Recently it seems as though I’ve read many books about grief and loss. It is very difficult to articulate the loss of someone close to you, whether a friend or family member. Loss can make you feel as though a part of yourself has also departed. Just knowing that someone else has gone through something similar can make you feel better and less alone. Even if you haven’t suffered the loss of someone close to you, if you enjoy something heart wrenching or thought-provoking, these titles make for good reading. 
I have so many books checked out right now just waiting to be read. They’re all sitting by my desk at home, calling out to me with their beautiful covers and promises of wonderful stories. What do you have on your ‘to read’ pile?
I’ve always been a little awed by people who seem so effortlessly cool. They can wear that $2 thrift store shirt and make it look like a million bucks. They know the hippest coffee shops; they listen to bands I’ve never heard of; and they live on a mainstay of cult classic movies, books, and TV shows. I’ve put together a list of books that strike me as effortlessly cool. If these books were people they’d be more chic than skinny jeans and smart enough to finish a cross-word puzzle in pen. 
August 9th - August 18th Are you or someone you know going to be taking AP or Pre-AP Language Arts or Social Studies this upcoming Fall? At Freeman, we've got you covered. Join us for student and group-led discussions of the required summer reading to help get yourself in gear for the school year (and enjoy some snacks while you're at it)! 
With the beginning of school fast approaching, I got to thinking about all the books I’ve read in the past couple of years that feature 
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