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Who is Taylor Swift? by Kirsten Anderson

Who is Taylor Swift?

By Kirsten Anderson
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Apr 15, 2025

This book tells the story of Taylor Swift becoming a famous music star. It starts with her growing up in Pennsylvania, where she loved singing and writing songs. The book tells how she moved to Nashville to chase her dream and worked hard to become a country singer. Later, she became a huge pop star known all over the world. It talks about her hit songs, albums and how she tells stories through her music. The book also shows how she cares about her fans and speaks about things that matter. It’s a great story of how a small-town girl became one of the most popular singers in the world.

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Come November by Katrin Van Dam

Come November

By Katrin Van Dam
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Zaida A
Apr 15, 2025

Rooney is a senior in high school, but she sure doesn’t feel it. In fact her entire life has been put on hold to keep her family afloat, all thanks to The Next World Society. Rooney thinks the group is nonsense, but the idea that all the members will leave earth by November 17th is the only thing her mother believes in and her little brother is starting to fall for it too.

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The Big Switch by Harry Turtledove

The Big Switch

By Harry Turtledove
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 15, 2025

Harry Turtledove's The Big Switch is an action-packed alternate history anthology that explores a fascinating concept: what if historical events had taken different turns? This collection of short stories and novellas presents a variety of scenarios, each offering a unique "what if" scenario and its potential consequences. From alternate outcomes of famous battles to different paths for key historical figures, the book delves into a range of pivotal moments in history.

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The Best of Harry Turtledove by Harry Turtledove

The Best of Harry Turtledove

By Harry Turtledove
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 15, 2025

It's tricky to define "the best" of any author definitively, as it depends on personal preference. However, I can offer a review that touches on the breadth of Harry Turtledove's work and highlights some of his recurring strengths: Harry Turtledove is a master of alternate history, and The Best of Harry Turtledove would have to showcase his ability to craft intricate and compelling "what if" scenarios.

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AP World History Modern Premium 2024 by John McCannon

AP World History Modern Premium 2024

By John McCannon
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 15, 2025

The AP World History: Modern Premium 2024 study guide stands out as a powerful resource for students preparing for the AP exam. It provides thorough content coverage that builds a strong foundational understanding across all required units. Although generally comprehensive and highly beneficial, learners should be aware that it occasionally presents additional information that extends beyond the core requirements of the test, necessitating a focused effort to prioritize the most essential material for exam success.

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AP Physics 1 Premium Prep by The Princeton Review

AP Physics 1 Premium Prep

By The Princeton Review
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 15, 2025

This AP Physics 1 Premium Prep guide stands out as a very effective tool for students needing a thorough review of the course content. It systematically covers the essential topics mandated by the College Board curriculum, presenting the fundamental principles of mechanics, energy, momentum, rotation and other core areas in a generally accessible manner.

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AP Physics 1 Algebra-based 2024 by Greg Jacobs

AP Physics 1 Algebra-based 2024

By Greg Jacobs
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 15, 2025

The AP Physics 1 Algebra-Based 2024 prep book generally provides a solid foundation for students reviewing the core concepts tested on the exam from that year. These guides typically offer comprehensive chapter reviews covering essential topics like kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and basic circuits.

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Two-Minute Drill by Mike Lupica

Two-Minute Drill

By Mike Lupica
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nirvaan Mehta
Apr 15, 2025

The book Two-Minute Drill by Mike Lupica is a sports action story. The main character, Scott Parry, was the new kid at school. He is smart, but was used to being lonely. He always ate by himself, never talked to anybody and kept out of trouble. He decides to join the football team, but isn’t the best player. However, a new friend named Chris Conlan decides to help him out. Chris is the star quarterback, but is educationally challenged.

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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Crooked Kingdom

By Leigh Bardugo
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Saanvi M
Apr 15, 2025

Crooked Kingdom is the sequel to Six of Crows, the story of six teenagers with extremely different backgrounds united for a common cause: conducting a heist. After the effects of all the events that occurred in previous weeks, the crows have a lot to deal with. Despite being successful with the heist, they are all exhausted and weakened by their efforts.

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav Kone
Apr 15, 2025

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is an action-packed movie, but its weak storyline held it back. The movie takes place after the events of Jurassic World, where the park is abandoned, leaving dinosaurs to roam free and live naturally. Unfortunately, a volcanic eruption on Isla Nublar threatens the lives of the dinosaurs, forcing our protagonists to save the dinosaurs and uncover a sinister operation.

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