Check Out This Week's Recommendations! (8/10/2021)

One Last Stop (Book)

This book follows August, a twenty-three-year-old who moves to New York and is waiting tables at a diner and living with too many roommates. In one of her boring subway rides, she catches a glance at a gorgeous girl. Jane, mysterious, charming with swoopy hair and a soft smile, the crush that soon became the best part of her days. However, her boring basic life becomes not so boring and basic when she discovers Jane is actually from the 1970s and August must help her.

This story is very creative, starting with the fact that it mixes fantastical elements with reality. Because of the time element in this book, you get to go back to the seventies and show the reality of being LGBTQ+ in those times and how times have evolved. It is also very fun to read, no part of this book is boring, you definitely won’t be able to put it down. The relationships in this book are also really cute and wholesome, not only the romantic ones but the friendships. This book has the trope of the found family which is always really cute.

Needless to mention there’s a lot of diversity which is always appreciated. And lastly, but most importantly, the author wrote Red, White & Royal Blue, so you already know its amazing

The Midnight Library (Book)

This book follows Nora Seed, a young woman that lives a very ordinary life constantly feeling unaccomplished and unwanted. Which leads her to commit suicide. Between life and death, Nora enters a library containing books that describe her life exactly as it would have gone if she’d made other choices. The Midnight Library gives Nora the chance to explore her regrets by picking a new life.

The theme of regret is very present in this book. It deals with unanswered questions, possibilities, and coming to terms with the life that you have and accepting it for what it is, recognizing its good aspects. It tells you to stop regretting and start living because other choices are not necessarily better. Throughout Nora’s journey, the novel also explores the impact we have on others, even without us even knowing, pushing us to be better to others.

Moreover, the whole concept of the Midnight Library is really interesting and creative which makes for a unique read. But the character, we see her evolution and her process of learning about herself and to accept and come to peace with herself and the life she lived.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Documentary Series)

This series follows the drivers, managers, and team owners of Formula 1 and their lives both on the track and outside. This docu-series gives viewers access to the people in one of the world's greatest racing competitions and reveals the true story of the high-octane sport.

If you like formula 1, definitely watch this series. This series is especially for the formula 1 fan because you can see deeper into the driver’s lives but also deeper into the races getting to see everything that goes in the back and their strategies. You get to see what the drivers feel and be more connected to them as well as seeing many angles of the most impressive moments of the races. You get a new perspective of the content you love on TV.

Sugar Rush (Reality Show)

This series is all about cooking the best sweet for three judges before the clock runs out. There are four teams that race each other making cupcakes, confections and lastly cake if they make it to the final round, and if they win this final round, winning the $10,000 grand prize.

The series Is very exciting because it’s a competition and you feel as if you were there trying to fight the clock yourself. However, it is also very beautiful looking, the sweets they make always look amazing. Also, they always say the ingredients, so if you like cooking, this show could give you some new ideas. Moreover, you get to know the competitors enough to root for them which also makes it feel more personal. Besides, they do a Christmas special every year, so if you are the type that likes to bake on Christmas Eve I would definitely recommend this to you.

The Girl on the Train (book/movie)

The Girl on the Train is a novel that's full of mystery and intrigue. It was written by the British author Paula Hawkins. It was published in 2015 and there it became a bestseller in Great Britain, the United States, and Uruguay since its publication. Of which five million copies were sold in six months, remaining 20 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

In my opinion, it is a very good book; when you start reading it, you may think that it is a totally ordinary book, since it does not immediately catch the reader. Now, once you get into the story, you can not stop reading it.

I recommend it for those teenagers who, like me, love suspense, mystery, and other genres.

Bibliography

Formula 1: Drive to Survive. [Photograph]. (2019). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8289930/

One Last Stop. [Photograph]. (2021). Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/One-Last-Stop-Casey-McQuiston-ebook/dp/B08FZB4B6F

One Last Stop. (2021). Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54860443-one-last-stop

Pikes Peak Library District. (n.d.). Book Review: The Midnight Library. PPLD. https://ppld.org/book-reviews/midnight-library

Sugar Rush. [Photograph]. (2018). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8680560/mediaviewer/rm4091757568/

The Girl on The Train. [Photograph]. (2016). Amazon Prime Video. https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Girl-on-The-Train/0GM8SWBDBXXRA7EGR8D2XNKH4I?_encoding=UTF8&language=es_ES

The Midnight Library. (2021). Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52578297-the-midnight-library?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=XUZUtr5RR9&rank=1

The Midnight Library: Matt Haig. [Photograph]. (2021). Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midnight-Library-Matt-Haig/dp/1786892707