https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa Add a book recommendation to the padlet. If possible, include an image of the book cover en-us 2020-12-08 17:26:24 UTC 2026-01-07 16:27:20 UTC hello@padlet.com siobhan_szabo https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/999145346 This is a nonfiction book that candidly discusses topics of race such as the "n" word, cultural appropriation, and school to prison pipeline.    Oluo is a black woman and speaks very personally about her experiences with these topics.  It is definitely a book that requires self-reflection. I learned so much reading this book.  ]]> 2020-12-08 17:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/999145346 kushgohil1 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1008037295 This is a science fiction book that twists your mind inside out. At least that's what it did to me. Emotion, plot, time travel, and betrayal are perfectly encompassed in this masterpiece of a book, which also happens to be named one of the best books of 2020. ]]> 2020-12-10 21:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1008037295 siobhan_szabo https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1008037345 I loved both of Bennett's book. She writes about African American communities in a beautiful style. This one is about twin sisters, one of who decides to "pass" as a white person. In making this choice, the sister loses connections with her old life and culture which effects her child, too. It's such a great book. ]]> 2020-12-10 21:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1008037345 siobhan_szabo https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1008047899 This is a fun series that reimagines American History: what if instead of becoming the first President, George Washington became the first American King? The book covers the newest generation of royalty in America: three siblings who are struggling with the pressures and expectations of being royal. Just a light, fun read. ]]> 2020-12-10 21:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1008047899 ellen_macias https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1074239421 This was such a fun read, especially if you like reading about witches. It is sort of historical fiction meets fantasy, taking place in "New Salem" after all witches in "Old Salem" have been burned. It follows three sisters as they try to rediscover the lost secrets of witchcraft. It is also beautifully written!]]> 2021-01-11 14:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1074239421 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076288866 This book is a history of Saturday Night Live, told through the Cast Members, guests, and creators. It gives a behind the hilarious scenes look to some of the shows most notable sketches and is a fantastic read to any fans of the show.]]> 2021-01-11 21:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076288866 david_mun https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076289114 If you liked the format of Gladwell's very informative insight on life, then this is a book to read. It gives you a better idea of how being successful isn't how we think it is. It also gives us some advice on how to live our lives, because that isn't something that is easy to figure out. Malcolm gives his years of experience and research to help us formulate a good way to view life and live life.

]]> 2021-01-11 21:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076289114 nivedithaiyengar https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076289551 I really enjoyed this book. It's about a girl in Witness Protection and it's kind of a mix between realistic fiction and mystery. There's a sequel to the book too called The Rules for Breaking. ]]> 2021-01-11 21:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076289551 allison_klemstein https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076291357 Joaquin hosts a radio show where callers share their paranormal stories. However, a car accident and a dead friend haunt his memory as he starts finding inconsistencies in his past. There is also a running thread of pre-colonial Central American history, which I thought added a unique layer to the book. Given the auditory nature of the book, I'd recommend listening to it as an audiobook. ]]> 2021-01-11 21:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076291357 lawrence_zhang1 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076292766 It's a fantastic thrilling book about a boy who's being hunted down while in Witsec in the vast wilderness.]]> 2021-01-11 21:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1076292766 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1079188849 This is a mystery book that follows the story of Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, and Cooper as suspects in the murder of Simon Kelleher. Each character has secrets that come to light throughout the book. ]]> 2021-01-12 16:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1079188849 kevinstuck1 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1080479438 Band of Brothers is a book about Easy company of the 101st Airborne during World War 2. It takes the reader through D-day, Operation Market Garden, The Battle of The Bulge, and many other battles. I really like that the book focuses on brotherhood and not just combat. This book gives a great depiction of what it was like to be in one of the greatest wars of human history.]]> 2021-01-12 19:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1080479438 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1080805166 This is a mystery book that showcases the story of an author who doesn't know if he killed his family or not. It follows his journey to discovering how his family was murdered and if it was him or not.]]> 2021-01-12 21:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1080805166 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1567398676 This book provides an interesting look into the perspective of someone with Asian heritage adopted into an American family.]]> 2021-05-28 02:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1567398676 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576450978 Novel about two months of the main characters life (Jack Gantos) "grounded for life" by his micromanaging parents who freak out over every little thing. ]]> 2021-06-01 14:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576450978 abigailpedersen https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576451780 The Authenticity Project is a contemporary fiction novel that speaks about how people are not really honest with one another. However, what if people were? A book is passed around starting in a coffee shop where the people who open it write their own truthful story.]]> 2021-06-01 14:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576451780 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576451973 This book is a mystery that involves two perspectives which end up coming together throughout the book to solve the problems they face. ]]> 2021-06-01 14:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576451973 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576452220 Its a mix of a fantasy adventure & power struggle told from many points of view. This year it was adapted into a TV show on Netflix, and they did a really good interpretation of this great book. 10/10 experience!]]> 2021-06-01 14:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576452220 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576453510 This book was beautifully written, and very, very sad. I highly recommend it if you liked Percy Jackson as a kid, or if you just like historical characters. It's the story of the famous hero, Achilles, and his lover, Patroclus, and the cruel fate that follows them. ]]> 2021-06-01 14:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576453510 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576455886 This book was a captivating thriller about a man looking for his long lost daughter who went missing during an intense winter storm.]]> 2021-06-01 14:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576455886 jennacoty https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576459037 This book includes going through his journey and how he overcomes his struggles with the hard work of going through life and reaching goals. ]]> 2021-06-01 14:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576459037 danielle_parnes https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576459134 This book is non-fiction and details a voyage through Alaska with very few supplies. Non-fiction novels are not usually my choice, but this book is really interesting.]]> 2021-06-01 14:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1576459134 lawrence_zhang1 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577512800 I'm a huge sucker for historical fiction and this one's great. If you're a fan of character driven books this one follows the PoV of multiple people attempting to flee the second World War. It's a thrilling book with some interesting hardships and events that are brought up. ]]> 2021-06-01 20:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577512800 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577514904 A book by Malcolm Gladwell that dives into the idea that we don't really understand the outliers in society. The people that went on to do amazing things aren't the crazy geniuses or athletic freaks. Instead there is more to it than we think, and it shows how even you, no matter who you are can be on outlier.]]> 2021-06-01 20:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577514904 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577515585 This book follows the adventures of a daughter of a con artist, who then becomes a con artist herself. This book was super captivating in the way that it was a psychological and take on a thrilling story of a con artist. ]]> 2021-06-01 20:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577515585 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577515702 The Sinclair's are the picture perfect family and spend every summer together at their summer home. It's best to go into the book knowing little about it. But it follows the story of Cadence Sinclair and her cousins as they grow together each summer. ]]> 2021-06-01 20:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577515702 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577515717 This book is about a family that immigrates to America from India and their story of living in a new place. The main character is their son, who struggles with fitting in, balancing both worlds, his name, his identity, etc. It is really beautifully written and is a super good read! It's by Jhumpa Lahiri and was also turned into a movie!]]> 2021-06-01 20:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577515717 siobhan_szabo https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577526226 This book follows two generations: one family stays in Ghana while another is forced into enslavement and brought to a America. Each chapter follows the next generation of the family. The American section is especially interesting because it takes the reader through many significant moments in African American history (Great migration, Jim Crow laws, Harlem Renaissance, etc.). Yaa Gyasi is a brilliant writer. Her newest book is excellent, too. ]]> 2021-06-01 20:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577526226 kylie_spytek https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577526322 This book by Stephen King is about a man who goes to jail and meets another man who has been in jail his whole life. When trying to escape, he makes a difference in the jail and meets a lot of people, using the skills from his job to be more useful. I don't want to spoil the book (or movie if you watch it) but it has a really interesting and engaging ending. ]]> 2021-06-01 20:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577526322 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577529698 I found this book by Blake Crouch very interesting from the way the author uses the idea of alternate universes to create a very interesting plot. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction and even if you don't, it's a great book. ]]> 2021-06-01 20:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577529698 katherinemei https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577529890 This book follows the story of a young Lithuanian girl named Lina during WW2. This book showed a side of WW2 that many have not heard about, which is the displacement of Europeans to Siberian work camps. It's a sad book, but it's very good and well-written.]]> 2021-06-01 20:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1577529890 josephine_daniels https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579576754 I heard about this book from an Instagram ad and was interested in seeing how it would differ from the Twilight Saga. Midnight Sun is the first book in the Twilight Saga, but from Edward's point of view (the male main character). I recommend this book to anyone who likes the Twilight Saga or fantasies with werewolves and vampires.]]> 2021-06-02 14:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579576754 lora_dohler https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579660968 This book tells the story of a shocking NASA discovery amidst a highly anticipated presidential election that will change the course of both the election and history itself. However, as protagonist Rachel Sexton will discover, there is more to the discovery than what first meets the eye. I am currently rereading this book and it is keeping me very engaged.]]> 2021-06-02 14:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579660968 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579661710 This book is a motivational book that helps people get into the right mindset for overcoming self-doubt, anxiety, and being unfocused in sports. This book has really helped me when I was at a competition or in practice when I was really tired as it helped me change my mindset so that I could push through. This book can help people change and make their mental strength better and the effects can be seen in sports as well as in everyday activities.
 ]]> 2021-06-02 14:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579661710 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579665155 Malicious AI, zombies in space, and the usual science fiction themes are told through alternating perspectives via "declassified" documents. It's such a unique book, and the interesting format is best enjoyed in print. ]]> 2021-06-02 14:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579665155 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579665175 This book is an autobiography about Trevor Noah's life. You will be taken on an adventure and grow up with Trevor Noah and experience through writing the hardships that he had to overcome. ]]> 2021-06-02 14:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579665175 siobhan_szabo https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579688049 This nonfiction book explores LGBTQ+ history in America. What I love about this book is that it shows that LGBTQ+ people were in America from the very beginning. It reveals some fascinating stories and histories. Each chapter covers a different person and time frame in America (moving chronologically into the present).]]> 2021-06-02 14:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1579688049 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580434078 As someone who strongly disliked reading their entire life, I began to notice that reading made me tired, so I thought that maybe it could help me fall asleep. I was correct. I began reading Educated to simply bore me to sleep, but the more I read, the more incredible it got. Educated tells Tara Westover's story about growing up in Idaho on her family's junkyard. She was home schooled, but barely learned, and spent her days working with her dad. Through abuse, mental illnesses, and incredible stories, Tara does the unexpected. This memoir is very eye opening and honestly changed my life. GO READ IT!!!!!]]> 2021-06-02 18:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580434078 srikarmanikonda1 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580436194 This is a book about space travel and an astronaut who deals with the difficulties of that travel. ]]> 2021-06-02 18:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580436194 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580448861 This is a book with a mix of fantasy, romance, and sci-fi. It is a enjoyable read with lots of plot twits. The premise of the book is time travel. A girl is influenced by her future self to try to save the world but she is unclear on how to do this. It is fun read because of the complexity of time travel so it leaves you really contemplating how the intricacies of the plot fit together.]]> 2021-06-02 18:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580448861 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580449110 It's a story about the friendship between two teenage boys during the 1980s and it's a really good book that is character driven. ]]> 2021-06-02 18:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580449110 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580450450 This is a pretty well know fiction fantasy series but I recently re read it and if you haven't read it I really recommend it. It follows Percy Jackson and his life as a Demi-God (half god half human) and deals with Greek mythology but in the modern world. Its not a super hard read but the story telling and adventures I still find interesting even after reading it many many times. The whole entire series is really amazing and if you read this there a sequel series which is in my opinion even better call Hero's of Olympus. Overall its really great so if you haven't read it and like fantasy you should give it a try.]]> 2021-06-02 18:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580450450 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580451172 This book tells the story of two boys, Mateo and Rufus, who find out that they are reaching their final hours to live. Instead of moping about the situation, they both find each other through an app and decide to make the best out of the time they have together.]]> 2021-06-02 18:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580451172 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580451640 This is a very encouraging book because it efficiently and intellectually talks about the factors that contribute to high levels of success. ]]> 2021-06-02 18:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580451640 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580452214 2021-06-02 18:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580452214 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580454244 I recommend rereading this book because we first read it in middle school and it is very interesting to see how our views have widened. It touches on the racism and the life of a young girl living in that time. ]]> 2021-06-02 18:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580454244 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580456116 I recommend reading this book because it is a very entertaining book about kids around our age. In this book, the two main characters' lives collide; moreover, each chapter is written from one of the characters perspectives. This novel is realistic fiction with an underlying rom/com sort of twist.]]> 2021-06-02 18:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580456116 kevinstuck1 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580456378 Spearhead is about an American Tank Crew during WW2. The book takes the reader through their experiences as a tank crew in the 3rd Armored Division. After fighting in the Battle of The Bulge, they are given the Pershing, a new super tank. During the final days of the war, Clarence and his crew get into a battle with a German tank. What happened next was filmed by a US Army camera man and would become one of the most famous WW2 tank battles.]]> 2021-06-02 18:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580456378 sierra_brand https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580459155 I would recommend this book if you enjoy reading books that are told from multiple perspectives. It follows the lives of four high school students whose lives were changed after someone leaked their secrets. ]]> 2021-06-02 18:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580459155 shriya_avula https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580461127 This book is a great mixture of history with fantasy elements. The word building and scenery is really well done along with the context and backstories. While the beginning could be a little slow, it definitely picks up in pace, and by the end there is so much plot twists and excitement that make it an interesting and fun read. I recommend this book if you're into fantasy and magic elements mixed into the real world. ]]> 2021-06-02 18:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580461127 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580462453 I would highly recommend this book series if you enjoy reading books about historical fiction and different perspectives. This series is somewhat of a tougher read and the books are a little longer than your average book, but the book is constantly thrilling, entertaining, and even at times informative. The Century Trilogy follows the lives of five interrelated families (American, English, German, Russian, and Welsh) from the beginning of World War I to the end of the Cold War. ]]> 2021-06-02 18:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580462453 https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580466068 This is a tough read (non-fiction), but it holds a lot of valuable information and stories that have benefited the way I think. I like this book because it changed my perspective of success and my future.]]> 2021-06-02 18:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/d128/pprqjg8w2srt9iaa/wish/1580466068