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In this recording, Hinsdale Central student Elisabeth Bieber talks with her father about his reading experience and what books he recommends.

My mom and I discussed questions and themes of Lilac Girls.

In this recording, student Jennifer Stavreva and her mom Boryana Stavreva, discuss “Anna Karenina” and why people should read it.

In this recording, brother and sister discuss the novel Little Fires Everywhere and the several themes and conflicts that arise.

In this recording, sisters discuss the themes of Picoult’s novel, Small Great Things, and its relevance in contemporary society.

Drury and Dugan discuss the challenges of finding one’s path in the world, blooming in the face of darkness, and influencial people and events. Also mentioning various books that have stuck with them and hopes for the future.

During this interview we talked about our opinions and differing views of the book “City of Girls.”

In this recording, two sisters discuss the character development and relationships of the characters in the book The Kite Runner

In this interview, Phillip Borhani and fellow classmate Carter Smith discuss the topics of addressing stereotypes and social norms as well as the idea of morality versus justice in the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.

In this recording, teacher and student discuss the lessons Krueger conveys in Ordinary grace, and how our generations understand and are impacted by those lessons differently.

Mrs. Hiffman and I discussed the main topics and ideas which were presented in All Quiet on the Western Front

I interviewed Judy Zakieh, a 16 year old senior, about her reading habits, favorite books, and literary recommendations

After being recommended the Poisonwood Bible, Ella Pope and Mrs. Saunders discuss the novel. Excuse the announcements at the end.

Today I interviewed my mom and we talked about a book she recommended I read.

In this recording, Sydney Albert and her father, Jeff Albert discuss the novel Catcher in the Rye and why he recommended the book.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

In this interview, student Kiernan Lynch asks her grandmother about new literary discoveries as she traveled the world and how books have shaped her perception of the world and herself.

A student and her former history teacher discuss the argument Life of Pi presents on religion and the power of the human spirit.

In this recording, a mother and son discuss how Alice Walker’s novel provides unique and interesting perspectives on this issues of rape, abusive relationships, and sexuality.

We talked about the structure of the story, the levels of the story, and the nature of the relationship between the narrator and her husband.

In this interview, my brother Jonah and I discuss the novel 1984 by George Orwell. We talk about why he recommended this book to me as well as questions I had while reading the book.

My dad and I talk about a book

In this recording, my brother and I discuss The Great Gatsby‘s important symbols and themes.

In this recording, students Rachel D-B and Sara Villanueva discussed why to read and love historical fiction novels, the importance of perseverance, and remembering the stories of people whose stories often get forgotten.

In this interview two brothers discuss the effects of war on people and Slaughterhouse Five’s Important message.