To start off the New Year, the Paw Press is introducing a new segment: Reading Between The Lines. Reading Between The Lines is a series of book recommendations to get avid readers out of a slump of not reading. To give recommendations for books that deserve some love from other readers, please go to the following google form to rate a book: Google Form
Week 1: Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
Sometimes I Lie is a psychological thriller about Amber Reynolds, who woke up in a coma. She suspects her husband is involved in what happened to her, but can’t remember why. The story is told through a combination of Amber’s present state through hearing conversations during her coma, memories of the week before her accident, and childhood diaries.
The student rating the book 5/5 stars and had them on the edge of their seat.
Just Mercy by Bryan Stephenson
Just Mercy is a memoir of Bryan Stevenson going deep into his journey as a fresh lawyer, explaining a lot of his cases with individuals facing discrimination. All the cases he touches on leads up to the one major cases that went viral. Bryan’s determination to represent innocent people is so inspiring and an incredible influence to other lawyers to fight for what they believe is right.
The rating given was 5/5 stars and had the reader wanting to fight for what’s right themselves.
Week 2: A Thousand Broken Pieces by Tillie Cole
A Thousand Broken Pieces is a romance/young-adult fiction book about two teenagers who travel the world to cope with grief after losing a sibling. The book explores themes of loss, healing, and finding solace in others. The student rated the book a 4/5 and said the story keeps up with the plot well.
Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Lessons In Chemistry is a fictional piece that tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, who becomes a beloved cooking show host in the 1960s after being fired as a chemist four years earlier. The reader gives her opinion on the book: “I lovveeeddd this book! It was so good! The main character was so lovable, and I liked how a lot of the events in the book came back full circle. My favorite quote from the book is, “Whenever you start doubting yourself, whenever you feel afraid, just remember. Courage is the root of change—and change is what we’re chemically designed to do” (Garmus 360).”
Stay tuned for next week’s reviews!
