Read Across America Week: My Favorite Book by Julia Cappello https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook Add your favorite book. Add a small, spoiler-free review and/or link to book on Amazon or Goodreads(optional) en-us 2022-02-18 18:01:10 UTC 2025-12-17 15:55:00 UTC hello@padlet.com example: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2059404775 This novel has endured and preserved popularity throughout generations. It is an emotional novel about four sisters that struggle through life during the American Civil War. Taking place in New England, it explores it explores timeless ideas of love and death, war and peace, sisterhood, family, and togetherness. Between motivated Jo, genuine Beth, beautiful Meg, and artistic Amy, almost anyone can see themselves in one of the complex characters in this novel. I 10/10 recommend this book!]]> 2022-02-21 21:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2059404775 Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071592022 This series is about a futuristic Chicago where the city is divided into five factions. Each faction has its own role in society. When teenagers turn 18, they take a test to assess which faction would suit them best, and many use this test to make their final choice of where they'll belong for the rest of their life. But what happens if the test comes out inconclusive, which is exactly what the government doesn't want? I love this series and definitely recommend it if you like the dystopian genre with a hint of romance and action. ]]> 2022-03-01 14:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071592022 The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071595027 The Wretched of the Earth is an extremely important political analysis. It is an analysis on revolutionary decolonization movements, focusing on the struggles that colonized peoples face under occupation, recognizing the necessity of resistance against oppressive regimes. It talks about the nationalism of the oppressed, the problems a country faces after a successful de-colonial revolution, the strategies that should be employed and how freedom fighters should meet the people. It is a book that could challenge the views of some on race, on national liberation and national liberation struggles, Fanon's analysis transformed a lot of my views and I'm sure it can transform the views of a lot of others. I would highly recommend it.]]> 2022-03-01 14:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071595027 All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071598725 This book is about a young girl named Violet whose sister died in a car accident, she goes through the book trying to find happiness without her sister. On the edge of a bell tower to end her life she meets Finch who plans on doing the same thing. Finch is fascinated with death but plans on making violet feel happy. The two kids save each other from the bell tower and go on  adventures trying to live happily. ]]> 2022-03-01 14:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071598725 Ranger's Apprentice Franchise by John Flanagan https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071606045 This fantasy series is a great story for young and old readers alike. Ranger's Apprentice is about a 15-year-old boy named Will who has been selected to become an apprentice to a scout corps, the Rangers. The series starts in the Kingdom of Araluen, fifteen years after the defeat of the exiled Morgarath and his wretched Wargals. Now that his return has been rumored and feared, the fate of the kingdom slowly starts to rest on Will's hands. The novel explores the concept of friendship, discipline, patience, persistence, and courage. Ranger's Apprentice is an excellent fantasy series for any reader and I would recommend reading this franchise! 10/10]]> 2022-03-01 14:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2071606045 "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2072616349 "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a historic novel based on a true story. The novel tells the story of Slovakian Jew Lale Sokolov and his journey as a prisoner in the concentration camp Auschwitz. 
Fair warning: this book is not for the light- hearted. The novel describes the stories and memories Lale told Heather Morris as she interviewed him for the novel. Many prisoners were tortured, starved, mistreated, and killed. The day to day life in Auschwitz is described and it is remarkable to read about Lale's motivations and how he survived it all. 
If you enjoy historical texts-- and have a tough stomach-- you should consider this novel! If you like this book, you may want to consider Heather Morris' trilogy of true Holocaust stories which includes this book, "Cilka's journey", and "Three Sisters".]]> 2022-03-02 01:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2072616349 Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo sapanadhakal https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073514554 This book is a historical fiction set in 1950's San Francisco, about Lily Hu, the daughter of Chinese immigrants. While the Red Scare is taking place, she discovers her identity and The Telegraph, a lesbian bar. ]]> 2022-03-02 13:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073514554 Gym Candy - Carl Deuker https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073518086 This novel is about a star high school running back who is looking for anything to get an edge on his competition. He starts out in the gym with normal lifting, then moves to supplements, and eventually gets urged to use steroids by other members of his gym. He also starts to try some other drugs. This starts to ruin his life as he looks for ways to cope and escape.]]> 2022-03-02 13:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073518086 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073518511 This novel is about how a high school athlete must overcome his hardships with the death of his father to pursue his interest in Football.]]> 2022-03-02 13:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073518511 "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073519055 "Stargirl" is a novel written by Jerry Spinelli that tells a story about how a new girl; who has a completely different personality and appearance than the rest of the kids in school; is constantly judged because of the way she acts and dresses. She may fit the standard of having "blonde hair and blue eyes," but her personality is disliked by others because she is "different", despite being a kind-hearted person. This novel relates to themes of identity, conformity and nonconformity, and kindness.]]> 2022-03-02 13:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073519055 "To all the Boys..." Series By: Jenny Han https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073519638 There's this girl that writes a letter to all her crushes and leaves it in a box in her closet for no one to ever see. Her sister finds it and sends it to all the boys she ever wrote to. She finds out that they know and in order to keep her current crush, who is also dating her sister,  in the dark. She goes an adventure of trying to hide the truth and in the midst of a fake relationship she finds real love.]]> 2022-03-02 13:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073519638 "Tuesdays with Morrie" By: Mitch Albom https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073521220 This memoir is my most favorite book ever because it tells such a beautiful story about life and death and everything in between. This is shown through a man's difficult journey through his life threatening illness. Beware because it is a little sad, but I totally recommend. 10/10!! :))]]> 2022-03-02 13:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073521220 Go With The Flow Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams kadencederitter https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073521718 This graphic novel is about four girls who go on a journey trying to remove the stigma around periods, especially in school. The art style also is very appealing. It is written in all hues of red and it creates such a good atmosphere. There is so much character development throughout the short novel. There isn't alottt I can say without spoiling it, but it's a good read. :D ]]> 2022-03-02 13:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073521718 Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief varunpatel https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073522977 It is about Greek Mythology where a 12-year-old boy learns that his true father is Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. This 12-year-old boy goes on a quest to become a hero to find an entrance to the Underworld to stop a war between gods.]]> 2022-03-02 13:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073522977 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073523921 The Book Thief is a book about Liesel Meminger and her experiences in Germany during World War Two, narrated by Death.]]> 2022-03-02 13:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073523921 The Giver by Lois Lowry sophiayousuf https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073525034 "The Giver" is a dystopian novel. Many of us have read it in middle school. This book is about a dystopian society and focuses on a 12-year-old boy named Jonas. This society has completely dehumanized the population. The environment is perfect. No hills, no rain, no cold or hot days. At the beginning of the book, he is chosen to be a Reciever of Memory. This role allows him to start feeling emotions. This book follows him throughout his journey of navigating the society and challenging the norms.]]> 2022-03-02 13:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073525034 Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073526841 Dear Evan Hansen is about a kid, Evan Hansen, who suffers from anxiety and writes letters to himself as an assignment for his therapist. One day, when he prints the letter out in the library, his crush's brother, Connor Murphy, reads the letter and takes it after finding notes of his sister in it. When Connor Murphy takes his life that same night, his parents find the letter that Evan wrote. However, Connor's parents believe that he wrote that for Evan. When Evan can't confess the truth to Connor's parents, he puts up a facade and creates a myriad of lies to please and comfort this grieving family. He goes to any lengths to ensure this lie keeps up and he's no longer invisible. However, when he gets more and more popular and is seen, he is in danger of being found out and tangles up his lies]]> 2022-03-02 13:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073526841 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073528987 Of mice and men is a classic literature book written by John Steinbeck. This book explores topics of racism, sexism and the Great Depression. This book is about 2 friends named George and Lenny who work on a ranch. Lennie is childlike and kind-hearted while George is like the adult in the relationship.]]> 2022-03-02 13:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073528987 "More Than We Can Tell" is one of the best books I have ever read. It tackles abuse, building relationships, and trust. As a kid I could really relate to all the characters and this was one of my favorite books. It's a romance book and I recommend highly!! https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073713669 2022-03-02 14:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073713669 The Maze Runner https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073715348 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6186357-the-maze-runner ]]> 2022-03-02 14:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073715348 Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073717613 In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time.

In Before the Coffee Gets Cold, we meet four visitors, each of whom is hoping to make use of the café’s time-travelling offer, in order to: confront the man who left them, receive a letter from their husband whose memory has been taken by early onset Alzheimer's, to see their sister one last time, and to meet the daughter they never got the chance to know.

But the journey into the past does not come without risks: customers must sit in a particular seat, they cannot leave the café, and finally, they must return to the present before the coffee gets cold . . .]]> 2022-03-02 14:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073717613 The Fault in our Stars https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073717944 This novel is about two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group. Hazel and Gus are both out of the norm but somehow understand each other. Together, they go on adventures and enjoy life despite the fear of death. ]]> 2022-03-02 14:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073717944 The Picture of Dorian Gray https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073728192 This classic novel tells the story of a painting of one Dorian Gray. Dorian Gray throughout the story is brainwashed by a Lord who convinces him that the only thing that matters in life is beauty; this causes him to sell is soul to ensure that the painting ages and records his sins while he remains young and beautiful.]]> 2022-03-02 14:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073728192 Five Feet Apart https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073731217 There was this teenage girl, named Stella, who is at the hospital for her cystic fibrosis. Her comfort is watching babies in the NICU. There she meets this guy named Will. He really wants to draw Stella but Stella finds out he is not following his plan for his Cystic Fibrosis. They then start to fall in love with each other but can not stand within 5 feet from each other.]]> 2022-03-02 14:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2073731217 Harry Potter https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074029366 One of the best book series ever. Full of though provoking ideas and thoughts that take you through a journey. A young boy living with his horrible aunt and uncle finally gets a letter of a life time that will change his future forever.]]> 2022-03-02 17:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074029366 Smile by Raina Telgemeier oliviameola1 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074031136 Smile, by Raina Telgemeier is a beautiful graphic novel that explores the life and relationships of authors as a child, living with a not so perfect set of teeth. It is a graphic novel that shows the ups and downs of adolescence and dealing with imagery and confidence.]]> 2022-03-02 17:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074031136 The Chosen by Chaim Potok https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074034292 The Chosen is about a growing friendship between two Jewish kids. ]]> 2022-03-02 17:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074034292 1984 fflores241 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074036543 This is book is a novel about Winston Smith who explores and discovers how the governmental system would impact society and the people who live in it. I recommend reading it because it is kinda what's going on in the world now if you really take a step back and look at how it relates to us.]]> 2022-03-02 17:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074036543 The Hunger Games https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074036808 Dystopian science fiction novel about a teenager named Katniss Everdeen. Districts in a dystopian universe compete in the "Hunger Games", a grueling challenge, where they fight to stay alive. ]]> 2022-03-02 17:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074036808 Twilight https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074038522 High-school student Bella Swan, always a bit of a misfit, doesn't expect life to change much when she moves from sunny Arizona to rainy Washington state. Then she meets Edward Cullen, a handsome but mysterious teen whose eyes seem to peer directly into her soul. Edward is a vampire whose family does not drink blood, and Bella, far from being frightened, enters into a dangerous romance with her immortal soulmate.]]> 2022-03-02 17:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074038522 One of Us Is Lying https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074039437 One of Us is Lying starts off of 4 teenagers being accused of the murder of their classmate. All of them claim to be innocent, but someone had to have murdered him- right? The book takes you on the journey to figure out who is hiding the truth and who murdered Simon.]]> 2022-03-02 17:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074039437 Keeper of the Lost Cities Series abigailprowse https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074041421 This series follows Sophie Foster, a young girl from California who learns that she's actually an elf! But elves aren't like cookie elves OR Santa's elves, they're like super-smart humans with super powers. That could explain why Sophie has telepathic powers . . . One day she meets another elf named Fitz who takes her to a land called the Lost Cities, which is where the elves call home, sheltered away from humans. She learns that she is born from an elf experiment by a mysterious group called the Black Swan who hope to end the wrongs of Elvin society! She is forced to leave California and live in the Lost Cities to keep humans safe. There she uncovers her powers, her past, new friends, and the dark secrets that the Elvin Council has been keeping from society. The series is currently 9 books long (though the last to be released wasn't a full book) and two more books are scheduled.]]> 2022-03-02 17:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074041421 Mango Shaped Space https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074042393 This book is about a girl who sees colors when she hears specific words sound. She is embarrassed about this and through the book she also faces more problems. ]]> 2022-03-02 17:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074042393 Looking For Alaska by John Green taylorford https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074042706 This book is about a boy named Miles and he wanted to go to a boarding school to find his "Great Perhaps", at boarding school he meets many people but Alaska leaves the biggest impact on him.]]> 2022-03-02 17:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074042706 The Magic Half https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074044597 Although the cover seems like it would be a book for younger people, it made me as a 7th (?) grader SO mesmerized by the concept of switching lives. The story of Miri and Molly switching lives from different time periods made me so intrigued and this made me actually like reading books for once. The time period switch, the character switch, everything, all together was in fact very interesting to read. My mind is a bit foggy when it comes to the plot of the book since I read it such a long time ago, but I still remember enjoying it so much when I read it. 10/10, would recommend!]]> 2022-03-02 17:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074044597 "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo isabellamatos3 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074046072 Six of Crows is a fantasy novel about six teenagers living in a dangerous city. One of the characters, who is an infamous thief, is tasked with a heist on one of the most guarded fortresses in the world. Together with allies, he takes on the challenge.]]> 2022-03-02 17:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074046072 Paper Towns danamautone https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074048130 Paper Towns is about this high school student named Quentin Jacobs and his mysterious and carefree neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman. Quentin has admired Margo for years, and one day she disappears seemingly without a trace. He embarks on a journey to find her. ]]> 2022-03-02 17:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074048130 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074048265 The Catcher in the Rye is an beautiful book following the life of a 16 year old teenager who is expelled from his private school. After, he explores the world for himself and experiences the adult life. ]]> 2022-03-02 17:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074048265 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074051422 Of mice and men is a nice short book with a powerful meaning. The story is about two men, George and Lennie. George is a caring friend who is protective of Lennie. George is characterized as a short and smart guy while Lennie is characterized as a big chubby guy. Read the book to witness George and Lennie's adventure. You won't regret it. The ending is heartbreaking.]]> 2022-03-02 17:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074051422 The Young Elites https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074052729 The Young Elites series is a fantasy novel set in a Renaissance time period in Italy. There, a plague known as the blood fever left adults dead and children marked with the chance of magic powers. The children who have those powers are known as the Young Elites. The marked people, known as malfettos, are discriminated against and treated horribly, so a group of the marked, called the Daggers who have powers fight against the Inquisition, the country's army. The main character, Adelina Amouteru, has a traumatic childhood, being a malfetto, and with a father who beat her until she would show signs of powers. She kills him, and escapes, where she is captured by the Inquisition and later freed by the Daggers. The story is about what how she develops her abilities and what she does with them. The series is dark and grim, it makes you question each and every characters intentions. If you enjoy fantasy novels and dark stories with morally grey characters, you will love the Young Elites series. ]]> 2022-03-02 17:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074052729 Wonder by R.J. Palacio marcuscollins3 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074059728 Wonder is a novel that tackles the life and hardships of a boy with a deformed face named August "Auggie" Pullman who is entering fifth grade in public school for the first time. The story covers the different characters in his life such as his sister and one of his girl friends to learn more about their lives and their perspectives of experiences that have already been detailed by him and ones unique to them. ]]> 2022-03-02 17:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074059728 Contender: The Chosen https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074065101 Cade Carter suddenly finds himself far away from home, stuck on a rock ledge with a ravenous monster below him. Throughout this book, he will try to unravel the mystery of why and how is here, and search for anyone else in this unknown world.]]> 2022-03-02 17:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074065101 Supermarket by Bobby Hall erincampo https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074196029 Flynn is stuck—depressed, recently dumped, and living at his mom’s house. The supermarket was supposed to change all that. An ordinary job and a steady check. Work isn’t work when it’s saving you from yourself. But things aren’t quite as they seem in these aisles. Arriving to work one day to a crime scene, Flynn’s world collapses as the secrets of his tortured mind are revealed. And Flynn doesn’t want to go looking for answers at the supermarket. Because something there seems to be looking for him. A darkly funny psychological thriller.]]> 2022-03-02 18:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074196029 Clockwork Angel https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074196872 When Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks, and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets.]]> 2022-03-02 18:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074196872 Scythe https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074198068 A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery. Humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.

Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the “art” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.]]> 2022-03-02 18:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074198068 A Life On Our Planet by David Attenborough https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074199724 David Attenborough's life is very interesting and it's cool that he worked with one of the Janes that worked with Gorillas (there are a lot i forget which one)]]> 2022-03-02 18:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074199724 Fever 1793 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074199967 It's late summer 1793, and the streets of Philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Now they include Polly, the serving girl at the Cook Coffeehouse. But fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook doesn't get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. New customers have overrun her family's coffee shop, located far from the mosquito-infested river, and Mattie's concerns of fever are all but overshadowed by dreams of growing her family's small business into a thriving enterprise. But when the fever begins to strike closer to home, Mattie's struggle to build a new life must give way to a new fight—the fight to stay alive.]]> 2022-03-02 18:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074199967 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074200172 Great book series. If you like romantic stories it is a great read. Louisa gets a job caring for a quadriplegic named Will. Spending 24/7 with him they create a very close bond but then he tells her a huge decision he made. ]]> 2022-03-02 18:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074200172 Eragon https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074200786 The Eragon series is about a boy and a dragon learning to use magic and defeat a big bad guy.]]> 2022-03-02 18:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074200786 The Thief Of Always https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074201022 The Thief of Always by Clive Barker is a novel about Harvey, a ten-year-old boy whose boredom propels him into an adventure marked by both magic and evil. On a dreary February day, Harvey is invited by Rictus to visit the magical Holiday House, run by the powerful, wish-granting Mr. Hood.]]> 2022-03-02 18:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074201022 Of Mice and Men https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074202958 Published in 1937, it narrates the experiences of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, who move from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression in the United States.]]> 2022-03-02 18:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074202958 Ultimate Guide to Gaming https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074203816 From one of the best Fortnite player's in the world, learn how to crank 90's and 200 pump 9 year olds and rack up Victory Royales.]]> 2022-03-02 18:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074203816 Uglies by Scott Westerfield https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074205282 "Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can’t wait. In just a few weeks she’ll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty. And as a pretty, she’ll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun.

But Tally’s new friend Shay isn’t sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn’t very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally’s choice will change her world forever."

It's a great dystopian book and is the first of a series, I read most of the series and thought it was pretty good.]]> 2022-03-02 18:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074205282 A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074208111 A book about a high school girl investigating a missing person/murder crime that took place in her town years ago for school. The part I enjoyed the most was how the author lead the reader to suspect multiple people, the mystery aspect was very good and the story was intricate ad interesting.]]> 2022-03-02 18:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074208111 The Cruel Prince by Holly Black https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074214887 The story follows the journey of Jude Duarte, a mortal girl and Cardan Greenbriar, a faerie prince as they navigate the world of hate, betrayal, contempt along with feelings for each other.]]> 2022-03-02 18:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074214887 Thanos: Titan Consumed https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074229058 This book is stellar- absolutely fantastic. The way Mr. Lyga develops his characters and brings such emotion and humanity to Thanos is incredible. I would absolutely recommend reading if you'd like to learn more about the titular villain's origin.]]> 2022-03-02 18:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2074229058 Here Lies Daniel Tate by Cristin Terrill katherinecifelli https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075746251 This story follows a teenage con artist who works his way into a wealthy family by pretending to be their son, Daniel, who went missing years ago. It's pretty mature, but its many twists make it a read well worth it.]]> 2022-03-03 13:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075746251 lamb to the slaugher - roald dahl https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075746305 short story, but smartly crafted nonetheless!

without spoilers: its about the death investigation of a man's death, where his wife is the only person who can report his death.]]> 2022-03-03 13:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075746305 The Outsiders https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075746783 This book is about a group of boys that live in a divided society involving two groups; the socs and the greasers. The two groups rival against each other due to different stereotypes and wealth classes. The greasers try to show the socs that they are not such a bad group after all. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075746783 The Giver https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075747674 The Giver is a book that I read in Middle School. Is it about a futuristic society that strives to ultimately make everything in life perfect and equal. The society does not want any flaws at all, and because of this they sacrifice fundamental things that humans need. This novel explores the concept of persistence, perfection, friendship, etc. I would definitely recommend this book.]]> 2022-03-03 13:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075747674 The Perks of Being a Wallflower https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075749517 This coming of age story is written in the form of letters written to the reader. The main character Charlie grapples with mental illness, substance abuse, and all the issues that come with growing up. The characters are extremely well developed and the 90s setting is refreshing. there is also a decent movie adaptation.]]> 2022-03-03 13:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075749517 Turtles All the Way Down https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075751061 This is a very thought provoking book about a teenage girl who has anxiety and OCD. It tells the story of her experience of trying to find a missing billionaire, and then meeting his son. This book has so many emotions and is a touching story. A great read.]]> 2022-03-03 13:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075751061 If We Were Villains- M.L Rio nityaravinutala https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075752875 This book follows a group of students at an acting school that exclusively perform Shakespeare plays. The main character is a boy names Oliver Marks who is involved in a murder. The book takes the tropes of Shakespeare and looks at how these tropes affect the actors that play the roles, and when the "archetypes" each character plays gets switched up, things go wrong.]]> 2022-03-03 13:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075752875 Behind Closed Doors https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075752922 This book is about a seemingly perfect couple that has extreme issues, but it's all locked behind closed doors. It is very suspenseful and emotional. I would definitely recommend this to people that like dark psychological thrillers. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075752922 The Book Thief https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075752974 This book is about a young girl named Liesel who was living in a Nazi-occupied Germany during the Holocaust. To be able to read, she had to steal books. This story shows Liesel's struggles and what she had to got through in order to survive.]]> 2022-03-03 13:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075752974 Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas cassiefurman https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075756643 Throne of Glass is about a character named Celaena Sardothien. She was an assassin who defied the king and was imprisoned. After a year, she was released and had to fight with other assassins to become the King's champion. The story follows her battle for freedom and fight to survive. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075756643 The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075756661 Jeannette tells the story of her difficult childhood and dysfunctional family. Jeannette writes about how she grew up with her 3 siblings, her alcoholic father, and her 'free-spirited' mother. It's a very emotional story that I would highly recommend. There's also a movie based on the book..]]> 2022-03-03 13:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075756661 Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075756899 The first in a trilogy this book features many interesting fantasy elements like magic and fantastical beasts. The story is about a girl named Alina Starkov who finds herself part of a bigger adventure that leads her to discover the inner power that she didn't know she had. Along the way she'll find hidden enemies and find allies from her past. This is only the first book but I also recommend reading the others as well. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075756899 The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075757250 The story of this book follows a young girl named Starr who tries to raise awareness about police brutality and racism in her community through protesting and activism following the death of her best friend, who was shot by an officer. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075757250 To Catch a Killer https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075757303 This book follows teenager Erin Blake. As a toddler, Erin survived for three days alongside the corpse of her murdered mother, and the case—which remains unsolved—fascinated and puzzled many. Fourteen years later, Erin is once again at the center of a brutal homicide when she finds the body of her biology teacher. Inspired by her uncle, an FBI agent, Erin has ramped up her forensic hobby into a full-blown cold-case investigation. This new murder makes her certain she's close to the truth about both this murder and her mother's murder, but when all the evidence starts to point the authorities straight to Erin, she turns to her longtime crush (and fellow suspect) to help her crack the case.]]> 2022-03-03 13:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075757303 The Cousins by Karen M. McManus https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075757711 This story is AMAZING. From family inheritance to constant plot twists to family and romance, this book covers it all! Once you pick up this book, I can assure you you will never put it down. With every chapter changing perspectives, you will never know what happens next. The book leaves you stunned. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075757711 Quintessence https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075758414 This story takes place in a fictional alternate universe set in 16th century England where the earth is flat. After a ship arrives back from its voyage to the edge of the earth with its entire crew dead and all its riches turned to sand and salt, three characters, Christopher Sinclair, Stephen Parris, and Catherine Parris embark on a voyage to find a magical island on the edge of the world. The story is very interesting, and it blends science, history, and magic to create a very unique fantasy world.]]> 2022-03-03 13:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075758414 Someona Named Eva by Joan M. Wolf juliajankiewicz https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075761187 A Worl War II story about a Czech girl who is forced to leave her family and sent to a school in Germany to become "the perfect German girl". She stuggles to maintain her identity as she is given a new name, a new family, and is only allowed speak German. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075761187 Autobiography of Red- Anne Carson nityaravinutala https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075764037 The book is based on the myth of Geryson and the tenth labor of Hercules. It is completely in verse. Geryson is a monster in the original myth, but in this book, Geryson is a sensitive young boy who is also a winged monster. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075764037 the curious incident of the dog in the night-time by Mark Haddon agnesegamarra https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075766051
Christopher John Francis Boone is a 15-year-old boy who has behavioral problems and lives alone with his father, Ed. One night, he finds his neighbor's dog, Wellington, dead on the lawn with a pitchfork sticking out of it. Christopher now believes his task is to discover what, why, and how this happened, despite numerous attempts to try to stop his pursuit. This book has a lot of symbolism, empathy, uniqueness, and a sense of beauty in its ending. I love this book :) ]]> 2022-03-03 13:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075766051 We Were Liars by E. Lockhart mollynewton2 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075772199 We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is a book about the Cadence Sinclair's family and some of the family's friends. They spend their summers on an Island where Cadence had an accident and now suffers from memory loss. She spends most the summer trying to remember her accident and who she is as a person. But everything is not as it seems. ]]> 2022-03-03 13:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075772199 A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075773246 This book follows a decendant of Sherlock Holmes through her life at boarding school when she meets a boy that's a decendant of Watson. From suspense to romance to murder to plot twists, your eyes will never leave the page. 10000/10]]> 2022-03-03 13:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075773246 The Life You Imagine by Derek Jeter siennabruce https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075777376 This book is about the life of Derek Jeter and the steps he took to succeed. It goes through his upbringing, family relationships, and his rise to becoming a Hall of Fame baseball player. It provides insight through his journey. There are also a lot of pictures to keep the reader engaged.]]> 2022-03-03 13:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075777376 Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075920855 I read this book years ago and barely remember what happened but I remember it was very entertaining and it reminds me of summer. You follow the adventures of some kid in the summer or something and it is just a wholesome fun book to read. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075920855 They Both Die In The End - Adam Silvera https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075922423 This book follows a series of character who are associated with or are dying that day. They live in a word where your death is forcasted and you 24 hours to live it to the fullest and the book spans an entire day. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075922423 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075922528 The Hunger Games is an amazing dystopian novel. It got me interested in the genre, and is one of the book series I remember enjoying most recently.]]> 2022-03-03 14:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075922528 The Selection by Kiera Cass https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075925819 I read this book a while ago, but I always go back to it. It always manages to put my attention in. This is the first book in the Selection trilogy. This book follows the journey of a normal girl who gets put in a contestant to fight for the love of the prince.]]> 2022-03-03 14:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075925819 Its Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075927334 This book is about a teenage boy who is struggling with depression. After starting his medication he believes that it has fixed everything, however he quickly realizes that is not the case and he almost takes his life. He is able to stop himself and gets admitted to a hospital. 

This book is based on the author's personal experience. Vizzini tragically took his own life in 2013 but this story gives some insight on his childhood and how he tried to deal with his struggles.  ]]> 2022-03-03 14:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075927334 The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075927367 The Shadow King is a book about the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. This war occurred years before World War II and results in Ethiopia being occupied by the Italians. This novel especially illustrates the story of women in the war. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075927367 Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075930430 This is a science fiction novella about a group of people ("librarians") who travel between towns in a dystopian wild west. They officially travel to deliver "approved" reading materials, but there might just be more than meets the eyes. It follows a woman running from an arranged marriage and her journey to become one of these elusive librarians.]]> 2022-03-03 14:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075930430 Legend by Marie Lu https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075936159 An action packed dystopian novel that follows two prodigies as they start to understand themselves and the world around them. Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.]]> 2022-03-03 14:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2075936159 American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis francistracey https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076104490 Following the twisted mind of yuppy Patrick Bateman and his life trying to handle dealing with his psychopathic and murderous tendencies. His story takes you through the worst of the worst NYC elite culture of the 80s and the pleasures of social conformity.]]> 2022-03-03 15:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076104490 All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076105706 This book is super entertaining and is in the fantasy genre. The main character is the princess in a land where people are categorized by their abilities to wield a certain type of magic. When she becomes controlled by her magic in front of a crowd, thus eliminating her chance at becoming the next Soul Queen, she goes on a journey to find out who is destroying and abusing the magic sources.]]> 2022-03-03 15:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076105706 Divergent by Veronica Roth https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076107319 In a dystopian version of Chicago that has been divided into five factions: Abnegation, Candor, Amity, Dauntless, and Erudite. The protagonist and narrator is a sixteen-year-old girl from Abnegation named Beatrice Prior.

The novel opens with Beatrice’s mother cutting her hair. Beatrice is worried about the next day’s aptitude test, which is administered to all sixteen-year-olds and will tell her which of the factions she is best suited for. After the test, she will attend the Choosing Ceremony, where she must decide whether to stay in her family’s faction or leave it behind.

]]> 2022-03-03 15:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076107319 Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076110518 Set during the end of World War 2, Salt to the Sea follows 4 teenagers as they seek to flee Poland as the Russians push in from the east and reach safety.]]> 2022-03-03 15:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076110518 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076111602 While the title seems very negative, this book is far from it. It tells about how the struggles of life give meaning and add to the story of your own life. It is a hopeful book that leads you to believe in yourself and to ignore all of the negative things that are happening, and to focus on the story that your life will tell after all of your hardships. ]]> 2022-03-03 15:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076111602 The Folk Of The Air Series https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076113466 This trilogy is one of the best series I've ever read. Set in a modern yet mythical world, the Folk of The Air series combines elements of fantasy, romance, and hardship in an epic adventure. Follow Jude in her efforts to take her place at the top of the Faerie hierarchy. ]]> 2022-03-03 15:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076113466 Trapped with Ms. Arias, by Kirk Nurmi. jaypandya https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076115248 Trapped with Ms. Arias is a book written by Kirk Nurmi. It is a tale of a troubled attorney dealing with a difficult client. The Jodi Arias trial made international news and Kirk had to deal with a manipulative client and all the hoopla from the case. Kirk Nurmi talks about his experience during both trials and after. ]]> 2022-03-03 15:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076115248 A Good Girl's Guide's To Murder series by Holly Jackson https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076117321 Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town and sets out to figure out what really happened.]]> 2022-03-03 15:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076117321 100 days of Sunlight By: Abbie Emmons https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076243014 Out of all the books I have ever read this is by far my favorite. The story is about a 16 year old poetry Blogger, name Tessa who loses her vision in a car accident for 100 days, her grandparents trying to be helpful and request help for he to keep writing poetry. Later Weston knocks on her door, he is also 16 and was involved in an accident 3 years earlier, he helped her see the beauty that is left in the world through her other senses. ]]> 2022-03-03 16:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076243014 The Martian https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076287759 Written by Andy Weir, this novel follows the story of Mark Whitney, left behind on Mars. His journey is extremely difficult, but very well written, and eventually became a hit 2015 movie. He builds himself a method to survive, and overall creates a very fun book to read. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076287759 The Count of Monte Cristo https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076290985 A classic revenge story of a man who was thrown in prison, and escapes as this wealthy and interesting Count as he plots his revenge on all those who wronged him. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076290985 The Kite Runner by Khaled Housseini https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076291213 This book follows the life of an Afghan immigrant to America, his childhood trauma, and how he is forced to confront it once again as an adult. This is expertly written and rips your heart out of your chest. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076291213 Harry Potter https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076291276 A very fun and action packed book series to read. It is about a boy named Harry Potter who discovers that he is a wizard, which significantly changes his life. This book is amazing because it teaches many life lessons about friendship, adventure, love, and courage. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076291276 "The Unwanteds" by Lisa McMann https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076291388 Alex Stowe is a thirteen year old boy living on the island of Quill -- a place that sentences the creative to death. Every year, on a child's thirteenth year on the day of the Purge, the creative "Unwanteds" are sent to be killed. Alex Stowe, newly declared Unwanted, is amazed when Mr. Today saves him and his fellow Unwanteds and brings them to the land of Artime -- a haven for artists of all kinds. 

However, Alex cannot help thinking of his Wanted twin brother, Aaron. As their paths collide in the book, unforeseen consequences arise as the two grapple with their broken friendship. 

The book is a really easy read, but it is definitely worth it. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076291388 The Book Thief yashpatel7 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076293076 Written by Markus Zusak, this story is narrated by Death about a girl Liesel Meminger a girl growing up in Nazi Germany. I would definitely recommend, it is a wonderful read.]]> 2022-03-03 17:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076293076 The Song of Achilles https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076294646 This novel, out of all the books that I've read, is my only favorite, the book that I could read over and over again and never get sick of. It follows the story of Achilles and Patroclus, friends and lovers in ancient Greece. The author's poetic writing style and ability to capture something that other writers would take multiple pages for in just a few sentences perfects the story for me. If you plan to read it, make sure to finish it up at home because the ending is a real tearjerker. The Song of Achilles is the perfect, gut wrenching novel, the type that leaves an empty void once you finish. Enjoy!]]> 2022-03-03 17:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076294646 The Way of the Bow, by Poelo Coelho https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076294744 This book is about a retired Archer who teaches the way of the bow through various symbolic and metaphorical references to ambition and surmounting rejection.]]> 2022-03-03 17:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076294744 House of Hades https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076296057
To be totally honest, I don't remember much about what happens beyond it being in the Percy Jackson series. But, I did really enjoy it. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076296057 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076296184 The story of family who moves from Connecticut t to an abandoned farmhouse in rural West Virginia after their father loses his job. As they discover their neighborhood, someone gets "took" and its comes with a feeling of horror and suspense. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076296184 The Midnight Library samanthalioanag https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076296438 A library where all the books are possible lives you could have lived. The main character gets to see the lives she could have lived if she had made different choices. It's a very philosophical book that dives deep into maximizing life.]]> 2022-03-03 17:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076296438 Baki the Grappler https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076300170 A heart-pumping story about a 13-year-old boy who trains to challenge his father in combat. In his journey to defeat his father, he has to overcome mental challenges, physical challenges, and emotional challenges. I rate it a 10/10]]> 2022-03-03 17:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076300170 How Dare the Sun Rise: by Sandra U. nityamakkapati https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076301688 A war memoir that's heart-wrenchingly captivating and details a shocking reality of a racially-motivated war. I would recommend if you can withstand reading about 🤬 and other sensitive topics. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076301688 The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076301990 While this book is a very morbid novella, it is a quick read (58 pages) and is definitely worth it. It is a very captivating, well written piece of literature. It is about a middle/lower-class man named Gregory who's struggling to make a living and gets turned into a bug. The book details what happens to him after this transformation, and his interactions with his family (along with how they change).]]> 2022-03-03 17:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076301990 Trials Of Apollo By Rick Riordan https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076302228 In five books Apollo, cast down to earth as an acne ridden teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, will be forced to go on a quest. Yes, a quest, cause the other demigods have had enough. Following "Percy Jackson and The Olympians" as well as "The Heroes Of Olympus", "The Trials of Apollo" is a new adventure that really well captures a different aspect of the Riordanverse. Featuring fan-favorite characters and fairly good representation. ]]> 2022-03-03 17:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076302228 Underdawgs https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076302975 This is a great book that skillfully captures Brad Stevens impeccable coaching skills. Butler University in Indianapolis became the smallest school in 40 years to reach the NCAA championship game, under head coach Brad Stevens. Prior to the tournament, a statistician calculated the Bulldogs as a 200-to-1 shot to win.]]> 2022-03-03 17:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076302975 Tokyo Ghoul By: Sui Ishida jadonoliver https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076312255 Kaneki Ken is a college student who lives in Tokyo, inhabited by man-eating creatures called ghouls that can perfectly blend into society with humans. Kaneki goes on a date with a girl, and everything goes wrong. One thing led to another, and he became a half-ghoul and must become accustomed to both worlds if he wanted to keep living.]]> 2022-03-03 17:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076312255 One of Us is Lying https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076315271 Five kids walked into detention, but only four walked out alive. According to the police reports, the death was not an accident. They all had secrets, but who crossed the line? Filled with plot twists and constant suspense, this is book will have you at the edge of your seat. With various point of views, we are able to get various perspectives. It's surely a must read for all.]]> 2022-03-03 17:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076315271 Every Last Word: Tara Stone https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076342823 A riveting yet sorrow filled story of a girl with OCD forcing herself to hide to remain popular. We follow her journey through therapy and how she learns to live while accepting herself.]]> 2022-03-03 17:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076342823 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076454186 Following Earth's destruction, the only remaining human follows an alien through the depths of space, learning all about it through a tablet labeled 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.' Despite the book seeming dark by the bland description, it is a really easy book to read with an amazing sense of humor. It's part of a series of books, each fairly short, but each is a good read.]]> 2022-03-03 18:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2076454186 The Bridge To Terabithia elizabethsudenko https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078018558 A book about two children, Leslie and Jesse, who travel in their imaginations. The bridge represents the reality in the world and the children' imaginations, being able to explore and play together until grief strikes. ]]> 2022-03-04 14:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078018558 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078429576 I really like this book and would reccommend it to anyone who likes mystery and romance. The story follows Kay, the star soccer player at her school. After a girl's body was found in the river, Kay recieves an email from anonymous source. She then must follow a scavenger hunt to find the true killer. Very dark academia vibe, with elements that are similar to Riverdale, Pretty Little Liars, and Gossip Girl. ]]> 2022-03-04 18:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078429576 November 9 https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078457524 Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.
Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon—and simultaneously his novel—be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?]]> 2022-03-04 18:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078457524 So I'm a Spider So What? derekghelli https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078458463 This is a light novel about someone who died in class and was reincarnated as a spider along with her classmates reincarnated as many different species in this fantasy game like world. It is long and not all books have come out but it is a very interesting story that breaks traditional fantasy tropes in interesting ways. ]]> 2022-03-04 18:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078458463 The Communist Manifesto https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078497158 This book was made by Carl Marx, who is considered the founding father of communism. In this book, Marx expresses his support for communism ideology.]]> 2022-03-04 19:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2078497158 Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2079401133 This book is a coming of age and romance genre as it takes place in 1987 and follows the perspective of two Mexican American boys Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana, specifically Ari in El Paso Texas as he grows up from ages 15-17 and we see them both from different families as they both become friends one summer afternoon and struggle with their racial and ethnic identities, gender norms, family relationships, sexuality, and their love for each other as they grow up. A sequel follows after called Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World.]]> 2022-03-05 19:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/juliacappello/myfavoritebook/wish/2079401133