Four books, four new stories to enjoy.

Now that the first quarter has ended, some English classes will require a different independent reading book or books for second quarter. Here are just a few that might pique your interests this nine weeks.

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

In a world where your blood determines your life, Silver, the elites in Mare’s world have the life of a king—riches, power, money, but most of all strength over the Red bloods, the poverty stricken folks. Mare Barrow has been a Red for 15 years, or has she? When Mare gets thrown into a Silver world with Red blood how will she act? How will she survive? Find out in Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

Two Scythes, one job. Rowan and Citra are the two new scythes destined to control the population, a population that has overcome diseases of every kind and live forever. Follow their journey as Rowan and Citra learn the “art” of taking life one step at a time. What price will this perfect world have to offer in Scythe by Neal Shusterman?

Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Alex Claremont-Diaz, the first son of the first female president, is a mischievous one, the one who seeks chaos. When Alex bumps into Henry, the prince of Wales, he is thrown into a world of chaos. From the burning passion of hate towards the prince to deep affection, Alex will slowly find out who he is meant to be in Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, and Benj Pasek

Based on the musical, Evan Hansen is invisible to everyone. He isn’t approached in school nor is he talked about at home. Who knew a letter could change everything? Delve into Evan Hansen’s world to learn what it’s like to go from unpopular to popular in a day. How will Evan Hansen learn to live in his new world? Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, and Benj Pasek.