A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is a heartwarming and humorous novel that tells the story of Ove, a grumpy and solitary old man who has lost his will to live following the death of his beloved wife. However, Ove's life takes an unexpected turn when new neighbors, a young family, move in next door and disrupt his meticulously organized world.
The Maze of Bones is the first book in a series called The 39 Clues. The story follows brother and sister Amy and Dan Cahill who are at their grandma's funeral and have a chance to discover something that will change the world forever. All they have to do is find the 39 clues, but that is no easy task. Will the Cahills or their evil relatives find the clues first? This book is full of adventure, mystery, and lots of suspense.
We Regret To Inform You by Ariel Kaplin is about a girl named Mischa Abramavicius who goes to a private school called Blanchard. She has outstanding grades as well as a 3.98 GPA and a 1580 SAT score. She works very hard in school and has a best friend named Nate. Despite all of her hard work she gets rejected by every college she applies to including her safety school that she hated.
Insurgent is a dystopian novel that follows Tris Prior through her adventures in a war torn city. Tris is Divergent, which means she can resist simulations and can’t be controlled by the leaders. She has to make a huge choice during this book, she can turn herself in for testing, or the leaders will continue to kill her friends. The choice she makes tears her from her love, Tobias, who follows her even though she broke a promise.
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a gripping romantic thriller that follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is asked to complete a popular author's series after the author, Verity Crawford, is injured. Lowen discovers Verity's hidden autobiographical manuscript and stumbles upon disturbing, dark secrets within it, leading to a thrilling and increasingly suspenseful narrative.
Normal People by Sally Rooney is a contemporary coming-of-age novel that follows the complex relationship between Marianne and Connell, two Irish teenagers from different social backgrounds. Despite their differences, the two form a deep and intense connection, navigating the challenges of high school, college, and adulthood while grappling with issues of power, vulnerability, and self-identity.
Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter is the fifth installment in the Gallagher Girls series, following the adventures of Cammie Morgan and her friends at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, a school for spies. In this book, Cammie wakes up with no memory of the past few months and is faced with the challenge of piecing together what happened during that time.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a heartwarming novel that tells the story of August Pullman, a young boy born with severe facial deformities, as he navigates the challenges of attending school for the first time in fifth grade. The book explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and the power of kindness as it follows August's journey to find his place in the world, make friends, and show that beauty is more than skin deep.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of Hannah, a woman who is suddenly thrust into a world of uncertainty and secrets when her husband disappears, leaving behind a note with the enigmatic message, "Protect her." As she delves into her husband's past and builds a relationship with his teenage daughter, Bailey, Hannah unravels a web of deception and hidden truths that will test her strength and determination.
Crave by Tracy Wolff is a young adult paranormal romance novel that follows the story of Grace, a high school student who is sent to an exclusive boarding school, Katmere Academy, after her parents' tragic death. There, she encounters a world filled with supernatural creatures, including vampires, shapeshifters, and witches. Grace becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue, romance, and dark secrets when she meets Jaxon, a magnetic and enigmatic vampire prince.
