Teacher Titles
Looking for a book? Please visit the Library Learning Common's print collection and ebook/audiobook collection. Additional resources can be found on the BHS Library Learning Common's website.
Note: Students returning to BHS can check out books for the summer by visiting the Library Learning Commons during the last weeks of school. Ebooks/audiobooks from OverDrive Sora are available 24/7 (including summer months for students and staff - use your BPS Google account to access). During the summer, interested BHS community members are also encouraged to visit the Bethel Public Library or local bookseller, Byrd's Books.
Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Stevens, Social Studies teacher
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Morgan, Social Studies teacher & Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Morgan, Social Studies teacher & Ms. Ricciardone, English teacher
Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Morgan, Social Studies teacher
Dumplin' by Julie Murphy
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Morgan, Social Studies teacher
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Morgan, Social Studies teacher
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Overmier, Art teacher
The Storyteller by Dave Grohl
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Overmier, Art teacher
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Overmier, Art teacher
Ms. Rotherham, English Teacher
"Reading is a way to experience the world through someone else's eyes; or better yet, to discover a whole new world you'd never imagine on your own. It's a way to expand your horizons without ever leaving your couch. Plus, who doesn't love a well-written story that draws you in and makes you forget everything that's going on around you?"
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Rotherham, English teacher & Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via BHS
Suggested by Ms. Rotherham, English teacher
Solito by Javier Zamora
Suggested by Ms. Rotherham, English teacher
Belittled Women by Amanda Sellet
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Rotherham, English teacher
Ms. Ricciardone, English Teacher
"To me, reading is a form of escapism where I can enter a different place and time. I enjoy the emotional experience that reading provides as I meet new characters and learn to empathize with them as their personal experiences unfold with the turning of each page. Reading is also intellectually stimulating, as it can expand your vocabulary, is a great way to learn new things, gain new perspectives, and expand your knowledge. Reading also helps me de-stress after a long day. There is nothing better than a sunny day, a comfy chair and a good book."
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Ricciardone, English teacher
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Ricciardone, English teacher
Sold by Patricia McCormick
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Ricciardone, English teacher
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Ricciardone & Ms. Ryan, English teachers
Ms. Taborsak, English Teacher
"I've always been drawn to books for the way they can make me both lose myself and find myself between the pages. There are moments of recognition and connection, that make me feel less alone and more understood. There are moments of discomfort and anguish that make me want to question and challenge to make meaningful change. Whether the book makes me soak the pages with tears or laugh out loud or even hurl it angrily across the room, it always makes me think and feel and imagine and wonder- and grow. Books are magic that way."
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Taborsak, English teacher & Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Taborsak, English teacher
Far From the Tree by Robin Benway
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Taborsak, English teacher
We Were Here by Matt de la Pena
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via BHS
Suggested by Ms. Taborsak, English teacher
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Taborsak, English teacher
The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Taborsak, English teacher
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Taborsak, English teacher
Ms. McGill, English Teacher
"Reading not only allows me to escape from the everyday but also allows me to get inside someone's intimate thoughts other than my own. I have yet to learn mindreading so in the meantime, no other artform gives a glimpse into an interior life half as effectively. I read to understand other people and also to understand myself. So often, while reading, I want to cry, "Me too!" because the writer shared an insight I've never been able to put it into words.
Lately, I love reading books that have a dark side with complex protagonists. I've been reading a lot of horror. And if it's got a group of characters that descend into chaos (think Lord of the Flies) sign me up!"
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. McGill, English teacher & Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. McGill, English teacher
The Fever by Megan Abbott
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. McGill, English teacher
Fantasticland by Mike Bokoven
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. McGill, English teacher
The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series by Tyler Kepner
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Mr. Minor, English teacher
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe by David Maraniss
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Mr. Minor, English teacher
The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Mr. Minor, English teacher
The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created by Jane Leavy
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Mr. Minor, English teacher
Ms. Riccio-Bronn, English Teacher
"Reading and I are best friends - it knows when I need a break from reality and brings me on adventures, introduces me to new people, whether heroes or villains, and reminds me of what I value. I prefer fiction (suspense and psychological thrillers), but I'll read any nonfiction title if highly recommended."
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Riccio-Bronn, English teacher
The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Riccio-Bronn, English teacher
The Time-Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Riccio-Bronn, English teacher
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via Bethel Public Library/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Riccio-Bronn, English teacher
Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Ryan, English teacher
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Ryan, English teacher
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Ryan, English teacher
Mr. Grennan, English Teacher
"I love reading because it connects us with great artists and thinkers throughout the ages and across cultures. I am especially drawn to historical nonfiction as it merges research and storytelling while providing deeper understanding of complex events. I also enjoy plays because playwrights envision worlds that need the talents of others to come to fruition. The immediacy and artistry of live theater is an unparalleled experience."
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook available BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Mr. Grennan, English teacher
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
Bethel Public Library catalog description
Suggested by Mr. Grennan, English teacher
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Mr. Grennan, English teacher
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Mr. Grennan, English teacher
Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Weissmann, English teacher
Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Weissmann, English teacher
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Weissmann, English teacher
Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Weissmann, English teacher
Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
"Reading has always provided me with a way to visit new places, meet new people, and learn from the experiences of others. As a super busy mother of three young children, my favorite thing to do is listen to audiobooks while I do chores or drive to work. It is a wonderful way to keep reading with whatever limited time I have available!"
What I Carry by Jennifer Longo
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora audiobook available via BHS
Suggested by Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Wismar, Library Media Specialist
Ms. Pierpaoli, Career & Technical Education (Child/Human Development)
"I enjoy reading because it is an escape into a new world! There is nothing more comforting than cozying up with a good book. I prefer to read mystery, thriller, and horror books. Reading can provide you with multiple perspectives on life, it can also encourage critical thinking and foster empathy and understanding."
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Pierpaoli, Career & Technical Education
Fairytale by Stephen King
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Pierpaoli, Career & Technical Education
Dracula by Bram Stoker
BHS Destiny Discover description
OverDrive/Sora ebook & audiobook available via BHS & BPL/Bibliomation
Suggested by Ms. Lynch, English teacher
The Best of Ray Bradbury: the Graphic Novel by Ray Bradbury
BHS Destiny Discover description
Suggested by Ms. Lynch, English teacher