Penelope Featherington has always been the ugly duckling, the butt of the joke, and the wallflower. But despite these factors enforcing the improbability of their match, she has always been hopelessly in love with her best friend’s brother, the notorious rogue and charmer Colin Bridgerton. When Colin returns from a trip abroad, they seem to find themselves interacting more and more - first through coincidences and then through intention as they find that despite a lack of previous romance, something has changed.
The Bridgerton saga continues with The Viscount Who Loved Me. Anthony Bridgerton, notorious rake and quite possibly the most eligible bachelor of any of the recent seasons, has finally decided to marry. In a manner fitting with his status, he decides he will marry the incomparable of the season. However, his previous behavior leads to a decided hatred from his future wife’s stubborn older sister Kate, who refuses to give her approval for the match.
In the Cinderella-esque tale An Offer From A Gentleman, Julia Quinn spins a night of wonder, allure, finery, and romance for the scorned stepdaughter Sophie at the Briderton masquerade ball. But when it has finished, Sophie finds herself with no home, no job, and no possibility of ever seeing the charming Benedict Bridgerton ever again. He doesn’t even know her name, and the wrath of her stepmother forces her to flee for employment outside of London.
The Son of Neptune is the second book in the Heroes of Olympus series and is written by Rick Riordan. In this book, Percy Jackson is back (though hit with a severe case of amnesia) and meets a camp of Roman demigods. From here, he goes on a quest with Hazel Levesque and Frank Zhang to Alaska to free Thanatos, the Greek god of death. Obviously, the biggest thing here is the return of Percy Jackson, which will excite many fans, and it’s interesting to see him in a new and unfamiliar environment.
The Lost Hero is the first book in The Heroes of Olympus series and is written by Rick Riordan. This book follows three demigod friends (Jason Grace, Piper McLean, and Leo Valdez) and how their stories intertwine with each other. Jason Grace has no memory of his past, Piper McLean is hiding a secret, and Leo Valdez is trying to heal from a terrible moment from his past. Together, they must succeed on a quest given to them by Hera.
I recently reread The Hunger Games after seeing the new trailer for Songbirds and Snakes which comes out in November. I totally forgot how much I loved this book, its characters, plot, setting, everything is written beautifully. Suzanne Collins did a wonderful job creating this series and I believe it’s a must read for everyone.
I read 1984 for my English class and I have mixed feelings about Orwell's novel. On one hand, I really appreciate his writing style and I believe the purpose behind the book is important for everyone to hear. However, it was a very slow start and terribly boring during part one. And the ending, don't even get me started. I was not happy that Winston finished the book submitting to everything he had fought against for years. I couldn't make up my feelings on Winston and Julia's relationship as well.
Things Fall Apart is a novel by Chinua Achebe and is about an African man called Okonkwo. Okonkwo is the leader of an Igbo community, and the book revolves around his life as he encounters problems within his community as well as outside problems such as the emergence of missionaries. This book takes place in the late 1800s and focuses on problems with Africa during this time period, such as the intrusion of white missionaries and colonizers.
Born a Crime is a comedic memoir written by Trevor Noah. Trevor Noah is a famous comedian and host of “The Daily Show”, and this collection of stories highlights his experience as a mixed child growing up in apartheid South Africa, a place where it was illegal for races to mix. As a result, Trevor shares the story of a man who lived in a world where he was unwanted, and it results in some amazing life lessons.
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian is the fifth and final book in the Percy Jackson series and is written by Rick Riordan. In this final installment, the last stage of the prophecy finally comes into fruition as Percy becomes sixteen. The son of Poseidon must fight Kronos and the Titans and stop them from destroying the world. This book is the culmination of all the sagas of the last four books and everything has led to this moment with Percy and Kronos.
