The Podcast Project 2008
DHS students review books
The Client by John Grisham
John Grisham is one of the most popular suspense writers of our generation. Many of his novels involve trying to solve a pressing situation through the legal system, and the The Client was one of the first, and one of the most famous, of his legal thrillers.
Reviewed by E. Nelson
Shout! The Beatles In Their Generation by Philip Norman
There is no shortage of interest in the Beatles, even long after they joined together for their final performance. Luckily, there is also no shortage of information available. Shout! is your guide to everything you need to know about John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
Reviewed by L. Hamilton
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
If you are a fan of Johnny Depp, then you have likely seen this movie. If you haven't read the book, though, you've only gotten half of the story. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas features a unique style of storytelling, blending fiction and traditional journalism.
Reviewed by A. Torres
Ranger's Apprentice: The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan
The world is in turmoil once again, can the Rangers defeat the evil forces once and for all? Ranger's Apprentice: The Burning Bridge is an action packed fantasy based on the mysterious Ranger Corps. How will it all end?
Reviewed by C. Freeman
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
You may have seen the movie starring Tom Hanks, but have you read the book that inspired it? Blending history, suspense, and religious intrigue, The Da Vinci Code keeps the reader turning pages at break-neck speed.
Reviewed by W. Bakker
Flight #116 Is Down by Caroline B. Cooney
What would be going through your mind if you were in an airplane that was about to crash? Flight #116 Is Down goes into the minds of a number of different characters and explores how they react to the crash. So if you like drama and suspense, try Flight #116 Is Down by Caroline B. Cooney.
Reviewed by K. Hanson
A Season on the Brink: a year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers by John Feinstein
Well known sports author John Feinstein follows Bobby Knight's Indiana Hoosiers through the 1985-1986 basketball season. What makes this book fantastic is the up close view the reader gets of Bobby Knight, the man and the coach. Learn how Knight reacts when things don't go as planned.
Reviewed by T. Husom
Austenland by Shannon Hale
Have an obsession with Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice? Well, take a trip to Austenland and take a step back in time to Regency, England, where you're sure to find the ideal Austen man for you.
Reviewed by L. Hawkinson
Devil's Footsteps by E. E. Richardson
All young children learn songs and rhymes as they are growing up. Some of them are playful, others more serious. In Devil's Footsteps, young children explore the gruesome possibility that a particularly unnerving rhyme may be true.
Reviewed by T. Rideout
Updated 29 April 2009