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Desk featuring one of Haruki Murakami’s works
Norwegian Wood Book Review
Charlie Corney, Editor-In-Chief • December 5, 2025

Haruki Murakami is one of the most popular Japanese authors worldwide and the majority of his works hold themselves at an odd threshold between...

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Parker Hilton’s Familiar Future
Alivia Johnson, Staffer • November 21, 2025

Ever wondered what our world could become years into the future? A Familiar Future by 9th grader Parker J. Hilton is a science fiction book that...

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Carlin Fretwell, Beat Editor • November 18, 2025

The Hunger Games is a series that most teens have grown up reading or watching, including me. Author Suzanne Collins’ most recent release,...

The Summer I Turned Pretty book series allows the reader to truly picture a summer filled with swimming, hanging out with friends, and having fun at a beach house.

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All About the Famous Book-Turned-TV Series, “The Summer I Turned Pretty”
Elle Brennan, Columns Editor • May 22, 2025

It’s impossible not to notice the current TV show talk these days: the new season of a top-rated show is coming out on July 16, 2025. This...

“Normal People” by Sally Rooney is a short romance novel that covers the complicated relationship between two people and how their differences always seem to drive them apart.
Sally Rooney’s Normal People: A Character-Driven Rather Than Plot-Driven Novel
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • March 18, 2025

From strangers to friends, to lovers, back to strangers, “Normal People” by Sally Rooney is a young adult romance novel that follows the...

A photo of the book "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer, featuring the iconic cover which symbolizes temptation and forbidden love, central themes in the story.

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Biting Into Twilight
Emily Kovarik, Staffer • February 12, 2025

Full of romance, passion, and charm, "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer is a compelling and easy read. Set in the rainy town of Forks, Washington,...

Ronald Reagan at the peak of his career acting in the Western film "The Bad Men," in 1941. Reagan had a fondness for these types of movies due to his love of horseback riding. It also showcases he parlayed his limited acting ability into a successful political career.

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A Man Who Lived By Fantasy That Changed The Reality Of The 20th Century
TJ Campbell, Staffer • February 4, 2025

All American presidents receive a renaissance through renewed attention in a popular biography. Yet Ronald Reagan’s life has never been brought...

If you are trying to unwind from a busy day, 68% of stress can be relieved through reading.

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Reading: More Than Just a Hobby
Elle Brennan, Columns Editor • November 7, 2024

Reading is a simple yet powerful activity that can improve our lives. It allows people to explore new worlds just by turning the page. Yet, reading...

Cover of the viral novel Klara and the Sun
DONS READS: Klara and the Sun
Charlie Corney, Staffer • May 6, 2024

“Klara and the Sun”, by Kazuo Ishiguro, was published in 2021 and is a stunning novel that focuses on the power of perspective, as well as...

Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus is Garmus' debut novel. The historical fiction novel depicts the life of fictional character, Elizabeth Zott, as she works to gain respect as a woman in the workforce during the 1960’s
DONS READS: Lessons in Chemistry
Brooke Quirarte, Editor • February 8, 2024

Self-assurance and feminist advocacy during a time of a male-dominant society. Critically acclaimed historical fiction novel, Lessons in Chemistry,...

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