Games of Deception by Andrew Maraniss
Games of Deception is a fast-paced, gripping narrative about basketball, America, and the Olympics.
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young adults
Is Dracula Worth Reading?
Betsy explores the difference between the original Dracula and the modern fascination with vampires.
Robin Hood: Twice Told
The legend of Robin Hood has gone through countless re-tellings. Here are two for older readers.
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation) by Daniel James Brown
The Boys in the Boat is a gripping nonfiction story for middle grades about teamwork, perseverance, and triumph at the Olympics.
Butterfly Yellow by Thanhha Lai
An unlikely romance tinged by tragedy makes Butterfly Yellow a winning read for mature teens.
Breakthrough! by Jim Murphy
Three unlikely people team up to perform a dangerous new surgery in Depression-era times in this gripping nonfiction story.
4 Books About the Reading Life: a Literary Nightstand Round-Up
On Reading Well, Book Girl, Bequest of Wings, and I’d Rather be Reading: books about the joys of the reading life.
Laid-Back Language Arts
Laid Back Language Arts: learning to enjoy writing and communicating well without drudgery.