What do the writers of the Learning Commons Blog like to read?!
From social justice to sci-fi to romance, check out the list of unique books below!
From social justice to sci-fi to romance, check out the list of unique books below!
Recommended book: The Hand of the Devil by Dean Vincent Carter
Why it's one of my favorites: "One of my favorite books to read over and over again (I read it at least twice a year, once for Halloween and once sometime during the spring) is The Hand of the Devil by Dean Vincent Carter. It's such a great horror story set on a remote island with really great creepy imagery. It made me scared to encounter a mosquito for a while after I first read it!"
Jasmine Barlow
Recommended book: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Why it's one of my favorites: "My favorite book is "The Hate U Give". It was the first book to make me cry (not just "feel sad", many tears fell in many different chapters) because I relate to Starr. I love reading and have read many fantastic books, but Starr was the first person I could truly understand. It hit home and I recommend everyone to broaden their horizons and learn how people of different backgrounds and cultures see the same world, through what they have to live through. I tend to be drawn towards books written by Black women, but I've never read a character so close to my age, from the same time period, from a big city. I'm still in awe."
Arabella Chamberlain
Recommended book: Saturn Run by John Sandford
Why it's one of my favorites: "This book tells a story of drama, mystery, science, and a great race through space. It's such a page-turner and full of surprises. Sandford's voice is really enjoyable and makes the story come to life. With moments of drama and suspense to moments of hilarious absurdity, this sci-fi is one to pick up."
Taylor Nosekabel
Recommended book: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Why it's one of my favorites: "I love this book because the main character is very relatable and it deals with difficult family topics in a believable and understandable way. Also, the romance is fantastic."
Paige Waskow
Recommended book: Artemis by Andy Weir
Why it's one of my favorites: "Artemis is a really unique book that is incredibly imaginative. It follows the life of Jazz Bashara on Artemis, the first city on the moon, and her accidental involvement in a very complicated space heist involving global powers. It is action packed, hilarious, and science-y. I enjoyed it so much that I read it in two days."
If you have any favorites, leave them below for others to see.
Happy Reading!
My thanks to the writing commons blog writers for their willingness to help make this post and interest in reading.
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