Thursday, December 17, 2009

The Weight of Silence By Heather Gudenkauf

"This was an amazing book. The plot kept my heart racing and adrenaline pumping the entire time."

-Rachel Jackson, Class of 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Measure of A Lady By Deeanne Gist

"This book was a fun, quick read, but more for girls."

-Destiney Priest, Class of 2011

A Prayer For Owen Meany By John Irving

"This is a great book. It was really well developed and everyone should read it."

-Destiney Priest, Class of 2011

A Walk in the Woods By Bill Bryson

"Bill Bryson intertwines his adventure on the Appalachian Trail and history in a hilarious account."

-Kyle Isch, Class of 2011

Sand in My Bra and Other Misadventures Edited By Jennifer L. Leo

"Hilarious short stories about women who have misadventures while traveling."

-Abby Pfaff, Class of 2011

The Hot Zone By Richard Preston

"The Hot Zone is about the Ebola Virus. The novel follows the authors experience of attempting to track down the virus in the United States."

-Stephanie Bussey, Class of 2011

Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins

"This was definitely not what I was expecting in this book. The description was great and it kept me reading. I loved the plot line."

-Emily Kunkel, Class of 2011

Water For Elephants By Sara Gruen

"It makes you think. It is very realistic fiction and chilling."

-Katelyn Bunch, Class of 2011

Angels and Demons By Dan Brown

"Very interesting! I love the mystery of the plot, and it always keeps me wanting to read more."

-Kirsten Bigelow, Class of 2011

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Glass Castle By Jeanette Walls

"The Glass Castle is a memoir that tells the story of an impoverished family struggling to make ends meat as they travel across the country moving from town. The Walls family is runnign away from all their problems."

-Brooke Cossairt, Class of 2011

Summerland By Michael Chabon

"This is a weird book that a lot of people would enjoy. Including mythical creatures along with a main character most of us can relate with. Michael Chabon creates a magical world in Summerland."

-Lauren Klansek, Class of 2011

The True Story of Hansel and Gretel By Louise Murphy

"This book is amazing because it takes a twist on not only the story of Hansel and Gretel, but of the Holocaust. Anyone who enjoys history would enjoy this book!"

-Lauren Klansek, Class of 2011


"This work of fiction is set in the time of WWII and the Holocaust, but adds an interesting twist of a fairytale. Elements from the story of Hansel and Gretel are seamlessly combined with a powerful testimony of the Holocaust. However, this novel's point of view is different form many other books on this topic. It is a story of survival, war, childhood and love."

-Rebekah Witzig, Class of 2011

Friday, December 11, 2009

Dreamland By Sarah Dessen

"I loved this book. Dessen relates to her characters in such a powerful way. I would recommend this novel to girls."

-Amanda McAfee, Class of 2011


"This book is about a girl named Caitlin who gets brutally abused by her boyfriend. This book will make you want to hurt her boyfriend. It was a good read."

-Kirsten Bigelow, Class of 2011

Ender's Game By Orson Scott Card

"A great book. It keeps you guessing until the very end."

-Kyle Isch, Class of 2011

Man of the Hour By Peter Blauner

"This book is great for anyone who's looking for a good suspense novel."

-Abby Pfaff, Class of 2011


"Man of the Hour is a unique novel that combines the power of the media with Islamic beliefs and terrorism. Many characters are introduced and developed in a way the reader feels as if they know each person. This piece offers an unlikely perspective and gives insight into how society works today. It is a book that you can't seem to put down.

-Rebekah Witzig, Class of 2011
December 14th, 2009

I Kissed Dating Goodbye By Joshua Harris

"This is a great book about the struggles a guy went through. It gives you helpful suggestions and stories to relate to. I would recommend this book to both boys and girls."

-Brittany Miller, Class of 2011

Prince Kristian's Honor By Tod Langley

"This book is a very good read. It is science fiction with lots of action."

-Katelyn Bunch, Class of 2011

People of the Book By Geraldine Brooks

"For people that enjoy historical fiction, I highly recommend this book! Brooks did a great job portraying the time period and characters realistically."

-Mariah Captain, Class of 2011

Rocket Boys By Homer H. Hickam, Jr.

"It has a great plot! It can be a guy or girl book, but I think a boy would be more interested in it."

-Kirsten Bigelow, Class of 2011

The Lovely Bones By Alice Sebold

"The Lovely Bones is coming out in theaters soon! This novel follows a young girl's adventure in heaven as she looks upon her family, friends, and murderer."

-Stephanie Bussey, Class of 2011


"The Lovely Bones is about a young girl who is lured into the cornfield by her neighbor and murdered there. For the rest of the book, she tells her story from heaven as she looks down on her friends and family."

-Brooke Cossairt, Class of 2011


"This book is quite the thriller! I feel that every girl should read this book."

-Rachel Jackson, Class of 2011
December 17th, 2009

Lucky By Alice Sebold

"Lucky is a memoir about Alice Sebold. As a freshmen in college, she was raped and this novel tells the story of her rape, investigation, and trial of her case."

-Brooke Cossairt, Class of 2011

Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins

"This was an awesome book. You couldn't guess what would happen next. She also did a great job developing the characters. I loved the unexpected ending."

-Emily Kunkel, Class of 2011


"This is one of the best books I've read! As the sequel to the Hunger Games, Collins did an even better job with the 2nd book. I recommend this book for people that enjoy sci-fi and action."

-Mariah Captain, Class of 2011

I Am America (and so can You!) By Stephen Colbert

"Never serious, but always hilarious, Stephen Colbert's book is a great read."

-Kyle Isch, Class of 2011

Feed By M.T. Anderson

"This is a very thought-provoking novel. Anderson describes the possibility of a corporate dominated culture."

-Amanda McAfee, Class of 2011

A Piece of Cake By Cupcake Brown

"A moving memoir and a great read for all!"

-Abby Pfaff, Class of 2011


"This book is a shocking story that sheds light on kids' struggles with death, foster care, abuse, rape, prostitution, drugs, gangs and more. It has a great plot that really leaves you wondering what's to come. Brown's memoir provokes sympathy for fellow kids we grow up with. It has opened my eyes."

-Rebekah Witzig, Class of 2011
December 14th, 2009

Velocity By Dean Koontz

"Velocity is an excellent novel, it kept me hooked and begging for more the whole time. I recommend this book for any boy or girl that loves mystery and suspense."

-Mariah Captain, Class of 2011

Obsessed By Ted Dekker

"Obsessed is a thrilling fiction novel that both guys and girls will like. This book will keep you guessing and interested."

-Brittany Miller, Class of 2011

The Bourne Identity By Robert Ludlum

"If you saw the movie, you probably know what this book is about. However, if you liked the movie, you will like this book, because it delves much deeper into Jason Bourne's hidden past. There's a lot of gun fights, an assassin, and government conspiracies everywhere."

-Sam Tomten, Class of 2012

Hot Six By Janet Evanovich

"Hot Six is a great book written by Janet Evanovich. The 6th book out of 14, it still has a great plot and lots of action. A book more suited for girls, Hot Six intertwines romance with dead bodies, killers, and blown up cars."

-Jess Coffield, Class of 2011

Tuesdays with Morrie By Mitch Albom

"Everybody should read this. It's very inspirational and just plain awesome."

-Katelyn Bunch, Class of 2011


"Tuesdays with Morrie is a heart felt story that anyone will enjoy. It is a very quick read, but worth your while.

-Brittany Miller, Class of 2011


"A very inspirational true story. Morrie's life lessons will keep you begging for more."

-Amanda McAfee, Class of 2011


"This is an incredibly insightful book! Everyone should read it at least once."

-Rachel Jackson
December 17th, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The Patriot Witch By C.C. Finlay

"This book meld America's struggle for independence with magic, a thing feared by many. It demonstrates how magic is used to help save the country from the British."

-Ben Frauhiger, Class of 2011

A-Rod By Selena Roberts

"This was an excellent book with lots of insight on the life of Alex Rodriguez. It's definitely a must-read for any sports lover."

-Bobby Haddex, Class of 2011

Angels By Marian Keyes

"This novel is a soap opera in book form. There are definitely a ton of unexpected twists and turns."

-Stephanie Bussey, Class of 2011

A Ticket to Exile By Adam David Miller

"This memoir of an Afrrican American man living during the Great Depresstion era and time of racial segregation, was a very interesting book and a different point of view on life in America. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was perfect for the required book for history."

-Paige Meyer, Class of 2011

Emma By Jane Austen

"This book was slow to get into, but once i got in the book deep enough, it was a really good book. The whole plot, and the characters helped keep the book interesting."

-Brianna Elder, Class of 2011

I know This Much is True By Wally Lamb

"This book was amazing, the characters were fully developed and the plot was exciting. I recommened everyone reads it."

-Destiney Priest, Class of 2011

The Rapture of Canaan By Sheri Reynolds

"The Rapture of Canaan blew my mind in the sense of the "cult-like" lifestyle. The descriptions were incredible and almost unbelievable."

-Dylan Crandall, Class of 2011

The Shack By William P. Young

"I absolutely love this book, because it is a fast read that any one would enjoy. The Shack evokes almost all of your emotions and would be a good read for everyone."

-Lauren Klansek, Class of 2011

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Wicked Lovely By Melissa Marr

"Wicked Lovely is a wonderful mixture of fantasy and reality with a blend of fate. It really captures the imagination and was a wonderful read. Anyone who likes ancient creatures and fantasy and love should definitely read this book!"

-Harley, Class of 2013

Could't Keep It to Myself By Wally Lamb

"I recently read Couldn't Keep It to Myself by Wally Lamb and it was absolutely great! All the stories have common threads and it shows that you truly cannot judge a person because you never know what their life has been like. It teaches you to look differently at people who have been incarcerated. Also, in my opinion, several of the women in the book may have been convicted, but they were not guilty of committing a crime by any means."

-Veronica, Class of 2011

The Dive From Clausen's Pier By Ann Packer

"This book is a great example of how love can change people and how it can change the choices people make. I would recommend this to a girl more so than to a boy. It's a very dark and sad book that makes you appreciate life a little more."

-Raven de Leon, Class of 2011

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