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First Chapter Friday, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Have you been wondering what all the hype is about the The Cruel Prince? Well, wait no longer! Have a listen to the prologue read by Alicia and get caught up in one of the best YA fantasy series about the Fae! If you like what you hear, come by the BHS library or check it out on SORA!

First Chapter Friday: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

In this episode Helen reads the first chapter of  A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.  This novel is a murder mystery that follows main character Pippa Fitz-Amobi as she tries to solve a five year old cold murder case that occurred in her small town.  Pippa chooses the murder case as a topic for a school project, but she soon learns that someone in town wants the secrets to stay buried with the dead.

 

Taken from Goodreads synopsis at goodreads.com.

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

In this episode Emersyn and Lulu provide commentary on their reading of Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi.  A dystopian/science fiction novel, Shatter Me, follows teenage main character, Juliette, who has a supernatural ability to drain the life from anyone she touches.  As the story opens, we know that Juliette has been locked away in an asylum for 264 days due to an incident that occurred when she touched a young boy.  As the story progresses, we learn more about the dystopian society in which Juliette lives and how she fits into the agenda of the ruling Reestablishment group.  

First Chapter Friday: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Have a listen to our latest First Chapter Friday episode over Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi!  If you like what you hear, find it at your closest school or local library! 

First Chapter Friday: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Are y'all as excited about the upcoming release of the movie, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, as we are?  Today we are dropping a First Chapter Friday episode where Connor will read the first chapter of the book for you.  We hope you like what you hear and go to your local public or school library to check it out today! Stay tuned to listen to a future episode where Connor and Natalie will compare and contrast the movie and book!

2023 Senior Episode

Have a listen to our latest episode from our 2023 Graduating Seniors: Abby, Addison, Ally, and Austin. In this episode they discuss their favorite books and give advice for the underclassmen on the podcast team.

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

In this episode, Addison and Ally examine the popular title The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.  In typical Jenny Han fashion, this is a romance novel centered around main character, Belly Conklin, who lives and measures her life by her summer experiences with her mom's best friend and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah at their Cousins Beach home.  During the particular summer in which the book is set, Belly comes of age and begins to experience young adulthood.  She begins to be noticed by the guys as she "becomes pretty."  This is the first book in a trilogy about Belly's experiences growing into an adult and her relationships with her family and her mom's best friend's family.  It is a great read!  If you enjoy the episode, come by the library and check out the book.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Have a listen to our latest episode by Ryan and Vincent on Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo!  Shadow and Bone is a young adult fantasy novel set in the fictional realm of Ravka.  The main character, Alina Starkov, must battle against evil by using her magical powers to help battle the fold where monsters roam the darkness and feast on humans. If you like what you hear, come check out the novel from our library!

First Chapter Friday: Fire from the Rock by Sharon M. Draper

Join us in listening to this episode in which Abby reads the first chapter of Fire from the Rock by Sharon M. Draper. Fire from the Rock is a novel loosely based on the events that occurred at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1950s.  If you like our reading of the first chapter, stop by the library media center to check out a copy of the novel or borrow it from the SORA app!

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Join us for Abby and Rebeka's take on this enduring classic by Stephenie Meyer.  Although you've most likely read the book or watched the movie by now, it's still a good one to re-read!  As an epic romance, it would make for a great Valentine's Day read!