Contemporary Literature Book List - New Bremen High School



Paper Town by John Green (2008)Due: January 28th Mystery; coming of age; romanceClass NovelThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Steven Chbosky (1999)Due February 11th Coming of Age, EpistolaryThe story is narrated by a teenager who goes by the alias of "Charlie"; he describes various scenes in his life by writing a series of letters to an anonymous person, whom he does not know personally.[2] The book was made into a film in 2012, starring Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller and Emma Watson, directed by the author.The Maze Runner by James Dashner (2009) (The Kill Order- sequel 2012)Due March 18th Dystopian, Science FictionThomas, the main character in The Maze Runner wakes up in a metal box in the year 2024 with the memory of his past life wiped.The Fault in our Stars by John GreenDue April 1st Tragic realism; comedy; romanceThe story is narrated by a sixteen-year-old cancer patient named Hazel, who is forced by her parents to attend a support group, where she subsequently meets and falls in love with the seventeen-year-old Augustus Waters, an ex-basketball player and amputee.Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (2011)Due April 22nd Coming of age; father-son relationships; fantasy; science-fiction; historyThe book tells the tale of a boy who follows clues that take him to an abandoned orphanage on a Welsh island.Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion (2010)Due May 13th Zombie romance; comedyThis has never happened before. It breaks the rules and defies logic, but R is no longer content with life in the grave. He wants to breathe again, he wants to live, and Julie wants to help him. But their grim, rotting world won't be changed without a fight...orThat was then, This is now by S.E. Hinton (1971) Coming of Age; speculative fiction; realistic fictionAbout the relationship between two brothers, Mark and Bryon, who find their relationship rapidly changing. It was later made into a film starring Emilio Estevez.Perks of being awallflowerCharlie's lists[edit]LiteratureIn the novel, Charlie's teacher, Bill, assigns him various books to read. Charlie describes them all as his favorites.To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThis Side of Paradise by F. Scott FitzgeraldA Separate Peace by John KnowlesPeter Pan by J. M. BarrieThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Catcher in the Rye by J. D. SalingerOn the Road by Jack KerouacNaked Lunch by William S. BurroughsWalden by Henry David ThoreauHamlet by William ShakespeareThe Stranger by Albert CamusThe Fountainhead by Ayn RandThe book also references a book of poems by E. E. Cummings, The Mayor of Castro Street by Randy Shilts, a book by Anne Rice, and an autobiography of a woman who was a character in Reds, most likely Emma Goldman. The poem "A Person/A Paper/A Promise" by Dr. Earl Reum is also mentioned.[edit]FilmThe novel references these films:Rocky Horror Picture ShowIt's a Wonderful LifeThe ProducersRedsTo Kill a MockingbirdThe GraduateHarold and MaudeMy Life as a DogDead Poets SocietyThe Unbelievable TruthNight of the Living DeadHannah and Her Sisters[edit]TelevisionThe novel references these television shows:Saturday Night LiveLove BoatFantasy IslandM*A*S*HGomer PyleTelevision star Mary Tyler Moore is also mentioned without mentioning any of her specific TV shows.[edit]MusicThe novel references these songs:"Where Eagles Dare" by The Misfits"Asleep" by The Smiths"Vapour Trail" by Ride"Scarborough Fair" by Simon and Garfunkel"A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum"Time of No Reply" by Nick Drake"Dear Prudence" by The Beatles"Gypsy" by Suzanne Vega"Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues"Daydream" by The Smashing Pumpkins"Dusk" by Genesis"MLK" by U2"Blackbird" by The Beatles"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana"Another Brick in the Wall, Part II" by Pink Floyd"Something" by The Beatles"School's Out" by Alice Cooper"Autumn Leaves" by Nat King Cole"Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister"I'm Going Home" sung by Tim Curry as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture ShowOther music groups and artists are also mentioned without reference to a specific song, including Village People, Blondie, Jim Morrison, John Lennon, The Slits, and Billie Holiday. ................
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