St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)

53,220 pages read and 4,833 team points

Savannah Patterson

5,827 pts
(5,033 pages read)
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    By JK Rowling
    4 stars

  • The Inmate

    By Freida McFadden
    3 stars

    A suspenseful thriller with a twisty ending. Aspects of this I really enjoyed, but at times certain elements didn’t feel overly believable so could have been better.

  • The Secret History

    By Donna Tartt
    5 stars

    Captivating dark academia novel. The amount of detail really engaged me. I can see why this became a modern classic!

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

    By J K Rowling
    4 stars

    A fun re-read of a childhood classic. Looking forward to reading the series over the year.

  • All That We Know

    By Shilo Kino
    5 stars

    A thought provoking read that explores the impacts of colonisation, feminism, sexuality, modern day activism, and social media.

  • The Husbands

    By Holly Gramazio
    4 stars

    This was the perfect lighthearted summer read. Loved the concept - a women finds she has a husband who has entered through her ‘magical attic’ and whenever one goes up, a new one comes down.

  • Unapologetically Me

    By Bree Tomasel
    4 stars

    An insightful read about ZM radio host. Although I don’t listen to the radio, I was curious to hear about Tomasel’s life working in the media industry and working through sexuality struggles. This was both an emotional and hilarious read.

  • Steve Jobs

    By Walter Issacson
    5 stars

    An informative and engaging read about Apple technology genius, Steve Jobs. I loved learning more about his fascinating life.

  • The Eldest Girl

    By Olivia Aroha Giles
    4 stars

    An engaging novel that follows a family across three generations, from the 1960’s to 2013. An interesting look at complex family dynamics, the power of love and forgiveness, and the exploration of identity and culture.

  • Loveless

    By Alice Oseman
    4 stars

    An authentic exploration of asexuality and aromanticism, and the complexities of identity.

  • In Order to Live

    By Yeonmi Park
    3 stars

    An inspiring memoir that is a perfect fit for readers who are drawn to stories of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable human spirit, and who are interested in learning about the complexities and struggles of life in North Korea and the human trafficking that affects many who attempt to escape.

  • I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteobokki

    By Baek Sehee
    3 stars

    An introspective memoir, which navigates the complexities of mental health.

  • Crying in H Mart

    By Michelle Zauner
    4 stars

    Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner is a heartwarming read about the intricacies of family, identity, and cultural heritage. It weaves in the power of food to bring people together and transcend grief.

  • I’m Glad My Mom Died

    By Jennette McCurdy
    4 stars

    A powerful and inspiring memoir about child TV star, McCurdy’s trauma and abuse.

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