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In this recording, AP Lit student Bilal Yousuf interviews his father about the book "The Kite Runner", exploring its themes, plot, and overall quality.

In this interview, Alec Hill and Bill Haarlow, both high school seniors in Illinois, talk about the role of reading in their lives. Additionally, Alec asks Bill to recommend a few impactful pieces of fiction that he must read to...

Grace McCabe and her dad discuss The Catcher in the Rye.

In this interview I talk with my mother about her past and present reading experiences. She recommends the book “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” by Mitch Albom and talks about how it has affected her in life.

Leia Pappas and her father, Evans Pappas, discuss the relationships and themes present in “The Shadow of the Wind” while also mentioning why Evans recommended the book to Leia initially.

In this recordimg, Nicolette and her mother, Bianca, debrief through the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” and discuss the biggest takeways, themes, characters, and more.

In this interview, Sarah Kim and her father Jae Kim discuss pivotal moments in the novel “Native Speaker”, the trauma of losing a loved one, and what it means to be B+ students of life.

In this interview, Lynn Matar asks Mrs. Morley her thoughts about different aspects of Agatha Christie's book and debate whether justice was served in the end.

Interview with my grandma about “All the Light We Cannot See” and her experiences WW2

Ms.Corelitz gives her take on The Divine Comedy.

My mom, a Speech and Comminications Major, talked with me about how books have impacted her childhood all the way through her current life. I close with asking her for a few literary fiction recommendations.

Julie Vu interviews her dad Tong Vu in her room on December 1st about his life back in Vietnam. Tong Vu describes his relationship with his family and what he did to help them. He talks about experiences and hardships...

In this interview, Noel interviews her mother asking her about her education and early work-life, becoming a full-time mom, and going back into the workforce.

In this recording, Evan and his mother Kim discuss The Sympathizer and some follow up questions regarding major themes the novel offers.

In this recording, Annie Huetteman ask Rachel Hylas for her thoughts on The Great Gatsby. She explains what she believes about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s stylistic choices, the themes of the book, and the characters.

Two friends talk about the lesssons learned, characters, and more in The Color Purple.

In this recording, my friend Betsy and I discuss literature, including genre preferences, reading styles, and books she believes are essential to a high school education.

In this recording, high schooler Ethan Harrast interviews his college student sister to clear up some questions about the plot of Handmaid’s Tale and how the dystopian novel relates to today and tomorrow’s world.

Alyssa Nasca interviews her friend, Liv Sommer, about her recommendation on what Alyssa should read before she graduates.

Louise and Michelle discuss the themes of family, coming of age, and forgiveness in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

In this interview, Nishant and Matt discuss Pride and Prejudice and many aspects of it from themes to characters. We discuss our major takeaways from the novel and what made it a good read.

In this recording, student Arya Chawla and economist Raj Rathi discuss their thoughts and reactions after reading the Great Gatsby.

Kelly Summerwill (my mom) explains her reading experience and recommendations for Annie Schulz (me) before graduating Highschool.

During this interview, Melissa Zinnecker explains how her reading life has changed from her childhood until now. Through her family influences, schooling, and career, Melissa has found reading as a very valuable thing in her life to maintain. Reading has...

In this recording, students Bella Salerno and Natalie Bourand delve into the plot of the Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and discuss the connection it has to present day society.