It’s late August which, aside from confusion because of how quickly the summer is slipping by, means back to school! For some of us that may mean packing lunches and figuring out morning routines. For others, we can just choose to read about school rather than live through it. And if that’s the case, here are some books to enjoy about school without having to step foot in one:
The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward
“Relentlessly bullied by St. Ambrose’s queen bee, Greta Stanhope, Sarah Taylor finds an ally in her roommate Ellen, a cigarette-huffing, devil-may-care athlete, and determined not to let Greta break her, finds her world unraveling in ways she could never have imagined when a scandal unfolds, resulting in murder.”
Welcome to the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan
“At Downey House, a charming English boarding school on the sea, new teacher Maggie is determined to make her mark, which jeopardizes her relationship with her safe, dependable boyfriend, while new student Simone tries to fit in and fellow student Fliss tries to get out.”
School Days: A Novel by Jonathan Galassi
“When the Leverett School’s headmaster asks him to help investigate an abuse charge, English teacher Sam Brandt, a former student, embarks on a quest to get to the heart of Leverett where his assumptions about his own life are shaken.”
The School for Good Mothers: A Novel by Jessamine Chan
“After one moment of poor judgment involving her daughter Harriet, Frida Liu falls victim to a host of government officials who will determine if she is a candidate for a Big Brother-like institution that measures the success or failure of a mother’s devotion.”
The Finishing School: A Novel by Joanna Goodman
“When she is invited as a guest to her former finishing school, Lycee International Suisse, best-selling writer Kersti Kuusk—who is determined to, once and for all, find the truth surrounding her best friend Cressida’s death long ago—probes the cover-up, unearthing a frightening underbelly of lies and abuse at the prestigious establishment.”
“Becoming prime suspects in the murder of their principal known for doling out extreme discipline, three Urban Promise Prep School students team up to catch the real killer and clear their names.”
-Linnea
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