Book Club
Who is the current book club president?
Naomi Hermosillo
Two characters start off disliking each other but begin to like each other in a friend way or romantically throughout the book or series.
Enemies to Lovers
This genre typically involves stories set in imaginary worlds, often featuring magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests.
Fantasy
What is the British name of the first Harry Potter book?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Name 5 protagonists from the 2024 Battle of the Books Competition.
Varies
What is the room NUMBER of where we meet?
Room 215
It takes forever for the two characters to end up together.
Slow burn
This genre is characterized by its focus on crime, typically involving a detective or investigator who solves a mystery or crime.
Mystery
What book has the most copies sold?
The Bible
Name two 2024 Battle of the Books books that discuss historical events.
In Harm's Way and Days of Infamy
What is our club Instagram?
mercedhighbookclub
The two characters are in love but can't be together.
Forbidden Love
This genre explores the complex relationships and emotional journeys of its characters, often focusing on themes of love, loss, and personal growth.
Romance
Name all of the books in Rick Riordan's PJO Verse that spans Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Heroes of Olympus, in order of publication.
The Lightening Thief
The Sea of Monsters
The Titan's Curse
The Battle of the Labyrinth
The Last Olympain
The Lost Hero
The Son of Neptune
The Mark of Athena
The House of Hades
The Blood of Olympus
Name two of the 2024 Battle of the Book's books where characters are betrothed.
Anatomy and Valiant Ladies
What organization did we donate books to?
CASA
Characters with different backgrounds come together to form a family
Found Family
This genre focuses on events that happened in the past and explores how society affects the social norms and practices during that time.
Historical Fiction
Who is the number one-selling author ever?
Agatha Christie
Name at least 3 names of the authors of this year's 5 classic books.
Aldous Huxley (Brave New World),
JD Salinger (The Catcher in the Rye),
Harper Lee (To Kill A Mockingbird)
Arthur Miller (The Crucible)
Agatha Christie (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd)
How many years have we won Battle of the Books?
10 years
Growth of a character from childhood to adulthood
Coming of age
This genre focuses on the scientific, technological, or social aspects of the future, often exploring the consequences of scientific innovations and societal changes.
Science Fiction
In honor of women's history month, name a female author who wrote under a pseudonym.
Varies
Name all 20 of the books from 2024's Battle of the Books Competition
96 Miles, Anatomy: A Love Story, Animal Castle, Brave New World, Catcher In the Rye, Clementine, Days of Infamy, Hometown Victory, In Harm's Way. Legendborn, Notes from a Young Black Chef, Scout's Honor, Solito: A Memoir, The Crucible, The Getaway, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, This Golden State, To Kill A Mockingbird, Valiant Ladies, What We Harvest