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Author: David Grann
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: Currently Reading

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Author: A.K. Blakemore
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review: I just picked this book off a shelf when I was in Barnes and Noble with gift cards to spend, and I'm so glad I did.

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Genre: Poetry
Review: I sometimes struggle to read collections of poems, but when they have a central theme like Amanda Gorman's response to the pandemic, it's a lot easier.

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Author: Walter Dean Myers
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: Since I was teaching this book, I read it on my own time as well.

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Author: Leah Thomas
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: After my friend forgot this book at my house, I decided to read it myself! Although a relatively short read, this information takes time to digest.

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Author: Barbara Kingsolver
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review: This epic was so thoughtful and poignant.

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Author: Gregg Olsen
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: The true story shared by these sisters is almost unbelievable.

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Author: Shirley Jackson
Genre: Horror
Review: The show is so vastly different, I'm almost not sure how they're related. Nonetheless, this classic horror story was exactly what I was hoping for during the spooky season.

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Author: Oscar Wilde
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Review: I probably should've given up on this one since I kept falling asleep every time I attempted to read it.

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Author: Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: I found this book absolutely fascinating! Redhanded is my favorite podcast, and Suruthi and Hannah's wit and humor translate into their writing. They handle delicate topics with care, share so many interesting facts, and still manage to make moments funny. I learned a ton; I hope they write more!

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Author: Alaina Urquhart
Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Review: I love the Morbid podcast, which is why I decided to read this one. The setting and main character were fine enough, but something just felt off, or maybe rushed? Events seemed unrealistic, and even though I know from listening to too many true crime podcasts that things this horrific do happen in the real world, I needed more realism from this story and the "butcher" antagonist.

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Author: TJ Klune
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Review: A friend at work gave this book to me at the beginning of the school year, and it was such a lovely read full of magic and care.

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Author: Ashley Flowers
Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Review: I love the Crime Junkie podcast, so I had to check out Ashley Flower's debut novel. The plot of her mystery felt a bit too similar to the JonBenet Ramsey case, but there were enough differences, twists, and personal touches to keep it interesting. I thought I knew who the killer was, but I was fooled! I hated the ending though.

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Author: Emma Donoghue
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: I finally got around to reading this book, which was on my list since college. Although tragic and dark, I found this story incredibly moving and interesting.

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Author: Bram Stoker
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Review: Although the age of this book shows, I enjoyed the classic horror elements (just not the sexism and such).

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Author: Neil Gaiman
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Review: Neil Gaiman is so spooky! Parts of this book made me so uncomfortable, but in a good way. He is truly a master of the horror genre.

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Author: Gillian Flynn
Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Review: I read this book in a matter of 2 days. I couldn't help it; I was hooked. Nick and Amy's marriage has suffered ever since they moved from New York City to a sleepy town in Missouri to look after Nick's mother, who is dying of cancer. When Amy goes missing, the story gets a lot of media attention since she is the muse of her parents' series of children's books, Amazing Amy. Nick also faces a ton of backlash when he comes off as cold and distant in the aftermath. Soon, it seems like everyone, even Amy's parents, thinks Nick is guilty. The twist in this novel is unique and exciting!

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Author: Walter Tevis
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review: There's no way someone can read this book and not absolutely love Beth Harmon. She's striking, intelligent, captivating, and also tragic in a way that makes it so you can't help but root for her. When she discovers the game of chess at the age of 7, she is immediately mesmerized. Her innate talent at the game takes her from playing games in the basement of the the orphanage with the custodian all the way to Moscow, Russia, where she must face the world's chess champion.

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Author: Cherie Dimaline
Genre: Dystopian
Review: I almost wish the author hadn't written a sequel to The Marrow Thieves, even though there were definitely aspects of this novel that I enjoyed. It's just that the first one is SO good that the sequel pales in comparison; it's also riddled with typos, which is frustrating since it takes you out of the story. The Marrow Thieves still holds a special place in my heart, and I just view this sequel as separate.

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Author: Chuck Palahniuk
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: I'm glad I finally got around to reading this classic. Tyler Durden completely changes the life of the insomniac narrator when he introduces him to fight club. Before Durden, the narrator would go to support groups for various afflictions and diseases to find peace and sleep, but Durden takes over his life with fight club, soap-making, and project mayhem. Soon, the entire country is influenced by Durden's ideas, and the narrator feels it is his responsibility to stop him.

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Author: Celeste Ng
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: Shaker Heights is the perfect neighborhood to raise a family, and it's the perfect place for Elena Richardson, her husband, and their 4 kids. Lexie, Trip, Moody, and Izzy are supposed to be perfect. However, when Mia and Pearl Warren move into the Richardson's rental, the cracks in this nuclear family begin to show, causing Elena to look into Mia's mysterious past. Things really come to a head when Mia's coworker, Bebe, finds out a family friend of the Richardsons has adopted her baby who she desperately wants back. The town members take sides, and people must decide what really makes someone the best fit to be a mother. I absolutely loved this book, and the show was great too even though it was pretty different.

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Author: Kristin Hannah
Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Review: I love Kristin Hannah's writing style. Her characters are always believable, well-rounded, and full of depth. This book explores the relationships in families (mainly the relationship between a child and his or her mother) and the lengths to which we'll go to preserve them. Meredith and Nina have never been close with their mother, and now their lives has taken them down vastly different paths. When their father dies, his last wish is for them to listen to their mother's fairy tale all the way through, the one she used to tell them when they were younger.

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Author: Eckhart Tolle
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: I'm really thankful that my boyfriend recommended this book, and I gained perspective from reading it.

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Author: Stacey Lee
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review: I was surprised by how much I liked this young adult novel about Jo Kuan and her unconventional life in 19th century Atlanta. Her guardian, Old Gin, and she have been squatting in the basement of the Bells family for as long as she can remember, and when she's dismissed from her position as a milliner, Jo must find another way to make a living.

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Author: Agatha Christie
Genre: Mystery
Review: This was my first Agatha Christie novel, and I definitely liked it. She has a specific style, and she does a great job diving into the heads of various characters. I look forward to reading more by her, but I was very shocked to find out the original title of this book...

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Author: Cherie Dimaline
Genre: Dystopian
Review: One of my best friends recommended this one to me and sent it to me in the mail. I'm so glad she did. It was heart-wrenching but well worth the read.

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Author: Christina Baker Kline
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review: While I enjoyed this dive into Australian exile prisons with a focus on female convicts, I wasn't crazy about it. Some parts were predictable or unoriginal. Obviously, I still found parts of it worthwhile since I finished it.

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Author: Donna Barba Higuera
Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction
Review: I'm glad I checked out this nontypical dystopian with heavy science fiction vibes, which is usually outside of my comfort zone. I'm learning to love science fiction for what it is more and more as I find books like this one.

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Author: Rajani Larocca
Genre: Historical Fiction, Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Review: Novels in verse are always nice for a break after a challenging read, and this one gave me just what I needed. It was moving, easy to follow, beautiful and lyrical, and a story I'll remember.

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Author: Mark Z. Danielewski
Genre: Horror
Review: This bizarre piece of ergodic literature absolutely blew my mind. House of Leaves is a must-read, in my opinion. Sifting through the varying narratives, footnotes, and flashbacks is worth it. It's labyrinth of unreliable narrators, strange connections, and fantastical elements make it one-of-a-kind. It quickly became one of my all-time favorite stories.

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Author: Betty Culley
Genre: Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Review: This novel in verse was moving, real, and powerful.

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Author: Alicia D. Williams
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: I loved this story despite the difficult subject matter. Since I struggle with self-love myself, I think I just expected more from it, like there'd be a surprise solution to self-love. There isn't. It's an everyday battle, and Genesis's story demonstrates that. Loving yourself is a decision, and it's one you make over and over again.

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Author: Walt Whitman
Genre: Poetry
Review: I was really happy to spend some time with Walt Whitman's poetry. He's a poet who is easy to respect and enjoy. Some of his poems feel like direct links to his reader, even all these years later.

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Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

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Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

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Author: Maryanne Wolf
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: This book was super interesting, but challenging as well. I learned a lot about how our brains work and the extreme challenge of learning to read.

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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love

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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love

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Author: Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: My therapist recommended that I read this book. It opened my eyes to a lot of my behaviors and decisions as someone anxious.

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Author: Molly Knox Ostertag
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Romance
Review: I loved reading this magical and cute romance on the beach!

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Author: Orson Scott Card
Genre: Science Fiction
Review: I ended up loving this one way more than I expected. Science fiction isn't usually my thing, but it had dystopian vibes that I really digged.

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Author: Alice Walker
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review: Although it was so incredibly sad, I'm glad I read it.

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Author: Jane Austen
Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance
Review: Surprisingly, I really enjoyed reading this classic.

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Author: Tirzah Price
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
Review: I guessed the killer pretty early, but I was happy when the mystery continued to unfold after they were discovered!

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Author: Andrea White
Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction
Review: I actually got really into this one, but I was disappointed by the ending. I kind of just wanted more survival story.

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: I loved it, and I need to talk to someone who's also read it! I have questions and ponderings!

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Author: Ned Vizzini, David Levithan, Nick Bertozzi
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
Review: I know the musical is really popular, but the graphic novel is also super great and should get more attention! It was a hilarious and enjoyable read.

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Author: Margaret Atwood, Renee Nault
Genre: Dystopian, Graphic Novel
Review: The original story is one of my favorite classics; this graphic novel stays true to it while shortening it and adding some excellent art.

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Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald, K. Woodman-Maynard
Genre: Graphic Novel, Romance
Review: I loved the artwork and how it stuck to the original story.

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Author: Jillian Tamaki, Mariko Tamaki
Genre: Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction
Review: The authors did a great job of capturing the feelings of growing up.

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Author: Tara O'Connor
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Horror, Mystery
Review: It was a fun and exciting read!

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Author: Roxane Gay, Tracy Lynne Oliver, Rebecca Kirby, James Fenner
Genre: Dystopian, Graphic Novel, Romance
Review: The art was beautiful, and it was a tragic but interesting story.

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Author: Jason Reynolds, Danica Novgorodoff
Genre: Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction
Review: I love the original novel in verse. This is basically the same but with some very well-done artwork to accompany the poetry.

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Author: Victoria Jamieson
Genre: Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction
Review: I'm maybe a little ashamed to admit that I cried at the end of this happy and moving story.

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Author: Lisa Flipps
Genre: Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Review: I understand why this novel in verse is getting so much attention! I was able to empathize strongly with the main character.

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Author: Helen Frost
Genre: Poetry, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Review: Although the actual story is really great, to me, the main selling point is the fun hidden messages you learn how to decipher at the end!

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Author: Molly Knox Ostertag
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
Review: I hope she continues to write these!

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Author: Molly Knox Ostertag
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
Review: The sequel didn't disappoint!

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Author: Molly Ostertag
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
Review: I love this cute series!

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Author: Maia Kobabe
Genre: Graphic Novel, Memoir
Review: This was so moving, and I found myself thinking a ton about my preconceived notions of gender identity.

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Author: Elizabeth Acevedo
Genre: Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Review: I love novels in verse every now and then; this one didn't disappoint. I just picked it up at the library one day after reading the synopsis. The two perspectives of a man's daughters, one who lives in America and ones who's hidden away in the Dominican Republic, are really compelling, especially because the story follows their father's tragic death in a plane accident. As the two girls discover one another and mourn, tensions on their relationship are apparent. Will they be able to salvage it?

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Author: Amanda Lovelace
Genre: Poetry
Review: I enjoyed this collection of poetry by Lovelace too! She's such a visceral writer and doesn't sugar coat a thing, making her words raw and intense. I loved it. These poems are about a tumultuous relationship with a monster boy.

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Author: Stephanie Jimenez
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: I had difficulty getting into this one, but eventually ended up liking it. It took a pretty dark turn at the end when a friendship between Maria and Rocky leads to betrayal on both their parts.

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Author: Amanda Lovelace
Genre: Poetry
Review: Lovelace reminds me a lot of Kaur, but I'm not sure who came first. Regardless, I enjoy their poetry. I really liked the design of this book and the concept behind it. Lovelace wanted to bring Persephone to the modern world. Persephone is the goddess of the underworld and also of the springtime, so the goal was to show readers how they too can be like Persephone, displaying both gentleness and fierceness. I liked how the alternating pages had different designs, one more like the spring and one more like the underworld. Some poems I re-read a couple times because I enjoyed them so much. I love words!

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Author: Kwame Alexander
Genre: Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Review: I really like Kwame's style of writing, and Rebound was no exception. This prequel to The Crossover about Filthy's dad was just as packed with voice, unique writing style, rhythm, and passion as the original. I enjoyed re-entering the world Kwame created.

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Author: James Nicol
Genre: Fantasy
Review: I expected this to be spookier, but it was more heartwarming and cute. When Arianwyn fails her witch test, she is sent to a small town as an apprentice, and she must find a way to prove herself.

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Author: Neil Gaiman
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Review: Just like Coraline, this story has the right balance of creepy and cute. The message of the story is sentimental although it is achieved through spooky means. Also, everything about this book is SO creative and unique. After a heinous murder of his whole family, a baby finds himself under the protection of the graveyard nearby. Dubbed Nobody Owens, he is raised in the graveyard by his ghostly parents, other spooky apparitions, and his neither-alive-nor-dead guardian Silas. Bod goes on many adventures, but he must eventually face the man who killed his family.

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Author: Holly Black
Genre: Horror
Review: Although this book wasn't as spooky as I would've liked, I still enjoyed reading about Zach, Alice, and Poppy's adventure to lay a haunted doll's ghost to rest.

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Author: Rainbow Rowell, Faith Erin Hicks
Genre: Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction, Romance
Review: I just adored the story between best friends Josiah and Deja and their last night working at the pumpkin patch. It made me laugh, go "Awww," and kept me reading until I finished it all in one night. I read it again in October 2021, and I loved it just as much!

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Author: Rupi Kaur
Genre: Poetry
Review: I love this woman. She writes poetry that I wholly relate to in many ways. She has such a strong and unique voice. In this book, I particularly liked the "Rest" section. I needed to hear it.

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Author: John Green
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance
Review: John Green is brilliant! I know The Fault in Our Stars gets a lot of attention, and it should, but I wish books like this one and Looking for Alaska got the respect they deserve. I was so captivated by Q's quest to find the elusive and mysterious Margo Roth Spiegelman.

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Author: Edited by Ellen Oh
Genre: Short Stories
Review: I loved every one of these diverse short stories! It was such a fun read since I don't typically read collections of short stories. I particularly liked the first story since it was unique in that it was told in the second person.

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Author: Lydia Kang
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review: Wow! This story took one heck of a dark twist near the end. Cora is the impossible girl. She was born with two hearts, making her incredibly desirable to the anatomists of 1800s New York. Not only does she have two hearts but two identities. Cora often dresses as "her brother" Jacob to conduct her business. Because of this, her identity is still a secret, allowing her to do her macabre work. Ironically, Cora provides bodies to these anatomists often, robbing the graves of other people with strange anomalies. But, when rumors about the impossible girl begin to point in her direction, Cora must do something drastic.

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Author: Glendy Vanderah
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance
Review: After a lot of intensity in my summer reading, I needed something light. I'm glad I ended up with this romance, which is really more a story of perseverance. It was quaint, cute, and captivating.

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Author: Solomon Northup
Genre: Nonfiction
Review: I saw the movie awhile back before reading the book, and there were some similarities that I remember. I think I should re-watch the movie to see how different it is now that I've read Solomon's firsthand account of the events. This story is, of course, so tragic and difficult to read at times, but it's absolutely worthwhile.

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Author: Robert Kirkman
Genre: Graphic Novel, Horror
Review: I loved how this epic ends.

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Author: Robert Kirkman
Genre: Graphic Novel, Horror
Review: Negan is absolutely horrendous, but he's so intriguing.

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Author: Robert Kirkman
Genre: Graphic Novel, Horror
Review: The graphic novel version of the Governor is so much more frightening.

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Author: Robert Kirkman
Genre: Graphic Novel, Horror
Review: The first compendium moves quickly! I watched the show before diving into the graphic novel world, and they're definitely different. I was shocked by how quickly the group moved away from Atlanta. I absolutely prefer the graphic novel to the show. It's fast-paced, genuine, bizarre, thought-provoking, and terrifying in so many ways the show couldn't be.

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: This is the third novel chronologically in the Lord John series. I liked this one a lot since Jamie Fraser is in it, and he's one of the main Outlander characters. On the other hand, I have grown to love John Grey on his own as well. After a fallout between the two, John and Jamie are forced together on a mission to bring justice to a man named Gerald Siverly, which takes them to Ireland.

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Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade

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Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: This is the second novel chronologically in the Lord John series. It helps the reader understand his background with Percy Wainwright.

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: This is the first novel chronologically in the Lord John series. John gets entangled in many matters that eventually intertwine. He's worried about Trevelyan's engagement to his cousin Olivia along with the death of a private who may have had access to some important and secret information.

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: This is a collection of short stories about the crazy life of Lord John Grey. I definitely have enjoyed reading about his adventures. It makes him a more fleshed out character, and it helps me to make sense of some of the references in the Outlander series.

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: I read this collection of Outlander stories in chronological order along with the Lord John series, and I loved them. The length, the time period, and the characters vary for each.

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Author: Jasmine Warga
Genre: Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Review: What a cute novel in verse about the complexities of being an immigrant. Jude and her mother flee Syria, only to discover that being an American immigrant has its own difficulties.

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Author: Marieke Nijkamp
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: I gotta say... I really didn't like this one much, but I felt the need to finish it regardless. It tells the story of a school shooting at a seemingly idyllic high school through multiple perspectives of the victims involved. It just didn't feel realistic to me, and the dialogue between characters felt forced and cheesy. I didn't really care about their fates much.

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Outlander: Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Book 8)

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Outlander: Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Book 8)

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: The eighth book focuses on the American Revolution and features historical figures like Benedict Arnold and George Washington. Although Jamie and Claire hope to avoid the war, they are dragged into it. This is one of my favorite series of all time! I just love it.

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: I took awhile to read this one, but I absolutely loved it. I'm not looking forward to reading books that aren't Outlander after I finish book 8. This series is just too good.

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Author: Richard Matheson
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Review: Although the book is drastically different from the movie I loved, it's still so good! Instead of zombies, Robert Neville is up against zombies. The ending is different too!

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Outlander: A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Book 6)

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Outlander: A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Book 6)

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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Review: This was the first book I read in the series where I was finally ahead of the show. I think that might be why I enjoyed it so much! It's my favorite of the books so far.

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Author: Tony Medina
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction
Review: After Alfonso is shot and killed by a police officer mistaking the clothes hanger he's holding for a gun, his ghost haunts the city and learns about other incidents like his own. All the while, there are cries of protest following his death. I enjoyed this! It might be hard for a middle school kid to follow since it jumps back and forth between Alfonso and the living.

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Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha, 2)

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Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha, 2)

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Author: Tomi Adeyemi
Genre: Fantasy
Review: Such a good series! The sequel did not disappoint, and now I can't wait for the third and final book. The war is still on in Orisha: the monarchy versus the maji. Now that magic has returned, things are more intense and violent.

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Author: Khaled Hosseini
Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Review: This story follows many different characters. First, you learn about Abdullah and Pari, two siblings who are very attached to one another, along with their father Saboor and their step-mom Parwana. You'll also learn Parwana's story with her sister. You'll hear Nabi, their step-uncle's, story as he looks after Suleiman and his wife.

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Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1)

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Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1)

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Author: Tomi Adeyemi
Genre: Fantasy
Review: This was an amazing book! I liked the short chapters that featured different character's perspectives. It's full of magic and adventure with a grown-up Harry Potter vibe. Zelie is on a mission to bring back magic to the land of Orisha after it was taken away by the crown years ago during the Raid.

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Author: Jason Reynolds
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: This was a great end to the series! Lu has always wanted a little brother. He's albino, and he wants to know what he might look like if he wasn't and had brown skin like the rest of the family. When he finds out he's going to have a little sister instead, he learns that he needs to step up and make the right decisions in order to be a good big brother.

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Author: Jason Reynolds
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: Jason Reynold’s track series is such a fun read! I sped through this one about Sunny, who really only runs because he feels obligated to. Every meet, he dominates the mile, but he doesn’t like it. Sunny likes dancing, and he only runs because his mother died giving birth to him, and she always wanted to run a marathon. Because of this, Sunny’s relationship with his dad has always been strained. Can Sunny find something on the track team that will actually make him happy?

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Author: Augusten Burroughs
Genre: Autobiography, Memoir
Review: This is the book that made me fall in love with Burroughs as an author, and it’s one of my favorites. His voice and his story are both so unique. I revisited this story just recently, and I was able to appreciate it even more as an adult.

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Author: Sarah Pinborough
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
Review: Man, this book is wild, and I loved it! When Louise hooks up with a guy at the bar named David, she is startled to see him at work the next day as her new boss. She also can't help but notice the fact that he's married. Louise is then pulled into the intricacies of their marriage when she runs into Adele, David's wife. Adele seems lonely and tries to strike up a friendship with Louise. This leads her down a path of lies while she tries to maintain a friendship with Adele and a secret affair with David until things take a sinister turn.

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Author: Claire Douglas
Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Review: Although this book was not what I really expected it to be, it was great! I read it quickly because I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen. Libby and her husband, Jamie, do a house-swap with some posh people from Cornwall only to discover that their vacation is not at all what they expected it to be. Libby is hiding a huge part of her past from her husband, and it eventually catches up to her, putting them both in danger.

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Author: Matt Ruff
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Review: I read this after having watched the show adaptation. It's pretty different! I really liked both versions though. When Atticus finds out his father is missing under some pretty suspicious circumstances, he goes to look for him in what he and his uncle refer to as "Lovecraft Country," which is basically just a dangerous place for black people to be at the time due to some backwards people and laws. Their journey immediately takes a turn when they go to a huge estate of what turns out to be "Natural Alchemists," or magicians. This story is so fantastical and imaginative and gripping while also highlighting issues of racism.

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Author: Jason Reynolds
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: Since I love running, I'm enjoying reading a series about it, especially since it's by one of the best YA authors ever! Patina runs because her mom lost her legs to diabetes and no longer can, and she has a lot to prove.

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Author: Jason Reynolds
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: I just love this author SO MUCH. Jason Reynolds is the best, and his series about a track team is no exception. The first book focuses on Ghost, whose life was changed irrevocably when his father lost it and tried to shoot him and his mom at a young age. Now, he lives with just his mom, which makes money tight, and his dad is in jail. When Ghost reluctantly joins the track team, he desperately needs new shoes in order to compete. How can his family afford it though? And what lengths will Ghost go to in order to belong to a team for once?

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Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: One of my former students told me this was his favorite book, so I decided to read it. It's also by an author that I love! Tyler is hoping for a fresh start during his senior year of high school after getting in huge trouble the previous year for vandalizing the school. However, his tense relationship (to say the least) with his father and his interest in the most popular girl in school will send him down a path that leads to destruction.

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Author: Lisa Schroeder
Genre: Horror, Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Review: The sequel to I Heart You, You Haunt Me was just as good! It almost could be read separately without reading the first book since it doesn't spoil the first book or build on it in any way. It does reference the characters from the first book, and Ava even makes an appearance! I liked reading the two different perspectives of Brooklyn and Nico as they try to deal with the death of Lucca, Brooklyn's boyfriend and Nico's brother. Both are haunted by ghosts that they need to face, and their stories intertwine eventually.