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Posts published in “Book of the Week”

Book of the Week is an Opinion culture column created by Keenan Yates ‘23 used to give weekly book recommendations in the form of short blurbs and reviews.

The Dead Romantics, by Ashley Poston

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston is a novel I did not expect to be satirical. It is a modernized version of a story about a girl trying to find her place in the world, all the while trying not to fall in love with a ghost.

Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow

Out of all the novels I have read, Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow is the most tragic depiction of what it means to be a teenager battling mental health and the tumult of life.

Razorblade Tears, by S.A. Cosby

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby is a gruesome and emotional story about two fathers trying to avenge the death of their gay sons.In

Silence, by Natasha Preston

In her psychologically riveting novel, Silence, Natasha Preston writes the story about a girl, Oakley Farrell, who suddenly stops talking at the age of five. 

My Dark Vanessa, by Kate Elizabeth Russell

When I picked My Dark Vanessa, by Kate Elizabeth Russell off of the shelf, I never expected it to be so unbelievably dark and disturbing.

Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver

As much as I love writing about and analyzing books, no amount of words will be sufficient to fully grasp the dark beauty of Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver.

Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen

Challenge is one of the best and most critical components of life. While challenge is perceived to be antagonizing and inevitable, it allows us to develop in interesting ways.

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

The word ‘Bondmaid’ was discovered missing from the first Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the girl who stole it.

The Cabin, by Natasha Preston

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of going on a trip to a lake with my friends is how much fun we will all have together.

11/22/63 by Stephen King

On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. Unless: in 2011, Jake Epping, an English teacher from Lisbon Falls, Maine, sets out on an insane—and insanely possible—mission to prevent the Kennedy assassination.