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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Maggie O'Hara, Co-Editor in Chief

December 1, 2016

I first picked up A Man Called Ove because of the wonderful reviews it had received online. A New York Times bestseller for more than 20 weeks now, this book, originally published in Sweden in 2014, had to be good, right? I’ll let you know, it did not disappoint. Author Fredrik Backman introduc...

Born Bright by C. Nicole Mason

Ava Occhialini, A&E Editor

November 30, 2016

Born Bright is an account of C. Nicole Mason’s own journey as a young black girl who escapes poverty. The book is already a popular HB read, having been the Book Club’s first selection of the year. I was intrigued by its true-story, rags-to-riches hook, and it promised to be a memoir of grit and...

The Nest by Cynthia d’Apprix Sweeney

Caroline Kroeger, News Editor

November 29, 2016

I chose to read The Nest because of the many recommendations I received from my peers. A newly published novel, the students of HB’s Book Club chose this book as a potential read to discuss in future meetings. Author Cynthia d’Aprix Sweeney exemplifies how the lives of others can be changed bo...

Books to bundle up with

Caroline Kroeger, Ava Occhialini, and Maggie O'Hara

November 29, 2016

What’s better than curling up by the fire with a good read? If you are agonizing to find something interesting to read this season, we’ve got you covered. Read our reviews of these three fantastic books below! [aesop_collection title="Book Nook: Bundle up with a book this season" collection="4...