Bucket List

AP Lang Bucket List

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

            After discovering “Water for Elephants,” I watched it obsessively this whole summer. By reading Water for Elephants, I was hoping to understand a little bit more of why Jacob made the choice to give his veterinarian career up after his parents died, knowing they left nothing for him because it went all to his future. I am curious to see if the books adventure and romance will draw me in the same and let me be apart of Jacob’s experiences.

Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

            History isn’t normally appealing to me, but Snow falling on Cedars is rich of romance for a Japanese girl and a white boy after World War II. Memories are thick and stagnant on San Pierdo Island, so I am eager to see how the girl’s family deals with her marrying the boy accused of murder especially one of their own race.

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

            I have always been drawn to the fantsy side of the book world, so I wasn’t surprised that this book intrigued me. Lena is being haunted by a curse that has taken hold of previous generations. Ethan has had repeatitive dreams of an unseen girl, when she moves to his town he is determined to find out the secrets of the hidden connection. I love not only a romantic book, but a determined man in that romance. Beautiful Creatures received good reviews, and I plan to read it to enjoy my favorite genre.      

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

            I have had the attention span of a guppy my entire life, and it’s hard for me to stay focused. I have always craved paranormal phenominan whether it be movies, tv shows, or even books. I am curious to read Anna Dressed in Blood to find out the reason behind Anna sparing Cas’s life when he traveled to the deserted Victorian to kill her.

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

            Several different people have suggested me to read The Hunger Games. When the movie came out I kept telling myself that I was going to see it, but that never managed to happen. During the summer I finally came around to it and ended up loving it. I want to read the book because numerous people said it is more intense, and you actually feel connected to the character. I want to be able to visualize the adventure and scare Katniss is taken through.

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

            As I said before, I am more of fiction reader. I enjoy reading about supernatural creature and embedding myself in mythical stories. I like reading about impossibilities, they tend to hold my attention more. A friend of mine recommended this book to me. In City of Bones, Clary Fray witnesses a murder of nothing, just like that; the body vanished into thin air. I indeed to learn about her encounters with the face of an angel, and the meeting with a demon.

Bitter End by Jennifer Brown

            I am a sucker for any romantic book, especially one that I can relate to in some ways. I am excited to experience the ups and downs of Alex’s relationship with Cole in Bitter End. Will she choose to persevere through her boyfriend’s flaws or go back and try to rediscover who she once was?

The Beginning of After by Jennifer Castle

            In The Beginning of After, Laurel is struck breathless when her parents are killed in car accident by her bad-boy neighbor’s father. They have an unwanted connection due to their loss of loved ones. I intend to find out how they end up working out as a couple or as best friends. I think a hopeless romantic one of the best books you can find.

City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

            I attempted to read City of Ember when I was in 7^th grade, but it never could seem to catch and hold my attention. Ever since then, friends have recommended this book to me. Now that I am older I think I might be able to dog into this book. I plan to figure out what the message reads and how they decide to go about fixing the lights for their survival.

Pearl by Jo Knowles

            In Pearl, Bean and Henry are the opposites but are the best of friends. When Bean’s drunken grandfather passes away, many secrets are exposed risking Bean and Henry’s relationship. I want to figure out those secrets and why they would make such a drastic impact on them. A mysterious romantic book is by far my favorite, due to it being intense and exciting throughout the entire book.