Finley Sinclar’s older brother, Will, was murdered recently. Finley is headed to Ireland just like Will, for a study abroad program. On the plane ride to the land of saints and scholars Finley happens to get seated right next to Beckett Rush, an actor who many girls Finley's age are obsessed with. Finley doesn’t care much for Beckett, until she meets up with him again in Ireland. Finley has to deal with jealous girls at school, the start of an eating disorder, and trying to find meaning in her relationship with God. Finley has a lot on her plate, will she be able to keep it together?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third entry in the Harry Potter series and is written by J.K. Rowling. In this book, Harry Potter once again experiences an unusual summer when things go wrong with his Aunt Marge and Potter finds himself running away from the Dursleys. While doing so, Harry sees a mysterious figure that he later finds out might be the Grim, a bad omen that appears in front of the unlucky before disaster strikes.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second book in the Harry Potter series and is written by J.K. Rowling. In this sequel, Harry Potter is excited to go to Hogwarts (but still must deal with his miserable guardians) when a mysterious creature breaks into their house and sends a concerning message to Harry. Harry doesn’t take the message seriously has he reunites with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
This is a great book for any fantasy lover. Victoria Aveyard has done a great job being descriptive and really painting a picture of this intricate fictional world. It's similar to The Hunger Games, therefore I highly recommend Hunger Games lovers to check this one out. It has a similar concept of districts, where there are different levels to status. The main character, Mare, is a low status resident who looks for a job.
Fighting Words is written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. The genre is realistic fiction and it’s about 2 girls, 10 year old Della and 16 year old Suki. Their mother was an addict and had a psychotic break, and their mom’s boyfriend Clifton never treated them right. Both of them are adopted by a woman named Francine, who isn't the nicest person in the world but not a bad person either.
The Sun Does Shine is a captivating autobiography about Anthony Ray Hinton’s journey of being sentenced to 28 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. As years go by, Anthony tries his hardest to prove that he was wrongfully convicted, but the system doesn’t allow it. Even through the darkest times, Anthony has hope that he will see the light again. As time flies, he starts to lose hope. Will he ever live a normal life again?
I’ve got a secret: I’m a Harry Potter fan. I’m not a Potter-head, but I can easily pick up a Harry Potter book and immerse myself in the world of magic. Most readers know how fun JK Rowling’s world is, but some new readers might be a bit shy when it comes to picking up these books. To those who are hesitant to read these books, let me tell you: start reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone immediately.
Saroo was just a 5 year old little boy when his life was turned upside down. Saroo was running around a train station in India with his older brother Guddu when he got on a train and ended up thousands of miles from home. Frightened and panicked, Saroo ended up in a juvenile detention center. While there, the woman in charge found a home for Saroo in Australia. Saroo starts this journey in Australia and grows up there. Twenty-five years later Saroo seeks out to find where he grew up before he got lost.
Bella Kirkwood is back with a new case to crack. Prom is in just a couple of months in Truman, Oklahoma and someone is sabotaging it. Bella is trying to solve this dangerous case with her editor Luke Sullivan when some conflict makes it harder and harder to work together. Will Luke and Bella work together for a greater good even if they don’t like it at first? Bella is also dealing with her ex-boyfriend, Hunter who now seems more friendly than usual. Bella is also wrapping her mind around the fact that Hunter is sick and could possibly die.
