Two randomly selected students among all participants each won a $25 Amazon gift card. Their names and recommended books are highlighted below.
Francezka Cebedo who recommended The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang.
Kervens Sterling who recommended Poor Dad Rich Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki.
"Talks about the life of one of the greatest person in history who can be a personal favorite person to learn about in history."--Xavier Lugo, Student
"I think its a good dystopian satire that is very easy to understand and is very intriguing."--Anonymous, Student
"Engaging for Young adults and culturally very informative also the subject is both historical as well as universal."--Sophia Mitra, Faculty
"Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov is an intricate psychological novel exploring human conditions such as greed, desire, and morality. Detail makes for easy comprehension and this novel is not short of that. Sigmund Freud commends this book!"--Gideon Marley, Student
"Arundhati Roy weaves a beautiful, lyrical tapestry full of rich detail, memory, love and loss, binding her characters in a web of larger issues such as history, class and caste. I recommend it without reservation."--Carl Cuttita, Faculty
"Absolutely life changing."--Isaac Villalobos, Student
"Easy to read, characters are interesting, Mr. Darcy eats no crumbs left."--Alicia Cardoso, Student
"It is a phenomenal read that provides a lot of richness and depth. Woolf's language is absolutely exquisite and captures the complexities of human experience. Her language, structure, and themes are one of the few works that work so well together."--Anthony D'Errico, Faculty
"The author perfectly combines a romance and thrill in her story which made me not wanna put the book aside."--Janine Goschl, Student
"Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything makes the universe ridiculously entertaining. From the Big Bang to evolution and the wildest quirks of science's greatest minds, it's packed with humor, sarcasm, and mind-blowing facts. Science class could never be this fun!"--Fidel Pineda, Student
"Important topic as focuses on technology impact of mental health of children."--Karen Venturella, Faculty
"I'm recommending this book because it's about human connection and dealing with emotions such as anxiety and being vulnerable to complete strangers during a time of uncertainty."--Deanna Muniz, Staff
"This book was written by the accomplished director Oliver Stone. It details his work in the 1970s and 1980s. A rare and honest look at the thought process of a film director."--Casey Williams, Faculty
"The book lets you examine history ,culture and emotional depth."-- Dionne McFarlane, Student
"I recommend this book for readers who are into fantasy and dragons going into war! For anyone who is watching House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, I strongly recommend reading book before the show because the book and show actually plays it out differently. Danny's dragons are not dead in books!"--Adriana Balseca, Student
"This book reminds us that achievements are made through effort, resilience and not giving up. I consider this a good motivational book for anyone trying to reach a goal (in academics, career or life). The author explores processes of navigating challenges through reflections on different scenarios."--Anonymous, Staff
"If you love a mystery with complex characters this is the book for you. The characters are not what they seem and neither is the mystery. This is the first book in the series and the rest are just as good as the first."--Tiara Pittman, Student
"This book is incredibly well-written, detailing how the human spirit can persist even in the bleakest scenarios. Despite being labelled as sci-fi, there is a cruel, distinct horror to the situation that makes the plot so compelling. It forces you to reflect on what it means to be human."--Emma Hubbard, Student. "This novel is like nothing I've ever read before and is about female friendship, love, death, and finding meaning in a world without the framework of a society to guide you."--Pamela Bazan, Student
"This fast moving novel explores issues related to heritage, family, community, and the environment. Erdrich's characters are likeable, yet complicated. I enjoy Erdrich's books because I learn about unfamiliar areas of the country. The setting for this book is the Red River Valley of North Dakota."--Catherine Avino, Staff
"This book offers valuable perceptions into financial education, the importance of mindset, and entrepreneurial motivation. important knowledge that many people may not acquire in school."--Kervens Sterling, Student
"The first book of a trilogy, it's emotional, dark, and full of tragedy. Rin, battles addiction and a powerful god inside her that drives her anger to destruction and revenge. This book focuses on war, pain, and loss which left me a deep sense of emptiness."--Francezka Cebedo, Student
"I recommend this book, considering it has a sense of allure for mystery and plot twist you probably thought of, but in a different manner. As mentioned, it's filled with mystery, as well as anticipation. It is an interesting read on individuals complex history."--Anonymous, Student
"Cozy YA novel, this story features a main character, Bryn, who is autistic and navigates various setbacks through the book. The author, who is also autistic, draws from her own experiences to offer readers a fresh perspective on life with autism spectrum disorder. Inspiring read from this new author."--Kristen Conlan, Student
"In A Short Walk Through a Wide World, 9-year-old Aubry must keep moving to survive after a strange curse changes her life. Her journey across surreal landscapes teaches resilience, adaptability, and the value of the journey itself, making it an inspiring read for students facing change and growth."--Amanda Kelly, Staff
"I love romance novels. And I read Eleanor & Park. This book is about two lovers who lost contact, but were best friends in high school. This book is relatable to anybody who wants to reconnect with someone from high school."--Jade McCarthy, Student
"I like to think that my interest in finance was a result of growing up in an area with a heavy financial influence. I picked up this book because I had already read the book on Investing (Same series). I like to think that people should learn everything they can, and if not, to find someone who can."--Dylan Turner, Student
"This series captivated me from one synopsis. The way the author wrote these characters, she captured each person and the way they dealt with their issues and feelings perfectly. This series gave us couples that wouldn't make sense to just anyone, but described why they were perfect together."--Quadeira Prince, Student
"I got this book through Book of the Month Club and didn't expect to like it! It presents itself as a romance, but it's really a story of a woman reinventing her life after she finds herself deeply unhappy. It's emotional and also very funny. Definitely a good read!"--Nicole Dante, Staff
"The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era."--Emma Trevena, Faculty