Information Book Title: Fahrenheit 451 Author: Ray Bradbury Publisher: Ballantine Books Publish Date: October 19, 1953 Genres: fiction, classics, dystopian, science fiction Moods: dark, reflective, tense Pace: medium Synopsis Fahrenheit 451 is about Guy Montag, a fireman in a world where books are illegal and reading is basically a crime. Instead of putting out fires, he burns books, and society is obsessed with screens, fast entertainment, and shallow distractions. But then

Information Book Title: Tell me Three Things Author: Julie Buxbaum Publisher: Random House / Delacorte Press Publish Date : April 5, 2016 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: lighthearted Pace: fast-paced If you’re looking for a more emotional take on young adult relationships, I also shared my thoughts on All the Bright Places , which explores heavier themes like grief and connection. Synopsis Tell Me Three Things is a story about Jessie, a junior in

Information Book Title: All the Bright Places Author: Jennifer Niven Publisher: Knopf Books Publish Date : January 6, 2015 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: emotional, sad Pace: medium-paced If you’re drawn to emotional young adult stories, you might also like my review of The Virgin Suicides , another book that explores heavy themes and leaves a lasting impression. Synopsis All the Bright Places is about two high school students, Finch and Viol

Information Book Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Brontë Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co. Publish Date : October 19, 1847 Genres: fiction, classics, literary, romance Moods: dark, emotional, mysterious Pace: slow-paced If you enjoy classic, character-driven stories, you might like my review of The Picture of Dorian Gray , which also explores identity and complexity in a darker, more philosophical way. Synopsis Jane Eyre is about a girl who grows up feeling alone her whole l

Information Book Title: Today Tonight Tomorrow Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon Publisher: Simon & Schuster Book Publish Date : July 14, 2020 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: funny, lighthearted Pace: fast-paced If you enjoy lighthearted, fast-paced romances, you might also like my review of Tell Me Three Things , another high school story with a mix of romance and mystery that kept me hooked. Synopsis Today Tonight Tomorrow follows Rowan Roth on her las

Information Book Title: The Kite Runner Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: Riverhead Books Publish Date: May 29, 2003 Genres: fiction, historical, literary Moods: dark, emotional, sad Pace: medium-paced If you like emotional, heartbreaking books, you might also enjoy my review of All the Bright Places, where I talk about grief, connection, and the moments that stay with us. Synopsis The Kite Runner is a story about friendship, betrayal, and redemption. The story originally ta

Information Book Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde Publisher: Penguin Classics Publish Date : 1891 Genres: fiction, classics, horror, lgbtqia+, literary Moods: dark, mysterious, reflective Pace: medium-paced Synopsis The Picture of Dorian Gray is about a handsome young guy named Dorian who wishes he could stay young forever, while his portrait ages instead. As he dives into a life of pleasure and excess, the painting starts to reveal the truth about who h

Information Book Title: The Poisonwood Bible Author: Barbara Kingsolver Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Publish Date : 1998 Genres: Historical, literary Moods: challenging, emotional, reflective Pace: Slow If you enjoy slower, reflective books that focus on character development, you might also like my review of Dead Poets Society Synopsis The Poisonwood Bible is about an American missionary family who moves to the Congo in 1959. Their time spent there is told through t

Information Book Title: Dead Poets Society Author: N.H. Kleinbaum Publisher: Hyperion Publish Date: June 1989 Genres: fiction, classics, young adult Moods: emotional, reflective & sad Pace: medium Synopsis Dead Poets Society is about a group of boys at a strict boarding school who are inspired by their new English teacher, Mr. Keating, to love poetry and think for themselves. They start a secret club called the Dead Poets Society, but as they begin to follow their passions, t

Information Book Title: A Thousand Boy Kisses Author: Tillie Cole Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Publish Date : June 14th 2016 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: emotional, sad Pace: medium paced Synopsis “A Thousand Boy Kisses” by Tillie Cole is about Rune and Poppy, two childhood friends who grow up with a strong connection. As they get older, life pulls them apart, but their bond never really fades. The story explores how their relationship ch

Information Book Title: The Virgin Suicides Author: Jeffrey Eugenides Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publish Date: 1993 Genres: literary fiction and modern classic Moods: dark, reflective, sad Pace: slow-paced Synopsis The Virgin Suicides follows the lives of five sisters in a quiet, suburban town, told from the perspective of a group of neighborhood boys who become obsessed with them. As the sisters' lives become more restricted by their parents, the boys try to unders

Information Book Title: The Thursday Murder Club Author: Richard Osman Publisher: Viking Press Publish Date: September 3, 2020 Genres: fiction, contemporary, crime, mystery Moods: funny, lighthearted, mysterious Pace: medium-paced Thursday Murder Club Age Rating The Thursday Murder Club is probably best for ages 14 and up because it deals with murder, death, and some violence, but it’s written in a light and funny way. There’s some strong language, but nothing too intense. Th

Information Book Title: The Mislaid Magician: or Ten Years After (#3 in Cecelia & Kate series) Authors: Caroline Stevermer and Patricia Wrede Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books Publish Date : January 1, 2006 Genres: fiction, fantasy, historical, young adult Moods: adventurous, mysterious Pace: medium-paced Synopsis The Mislaid Magician: or Ten Years After picks up ten years after Kate and Cecelia stopped Napoleon from taking the French crown. Now, they have families and live

Information Book Title: Frankenstein Author: Mary Shelley Publisher: (originally) Henry Colburn & Richard Bentley Publish Date: January 1, 1818 Genres: fiction, classics, horror, literary, science fiction Moods: dark, mysterious, reflective Pace: medium-paced Synopsis Victor Frankenstein is a super smart student who gets a little too obsessed with his science experiments. He wants to figure out how to bring things back to life, but once he finally does it, he freaks out. He c

Information Book Title: The Letters We Keep Author: Nisha Sharma Publisher: Amazon Publishing Publish Date: 05/01/2024 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance Moods: adventurous, mysterious Pace: medium-paced Synopsis Ravi's parents are rich, while Jessie's parents make money through their small shop. They meet and fight over the same study room. Through a prank, they end up in the haunted Davidson Tower, and they discover love letters from the time of the college legend, wher

Information Book Title: The Grand Tour Authors: Caroline Stevermer and Patricia Wrede Publisher: Clarion Books Publish Date: March 2006 Genres: fiction, fantasy, historical, young adult Moods: adventurous, mysterious Pace: slow-paced The Grand Tour Synopsis The Grand Tour by Caroline Stevermer and Patricia Wrede is the second book in the Cecelia & Kate series. It follows the adventures of Cecelia and Kate as they navigate the magical world of Regency England. Cecy, now known

Information Book Title: One Italian Summer Author: Rebecca Serle Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genres: fiction, contemporary, magical realism, romance Moods: emotional, reflective Pace: medium-paced Age-rating: 14+ mature themes and mild intimate scenes One Italian Summer Synopsis One Italian Summer is a story about family, love, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the beautiful Italian scenery. Katy Silver, a woman who is grieving the recent loss of her mother, Caro

Introduction Because I am on my summer break from school, I decided that it would be a fun idea to rank all the books I had to read for...

Information Book Title: The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Genres: fiction, classics Moods: hopeful, inspiring,...

Personal Thoughts This was my first book from Emily Henry. I really like her writing because her characters are complex, and every action has a reason. I think that many authors do not have this gift that Emily Henry has: the ability to create a character that is human and complex. Even if you don’t agree with a decision a character makes, you won’t be mad (like I usually am) and instead will be understanding and accept the decision. I don't remember any parts where I cring