Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens follows the captivating story of Kya Clark, known as the "Marsh Girl," who grows up isolated in the marshes of North Carolina. Abandoned by her family at a young age, Kya learns to survive on her own, forming a deep connection with the natural world around her. As she grows older, Kya becomes entangled in a murder investigation when the town's golden boy, Chase Andrews, is found dead.
Siddhartha is a unique novel that blends philosophical questions about life with the vast and unique journey of Siddhartha (the character). The book describes Siddhartha’s progression from a little boy to an old man, and his trek in losing faith and purpose, to finding it. Alongside the storyline, this book also questions how a person perceives the world. For instance, knowledge and thought are occurring subjects in the book that encourage the reader to think about what we know and how we know what we know.
Crank by Ellen Hopkins is a compelling novel that dives into the harrowing world of addiction through the eyes of Kristina Snow, a high school girl who becomes entangled in the dangerous allure of meth, also known as "crank." As Kristina's experimentation with drugs intensifies, she transforms into her alter ego, "Bree," leading her down a path of self-destruction, fractured relationships, and profound loss.
State of the Onion, by Julie A. Hyzy, tells the story of a White House chef who becomes embroiled in a state security mystery. Protagonist Olivia Paras is an assistant chef in the White House, and on her way to work she stops an intruder from getting to the President. What she at first thinks was just a simple security matter becomes an extended plot that could threaten both the President and the United States.
“First rule of fight club. You do not talk about fight club”
This book follows the experiences of a man struggling with insomnia. His doctor suggests that he visits support groups, and he finds relief and that maybe his insomnia isn’t as bad as what he could have. Everything changes when he meets a girl at one of his groups, and soon after, a man named Tyler Durden, who forms a strong bond with the main character.
Racing is becoming tough for Lightning Mcqueen as a whole new generation of cars are coming into the racetrack and he is now one of the oldest cars left on the grid, but Mcqueen is not giving up, he wants to prove to the world that he is the best race car in the world.
Lightning Mcqueen is invited to compete in the world grand prix. However, Mater finds himself involved in a spy operation involving criminal lemon cars.
Summary: Words Unspoken by Elizabeth Musser is a novel that follows the intertwined lives of Luc and Sophie, two individuals grappling with past traumas and present struggles. Luc, a troubled artist, finds solace in painting, but his unresolved grief and guilt hinder his ability to truly connect with others. Sophie, a compassionate nurse, is burdened by her own secrets and insecurities.
Siblings Ivy and Isaac are complete opposites. Isaac is a star athlete looking to go to college on a scholarship, and Ivy couldn’t care less about her future. The two go through dramatic changes when they meet their new prescription best friends Roxy (oxytocin) and Addison (adderall). The story takes them through the twisted and toxic relationship that is formed when prescription drugs are abused. Which Ramey sibling will make it out and move on? Which Ramey will succumb to their addiction?
Miles “Pudge” Halter is only after one thing: The Great Perhaps. Alaska is also after one thing: How do you get out of the labyrinth? The two cross paths at Culver Creek prep, a private boarding school in the south. As they get to know each other, Pudge forms a crush on Alaska. Amid a prank war and keeping his grades up, Pudge must learn how to also navigate his new love life. Will Pudge find The Great Perhaps? Will Alaska find her way out of the labyrinth? Read to find out!
