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Mrs Kelly Benning's bookshelf: Recent Reads

The Secret Scripture
really liked it
The Secret Scripture
by Sebastian Barry
Recommended to me by my Irish friend! A moving tale of a 100 year-old woman in an asylum in Ireland and the doctor who tries to uncover her secrets. A deeper knowledge than I possess of Ireland's history would have been helpful, but I wa...
Salt to the Sea
really liked it
Salt to the Sea
by Ruta Sepetys
Gone Girl
liked it
Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
Good story. Kept me guessing. The graphic and coarse sexual references were unneeded and hindered an otherwise taught thriller.
Up the Down Staircase
liked it
Up the Down Staircase
by Bel Kaufman
What I found fascinating about this book is that it was written in 1964, but is still relevant today. The teaching profession has not changed that much since then. Teachers are still paid based on a schedule of steps, and moving up the s...
Bella Poldark
it was amazing
Bella Poldark
by Winston Graham
I really dragged out reading this one because it is the last in the 12-novel series and I simply didn't want it to end! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Ross, Demelza, and all the Poldark characters and places. Bella's story does n...

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Chaminade College Preparatory High School Library
7500 Chaminade Ave., West Hills, CA 91304,   818.347.8300
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Kelly Benning, Librarian
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  • Home
    • Chaminade.org
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  • Online Resources
    • Test Prep
    • 3D Printing
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    • Learn ANYTHING online!
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    • Subject Links >
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      • Fine Arts
      • English >
        • Short Fiction
      • Geography
      • History Govt Politics Econ
      • Math
      • Theology
      • Science
    • Mr. Crossley
  • HOW DO I...?
  • Suggestions?