Mrs. Cavaliere's Picks Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
This book is the prequel to The Hunger Games Series but can be read without knowledge of the series. It is the rise of President Snow. This page-turner is one of the best in the entire series acting as an entertaining read, with a commentary on government, politics, and social interactions. The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson This book is relevant in any time period and highlights curiosity, the importance of evidence-based research, and the need for problem-solving. It discusses scientific beliefs and how they have changed over time. A perfect choice for anyone interested in science, but for the avid reader too, this book shows the importance of evidence and looking at situations from multiple perspectives.
Mrs. Federico's Picks All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
This beautiful, Pulitzer Prize winning novel follows two protagonists whose lives run parallel courses during WWII. Every sentence is poetry -- like jewelry in the written form. It's a page- turner, but when I read it, I paced myself, as I never wanted it to end. It's transcendent, engaging, heartbreaking, and life-affirming. It touches upon fascinating topics, and will engage those interested in history, science, art, travel, and literature. It immediately rocketed to the top of my favorite books list. The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan I read this novel after being inspired by Tan's better-known work, The Joy Luck Club. This novel grapples with conflicts between siblings, and introduces a unique dynamic by presenting two sisters, one of whom was born and raised in China, (Kwan) and one who was born and raised in America (Olivia). I love ghost stories and folklore and was immediately drawn into Tan's illustration of the "Yin World," via her beautiful characterization of Kwan. Kwan's sincerity, hopefulness, and determination to believe in something more are so engaging and palpable, that I couldn't help but feel a lightness and joyful swell of possibility whilst reading. When I finished the book, I sincerely missed the characters, especially Kwan.
Mr. Frazzetto's Picks The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Rothfuss’ ability to create a vivid and wonderful world that is full of both scoundrels and lovers is fantastic. The creative characters have a depth to them and the main character Kvothe litters the text with words of wisdom and experience. Book one of a trilogy (the third is still being written). The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead This is an eye-opening piece about a third-generation slave who must attain her freedom by escaping on a very real Underground Railroad. Though the novel is fiction, it sheds light on some very real realities that existed throughout slavery and the horrors experienced by victims of slavery.
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