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, 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, son and father discuss the life lessons and takeaways from the two books “The Picture of Dorian Gray” written by Oscar Wilde and “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey, and also how much of...

In this recording, mother and son discuss their impressions of the “Nightingale”, including the themes and characters

In this recording, high school seniors Philip Fan and Audrey Carter discuss the significance of storytelling in The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien.

In this recording Rayan Nehme and Nabil Barakat discuss different aspects of Amir’s life including the decisions he makes.

In this recording, my Nonna Gloria Pisani and Bella Pisani discuss the novel Pride and Prejudice.

In this recording, my father Dean Pisani and I discuss the most pivotal novels that have influenced him and which novels he would recommend to me.

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

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

In this recording, Jennifer Stavreva, a student, and Whitney Wilda an Illinois history teacher discuss the books that need to be read before a student graduates high school.

In this recording, Alexis Hamdan discussed the book The Secret Life of Bees with her grandma, Rita Lacher.

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

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

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.

We briefly discussed the valuable lessons present in the story as well as the important characters.

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

This recording features Jackson, student, and his mom, Michelle Soudier, discussing “The Kite Runner” and how the book’s messages transcend the plot.

Riya and Reeya discuss the novel The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and the relevance of it in today’s society.

In this interview, Haley Wint and Joonsoo Kim discuss charaters, plot, and meaning behind Agatha Christie's novel, And Then There Were None, to reveal why it stands the test of time to this day.

Maia and David discuss the novel The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens and its themes

In this recording, 2 friends discuss their favorite characters, events, and themes in the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the deeper meanings that the book holds.

My dad and I talk about a book

In this discussion, we talked about the Great Gatsby’s major themes and purpose. The discussion was recorded for HCHS Lit Life.

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.