Just for the Summer follows Emma and Justin, two people cursed with bad relationship luck who agree to spend a summer together to break the cycle. What starts as a lighthearted arrangement soon turns into something deeper, forcing them to confront their fears about love and commitment. With witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and emotional depth, their story unfolds in a way that is both heartwarming and engaging.
Twisted Love follows Ava, a photography student with a traumatic past, and Alex, her brother’s best friend, who is cold and driven by his own dark secrets. As their paths intertwine, their intense connection grows, but buried pain and dangerous truths threaten to tear them apart. The story unfolds with unexpected twists, deep emotions, and a love that blurs the line between obsession and devotion.
In the seventh book of the Tintin series, Tintin travels to the country of Syldavia, but a couple of wrong turns leave him in a political crisis. The king’s royal scepter is in danger of being stolen by a group of criminals who want to destabilize the nation. Tintin begins to investigate the mystery, but he will face many dangerous situations including double crosses, vehicular chases, and dramatic escapes. Along with his loyal dog, Snowy, Tintin must navigate through a race against time to stop a royal disaster.
When Tintin stumbles upon a seemingly innocent empty can of crab meat, he has no idea he’s about to be dragged into a dangerous web of crime. His search for answers leads him trapped aboard the KARABOUDJAN, a cargo vessel led by the highly unpredictable and often intoxicated Captain Haddock. With danger at every turn - hazardous storms, desert treks, and ruthless criminals, Tintin, Haddock, and Snowy must work together to get to the bottom of a sinister drug-smuggling plot.
Spare Parts by Joshua Davis is a true story based on four illegal Mexican immigrants - Oscar, Luis, Cristian, and Lorenzo. Upon journeys across the border, they settle into Carl Hayden High School in Arizona. They find themselves hungry to learn and experience a different life from what they had in Mexico. Joined by two enthusiastic teachers, the squad embarks on a mission to build an underwater robot and compete against top-tier colleges such as MIT, despite their lack of finances and available resources.
In the final book of the Harry Potter series, Harry and his two closest friends - Ron and Hermione - set off on a mission to destroy the dark forces that are terrorizing the wizarding world. Their objective is to hunt down and eliminate Voldemort’s Horcruxes, so they have a chance of beating the dark lord once and for all. Along the way, they will uncover secrets about the past, face life-threatening challenges, and learn about the mysterious legend of the Deathly Hallows.
This historical biography encapsulates the life story of a boy, Joe Rantz, who joins the University of Washington rowing team in order to get his life back together in the midst of an economic depression. Boys in the Boat not only illustrates the physical and emotional toll being a rower at a high-level program has on an individual, but also how competing in such a taxing sport can be so rewarding and fulfill voids that are missing in one’s life.
In a beautifully scripted book, this story tells the tale of a royal family who go through intense drama within their kingdom. It starts with the death of King Hamlet, his son, prince Hamlet, is devastated and approaches a spirit. The spirit claims to be the soul of King Hamlet and informs Hamlet of the cause of his death and who did it. After finding out that it was Claudius, King Hamlet’s brother who killed his brother, Prince Hamlet goes out to avenge his father's death. Claudius soon becomes king after marrying Prince Hamlet’s mother, the Queen.
Written by Scott Fitzgerald and taking place in Long Island, NY during the roaring twenties, The Great Gatsby is a very lively read. The story follows main character Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire who tries to win back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. This book is interesting, as it is narrated by a character named Nick Carraway, who also appears in the storyline. The novel explores themes of desire, greed, class, and the corrupting influence of wealth.
George Orwell’s 1984 was a novel I was required to read for my English class. I didn’t expect, though, to enjoy it as much as I did. 1984 is a dystopian novel where a totalitarian future society is led by a figure known as Big Brother. The main character, Winston Smith is a member of a lower class in society, and he seems to feel different from everyone else around him. He begins to dig deeper into the world around him, and the further he digs, the more dangerous and scared he becomes.
