Mrs. Michan's Picks Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
The novel depicts a non-Western view of the human experience, and the surprise ending is an eye-opening reminder that human nature doesn't adhere to political and cultural geographic divisions. The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemmingway I love the post-World War I perspective that Hemingway offers through his characters, whom, for one reason or another, find themselves in uncharted territories emotionally and continently. It begs the question: Can we truly attain certainty in a world that is unpredictable?
Mr. Misciagna's Picks The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow by Rolin Jones
Witty and charmingly outlandish, The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow offers a fresh, surprisingly insightful take on the human vs. technology theme. Our leading lady is Jennifer, a young, agoraphobic tech whiz who’s afraid to leave her room. She longs to find her birth mother in China, so she creates a robot twin named Jenny Chow to tackle the quest on her behalf. The script isn’t without its flaws, but it’s funny, touching, and worth a read. Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks Topdog/Underdog is one of the best contemporary plays from one of the most celebrated modern playwrights: Suzan-Lori Parks. In fact, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2002. Brothers Lincoln and Booth — yes, the names are intentional — are just trying to stay afloat after a challenging upbringing. Lincoln wants to make an honest living, but Booth can’t help but bring him down. This is a tale of sibling rivalry — the kind that comes with devastating consequences.
Mrs. Peterson's Picks
The Pelican Brief The Client both by John Grisham
I love Grisham’s writing which often feels like a race against time, making the books so easy to read. After teaching the writing course, I've noticed Grisham uses many of the tension tools that we teach the students to show suspense. I have even used excerpts in my writing class!
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