The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Genre: Adult Historical Fiction

There are not a lot of books that make me cry, but this one always does it. The Kite Runner is one of the most frequently banned books club in US schools, and it's definitely one of the most important books I've read. Heart wrenching story, beautifully developed and intricate characters, and such an approachable history of a country we don't hear a lot about in the US. Learn about Afghanistan and become invested in Amir's story in a book I highly recommend!

- Bethany

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Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alkaf

Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alkaf Genre: Young Adult Fiction Fifteen-year-old Najwa Bakri is forced to investigate the mysterious death of her best friend and Scrabble Queen, Trina, a year after the fact when her Instagram comes back to life with cryptic posts and messages. I never thought a Scrabble tournament could be so eventful... It gets a little ridiculous at the end but I was so engaged throughout that I didn't mind. Definitely a solid read with a sprinkle of mystery throughout! - Emily

She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott

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In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle Genre: Adult Fiction Where do you see yourself in five years? A question I ask myself all the time. But what if you woke up five years in the future? After spending an entire hour 5 years in the future, main character Dannie Kohan wakes up again back in the present. She cannot shake what happened even though it was presumably just a dream. Dannie, being ever the realist, is determined to ignore the experience and move on with her life...until 4.5 years later she meets the man she was with in the long-ago vision. This book was a whirlwind of emotion, friendship, and loss. The ending hit me right in the feels and I was a crying mess for the last 10 pages or so. The whole time I was reading it, I was trying to predict the ending but I was off by a lot. If you're looking for a quick read and an emotional rollercoaster - this one's for you! - Emily

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