By Opal Frazier Johnson ‘28 Not Quite Dead Yet By Holly Jackson Thursday, September 26 – Wednesday, January 7 Rating: 4/5⭐ Images courtesy of Barnes & Noble and Penguin Random House Publishing How did I find this book? Not Quite Dead Yet was the first IA book club pick of the 2025-2026 school year, so I read this book over the course of the semester … Continue reading ❄️☃️ January Books☃️ ❄️
By Shilo Hurst (29’) Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Here at the IA, the IB diploma is what we all work towards. It is what drives us, and what we hope to reach. The International Baccalaureate programme centers around the IB learner profile, teaching students to become well rounded, cultured, and obtain necessary qualities to be successful. It promotes intercultural understanding, communication, compassion, and the … Continue reading The Story of the International Baccalaureate Programme: A History In the Making
By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Image courtesy of Sneh Makhecha (‘28) In the winter months, we all tend to crave a hearty dessert in order to satisfy our sweet tooth. It might be because the cold weather makes us hungrier, or maybe it’s because of the extravagant holiday sweets displayed on store windows. Whatever the reason, I also happened to be craving a sweet treat just … Continue reading November Recipe: No-Bake 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
by Ian King (‘29)The Holiday season isn’t just a time for celebration and family gatherings; it’s also a period filled with exciting events in sports and art. The Detroit Lions and Pistons have been competing intensely against their opponents, with their struggles and successes reflecting their hard work and dedication. Meanwhile, the local theater scene’s festive productions are bringing joy and classic stories to life. … Continue reading Mettle in Motown
By Maria Jose Alvarez Toribio (’27) and Lilly Barnhart (’27) Image courtesy of IMDB This past month, Guillermo Del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, starring Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, and Oscar Isaac, was released both in theaters and on Netflix. What set this film apart from past adaptations such as Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) was its remarkable score, written by French … Continue reading The Score of Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein
By Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) The Haunting of Paynes Hollow By Kelley Armstrong Thursday, October 30 – Friday, November 14 Rating: 4/5⭐ Images courtesy of Barnes & Noble and Penguin Random House Publishing How did I find this book? I found The Haunting of Paynes Hollow through Book of the Month, a monthly subscription service that picks around 5 books each month and allows you … Continue reading 🍂🦃 November Books 🦃 🍂
By: Analie Nguyen Click on this link for some ambient music to heighten the reading experience: soft krnb/khiphop playlist [studying/relaxing/vibe] Have you ever had Asian street food? The chances are very likely! Asian street food has become yet another staple of American cities. From frozen food packages to fresh-from-the-pot meals, Asian food is a cultural craze that has taken over America. Ever wonder where to … Continue reading Asian Street Food Recommendations for Beginners
A Little History of Philosophy. Image courtesy of Barnes & Noble. A Little History of Philosophy briefly explores over 40 different philosophers in the span of 40 bite-sized chapters. While the book serves as a general overview of philosophy, it does not go in-depth into any of the philosophers, in large part because that was not the aim of the author. An unfortunate consequence is … Continue reading A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton
By Isabella Nestor (‘26) Image courtesy of whoseoutthere.ca Caption: A political cartoon created by Shel Silverstein portraying an American soldier in the Japanese Occupation era near the end of World War II. Shel Silverstein is an author known for his award-winning children’s books and his crude and comical works of art and literature. Although he mainly wrote poetry and even made political cartoons for some … Continue reading Shel Silverstein and the Ambiguity of Life
By Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) The Secret History By Donna Tartt Mon, September 22 – Sat, September 27 Rating: 4/5⭐ Images courtesy of Amazon Books How did I find this book? Going into fall this year, I really wanted to try out some more books that have that nice, cozy, fall feeling that we all love. The Secret History was suggested to me by a … Continue reading 🎃🍂 October Books 🍂🎃
The Overachiever 