All the Bright Places tells the story of two young high school teenagers, Finch and Violet, who are both struggling and suffering from mental health issues from their past traumatic family situation.
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This story has clearly captured the attention of many people who feel it has to be told.
Maria Adelmann’s debut novel How to Be Eaten is a captivating and thought-provoking work that reimagines classic fairy tale characters as modern women struggling to reconcile their trauma.
“Horseman in the Sky” by Ambrose Bierce is a captivating short story set during the American Civil War.
The Bishop’s Daughter is a deep look into love, loyalty, heartbreak, and shock in the story as their romance shows that love can be full of surprises, heartbreak can be part of the journey, and unexpected twists can reveal the complicated nature of their connection.
Victoria showcases the life of the monarch with the second-longest reign in British history, telling her beginning journey as the queen up until she gets married.
The leisure reading section at BMCC’s Library includes many great romance titles.
Sometimes the best thing to do on a break is to escape into a book that takes you far, far, away from everyday life and into romance, mystery, or a completely different world. Here are some of our suggestions.
What I really enjoyed about the book was that it had a realistic perspective on women in their 40s dealing with regrets from their past and the “what if” outcomes of their choices.
In the words of the gypsy fortune teller and Esma, “This boy, Teo, and I, Esma, Queen of Lightning, are on the path to being loyal friends for our long lives. . . . if our friendship lasts, we will save each other when no one else can. This is our destiny!”
Candice Iloh’s novel in verse, Every Body Looking, is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery.
This book reveals how truly precious life is and how every moment of it is special.
