Teachers Talk Books

1.The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak 2.Wonder, by R.J. Palacio 3.The Two Towers, by J.R.R. Tolkien 4.The Rhythm of Life, by Matthew Kelly 5.The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie Theresa Kuhn has personal connection to these books. “Mostly, they have made me look at life differently and made me a better version of myself by reading it.”...

Jae Cody has a distinct love for each of her top five books: 1. People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks “I love historical fiction, and it really shows how ideas live in different settings. There is also a science aspect with the preservation of art, paper, change in materials. [...] I wanted to research book-making after I read it. Definitely my favorite fictional book.” 2. Slaughterhouse 5, by Kurt V...

1.People of Paper, by Salvador Plascencia “This is a beautifully written post-modern book that utilizes techniques of metafiction. The characters are vivid, the story authentic, and the message timeless.”    2.The Disappearing Spoon, by Sam Kean “As a self proclaimed science enthusiast, the history that surrounds the quest for and discovery of the elements on the periodic table is riveti...

1.A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving. “It's spiritual, it's funny, and it's bizarre.  Owen Meany represents the best of faith and humanity.” 2.Infinite Jest, by David Foster Wallace. “I can't begin to explain how weird and complex this story is. But even twenty years after reading it, I still recall scenes from the story. I can't say I understood it all, but I certainly won't forget...

1.A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving  This book is not only a favorite of Dr. Voss, but also Mr. Perkins. Mr. Perkins says this is a “great story with a bit of suspense,” and great character development. 2.Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Won’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain “Points out the strong positive bias American culture has toward extroverts, and the history of ho...

1. The Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls “It's a true story about someone who beats the odds after growing up in what would seem an intolerable environment. She tells the story so vividly.” 2. The Red Tent, by Anita Diamont “It brings to life stories from the Bible that I have read since I was young, but takes the liberty of adding details that make the stories seem more current.” 3.�...

1.The Boxcar Children, by Gertrude Chandler Warner “ These were some of the first chapter books I read as a child and I remember loving the adventurous stories!” 2.The Notebook, by Nicholas Sparks “I love romantic and emotional stories, and this is a funny memory, but I can vividly remember reading this book on a vacation to Mexico and sitting on a beach just crying because it was such a tea...

1.Moloka’I, by Alan Brennert 2.The Fault in Our Stars, by John Greene 3.The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins 4.Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls 5.To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee “I loved Moloka’I because the characters and storyline were so engaging and real to me.  I couldn’t put the book down.  There were times I really was scared and times I really was sad for these characters because I was so attached to them as real peo...