In the sequel to The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Katniss thinks she’s safe after their victory, but little do they know their victory has sparked an uprise. Due to the 3rd quarter quell, old victors must compete in the games again, which pulls Katniss and Peeta back in the games. This time is different though, all the tributes are skilled and deadly victors that all know each other, and Katniss and Peeta are the odd ones out.
The novel, A Song to Drown Rivers, is a touching and captivating book about a girl named Xishi. Ever since Xishi was born into her poor village in the Yue kingdom her mother would cover Xishis’ face because she was too pretty. But one day when she was at the river she ran into the king's advisor. This unexpected encounter led her to become a spy on their rivaling kingdom. Throughout her journey she must face many hardships and challenges, and she must try to help her kingdom and save her people.
Martin Luther King Jr.: Walking in the Light tells young readers about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a brave man who helped change unfair laws in America. It starts with his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, his school years, and how he learned about peaceful protest from a leader named Mahatma Gandhi. The book talks about important events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and Dr. King’s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. It explains these moments in a way that is easy to understand.
A Court of Thorns and Roses follows the path and story of Feyre, a teenager who is a hunter and the only person who can procure food for her father and two sisters. When she makes the mistake of hunting something she shouldn’t have, she faces dire consequences and is introduced to a world that she never knew existed. This world is filled with horrors she’s never seen or even thought of.
This sequel to The Way of Kings continues to follow the paths of Kaladin, Shallan, and Adolin while also introducing new characters to the story. As Kaladin adapts to his new position in the society of Dalinar’s war camp, he finds it hard to adjust but is held by his word to act as a bodyguard for the royal family. Kaladin learns more about his abilities in this book as he bonds more with Syl along with how to fight against the Assassin in White threatening the life of the king.
In the newest book in The Hunger Games series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, we dive into the world of Coriolanus or President Snow’s past. To redeem his family name and secure a scholarship at the university, Snow gets pulled into mentoring Lucy Gray Baird, a female tribute from district 12 in the 10th hunger games.
Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love is a Romance novel written by Marianne Cronin. Eddie Winston is looking for love, is a beautiful story about love, friendship, and the hunt for happiness. It follows the story of Eddie, a 90-year-old man who spends his days volunteering at a charity shop. As he spends his day sorting through people's donations, he collects sentimental items that he thinks people will regret donating one day. One day a girl with pink hair walks in to donate stuff from her recently dead boyfriend.
Who Was Confucius?is about a wise and thoughtful teacher from ancient China who lived over 2,000 years ago. He believed that people should treat each other with kindness, respect, and fairness. He also thought that learning, hard work, and doing the right thing were very important. The book shares stories from his life, explains the lessons he taught, and shows how he became one of the most important teachers in history.
Who Was Jackie Robinson?tells the inspiring story of the first African American to play Major League Baseball in modern times. The book starts with Jackie’s childhood, showing how much, he loved sports and how he faced unfair treatment because of his skin color. As he grew up, Jackie went to college, joined the military, and then made history by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He faced mean fans and unfair rules, but he stayed strong and didn’t give up.
Top Ten is an amazing book that looks at the complexities of friendship, mental health, love, and identity through the top ten moments in a relationship. The story is about the lives of Gabby and Ryan, two high school seniors who are very different from each other. Gabby is introverted and socially anxious, while Ryan is a charming, extroverted hockey star. Throughout high school, the two have to deal with their own personal challenges.
