The future of the United States has been transformed into a world called Panem-a place divided into 12 districts & a capitol. Each year they hold annual Hunger Games in which a boy and girl from each district are forced to compete. In a televised arena each will fight to the death till one remains. When her younger sister is chosen, 16-year-old Katniss volunteers to take her spot knowing it’s a potential death sentence. This is a great read, and keeps you wanting more at the end of each chapter.

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“Only a true best friend can protect you from your immortal enemies!”

In this book there are three different types of Vampires: the Moroi, the royals; the Damphir, half-human half-vampires who are trained to protect the Moroi; and the Strigoi, an immortal bunch of Vampires that kill innocents every day. Lissa Dragomir, a Moroi princess, is the last of her family’s blood line, making her extremely susceptible to the cravings of the Strigoi, who are hell-bent on killing her. Rose Hathaway, Lissa’s best friend, is a Damphir who is just as hell-bent on protecting her. Both girls, who escaped St. Vladamir’s Academy just two years prior, have been caught and dragged back where their world becomes even more dangerous – inside the school gates. I love this book, and if you love Twilight you will love this series as well.

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These are fabulous stories that share tales of joy and pain and send chills running up your spine. A great read for anyone and helps you appreciate the life you have.

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Although I am not married and have divorced parents, I am still a hopeless romantic. I wanted to find “The Secret to Love that Lasts”, and I found this book! Gary Chapman discusses that there are essentially 5 languages of love and although you and your partner might not have the same one, by reading this book you can begin to understand all of them and therefore improve your relationship. A must read!

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This book is classically wonderful and hilarious for children and their parents. Once again, Olivia is up to something good. Her family is going to see the fireworks later that night, and when she finds out there isn’t a band, she decides to create her own using everything imaginable.

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Ever wondered about the man behind the mouse? Are you looking for someone interesting and fun to do a report on? Look no further! Known for creating Disneyland, there is a lot more to learn in this book about Walt Disney throughout his life. This book is a fun and fast read for all ages.

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Get ready for a trip down memory lane as you experience your childhood fairy tales with humorous new twists. The trip to “happily ever after” includes a slightly modified cast such as: “Snow Yellow and the Seven Short Men” and more. I picked up this book during my break and couldn’t put it down. Very funny!

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