January Picks
Little Men by Louisa May Alcott
Little Men narrates six months in the life of the students at Plumfield, a school run by German Professor Friedrich and his wife, Mrs. Josephine Bhaer (née March). The idea of the school is first suggested at the very end of Little Women, when Jo inherits Plumfield Estate from her late Aunt March.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
It's Christmas Eve, and the Scrooge finds himself alone at home. He sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his long-time friend and business partner who had died seven years earlier. Marley warns Scrooge that he will pay for all the suffering he has caused others, and he has only one chance to escape his fate.
Dork Diaries by Rachel Renée Russell
This book is about 14 year-old Nikki who is the “school dork”. Her biggest challenge is overcoming being bullied by Mackenzie, head of the CCP (cute cool popular) gang, and navigating through all the high school drama she encounters.
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
Detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a young heiress aboard a cruise ship on the Nile River.
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedic play by William Shakespeare about misunderstandings, love and deception. Benedick, Claudio and Don Pedro arrive at Leonato's house in Messina. Follow this story filled with humor, confusion, and love, at every turn!
