Faculty Book Recommendations

Faculty Book Recommendations

Are you looking for a new book to read? Well, you have come to the right place because I have asked different members of the faculty what their recommended book is and why! 

Ms. Mcleod: All the Light We Cannot See? “It’s a historical fiction book that captures the heartache that was part of WWII”-(Ms Mcleod) 
“The novel weaves together the stories of two protagonists, Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French girl, and Werner Pfennig, a German orphan with a talent for radio technology. As their paths eventually converge, the novel explores themes of survival, the impact of war on individuals, and the enduring power of human connection.”(All the Light We Cannot See)

Mrs. Coleman: The Giving Tree by: Shel Silverstein “It has a beautiful message about love and selflessness.” (Mrs. Coleman) 
“The Giving Tree, written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, tells the story of a young boy and an apple tree who are friends. The Giving Tree is a heartwarming tale of selfless love and the importance of cherishing the little things in life.” (The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein)

Mrs. Thaler: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by: Taylor Jenkins Reid “Such a good book! There are also theories that Taylor Swift might have had something to do with the story,” (Mrs. Thaler)
“The novel spotlights the struggles of gay and bisexual Hollywood stars from the 1920s through the gay rights movements of the 1960s and into the 21st century.” (The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo)

Dr. Fetridge: Till We Have Faces by: C.S. Lewis “Caused me to reexamine my future” (Dr. Fetridge)
“Till We Have Faces explores Queen Orual's lifelong battle to reconcile her religious heritage with her Greek tutor's agnosticism, brought into conflict when her beautiful sister, Psyche, believes she has become the sacrificial bride of the Wind-Spirit and loses him, when Orual demands proof.” (Till We Have Faces)

Ms. Smith: Special Topics in Calamity Physics by: Marisha Pessl  “At its heart it is a murder mystery but it is also filled with literary references.” (Ms. Smith) 
“Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a coming-of-age tale and a disturbing mystery, a snapshot of the dark relationship between ideology and violence but also the poignant tale of a young woman learning to stand on her own.” (Special Topics in Calamity Physics)

Mr. Santella: The Old Man and the Sea by: Ernest Hemingway “A classic” (Mr. Santella) 
“The Old Man and the Sea, short heroic novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1952 and awarded the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. It was his last major work of fiction. The story centers on an aging fisherman who engages in an epic battle to catch a giant marlin.” (The Old Man and the Sea) 

Ms. Higgins: The House in the Cerulean Sea by: T.J. Klune “ I recommend this book because I am not typically a fantasy reader but this book caught my attention because it is tied in with love, magic, creatures and is a beautiful tale” (Ms. Higgins) “In “The House in the Cerulean Sea,” TJ Klune crafts a tale of love, acceptance, and found family, imbued with whimsy, humor, and poignant moments. It’s a story that celebrates the differences that make each individual unique and the societal changes that can arise when one person chooses to challenge the status quo.” (The House In The Cerulean Sea)

Dr. Martin: Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park by: Conor Knighton
“In a space of a year the author visited all of the national parks” (Dr. Martin) 
“A reporter, heartbroken by a broken engagement, sets off to visit every National Park in the United States. Documenting his once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Conor describes how the trip changed his worldview and shares lots of interesting facts about each park in a humorous way that will have you planning a road trip of your own.” (Leave Only Footsteps: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park)

Mr. Knight: This is the Honey by Kwame Alexander “I used to go to poetry out loud and this is a poem anthology” (Mr. Knight) Collection of poems

Ms. Bazemore: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by: Seth Grahame-Smith “Was he a vampire? If you are into historical fiction and fantasy then this book is for you.” (Ms. Bazemore)
“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith spans Abraham Lincoln's lifetime. It recounts, via a narrator who has his secret diary, the 16th president's side gig as a vampire slayer at a time when vampires were stealthily gaining political power and acquiring slaves for homicidal purposes.” (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter)

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy these books.