According to your English Teacher Sam

We are half way through the year. So here is a tiered ranking of my favorite books of the year. In this podcast I give recommendations for Rom Coms, Historical Fiction, Fantasy and Literary Fiction. Then at the end I give my favorite books for the year.

The Huntress is multi pov historical fiction that follows Jordan, Nina, and Ian. Jordan Mc Bride is a 17 year old girl who is getting ready to graduate from high school and figure out her life when her father meets Anna and they get married. Nina is a young girl from the middle of no where Russia who becomes a fighter pilot during World War II. Ian is a war journalist who is hunting down Nazi's after WWII. Each of these stories come together for an epic and suspenseful ending. This book ...

The Fury follows Elliot as he uncovers the murder on Lana's island. Although this book is branded as a psychological thriller, I would argue that this book is a psychological mystery. As we uncover the clues to this who done it. We also peel back the layers of Elliot and his psychological journey. So join me as we unpack The Fury. In this episode we will be looking into plot, characterization, and themes in the novel.

In this episode, we delve into the profound narrative of 'The Berry Pickers' by Amanda Peters, a poignant exploration of intergenerational trauma and the enduring repercussions of racism. Peters' work offers a distinctive lens through which to examine these complex issues, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths and navigate the intricacies of these issues. Central to our discussion are the narrative style and characterization employed by Peters. Furthermore, we will unravel the int...

In this episode we will be breaking down the book Good Material by Dolly Alderton. I am not going to lie, this is the book that I have been wanting to read all year. A book where the couple breaks up and doesn't get back together! Perfect! This is the last episode for mental health month and for this episode I focus on grief and relationships. I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure to leave a review for the channel.

In this episode, we will be exploring the lives of Aelin, Feyre, and Bryce. We will look at their arcs and discuss how their past trauma affected them throughout their books. We will also look at their mental health throughout their books and talk about how Maas deals with mental health with these three characters. Each of these women has excellent stories and deal so well with so much. So please join me as we unpack the works of The Throne of Glass, A Court of Thrones and Roses, and Crescent...