"Chiamaka and Devon are black students at a predominantly white boarding school. This makes them targets of an anonymous texter that is threatening to spill all of their secrets. This story is perfect for those who like contemporary thriller books." - Nora L. '25

"A narrator and his friend Luo journey to a remote village in the mountains for re-education labor. With a backdrop of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, this novel sheds light on the influence of culture and westernization." - Grace W. '25

"In a town nestled deep in the forest, where ice hockey is the community's source of happiness, residents face a difficult choice, that could determine the future of Beartown." - Ella L. '25

"An awesome whirlwind of rockstars, 70s vibes, musical references, and a love triangle; and it's all in an interview format!" - Ginna A. '25

"Stella and Will, two teens with cystic fibrosis, must keep six feet apart from each other at all times. Read about their complex romantic relationship as they grapple with the life-threatening disease." - Grace W. '25

"This novel follows two girls in love that are trying to escape their small conservative town when tragedy strikes, causing Stevie to lose all memory of her relationship with Nora." - Nora R. '25

"Picture a future where the United States has been taken over by a totalitarian regime. That's exactly what happens in this dystopian novel. Women, 'the handmaids,' are forced to conceive children for the members of the ruling privileged class. The story follows Offred as she emphasizes her struggles with oppression and hierarchical issues, reflecting many modern day problems." - Grace W. '25

"A trip to a distant grandfather becomes a summer of self-discovery and adventure through her family's history." - Ginna A. '25

"In the novel, Cha follows the stories of four women all living in in the same apartment building in South Korea. With the excellent detail and beautiful prose, it's hard not to feel like you're talking to a friend while reading about each of these women's lives and complicated problems."

"Can artificial intelligence develop human-like emotion? Narrated by an AF or 'artificial friend,' this sci-fi novel explores the feelings of AI and its relationships with humans." - Ella L. '25

"When siblings Evan and Jessie turn a misunderstanding into a lemonade stand competition, their rivalry quickly grows. As they race to earn $100 first, they learn about teamwork, fairness, and the importance of family." - Alex T. '26

"Elizabeth Zott is a scientist. The problem is, she's a woman living in the 1960s. Zott faces workplace discrimination but refuses to give in to society's expectations. In the midst of this struggle, she manages to find love, become a mother, and host a family cooking show — rest assured, Zott does not follow the status quo or her cue cards." - Ella L. '25

"Mark Watney is stranded on Mars. His crew evacuated because of a dangerous dust storm and left him behind, thinking he was dead. Despite having no way to signal Earth, limited food supply, and damaged machinery, Watney is determined to survive." - Ella L. '25

"Fang Runin (Rin) is a war orphan in a fantasy 20th-century-China-inspired world. Follow her journey through her entrance into an elite military academy, where she navigates the harsh and violent realities of racism and political instability." - Grace W. '25

*Trigger warnings: Abuse, graphic violence, death*

"This novel has everything you could possibly want from a fantasy. Romance, magic, betrayal, and, of course, dragons. Ead is a spy form the secretive Priory of the Orange Tree and is set to Inys to protect Queen Sabran the Ninth. Tané, who lives across the world in Seiiki, has been training her whole life for the honor of being a dragon rider. When she crosses paths with disgraced alchemist, Niclays, chaos ensues. Follow these characters on the adventure of a lifetime as they work to keep The Nameless One and all of his fellow fire-dragons at bay." - Ella S. '22

"In this dystopian world, death has been conquered. So, people are selected to become Scythes and are tasked with taking life permanently to keep the population in check." - Nora R. '25

"A classical tale is brought anew by Madeline Miller and her version of the love and brotherhood between Achilles and Patroclus." - Ginna A. '25

"At an evening showing of King Lear, the lead, famous actor Arthur Leander, collapses of a heart attack on stage. Later that night, a deadly epidemic called the Georgia Flu reaches North America. In the wake of this devastation, a group of traveling performers attempt to restore a broken world with music and passion." - Ella L. '25

"Follow Teo and his friends as they compete in a fierce competition for demigods. This novel is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and The Hunger Games!" - Nora R. '25

"In a kingdom where soup is forbidden and shadows hide many secrets, a small mouse with giant ears and an even larger heart defies the laws of his kind to fall in love with a human princess. When she is led into the treacherous darkness of the castle dungeons, Despereaux must embark on a dangerous quest involving a light-craving rat and a hopeful servant girl. It is a magical story of courage, forgiveness, and how even the smallest creature can change the fate of a kingdom." - Alex T. '26

"This novel is told through letters written by opposing agents in a war that spans the ages. As the agents continue to correspond, their rivalry grows into something more." - Nora R. '25