Mt. Mercy University 2012 discussion

Which book have you liked best so far? Why?

My favorite book so far is the Hunger Games, hands down. I am sure this comes as no surprise to anyone in class who has read the series. The runner up is "Surviving the Applewhites." A wonderful, fun and simple story about a troubled young man who learns some pretty profound life lessons from an unlikely family.

I enjoyed Heaven is for Real very much! It was bone-chilling and brought me to tears about this little boy's discovery/journey. I read it in one sitting so it really could not be put down. I think I also loved this book because it was non-fiction and I have such a thing for stories that are real, same with movies. So knowing that this stuff can't be made up was inspiring.

My favorite book is definitely Speak. I love Melinda's voice because she's very much like me; she has a very sarcastic sense of humor that very few people are privy to. I also enjoyed this book because Melinda was able to pull herself through the worst thing that she's ever been through.

My favorite book so far is The Earth My Butt and Other Big Round Things, Ginny's voice really captures the thoughts and feelings of teenage girls! It's a very fun and quick read!

My favortie book so far is "Split", it has such a powerful storyline and the characters seem to be so real. I really liked how the story is written with flashbacks, it almost tells two stories in one.

My favorite book so far has been "Shipbreaker." I really enjoy that utopia/dystopia type of genre, as well as science fiction based books. I think it is so relateable to what we are going through as a society with global warming, and the depletion of our resources.

I loved "Thirteen Reasons Why." I think it might be because of the clever voice the narrator has and her whit and charm on the tapes. Also, it was really good at keeping me interested and wanting more--which is a difficult task, let me tell you. I also thought it was a neat and different way to tell the story. I haven't read any books like this one before.

Lauren wrote: "I enjoyed Heaven is for Real very much! It was bone-chilling and brought me to tears about this little boy's discovery/journey. I read it in one sitting so it really could not be put down. I think ..."
I just finished this one :) thanks for the recommendation!

Laura wrote: "My favorite book so far is The Earth My Butt and Other Big Round Things, Ginny's voice really captures the thoughts and feelings of teenage girls! It's a very fun and quick read!"
The title says it all--I read this book when it first was published because the title intrigued me!

my favorite book so far is "Coldest Winter Ever." This was a crazy story of a family whose father and supporter is a drug dealer. This book will be made into a movie soon.

Hunger Games to read...
A Day No Pig Would Die to teach...