Last Days of Summer
As summer fades into autumn and the first day of school is not too far away, these titles might give you a chance to celebrate…
Revolutionary Spirit
We are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Scholars are taking a more in depth look at the events and people that participated…
Happy Bastille Day – July 14
Bastille Day commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution. What better way to celebrate this day than to read or listen to books set in…
World Cup 2026
Excitement is growing for the kick off of the 2026 Soccer World Cup. Whether you are a soccer fan or simply curious about the most…
Short Stories 2026
Who has time for reading? The short story is the answer. These reads are fast paced with focused plots. Many involve romance or tragedy. What…
Between Two Worlds
The Between Two Worlds program combines book discussions with special events to highlight notable works of Yiddish literature in translation, aspects of Yiddish culture, folk…
Winter 2026
All the books on this list have the word “winter” in their titles. Although the season of winter is a common theme in these books,…
Books in Translation 2025
Literature is international. There are thousands of books written in other languages that reflect the culture and social issues of our globalized world. This booklist…
2025 Debut Novels
Imagine Louise Penny, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Stephan King as debut novelists. Look how their writings have flourished over time. The titles on this list…
Planting Native Species
by Olivia, WHS student Spring is finally here, and May is the perfect time to get outside and get your garden growing… with some…