Part 1 The Host by Stephenie Meyer Summary “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where alien beings known as “Souls” have taken over Earth by inhabiting the bodies of human hosts. The story centers around Melanie Stryder, one of the last remaining humans who resists the … Read more
Part 1 The Upside of Falling by Alex Light Summary “The Upside of Falling” by Alex Light is a contemporary young adult romance novel that follows the story of two high school students, Bea and a popular boy named Jack. Bea is a bit of an outsider who is disillusioned with love due to her … Read more
Part 1 The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders Summary “The Unwanted Wife” by Natasha Anders is a contemporary romance novel that tells the story of a woman named Sarah, who feels trapped in a loveless marriage. Sarah has been married to her husband, Antonio, for several years, but she is painfully aware that he does … Read more
Part 1 The Help by Kathryn Stockett Summary “The Help,” a novel by Kathryn Stockett, is set in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s and focuses on the lives of African American maids and the white families they work for. The story is narrated through the perspectives of three main characters: Aibileen, Minny, and Skeeter. … Read more
Part 1 The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett Summary “The Uncommon Reader” by Alan Bennett is a novella that imagines a whimsical scenario where Queen Elizabeth II discovers the joys of reading. The story begins when the Queen happens upon a group of students who are sitting in a park reading, which piques her interest. … Read more
Part 1 Small Favor by Jim Butcher Summary “Small Favor” is the 10th novel in Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files series, which follows the adventures of Harry Dresden, a professional wizard and private investigator in modern-day Chicago. In “Small Favor,” Harry is drawn into a conflict involving the Fae (fairy) courts, specifically when he is … Read more
Part 1 Scythe by Neal Shusterman Summary “Scythe” is a young adult dystopian novel by Neal Shusterman, set in a future where humanity has conquered death. Disease, war, and suffering have been eliminated, leading to a world marked by longevity and peace. However, to control population growth, society has established a group of individuals known … Read more
Part 1 Patron Saints Of Nothing by Randy Ribay Summary “Patron Saints of Nothing” by Randy Ribay follows the journey of a Filipino-American teenager named Jay Ramos. The story begins when Jay learns about the death of his cousin, Jun, in the Philippines, which is ruled a homicide. Feeling a strong sense of connection to … Read more
Part 1 Lord Loss by Darren Shan Summary “Lord Loss” is the first book in the “Demonata” series by Darren Shan. The story revolves around a young boy named Grubbs Grady, who lives a relatively normal life until a horrific event shatters his world. One bleak night, Grubbs’s family is brutally murdered by mysterious creatures, … Read more
Part 1 Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey Summary “Dog Man Unleashed” is the second book in the popular graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, featuring the adventures of a part-dog, part-human hero. The story continues to follow Dog Man, a crime-fighting character who was created when a police dog and a police officer named … Read more
