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We want to start the week with some love with Will

We want to start the week with some love with William Shakespeare whose birthday is coming up.

The English language and the world's greatest dramatist, Shakespeare was baptised on April 26, 1564, and died on April 23, 1616.

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Winner of a long list of prestigious awards, inclu

Winner of a long list of prestigious awards, including the Booker Prize in 2019, Girl, Woman, Other by British author, Bernardine Evaristo is one of the most exceptional contemporary novels. The book is virtually about everything life is about – love, friendship, family, sexuality, racism, politics, betrayal, otherness and more - all explored with infinite wisdom and wit. The writing is spectacular and unlike anything else. It fuses poetry and prose and reading it is pure pleasure.

This is Ms. Evaristo’s eighth book and she is the first Black woman and the first Black British person to win the Booker Prize.

Photo credit: by ian_taylor_photography. Many thanks!

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“The most important thing for the morphine – hij

“The most important thing for the morphine - hijacked brain is, always, not to experience the crushing physical and psychological pain of withdrawal: to avoid dope sickness at any cost.”- Beth Macy, Dopesick.

Journalist Beth Macy combines personal accounts with facts and figures to give the reader a full understanding of the opioid crisis in America. By focusing on the individuals fighting back against the epidemic, Macy provides hope for a story that can often be full of despair. This account is told from all angles: law enforcement, health care providers, drug users, drug suppliers, families, and communities caught in the crossfire.

Review by Olivia M.

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Recently I finished Lore by Alexandra Bracken. Thi

Recently I finished Lore by Alexandra Bracken. This YA fantasy follows protagonist Melora “Lore” Perseous and her experience in the Agon, an event that happens every seven years in which Greek gods walk the earth as mortals who are able to kill them and take their power. During the Agon, Lore is forced to bind her life to the Goddess Athena and join the hunt to stop the rise of a new and tyrannical god from seizing power. This book is perfect for those who are a fan of Greek mythology or YA fantasy and is a fun read for the summer.

Review by @lucylanghartt

#lorebyalexandrabracken #YAfantasy #booksforteens #greekmythologybooks

The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a got

The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a gothic tale set in Victorian London about a man and his many faces. It is riddled with mystery and murder all done in the name of science, opening up a Pandora’s box of concerning circumstances. Our main character is Henry Jekyll who finds himself caught up in the middle of the investigation as he is quickly linked to the sinister Mr Hyde. His conscience is put to the ultimate test with the story tackling the pursuit of good versus evil and what happens when you begin to lose control.

Stevenson is considered a favourite within the gothic genre, resembling the works of Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker and matching their talent in capturing some of the most fundamental issues around the human experience in their writing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this short story and its take on identity, morality and power, so definitely give this a read and find out what happens when you embrace the dark side.

Review by Mina Yakinya

#gothicgenre #jekyllandhyde #victorianlondon #identity

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, edit

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his mystery poetry and short stories.
The influence of Edgar Allan Poe on music has been remarkable and long-standing; Poe’s writing has been inspiring composers and musicians from various genres for more than a century.

Bob Dylan's song "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" makes reference to "Rue Morgue Avenue". (1965)

English rock band Queen's song "Nevermore" based on "The Raven". (1974)

Edgar Allan Poe was against Stephen King in Epic Rap Battles of History's Season 3 episode "Stephen King vs Edgar Allan Poe." (2013)
(Note: You can find this episode on YouTube.)

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“No Longer Human” by Osamu Dazai is a deep yet

“No Longer Human” by Osamu Dazai is a deep yet depressing story expressing the raw portrayals of human emotions. Although being an uncomfortable read, this novel captivates its readers to explore the depressing life of the narrator, Yozo, and understand his feelings, emotions, and thoughts. This novel is painfully human, despite its title, and will have you sympathizing and empathizing over Yozo. You may feel dejected after finishing the novel, but that may potentially be the point—depression isn’t a comfortable feeling that can be easily resolved, thus, you should give your support and understanding to those who are going through those emotions.

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Fredrik Backman is a masterclass writer. He builds

Fredrik Backman is a masterclass writer. He builds characters that are relatable and makes the reader see, hear and feel the narrative throughout the plot. The story is a little slow to pick up, but once it does, you will be hooked!

Beartown is a remote hockey town in Sweden. The story follows a junior hockey team on their way to nationals. The town prides itself on its hockey roots and the community is hoping that a win by the junior hockey team will restore the town’s former glory and revitalize their dying economy. However, before the final, an incident leaves Beartown torn apart.

Beartown is a book that will break your heart and lovingly mend it. It’s a story about being courageous, embracing emotions, and navigating ethical dilemmas.
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Villette by Charlotte Brontë Over the past few w

Villette by Charlotte Brontë

Over the past few weeks, I have read Charlotte Brontë’s last novel that was published in her lifetime, Villette. The plot follows protagonist Lucy Snowe as she moves to the French city of Villette after an unspecified disaster that left her without family. Once at Villette, Lucy takes up an occupation at a girls’ boarding school where she reconnects with some childhood acquaintances and finds love where she least expected it. This book is perfect for fans of Brontë’s famous novel, Jane Eyre or classics in general. French is used frequently throughout the novel, which makes it a tough but fulfilling read.

Review by @lucylanghartt
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#classicsforteens #frenchclassics #teenreaderssociety

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