https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8 You've now logged at least 200 pages of outside reading (even more, if you include what you read this summer). Now, post about a book you enjoyed. Be sure to include the title, author, and what makes it so compelling. Consider adding a "You might like this book if _____" blurb, too. If you are not logged into your psbma account, please include your name. en-us 2021-11-08 13:20:50 UTC 2025-12-01 23:54:38 UTC hello@padlet.com 23cowane1 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894943589 Author: John Krakauer
I recently read "Into the Wild" by John Krakauer. You might like this book if you enjoy non-fiction and biographies as well as adventuring.]]> 2021-11-16 18:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894943589 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894945975 you will like this if you are looking for a book to read that exemplifies detailed character development and the questioning of what does matter to us v.s what should matter to us. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894945975 23yem1 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946173 The book is called Looking for Alaska, written by John Green. I loved this book since it was so emotional and portrayed such a real relationship between a group of teens. It was a roller coaster of emotions and if you want an exciting, sad, and beautiful book, this is your go-to choice. If you liked The Faults in our Stars, you will like this book since it's from the same author. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946173 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946273 By Taylor Jenkins Reid 
It explores many different perspectives while still focusing primarily on the protagonist Evelyn Hugo. You may like this book if you like reading about 
- Romance
- Old Hollywood
- Toxic Relationships
- Struggle

]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946273 23lubym1 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946503 I have been enjoying Foundation by Isaac Asimov. You may like this book if you enjoy fantasy but are looking for something mature. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946503 23choij1 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946542 This novel does a great job of creating intricate characters and connections that make you feel attached to the writing. Some of the main topics are family, love, and inequality. You might like this book if you like romance and are interested in criminal justice.]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894946542 23smithc19 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947083 This book was really interesting and compelling, especially because each chapter was a different character's perspective. You might like this book if you enjoy mysteries and books centered around family conflicts. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947083 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947222 This book is an in depth dive into the racist past of our medical system in America. This book is a difficult read on an emotional level due to the substance of the content. I would recommend this book if you are geared up for a difficult, but incredibly significant non-fiction historical novel.]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947222 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947248 This is a book written by George Orwell. What makes it so compelling is that the book strings you along and makes you believe one thing, but in reality it's another. You'd like this book if you like mysteries and fictions. But don't read it if you don't like happy endings. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947248 23euvrardn https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947519 by michael crichton
This is a great science-fiction book from the early 2000s describing much of the world's fears over artificial inteligence and the power it could hold. 
You might like this book if you fast paced enjoy sci-fi thrillers.]]> 2021-11-16 18:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894947519 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948327 I read The Goldfinch and although I haven't finished it as of yet, it was been a really interesting read so far. It is by Donna Tartt and is about a man who lost his mother as a child. There is a lot of background of how he lost his mother and how that affected him immediately afterwards. This book can be a bit gory in the beginning so I would beware of that but other than that, you might enjoy this book if you like books that really make you think and pull on your heartstrings a bit. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948327 23laln https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948437 Funniest book I've read and the plot is also really unique. You would enjoy it if you like non-serious books with a stupid but comic protagonist. Also, warning, lot of cussing.]]> 2021-11-16 18:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948437 23severwaltern https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948545 You might like these books if you enjoy a gripping historical fiction novel. It is insightful but simultaneously entertaining. It is a difficult read however it is most definitely worth it. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948545 23lipumal https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948644 I like the sci-fi and Strategy aspects of the book and find the world building very compelling. You might like this book if you enjoy strategy sci-fi.]]> 2021-11-16 18:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894948644 23schubertt1 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894949391 DUNE by Frank Herbert is considered one of the greatest Sci-fi books ever and the book backs that claim up. Its deep lore and great storytelling pull readers into the complex universe of DUNE. If you like science fiction and politics this book is for you. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894949391 23lissriordanj https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894951867 This book is beautifully written and grapples with a lot of interesting ideas about identity and family relationships. You might like it if you like family dramas or books that will make you cry :)]]> 2021-11-16 18:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894951867 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894951962 This book is called “The Boys in the Boat,” it is about a collegiate rowing team from the University of Washington. The book builds up to the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936. The book follows the main character Joe through his life as a child and into his rowing team at the University of Washington. I would recommend this book to anyone who plays a sport or is interested in life during/before WWII.

- Aiden Thornburg]]> 2021-11-16 18:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894951962 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894953699 A novel different from anything I have ever read. It explores a strong them of resistance to defeat. If you like an encouraging story of friendship I recommend this to you.]]> 2021-11-16 18:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894953699 23zouz https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954037 Remembrance of the Earth's Past is a hard sci-fi brook and my favorite book when I was younger. It focuses a lot on future technology and sociology. People who have an interest in STEM would definitely love this book. However, this book is written by a STEM professional instead of a literature professional so the characters and description may be weak. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954037 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954367 Book by Margaret Atwood (a Canadian author), set in a dystopian and strongly patriarchal theocracy.
You might like this book if you enjoy a feeling of unease and gradual world-building, as well as stories where you learn of a backstory as the present story progresses]]> 2021-11-16 18:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954367 23higgsj1 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954466 I really enjoyed this book because of its focus on the life of a black family in the 1950s. You might like it if you like realistic fiction that explores the lives and aspirations of multiple characters. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954466 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954777 One book that I enjoyed reading in quarter 1 was Countdown 1945 by Chris Wallace. It is a book about the months, weeks, and days leading up to the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. The book is compelling because it shows the perspectives of people such as Albert Einstein and how they viewed the development of the bomb after the operation had been executed. I would recommended this book to anyone who enjoys learning about history. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894954777 23wellsm1 https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894955697 This book was about getting to the root of perfectionism in girls and women.  A consistent point throughout the book was choosing bravery over “being perfect”. This book would be in the self-help genre. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894955697 23froise https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894956032 Written by Jesmyn Ward, I thought the dynamic between the main character and her brothers was interesting. The family dynamic in general was really compelling, especially the main character's perception of motherhood. You might like this if you enjoyed Fences and the concept of " sins of the father" & things we inherit from our parents. ]]> 2021-11-16 18:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894956032 23zouz https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894973558 A coming-of-age story that started out normal but grew to suggest something evil as the story progresses. A story about how sociality dehumanizes individuals for their own gains. Don't search up the plot if you don't want the ruin the story.]]> 2021-11-16 19:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alisa_dondero/4zmy2k0urs4hb3o8/wish/1894973558