By Suzanne Harrison, News Editor
When picturing the perfect fall day, books may not be what first comes to mind. Even so, no fall day is complete without one. Books can make us laugh, cry — and even help us avoid our family on Thanksgiving by claiming you have a book report due next week! Whatever your reason for reading is, here are the top five books you don’t want to miss out on this fall.
- “Every Last Lie” By Mary Kubica. “Every Last Lie” follows the story of a seemingly picture-perfect family, and the dark secrets that lie underneath the surface. Clara Solberg’s world is shattered when her husband, Nick, dies in a car crash, leaving behind a bankrupt Clara and their two children. The crash is ruled an accident, but Clara begins to unravel the truth, and learns that there may be someone to blame for the death of her husband.
- “Turtles All the Way Down” By John Green. The newest release from John Green is one of his best books yet. This book tells the story of Aza, a 16-year-old girl who is trying to learn how to become the perfect person. As she tries to become someone she is not, billionaire Russell Pickett enters her life, and the mystery surrounding him changes her life. Must read!
- “A Gentleman in Moscow” By Amor Towles. My mom actually challenged me to read this book. At first I was hesitant, but after only a few pages, I was hooked. “A Gentleman In Moscow” takes place in 1922 as Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in a luxurious hotel for the rest of his life. He is trapped inside as some of the most heartbreaking historical moments in Russian history take place right outside his door. There is a reason this book topped the New York Times best-seller list for many months.
- “Today I Will.” By Carmen Warrington. This book brings messages of hope, creativity, love and meditation tips for times when life and stress begin to build. It is one of those books you want to keep by your bedside table when you know you have mountains of homework that night. This is definitely a book you will hold on to forever.
- “Big Little Lies” By Liane Moriarty. This is my favorite book on the list. “Big Little Lies” surrounds the lives of mothers Jane, Celeste and Madeline. These women put the “B” in baggage. They struggle with abusive partners, failed marriages and workplace romances. Together, they discover a heart-wrenching secret, turning every single one of their lives upside down.
Got a recommendation of your own to share? Add it to the comments section!
Senior Suzanne Harrison can be reached at harrisonsu0716@daretolearn.org.
