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Norse Notes

Book cover of “Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice” by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc. PC: Laila Harline

“Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice” by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc

Bella Harline, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

If you’re looking for a new book that gives a cute fall vibe, “Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice” by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc is a good book for that. If you liked Gilmore Girls, it definitely gives off...

Collage of all of the book covers. PC: Shelby Gomez

Fictional Fall Favorites

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 1, 2024

In those chilly (not in Roseville), rainy autumn days, everyone’s looking for a cozy activity. You can bake fall treats, you can watch some scary movies, and you can visit a pumpkin patch. But even better,...

Merchandise tables from Harry Potter New York. PC: Harry Potter New York

Harry Potter in 2024

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 4, 2024

All eight of the Harry Potter movies from the billion dollar franchise were re-released in theaters this summer from August 25 to September 1. If just the first release of the first movie grossed 974.8...

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" movie poster.

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“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” becomes the number one movie in the world

Shelby Gomez, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth, “The Hunger Games” prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” has become the number one movie in the world.  In 2020, author Suzanne Collins wrote the...

A songbird and snake represent the symbols for “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” movie.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” movie

Faid Kassim, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

A horrific battle to the death is unraveled with a returning villain’s origin in this prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” based on the original novel written by American author Suzanne...

Cover of “The Hunger Games” depicting Katniss’s mockingjay pin.

“Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins

Lily Harrison, News Editor June 11, 2023

In previous reviews, I have mentioned “The Hunger Games'' by Suzanne Collins on a multitude of occasions. If you couldn't tell, I basically worship these books on hands and knees. If I were to recommend...

Cover of the show depicting the main character and lead singer of “Daisy Jones & the Six.”

“Daisy Jones & The Six”

Lily Harrison, News Editor April 25, 2023

Across most social media, the name of one band has been what people have been talking about these past few months. Although, “Daisy Jones & the Six” sounds like it could be the name of a new 70’s...

The book cover depicts a decrepit city, shadowed by the burning symbol of the book’s “Dauntless” faction’s symbol.

“Divergent” by Veronica Roth

Lily Harrison, News Editor April 25, 2023

If I was going to describe the “Divergent” series in one word, it would simply be struggle. Not because the main character embodies everyday struggle throughout the series as many other dystopian...

Cover depicting the shattering of a cherry blossom branch with a wooden background.

“It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover

Lily Harrison, News Editor April 21, 2023

If you are interested in young adult romance, or just romance in general, then you must have heard of Colleen Hoover – and if you haven't, then I have to ask: Do you live under a rock? If it turns...

Cover of “These Silent Woods” by Kimi Cunningham Grant, including a scenic view of an expanse of dark woods surrounding an isolated red house.

“These Silent Woods” by Kimi Cunningham Grant

Lily Harrison, News Editor March 8, 2023

I have always had a soft spot for thrillers that have an air of mystery as well. When I found “These Silent Woods," I had high expectations – and by the end of the book, every single one of them had...

Cover depicting an illustration of main character Circe, Witch of Aiaia, daughter of Sun Titan Helios.

“Circe” by Madeline Miller

Lily Harrison, News Editor March 8, 2023

Growing up, I always had a soft spot for “Percy Jackson” and the very well-known Greek Mythology that is widely spread, originating thousands of years ago. With this, when this book was recommended...

Bestselling and most recognizable cover of William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.”

“Lord of the Flies” by William Golding

Lily Harrison, News Editor January 23, 2023

Most likely, you’ve already heard of the famous Penguin Publishing classic “Lord of the Flies,” written by William Golding. This is because so many times over, it has been assigned in hundreds of...

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