Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Fall 2024 To-Read List

 written by Brooke K.

Unravel Me, Tahereh Mafi

I am excited to read Unravel Me since I recently read Shatter Me which is the 1st book in the series. 

 

Whisper, Lynette Noni

I want to read Whisper since the cover looks really interesting. 

 

Pumpkin, Julie Murphy

Pumpkin is my reading list since I enjoyed the movie [of the first book] so I want to read the book series as well. 

 

Monday’s Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson

I want to read this book since it has been challenged in other states and it is important to read books from all perspectives. 

 

First-year Orientation, Lauren Gibaldi & Eric Smith eds.

First-year Orientation relates to my life since I will be going to college soon. 

 

Scout's Honor, Lily Anderson 

Scout's Honor is on my list since it covers an important topic and seems like it will be a very interesting read. 

 

Heiress Takes All, Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka

I can’t wait to read Heiress Takes All since it covers a heist which will definitely keep my attention. 

Such Charming Liars, Karen McManus 

This book has multiple perspectives and is about crime so I am looking forward to reading it. 

 

Two Sides to Every Murder, Danielle Valentine 

I have recently been wanting to start reading thiller books so I figured that this book is a good place to start. 

 

Just One Day, Gayle Foreman 

The plot of this book is unlike one I have seen before so I figured that it will be a good read. 

Epic Reading Challenge: May

written by Grace H.

Welcome back to the Epic Reads Challenge 2024, where each month some of the TBG members choose a book that fits the prompt. Provided by Epic Reads, these prompts inspire new and unique book choices among readers. We encourage the community to join in this challenge with us and participate each month!

May’s prompt was… A book with a gorgeous cover design!

I’m sure you know the classic saying that advises readers to avoid judging a book by its cover, but let’s be honest, we all do it. 

This month I chose One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus

This thriller/mystery YA novel follows four teenagers who are suspects in the murder case of their classmate, Simon. 

Simon is the creator of the Bayview High School gossip app, and he has the deepest secrets about each of our four main characters, all of which were about to be posted onto the app when he died. The motive for each of our main characters is made clear as the story progresses, as the secrets begin to be revealed to the reader. 

Not only is the plotline of this novel enticing and jaw-dropping, the cover is also a work of beauty. It is divided into quarters, one for each of our characters. Their faces are hauntingly blank, with only lined notebook paper to replace it, and the title of the novel is written in a striking blood-red color. I think the cover does a good job of conveying the thriller/mystery vibe of the book.

With this novel, both the cover and the story are incredible, and well worth the read!

Top Ten Tuesday: Weird or Funny Things I’ve Googled Thanks to a Book

Hello, everybody! Below are ten books and what weird or funny things Helena searched while reading them.