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Let the Graduation Stories Commence

Commencement – it’s what we call the ceremonies that take place this time of year. Speeches are given, accomplishments celebrated, and students are called to walk across the stage, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Here is a quintet of graduation stories that capture an essence of life beyond high school.

Kill All the Happies by Rachel Cohen

“This is it. Graduation.…

Oh the Places You’ll Go (Through Books)

Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning writer Jhumpa Lahiri once wrote, “That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” Whether you find yourself in planes, trains, or automobiles traveling to experience new places and cultures or you’re sticking close to home this summer, books always make good companions. Even though the LFHS Library is closed for the…

LFHS freshman Sophia has a favorite read called Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch. She says, ¨It kept me interested and combined love and adventure in the perfect ratio!!!!!!! MUST READ! Best book I’ve ever read.¨

Goodread Synopsis:

¨Lina is spending the summer in Tuscany, but she isn’t in the mood for Italy’s famous sunshine and fairy-tale landscape. She’s only there because it was her…

Every Summer Has a Story

What story has defined your summer? Climbing mountains? Exploring an urban jungle? Maybe a new job complete with colorful characters? There’s something about this time of year that sets it apart from the rest – the days are longer, and with those hours come endless opportunities.

There are plenty of stories to behold in the pages of books as well. In case you’re still looking for some summer…

This summer, there’s a whole lot of time to catch up on fun reads. You know — those delicious, can’t stop reading type of books. From romances to mysteries, here’s the scoop on what you might like to read next, courtesy of Brightly Books.

Just Out

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian

¨For ten years Theo has been a captive in her own palace. She’s endured the relentless abuse and ridicule of the Kaiser…

Best Books: Sarah and Kate

LFHS Class of 2020 members Sarah and Kate recommend their favorite books. Sarah’s is Power Play by Danielle Steel. “It has an interesting plot and you never know what the main character is going to do,” she says.

Kate’s best book is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. She says, “I like how it combines historical fiction, romance, and everyday stories.”

Goodreads Reviews:

Fiona Carson has proven herself…