Fri Sep 20: what we talked about

Fri Sep 20: what we talked about
  • Dig by A. S. King
    • Summary: The Shoveler, the Freak, CanIHelpYou?, Loretta the Flea-Circus Ring Mistress, and First-Class Malcolm. These are the five teenagers lost in the Hemmings family's maze of tangled secrets. 
    • genre: realistic
    • Also by A. S. King: Ask the Passengers, Still Life with Tornado
  • The Girl King by Mimi Yu
    • Summary: Sisters Lu and Min have always known their places as the princesses of the Empire of the First Flame: assertive Lu, will be named her father's heir and become the dynasty's first female ruler, while timid Min will lead a quiet life in Lu's shadow. Until their father names a new heir—their male cousin, Set. Determined to reclaim her birthright, Lu goes in search of allies, leaving Min to face the volatile court alone. 
    • genre: fantasy
  • Good Omens by Neil Gaiman nd Terry Pratchett
    • Summary: When Agnes Nutter predicts that the end of the world is days away, the demon Crowley and his angel friend, Aziraphale, team up to save humankind.
    • genre: fantasy
    • Amazon Prime show
  • The Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer
    • LIke "science fiction fairy tales"
    • Book 1: Cinder

Reading in class

  • Many, not all, English classes are giving time to read in class
  • (but we wish they did!)
  • Missing the elementary school reading time, like when you read for as many minutes as the year (i.e. read 2019 minutes)
  • Some like to read for 2-3 hours at a time, when they can!
  • Can you read in a moving car?

Author Neal Shusterman visit

  • Thurs Oct 17
    • Scythe and Thunderhead book discussions
    • all lunch periods LMC classroom
    • bring your lunch; free fruit, cookies, water
    • FREE copies of The Toll and other Shusterman books
  • Tues Nov 12
    • Mr. Shusterman speaks during 6th period in the Studio Theater
    • Field trip pass available for any interested student to attend
    • Can get your books autographed
    • Selling additional copies of Shusterman's books
  • Daily Bulletin announcements coming soon, plus Book Club-specific emails

Book Club on social media

  • Remind @vhbookclub
  • Instagram @starbooksvhhs
  • Website (well, you already found it ...)