Are you a fan of fantasy and enemies-to-lovers tropes? Then, this is the your next best read! Have a listen as Mrs. Kyzer reads the prologue and first chapter of Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. The story follows main character, Iris Winnow, as she battles against her handsome rival at the Oath Gazette for a coveted columnist promotion as well as her ultimate decision to leave everything behind in search of her brother on the battle ground West of Oath on the front lines. The journey will lead her towards a divine love as well as a divine war that could take everything and everyone she loves.

Do you love to binge watch Hallmark Christmas movies? Then, look no further! Your next read is right here. Have a listen to Mrs. Kyzer read the first chapter of this YA rom com about a girl named Francie, her family's Christmas shop, and her crush on the boy who works next door at the Christmas tree lot! This novel is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!

This week's episode continues our series, First Chapter Friday, with an all new episode featuring the first chapter of All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody. It is a fantasy novel that feels like a cross between The Hunger Games and Harry Potter. If you love fantasy and dystopian, then this is the perfect read for you! Have a listen to the first chapter to see if you might like it. Then, come check it out from the library or access it online through soraapp.com/library/arkansas.

This is our first episode in a new series called Story Novella. In this series we will be interviewing a different BHS faculty or staff member each week to share a unique story from their lives. Stories are the backbone of our podcast. We think the tradition of oral story telling is one of the most important and unique forms of literature in our culture. It is our hope to share this importance with you! In this episode we interviewed Mrs. Jamie Carden. She will be sharing her experience working with members of the armed forces before she became a teacher.

Join Helen this week as she reads the first chapter of the middle level book, Out of My Mind, by Sharon M. Draper. The novel explores the life and world of 11 year old Melanie who has severe cerebral palsy. Although she cannot walk or talk, Melanie is very intelligent with a photographic memory. She is often dismissed by her classmates who do not take the time to know her due to her inability to communicate with them. However, Melanie refuses to be defined by her disability. If you like what year, check it out on SORA/Libby or at your local library.

Join Alicia and Julie as they discuss their thoughts on The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. This novel is the first book in the Folk of the Air series. If you like what you hear, stop by and check it out from the library or find it on SORA!

Listen to our latest First Chapter Friday episode read by Mrs. Kyzer! In this episode she reads the first chapter of The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson. If you've recently read Dance of Thieves, then you'll love this first book in the Remnant Chronicles! It is an older YA fantasy novel, but definitely a good one! Come by the library and check it out, if you like what you hear!

Join Julie today as she reads the first chapter of The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert. This novel is a young adult fantasy story set in a fantasy world called the Hinterland. The main character, Alice, is the grand daughter of a fantasy writer. Her grandmother lives on a suspicious estate called The Hazel Wood where she wrote stores about the Hinterland. Upon her grandmother's death, Alice's mother disappears. She was kidnapped by a figure from the Hinterland. To retrieve her mother, she must ally herself with one of her grandmother's Hinterland super fans. As with most classical fairy tales, things are not what they seem! If you like what you hear, stop by the library to check out the book. You can also find it on the SORA app!