Whether you’re into the classics, a thriller dystopian novel or a bubbly romance novel, our media center is the place to fill your bookish cravings. And recently, they have received a new selection of books to help you fix your reading slump or to help you go outside your comfort zone. Here’s our list of newest books to read in the media center.
Games Untold– Jennifer Lynn Barnes
If you’re familiar with the book series “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, then this book might be on your radar to pick up. “Games Untold” is a collection of short stories and novellas that explore the world of “The Inheritance Games.” It expands on different perspectives and provides backstories for many of the characters, as well as featuring romance, puzzles and secrets. If there’s a plot hole that you haven’t had filled since reading the original series, then “Games Untold” might just be the book for you.
Ground Zero– Alan Gratz
Looking for a high stakes war thriller? Then “Ground Zero” by Alan Gratz might be the book you’re looking for. This book follows the events of September 11, 2001 with stories of two kids: 9-year-old Brandon, who is trapped in the World Trade Center, and 11-year-old Reshmina in Afghanistan who gets caught up in helping a wounded American soldier. If you want a book that shines a new light on children on the day of 9/11, make sure to pick up “Ground Zero.”
Is She Really Going Out With Him?– Sophie Cousens
If bubbly, light-hearted romance are your forte, then you might want to check out “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” by Sophie Cousens. After going through a tough divorce, journalist Anna Appleby decides to take a break from the stress of being in love and focus on being a single mom, and making sure that her co-worker doesn’t snatch up her column. So, in a desperate attempt to keep her job, she agrees to work with a new angle: going on seven dates, all offline, and all chosen by her children. This unexpecting romance novel, earning a 4.07/5 on Goodreads, might be just the pick-me-up you’re looking for in a book.
Dianaworld: An Obsession– Edward White
From author Edward White, “Dianaworld: An Obsession” is a cultural biography following the late Diana, Princess of Wales. However, this isn’t your normal biography, because it follows the events of the people she inspired and the cultures around her, rather than just focusing on her life story. It examines the people who adored her, stalked her, artists, lookalikes and others. This book was written using unique sources like diaries, oral histories and fan documents. If you’re interested in a new take on Princess Diana and her legacy, be sure to pick up this book today.
Nothing Bad Happens Here– Rachel Ekstrom Courage
This young adult mystery thriller follows 16-year-old Lucia in Nantucket for the summer as she struggles with her grief from the death of her best friend. While in Nantucket, she discovers a dead teenage girl on the beach, sparking an investigation to find out more about the island’s secrets with the help of a mysterious group of new friends. If you’re into the twists and turns with a summer twist, then you might just want to check out “Nothing Bad Happens Here” by Rachel Ekstrom Courage.
