BHS Book Club March 2023

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March 16, 2023

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys

The Fountains of Silence takes place in 1957, during the rule of General Francisco Franco. Spain is hiding a dark secret–they are taking away babies of Republican families and giving them to Franco's supporters and telling these families that their babies have died.

Rating: 3.91

In the month of February the BHS Book Club met to discuss The Fountains of Silence by Ruta SepetysThe group overall enjoyed the book. One students even stated "I like historical fiction now, because of this book." Though the book started off slow. It did pick up more towards the end. When asked if they would read more books by this author. The group said yes.

New YA Books February 2023

Checkout all the new YA Books in our Young Adult (YA) Room! If you have any speial requests feel free to ask a librarian!

Going Dark by Melissa De La Cruz

Overview. This twisty, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller will stun readers long past the last page as they slowly uncover what happened to influencer Amelia Ashley following her sudden disappearance while on a European vacation with her boyfriend.

Reader, I Murdered Him by Betsy Cornwell

In this daring tale of female agency and revenge from a New York Times bestselling author, a girl becomes a teenage vigilante who roams Victorian England using her privilege and power to punish her friends' abusive suitors and keep other young women safe.

Foul Lady Fortune #1 by Chloe Gong

A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind's new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed.

Yara's Spring by Jamal Saeed & Sharon E. McKay

Description. Coming of age against all odds in the midst of the Arab Spring. Growing up in Aleppo, Yara's childhood has long been shadowed by the coming revolution. But when the Arab Spring finally arrives at Yara's doorstep, it is worse than even her Nana imagined: sudden, violent, and deadly.

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi

Alizeh, the heir to the Jinn throne, is destined to free her people from the half-lives they've been forced to live under human rule. When Kamran, the heir to the human throne, falls in love with her, he's forced to question everything he's been taught about Jinn.

Long Story Short by Serena Kaylor

Long Story Short follows a homeschooled genius who finds new friends and possibly love at a Shakespearean theater camp. Homeschooled and eager to get out of Berkeley, Beatrice is thrilled when she finds out she's accepted to Oxford at the age of 16 for their statistical genetics program.

A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

The kiss that proved that a long-haired brooding boy from Norway and a quirky girl from the Deep South could find a love to rival the greats. It showed that love was simply the tenacity to make sure that the other half of your heart knew he, or she, was adored in every way. In every minute of every day.

After the Game #3 by Abbi Glines

Two years ago, Riley Young fled from Lawton, Alabama. After accusing the oldest Lawton son, Rhett, of rape, everyone called her a liar and she had no option but to leave. Now she's back, but she's not at Lawton High finishing up her senior year. She's at home raising the little girl that no one believed was Rhett's.

Losing the Field #4 by Abbi Glines

 Losing his dream, his ultimate plan, and his future- Nash Lee never expected to be facing a life without football. One wrong move and it had all changed. Going back to school for his senior year no longer appealed to him.

Oathbound #1 by Victoria McCombs

Oathbound is a fantasy book following Emme, the daughter of a famous pirate. She has sworn never to go to sea, but when she develops a deadly disease, she accepts the offer of her friend Arn to join a pirate ship. He wants to search for treasure, but Emme hopes she will also find a cure for her sickness.

Mortal Sight #1 by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads

Seventeen-year-old Cera Marlowe wants a normal life; one where she and her mom can stop skipping town every time a disturbing vision strikes. But when a girl she knows is murdered by a monster she can't explain, Cera's world turns upside down.

Realms of Light #2 by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads

From the Ashes, Spring Will Rise

On the run from the brutal Sage and his army of Legions and Cormorants, seventeen-year-old Cera Marlowe knows the only place strong enough to protect her is the Alliance Council Estate.

Cera's introduction to the Estate is far from welcoming. As a Blight, her dueling powers of light and darkness make her a half-breed threat to the Alliance's sacred powers. Cera's ability to decipher hidden messages in classical artwork buys her shelter temporarily, but the clock is ticking as she's faced with a daunting choice that could cost her everything. 

Apprentice #1 by Kristen Young

Apprentice Flick remembers everything, except the first five years of her life. And for as long as she can remember, Flick has wanted to enter the Elite Academy - home to the best, brightest, and most loyal members of the Love Collective government.

Flick's uncanny memory might get her there, too … even if it is the very thing that marks her as a freak. But frightening hallucinations start intruding into her days and threaten to bring down all she has worked so hard to accomplish. Why is she being hijacked by a stranger's nightmare over and over again?

Moving to the Elite Academy could give Flick the future she's always wanted. But her search for truth may lead to a danger she cannot escape.

Elite #2 by Kristen Young

Apprentice Flick thought the Elite Academy was the answer to all her problems. But the revelation of her past turned everything upside down. Now, she is caught between two worlds set on a collision course.

Will she embrace the chaotic memories that flood her every waking moment? Or will she run to the security of her Elite training?

Discovering her parents’ identities takes her to a secret underground bunker where she finds new friends, opportunities, and maybe even love. But Flick must decide where her allegiances lie soon, or the Triumph of Love festival might bring about her demise.

Kill Joy #0.5 by Holly Jackson

Pip is not in the mood for her friend's murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920's fancy dress and pretending that their town is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder.

A Gentle Tyranny #1 by Jess Corban 

 What if women unraveled the evils of patriarchy? With men safely "gentled" in a worldwide Liberation, the matriarchy of Nedé has risen from the ashes. Seventeen-year-old Reina Pierce has never given a thought to the Brutes of old. Itching to escape her mother's finca and keeping her training for the Alexia and her forbidden friendship a secret, her greatest worry is which Destiny she'll choose on her next birthday. But when she's selected as a candidate for the Succession instead, competing to become Nedé's ninth Matriarch, she discovers their Eden has come at a cost she's not sure she's willing to pay.Jess Corban's debut novel presents a new twist to the dystopian genre, delivering heart-pounding action, thought-provoking revelations, and a setting as lush as the jungles of Central America.

Captain America: Sam Wilson v5 by Nick Spencer 

When Steve Rogers could no longer wield the shield, Sam Wilson stepped up as an all-new, all-different and very much all-his-own Captain America. The public was divided. And when a reinvigorated Steve returned to share the mantle, the protests grew louder. Sam just kept fighting on, the only way he knew. But is the world big enough for two Caps? And as Sam is pulled into the shocking events of Marvel's next big event, will he - and the world - have to choose?

Kaiju No. 8 v2 by Naoya Matsumoto

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

The final test of the Defense Force has come to an end, but the examinees’ challenges aren’t over yet. A mysterious humanoid kaiju revives a neutralized honju and sics it on Kikoru Shinomiya. Just when Kikoru seems to be at the end of her rope, Kafka rushes to her defense! But what is the humanoid kaiju’s goal?

Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe v2 by Hirohiko Araki

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor, and frenetic battles, and this spin-off featuring the popular Rohan Kishibe continues the tradition!

You wanted more Rohan Kishibe and you got him! First introduced in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 4--Diamond Is Unbreakable, Rohan finally stars in his own series! The moody manga artist has left the world of Stand battles behind, but now monsters of all sorts have elbowed their way into his life. The thrills continue in this second volume of standalone tales!

Naruto v52, 53, 54 by Masashi Kishimoto

The epic ninja adventure that became a global phenomenon!

Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja!

This Chakra-Powered Omnibus Contains Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of Naruto!

No one takes Naruto seriously at Ninja Academy. Especially not the other students, who all are competing to be the best ninja ever and someday lead Konoha, the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Naruto and his classmates are about to embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond Ninja Academy, beyond Konoha, beyond anything they ever imagined. What is Naruto's true destiny? The epic story that has sold millions worldwide begins now!

Naruto v70, 71, 72 by Masashi Kishimoto

The epic ninja adventure that became a global phenomenon!

Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja!

This Chakra-Powered Omnibus Contains Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of Naruto!

No one takes Naruto seriously at Ninja Academy. Especially not the other students, who all are competing to be the best ninja ever and someday lead Konoha, the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Naruto and his classmates are about to embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond Ninja Academy, beyond Konoha, beyond anything they ever imagined. What is Naruto's true destiny? The epic story that has sold millions worldwide begins now!

Books by Indiana Authors

 

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Turtles all the Way Down by John Green

Turtles All the Way Down follows the life of Aza Holmes, a sixteen-year-old girl struggling to live a life she fears is not her own. When a local billionaire absconds following allegations of fraud, her best friend, Daisy, pulls her along into an investigation in hopes of winning a $100,000 reward.

Teen Idol by Meg Cabot

High school junior Jenny Greenley is so good at keeping secrets that she's the school newspaper's anonymous advice columnist. She's so good at it that, when hotter-than-hot Hollywood star Luke Striker comes to her small town to research a role, Jenny is the one in charge of keeping his identity under wraps.

Holding the Fort: The Fatal Error #1 by Ryan Peek

Ethan Tate and his team — including his best friend, his bully, and the girl of his dreams — must band together to solve the mystery, survive an onslaught, and fight back using their unique skills honed during countless hours in the woods playing Laser Wars.

Ashfall #1 by Mike Mullin

 After the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano destroys his city and its surroundings, fifteen-year-old Alex must journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Illinois to find his parents and sister, trying to survive in a transformed landscape and a new society in which all the old rules of living have vanished.

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay — Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.

Salt by Helen Frost

Twelve-year-olds Anikwa, of the Miami village of Kekionga, and James, of the trading post outside Fort Wayne, find their friendship threatened by the rising fear and tension brought by the War of 1812." I think that it would be a good fifth grade book group book. It is a powerful book, written in verse.

Things We Couldn't Say by Jay Coles

THINGS WE COULDN'T SAY by Jay Coles is a coming of age story, and the central character, Gio, has a tough time of it. Abandoned by his mother at the age of nine, Gio and his younger brother, Theo, were left in the care of an alcoholic father who, ironically, is also a preacher.

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

Eighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she's worked for begins to crumble. In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and friendless.