Soft Apocalypse
by Will Mcintosh

During this time of our own real life pandemic, I have been fascinated with reading books that delve into the mechanics of viruses, and more importantly, society's reaction to dealing with them. This book is a work of fiction, but was a very interesting approach to life after a pandemic. Unlike most books and movies on this subject, the story line of Soft Apocalypse isn't fast paced and full of action. Rather, it is the telling of a slow decline in health, economy, and morals, in the wake of a global virus outbreak and over the span of ten years. It is akin the fable about a frog who is put into a boiling pot of water and jumps out, but the same frog who is in a pot of water that slowly comes to a boil stays in without realizing the conditions are changing until it is too late. From the beginning to the end, you follow a group of friends as they navigate their way in an ever-changing, and ever-crumbling world. As depressing as this sounds (and believe me, there are a few graphically intense scenes) this book often has moments of hope. I recommend it with 4 out of 5 stars to anyone who likes apocalyptic science fiction. I was glad I read it.
 
 

Stamped Racism Antiracism And You
by Jason Reynolds

This book NEEDS to be required reading for everyone. Jason Reynolds truly has a gift with words as evidenced in many of his books, but never so much as this book. He has (with the help and full blessing of the author) taken a 600 page history book for adults called Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi and created an approachable version for young people of today. I listened to this on audio, narrated by Jason Reynolds himself. It serves as a nice introduction and overview of Kendi's original text, but in no way is this a cliff notes version. Instead, it is a groundbreaking and empowering book of its own accord that adds to the understanding of what the original text delivered. It will resonate with you for a long time, no matter your age or race.
 
 

Starless Sea
by Erin Morgenstern

This book is a story inside a story inside a story. It is the kind of book you want to take your time with, savoring every turn of phrase. I listened to this on audio from Overdrive/Libby and the production, with multiple narrators, was beyond amazing. If you liked Erin Morgenstern's book "The Night Circus", you will love this as it has the same magical feel. I highly recommend this ode to stories, readers, and the art of storytelling.
 
 

Genesis Begins Again
by Alicia D Williams

Amazing and heart wrenching at the same time. A beautifully crafted coming of age story that sheds light on some hard truths.
 
 

A Dogs Purpose Book
by W. Bruce Cameron

It made me feel like I was inside the book. That I was the doe
 
 

I’m the Small One
by George Anthony Kulz

I liked it
 
 

I’m the Small One
by George Anthony Kulz

I liked it
 
 

I’m the Small One
by George Anthony Kulz

I liked it
 
 

Dawn of the doughnut
by Jodi Chamberlain

It talked about history of the doughnuts and the evolution of it too. Doughnuts were not always ring shaped, they were like a ball then turned ring shaped.
 
 

Spy School
by Stuart Gibbs

I liked this book because it is very adventurous and the author made me feel like I am in this book itself. The reason I only put 4 stars was because sometimes I didn’t really understand some parts and had to reread it over and over again.