“The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.”
This book follows a group of adventurers, starting with the perfectly normal sheepherder Rand, who delves into the world of adventure after encountering the strange beings entering his town. Enlisting the help of his friends, they begin traveling around the world, collecting more strange people in their ragtag group, before stumbling upon a strange kind of extremely dangerous magic. Thus begins an adventure over 14 books.
In 19th century England, people presume magic to be long dead. But they’d be wrong, two magicians of vastly different personalities continue their work today. As the country heads into the Napoleonic wars, they might just need the help of these two bizarre men. Meanwhile, the fairies grow bored, and wander into the human world looking for fun, often causing hijinks and chaos.
Athena Liu is everything that June Hayward wants to be. Beautiful, charismatic, and, most importantly, a successful author. After June’s debut novel fails spectacularly, she becomes jealous of Athena, who is extremely successful for her age. But when Athena invites June to her apartment to hang out, she chokes to death on uncooked pancake batter. June is terrified and she calls the police immediately. But before leaving the scene, she spots an unfinished manuscript for Athena’s upcoming novel, which she has told no one about yet.
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King follows Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, as he endures life in Shawshank Prison. Over decades, he becomes friends with Red, a longtime inmate who smuggles contraband, and quietly works on an escape plan while maintaining hope through small acts of defiance.
Invincible: Compendium One by Robert Kirkman follows the journey of Mark Grayson, a teenage boy who inherits superpowers from his father, Omni-Man, a heroic figure with a dark secret. As Mark embraces his role as the superhero Invincible, he faces numerous challenges, including powerful enemies and the realization that his father’s intentions may not be as noble as they first appeared. The book blends action, personal struggles and family dynamics while exploring themes of responsibility, morality and identity.
Hench is a novel that revolves around Anna Tromedlov, a hench who does data entry for supervillains. Her only “superpower” is being exceptional at spreadsheets and organization. But when she is called to take part in a hands-on mission with a supervillain, an encounter with a hero leaves her bed-bound. With a new cane and a newfound sense of determination, Anna is angered that she was laid-off and considered a casualty to heroes who couldn’t care less about people like her.
Katniss and Peeta have just won the 74th Hunger Games with the help of their mentor Haymitch and want to live peacefully. However, they have become targets of the Capital due to their suicide attempt during the games that sparked rebellion in some of the Districts. Despite their efforts, more and more uprisings occur. President Snow decides to have the next Hunger Game tributes be chosen from the current ring of victors. Now Peeta and Katniss are up against their fiercest competitors yet with so much more on the line.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a classic novel that follows the life of Jane Eyre in the Victorian Era. Jane grew up with a tough childhood as she was adopted by her unkind aunt who eventually sent Jane to boarding school. However, Jane always maintained a strong spirit and took it upon herself to learn and be educated. After she graduates from boarding school, she finds a job as a governess at Thornfield mansion to teach Adele, the niece of Mr. Rochester who owns the mansion. Jane becomes more involved in Mr.
Home Alone is a timeless and thoroughly entertaining Christmas comedy that follows eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, who's accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a holiday trip. Forced to fend for himself, Kevin brilliantly defends his home against two bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv, using a series of increasingly elaborate and hilarious booby traps.
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist offers a modern take on the classic premise, where a child defends their home from bumbling thieves during the Christmas season. While it delivers some entertaining slapstick and holiday cheer, it struggles to capture the magic of the original Home Alone. The film follows a new family and introduces a ghost story element, which, while attempting to be unique, feels somewhat forced.
