Overheard at Book Club:
- On the removal of book jackets: "I don't want to damage the book cover. It's so beautiful!"
- "I kept reading because I wanted to get the book over with, but then I realized it's part of a trilogy. So, yeah."
- "My book obession? It gets bad sometimes."
- On very long books: "It usually one of 2 things. 1. They have a great story to tell. or 2. They are a chronic overwriter, and they should just end the series."
- "Good series know when to end."
- "It's an obligation to finish the series."
- "I finished my book, did my homework, and still got 8 hours of sleep."
- Another student, with sadness: "I wish I could say the same."
Books we're reading:
- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
- Genre: historical
- Summary: The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Ten years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect?
- Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
- Genre: science fiction
- Summary: Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe.
Book 2 in Scythe series - Coincidence? Ryleigh and Ms. Tolva's son (not together) both read Scythe on an airplace en route to a funeral.
- I Am the Weapon by Allen Zadoff
- Genre: action/thriller
- Summary: Sixteen-year-old Boy Nobody, an assassin controlled by a shadowy government organization, The Program, considers sabotaging his latest mission because his target reminds him of the normal life he craves.
- series continues with
- Heartstopper. Vol 1 by Alice Oseman
- Genre: graphic
- Summary: Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love work
- Clara: "I read it as a webcomic before it was a book, so I feel special."
- Good site: webtoons.com
- This Book is Antiracist by Tiffany Jewell
- Genre: non-fiction
- Summary: What is racism? What is anti-racism? How can you stand up and take action? In this engaging New York Times best-seller, This Book is Anti-Racist, young people will learn how to take action against racism and injustice. The book explores identity, history, and the language surrounding racism as each chapter naturally progresses from personal identity to collective awareness to transformative action.
- In addition to the good content, Tessa highlights the beautiful pop art.
- One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
- Genre: fantasy
- Summary: The battle for the crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail? With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favor without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before—ones that put those around her in danger she can't seem to prevent.
- book 2 in Three Dark Crowns series
- this series has a numerical problem:
- Three Dark Crowns
- One Dark Throne
- Two Dark Reigns
- Five Dark Fates
- this series has a numerical problem: