The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is a book about a young boy named Theodore Decker, who is dealing with the grief of losing his mother in a sudden terrorist attack in a museum that his mom and him went to go see. During the terrorist attack that killed his mom, he steals a painting called The Goldfinch, which later becomes the only thing he has left of his mother. Once he moves in with his mother’s friends, the Barbour’s, he meets a bad influence, named Boris. He starts to fall down a bad path.
War and Speech is a realistic fiction book written by Don Zolidis. At the beginning of the book, Sydney Williams has just moved to Eaganville in the middle of the school year. At this school, popularity is lopsided-with the Speech and Debate kids at the top. On the first day, Sydney is lucky enough to make some friends-but that can’t be done without also making enemies as well-the Speech and Debate team.
The Cousinsis a thriller fiction book written by Karen M. McManus, the author of One of Us is Lying. In her book, Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah are the three-Story cousins, but they lead completely different lives that are about to converge into one. Back in the day, their parents had lived on Gull Cove Island with their mother, which she owned.
Geekerella is a realistic fiction book written by Ashley Poston. It also happens to be the first book in the Once Upon a Con series. The book revolves around Elle Wittimer, a girl who lives with her step-monster and two stepsisters. Her only escape is a show called Starfield, and yet, now even her favorite show is about to be ruined. She has been patiently waiting for the cast decisions in the new live-action remake-and that excitement falls flat on its face.
Evelyn Hugo, an aging Hollywood star living out her days alone, has decided to share her story. The public hasn’t heard anything from the elusive actress in years, so any bit of information is pounced on. Used to being in the limelight, Evelyn isn’t sure who to give the story to, as she wants the truth depicted, not a dramatization meant to draw in views. She decides on Monique Grant, an unknown magazine reporter with big goals. Monique rises to the task after some back and forth, but eventually they reach an agreement.
Confessions of a Shopaholic is a realistic fiction novel written by Sophie Kinsella. In this book, the main character, Rebecca Bloomwood, is a financial journalist at a not-so-exciting paper called Successful Saving. This proves to be quite ironic, as Rebecca is dealing with financial debts of her own that she can’t seem to solve. All Rebecca wants-other than unlimited money to shop with-is to get rid of the anxiety that comes with the pesky overdue fee letters that keep arriving at her doorstep.
The Great Gastby is set in the roaring 1920s and follows Nick, Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan throughout. Jay Gatsby is a mysterious character who seems to have a lot of money, lives in a nice house and isn’t involved in many of the parties he throws. Daisy Buchanan is a young woman who used to be in love with Jay but is now married to Tom Buchanan. The story was really interesting and enjoyable when it was talking about Jay’s infatuation with Daisy.
Iron Flame is the sequel to Rebecca Yarros’s best-selling novel Fourth Wing. Violet has now experienced many surprising revelations that she never thought possible. She and Xaden must now fight a whole new host of relationship problems, family problems and political problems. Talk about a lot going on! Violet must make some of the hardest decisions she’s ever had to make, plus face the fiercest foes she has yet.
My Body by Emily Ratajkowski gives input on the stresses placed on women in life. The genre of this book would fall under feminist essays. Ratajkowski uses her emotional experiences in order to give a sense of raw truth. The title My Body is seen throughout this book filled with essays, and allows readers to connect their own experiences to her well written ones. Emily Ratajkowski narrates her life beginning with her childhood to her recent divorce.
This nonfiction war novel was beyond impressive. This book will help you change the way you view the people involved in World War II and give you insight into the scary world of war. Louis Zamperini is the main character and the story goes in depth to tell you his background, accomplishments and role within the war. The major turn events occur when Zamperini goes from the Olympics to the military and he arrives upon difficult foreign land. I think that the most compelling aspect of this book was the continuous feeling of not knowing what will happen next.
