#1585 - Michael Kosta

In this memoir, Jennette McCurdy recounts her life as a successful child actress on Nickelodeon, her brief career in country music, and the troubled and controlling relationship she had with her mother, Debra, who died from cancer in 2013. The book is divided into two sections, 'Before' and 'After', detailing events before and after her mother's death. McCurdy discusses her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and the systemic issues of the child star system. The memoir is praised for its raw honesty, dark humor, and McCurdy's unique voice, which makes the book both heartbreaking and engaging.

In 'Ready Player Two', Ernest Cline continues the story of Wade Watts after he wins the contest set by OASIS founder James Halliday. Wade discovers a revolutionary new technology, the OASIS Neural Interface (ONI), which enhances the virtual reality experience but also poses significant risks. This discovery sets off a new quest involving a mysterious prize and an impossibly powerful and dangerous new rival. The fate of the OASIS and humanity hangs in the balance as Wade and his friends navigate this new challenge. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the book is known for its imaginative and action-packed adventure through the virtual universe, filled with nostalgic pop culture references.