September TBR and August Review | Kait’s Library
September TBR
The House Of My Mother by Shari Franke
Genre: Memoir
Growing up, I remember watching 8 passengers on YouTube. There was one particular video I watched that even as a child, had me questioning what was going on. I never watched them again after that. During my senior year of high school, I started seeing headlines about Ruby Franke and the 8 passengers. Fast forward a few months and out comes a documentary… ‘Devil In The Family: The Fall Of Ruby Franke”. It’s taken long enough, but I finally picked up Shari’s book and am incredibly interested to read about her perspective.
BOOK SUMMARY
The House of My Mother by Shari Franke is a memoir that reveals the hidden abuse behind her family’s popular YouTube channel, 8 Passengers. As the eldest daughter of Ruby Franke, Shari shares her experience growing up under emotional control, religious extremism, and the influence of a harmful self-help group. While the family appeared perfect online, the reality was marked by manipulation and fear. After her mother’s arrest for child abuse, Shari began her path to healing, using her voice to break the silence and reclaim her identity.
If Time Allows:
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Genre: Dystopian
I don’t think this one needs much explanation. It’s the second book in the series. The end.
Book Summary
In Catching Fire, Katniss Everdeen returns home after winning the Hunger Games with Peeta Mellark, but their defiance of the Capitol has sparked unrest across the districts. To crush the rebellion, President Snow announces the Quarter Quell, forcing past victors to fight again. Thrown back into the arena, Katniss and Peeta must form uneasy alliances to survive. As the Games unfold, Katniss begins to uncover a secret plan to overthrow the Capitol and realizes she has become the symbol of a growing revolution.
AUGUST REVIEW
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Genre: Dystopian
Yes, yep, and uh huh. This was a hit. I can’t usually get behind fantasy, but dystopian? Yeah, I can get behind that. I’m a busy person and rarely get to read but I made free time for this I was so invested. Kaitlin? Reading in her own home? What is this madness? The movies are more similar to the books than I thought they would be too so that was a nice surprise. But… here is where the book was by far better.
Katniss and Peeta. I am SO into the two of them together. I felt like the books had more information about their relationship and the obvious bonus; you get to read Katniss’s thoughts. I will say though I’m quite mind blown that they left out such an important event that happened with Peeta. I think if they had added that into the movies it would’ve added so much to the reasoning for rebellion and hatred towards the capitol.
Book Summary
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a modern retelling of the Greek myth, focusing on the deep bond between Achilles and Patroclus. The story begins with Patroclus, who is exiled to the court of King Peleus, where he meets the legendary Achilles. As they grow up together, their friendship blossoms into a romantic relationship, set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. The narrative explores themes of love, honor, and the inevitability of fate, culminating in the tragic events surrounding Achilles' glory and Patroclus' fate.
WARNING: POTENTIAL SPOILERS
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Coming Soon
Underlinings From ‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins
