epic novel follows Captain Ahab in his pursuit of the white whale, Moby Dick, who took his leg. The narrator, Ishmael, is a young man who decides to go to sea by joining a whaling ship. In Nantucket, he meets and become friends with Queequeg, a skilled harpooner from a South Pacific island. They both sign up to serve on the Pequod, a whaling ship directed by Captain Ahab.
North and South is a Victorian-era novel that blends social life with romance. The story begins with Margaret Hale, a young woman from the rural South of England. Margaret has to move when her father, a clergyman, leaves the Church of England. The family moves to the industrial town of Milton in the North. In Milton, Margaret discovers a very different way of life. She's shocked by the harsh working conditions in the cotton mills and the divide between the wealthy mill owners and poor workers.
Lekha is an Indian American who loves her culture, but only in the comfort of her home. When she is at school, she covers her culture in fear of the kids at her school bullying her. But then another Indian student moves to town that starts challenging the bullies, unlike Lekha. Is this going to be good or bad for Lekha? Lekha will have to figure out how to balance her love of her culture and her need to fit in.
Simon Kelleher, the creator of the gossip app, About That, is mysteriously killed while in detention. With a car crash outside, Simon suddenly starts to choke as everyone’s backs are turned to examine the accident. The others in detention are now suspects for his death. The suspects include Bronwyn Rojas, an overachiever, Addy Prentiss, the most popular girl in school, Nate Macauley, a criminal and Cooper Clay, an expert athlete. These 4 all have secrets to hide and motives to kill Simon. The four progressively grow closer, believing that Simon’s death was not their fault.
The city of Ilvernath has a tragic curse, and an even more horrific history. Every 20 years when the Blood Moon rises, the 7 families of Ilvernath must send their children to compete for high magick. High magick is the world’s most treacherous and powerful resource, thought to be long gone. However, this year’s tournament is very different from the ones of the past. It is now brought under international attention due to the publication of an unknown book. This book tells of all the families’ strengths, weaknesses and the story of the curse.
The Hobbit follows the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, one of the many hobbits who live in the Shire. Bilbo is outside, smoking his pipe when he meets the famous wizard, Gandalf who then persuades/forces him to join the quest of the dwarves. On this quest they are trying to get their gold and homeland back from the treacherous dragon, Smaug. On the way to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo and the dwarves face many foes and challenges. Bilbo learns to face his fears and tries to be a brave hobbit.
Counting By 7’s is the story of 12 year old genius, Willow Chance. Willow has just joined a new school and is struggling to make friends and fit in. She’s accused of cheating on a test because she got a perfect score on it, so she is sent to the counselor, Dell Duke. Dell Duke is fascinated by Willow and her intelligence and asks her many questions relating to the stock market and other smart topics.
Big Nate Flips out is just one of the books of the whimsical Big Nate series, and will not leave you disappointed! Nate has just joined the yearbook club with his two best friends, Francis and Teddy. To their dismay, the director is Gina, a bossy fellow sixth grader. Nate decides that his role in the yearbook should be photographer so he can contribute lots of goofy candids for his fellow classmates to enjoy.
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is a classic that I’m sure everyone knows about. This story revolves around Julius Caesar and the events leading up to his assassination. Despite his popularity, a group of conspirators, including Brutus, plot against him and carry out his murder. However, their actions set off a chain of tragic events, leading to civil war and their own downfalls.
Anna Karenina is a masterpiece of 19th-century Russian literature that talks about love, marriage, and societal expectations. Tolstoy's novel brings together multiple storylines, focusing on the affair between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky. Anna, a married aristocrat, begins a passionate affair with the young Count Vronsky. This relationship leads to her social downfall, the loss of her son, and ultimately her tragic end. The affair challenges societal norms and explores themes of love versus societal expectations.
