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COLORFUL COVER. The book's cover art  features popping bright colors, mimicking the novels child-like creativity.

[BOOK REVIEW] Van Pelts fantastical “Remarkably Bright Creatures” teaches important lessons

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline September 14, 2024
The author's debut novels tells a heartwarming story while offering valuable back-to-school guidance.
The Great Gatsby is not just an ill-fitting classic. The novel is slim and elegant, therefore short enough to convince students that it’s worth reading.

The Great Gatsby should be brought back into the English curriculum

Aarushi Bahadur, Freelance for RubicOnline October 15, 2022
F. Scott Fitzgerald, and, by extension, The Great Gatsby, is undoubtedly tied to Saint Paul Academy, whether today’s students like it or not.
[BOOK REVIEW] In Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories, Means touches the heart

[BOOK REVIEW] In Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories, Means touches the heart

Maddy Fisher, The Rubicon October 4, 2022
David Means’ newest short story collection, Two Nurses, Smoking, explores themes like grief, humanity, and what it’s like to be a dog.
Where the Crawdads Sing is beloved by fans, who cannot wait for Owens' next book.

[BOOK REVIEW] Multigenre mystery makes Where the Crawdads Sing remarkable

Elizabeth Trevathan, Staff Writer April 24, 2019
Through a careful mix of specific details, simple logistics, and poetic details, Owens drags the reader into the marsh with her.
[BOOK REVIEW] Things That Make White People Uncomfortable

[BOOK REVIEW] Things That Make White People Uncomfortable

Breandan Gibbons, The Rubicon TV: Executive Producer May 3, 2018
In his book, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett challenges fears and tries to start a conversation for change.
High school senior Hattie Hoffman's mysterious murder prompts those close to her to rethink their relationships with her.

REVIEW: Thrilling novel set in Minnesota breaks stale ‘murder mystery’ mold

Clare Tipler, Online Production Manager January 9, 2017
Mindy Mejia's compelling new novel, "Everything You Want Me To Be," was a page-turning thriller.
Junior Tessa Rauch reads The Amulet of Samarkand, the first book of The Bartimaeus Trilogy. “It's interesting because its not really set in any time period that we know...it feels like the 1800s but the technology is advanced. [It’s like the] last days of the British empire," Rauch said.

Rauch reviews The Amulet of Samarkand, a book for fans of fantasy

Noor Qureishy, Student Life Editor January 21, 2015
Junior Tessa Rauch describes The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud as a refreshingly fantastical story that strays from popular teen fiction.
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