High School Reads

EBoyd-Library: An updated version of The Cask of Amontillado, McGinnis breathes new life into Poe's classic tale. Why you'll like it: social stratus, broken friendships, questionable pasts, mysterious memories, a dangerous preditor. This book reads like a thriller in true Poe fashion.

EBoyd-Library: Fame and celebrities aren't always what they seem, and Enchanted finds that life in the limelight is sometimes surrounded by darkness. Why you'll like it: murder, a young, aspiring musician and the need to appear "mature", exposure of difficult topics like drugs, abuse, and rape. Jackson provides a story that can get hard conversations started.

EBoyd-Library: Revenge and exposure of past crimes lead these characters on a path that becomes increasingly difficult to manage. Why you'll like it: cover-ups, homelessness, kidnapping, and justice drive Davis' characters to the breaking point.