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There will be group discussions on each book next September.
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•“This is the story of Cassia and how she gets “matched” with two guys; one of whom society says can never be matched. She has to decide how to act and which path of love she will follow. Who will be her husband?” (Young Adult)
•Courtney R. ‘13
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•“The room with a bed, sink, toilet, wardrobe, and stove are all that Jack has ever known as he was born in the room. He does not know that other people are real, he has never worn shoes, has never met another child, does not know anything about the world around him-- all he knows are the objects in the room. “ Warning: Room contains references to physical and sexual abuse. Though not graphic, they could be disturbing to some students. Please check with your parent or guardian before reading Room! •Anne S. ‘13 and Amber S. ‘13
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“In Maus, a comic based on the Holocaust, author Art Spiegelman deftly transforms one of history's great tragedies into a graphic novel where the Jewish characters are mice and the Nazis are cats. The imagery brings the story of Art's family to life. This is definitely one comic book worth reading!” Bridget M. ‘12 |
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“How does one become successful? Initially, I believed it was a mixture of one’s mental capabilities and ambition. But after reading Malcom Gladwell’s Outliers, I came across the truth behind success; hard work provided by countless opportunities. “ Alexa P. ‘14 |
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“I would really love to nominate Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close because it might be the best book I've ever read.” Oskar Schell is not your average nine-year-old. A budding inventor, he spends his time imagining wonderful creations. He also collects random photographs for his scrapbook and sends letters to scientists. When his father dies in the World Trade Center collapse, Oskar shifts his boundless energy to a quest for answers. Bryn D. ‘12 and Criss M. ‘14 |
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•“A Room With a View is a novel filled with fun, comedy, romance, and a young woman's struggle between repression and romanticism. With one of the greatest female protagonists Lucy Honeychurch, A Room With A View unfolds as a delightfully satiric comedy of manners and an immensely satisfying love story."
•Claire E. ‘13
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•A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest, saw nothing that "suggested that a murderous storm was bearing down." He was wrong!
•Julia D. ‘11 and Tess S. ‘14
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•“The Housekeeper and the Professor is a beautiful book about a loving and enduring bond of friendship that prevails even when faced with challenges. The book's author, Yoko Ogawa, weaves a tale that will grow close to your heart and remain there even after long finishing the book. both large and small.”
•Ellen M. ‘11
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 This year’s One Maryland, One Book – “ Hope is one of the most complex and necessary emotions that humans can feel and The Absolutely True Story of a Part Time Indian explores and praises this emotion. I know that sounds corny, but it's true. This book shows that even when everything and everyone tells you you can't, that you're crazy, that you must have actually lost your mind; sometimes you just have to do it anyway." (Young Adult)•CA ‘13
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May 2011
