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New Trish Doller romance ‘Off the Map’ more adventurous than emotional
Rating: 3/5 stars “Off the Map” by Trish Doller (“The Float Plan”) is the third book in her “Beck Sisters” series. This book follows the story of Carla Black who is an honorary Beck sister. Carla lands in Ireland for her best friend Anna’s wedding and she is meeting Eamon, the best man, in Dublin. Eamon and Carla immediately hit it off and decide they would rather take a few detours before meeting up with the rest of Eamon’s family and Anna.
Abby Jimenez’s ‘Yours Truly:’ Breathtakingly profound story that will leave a mark
Rating: 5/5 stars “Yours Truly” by Abby Jimenez (“Life’s Too Short”) is the second book in her “Part of Your World” series. This book follows Briana, whose life seems to be spiraling out of control. Her divorce is days away from being finalized, her brother is in desperate need of a kidney donor and to top it all off, there is a new doctor in her ER who is driving her crazy.
‘Not Here To Stay Friends’ channels suspense of game shows in romantic novel
Rating: 4/5 stars “Not Here to Stay Friends” by Kaitlyn Hill (“Love From Scratch”) is the perfect book if you want to know the inner workings of a reality TV show. Liam’s dad is the executive producer on a new reality show, which is essentially “The Bachelor” but with a celebrity and everyone is a teenager. Sloane is visiting Liam for the summer in Los Angeles, and is upset to find out that Liam has been roped into helping with the show.
Potential TikTok ban could affect students
The United States is trying to ban the popular app, TikTok, claiming they are concerned over user data being stolen by China. The nation’s main concern with China is that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, could be taking data such as location information from its American users. On March 23, TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, testified in front of Congress. He continuously denied these allegations, saying that TikTok does not share any information with the Chinese government.
Books are not killing children, guns are
A Texas man bragged about stealing $50,000 from a Mexican drug cartel. He was kidnapped less than 2 hours later and is still missing.
Books are not killing children, guns are
The fact that lawmakers are more concerned with banning drag shows and books than they are with gun control proves there is a serious problem in our country. If the 130 mass shootings in three months does not concern you, you need to check your morals. The shooting that happened in Nashville, on March 27, has brought up many arguments. One of which is that the reason the shooter, Audrey Hale, targeted the school was because they are transgender.
Golf competes for first time in spring season
The Oswego State golf team competed at the Hershey Cup in Hershey, Pennsylvania on April 2 and April 3. The Hershey Cup is hosted by the University of Rochester, who finished the first round tied for fourth place. This is the Lakers’ first outing since Oct. 2 when they competed at the Empire 8 conference. The Lakers closed out round one of the tournament with 336 points, putting them in last place out of 15 teams.
Upcoming book releases: 2023 anticipates thrilling new reading material
2023 is set to be an exciting year for readers with many authors continuing or wrapping up their current series. Here is a guide for what to expect through November of 2023. April Kaitlyn Hill released her debut novel “Love From Scratch” early last year, and has a new novel coming April 4.
Singer-songwriter Paris Paloma embodies feminine rage on “Labour”
Rating: 5/5 stars Paris Paloma (“the fruits”) teased the ending of her new song titled “Labour” on TikTok and it went viral. Women everywhere began making videos about their experiences relating to the song. Paloma ended up releasing the song early because of the excitement that grew from just the small snippet of the song. “Labour” is a song about the amount of work women are expected to do in society and how it never seems to end.
Lynn Painter releases perfect book for rom-com fans with ‘The Love Wager’
Rating: 5/5 stars “The Love Wager” by Lynn Painter (“Mr. Wrong Number”) follows the characters Hallie and Jack who are both determined to find “the one.” They first meet at Jack’s sister’s wedding, where Hallie is bartending. Jack thinks he is ready to propose to his girlfriend, but after an incident, he breaks it off. Hallie and Jack have one night together before Hallie crawls out of his hotel room the next morning, determined to get her life back on track.
Chloe Gong offers exciting, satisfying endings in ‘Last Violent Call’ set
“Last Violent Call” by Chloe Gong (“These Violent Delights”) is a two novella book set that takes place between her novels “Foul Lady Fortune” and “Foul Heart Huntsman,” which comes out on Sept. 26. The two novellas included in this set are “A Foul Thing” and “This Foul Murder.” A Foul Thing This novella will take you by surprise. For starters, Roma and Juliette are alive. This novella takes place four years after the ending of “Our Violent End,” which was the ending of Gong’s first duology.
The Willow Project: A step in wrong direction
The Willow Project is proof that no one in the government cares about the well-being of its people or the environment. President Joe Biden set the goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2023, but the Willow Project will do the exact opposite of that. The Willow Project was proposed by the company ConocoPhillips, and they plan to drill into the oil field in Willow, Alaska, to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil a day. According to the Anchorage Daily News, “Alaska Republican U.S. Sen.
Artists should not rely on autotune for vocals
Have you ever been excited to see your favorite artist live, only to discover they sound much different in person than over the radio? Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more common with the use of autotune. Artists can put out entire albums now that have music made completely electronically and they can edit their voice to sound how they want. But when it comes time to perform live, it becomes clear that they do not have what it takes to be a singer.
Social media is harming your body image
body image, Opinion, social media, The Oswegonian Social media is a horrible influence on young minds. From a young age, children and teenagers are being exposed to so much more than generations of the past because of social media apps, such as Instagram and TikTok. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people turned to social media as a way to escape reality. TikTok was the main source of entertainment for many, with its new trends and dances.
Tahereh Mafi releases highly anticipated sequel, ‘These Infinite Threads’
Rating: 5/5 stars “These Infinite Threads” by Tahereh Mafi (“Shatter Me”) is a thrilling sequel to “This Woven Kingdom,” which came out early last year. The first book ends on an intense cliffhanger that left readers eager for book two. “These Infinite Threads” starts with a lot of action and it does not slow down throughout the entire book. With the point of view alternating each chapter between Alizeh and Kameran, we get to see everything happening at all times.
All sizes deserve fashionable clothing
With all the trends going around about body positivity and inclusivity, you would think more brands would take the step to make their clothes fit all body types. However, that is not the case. Trying to find clothes as a woman who is not a size small or medium is near impossible. There are quite a few brands that make clothes targeted towards bigger women, but many of them are the type of clothing middle-aged women would wear.
Tessa Bailey takes advantage of tropes with her own twist
Rating: 5/5 stars “Secretly Yours” by Tessa Bailey (“It Happened One Summer”) is the first book in her new duology titled “A Vine Mess.” This book follows the story between Hallie and Julian, two people who could not be more different. Hallie is struggling to figure out who she is in a world without her grandmother and is a chaotic, impulsive person.
New Missouri government dress code
Missouri state Representative Ann Kelley recently proposed a new rule package that required women in the House of Representatives to cover their shoulders by wearing a jacket. This new rule package outraged many of the Democrats in the House, and many other politicians. Not only is this a sexist proposal, but it is another step backward for women in America. By requiring women to cover their shoulders, they are giving the power back to men to control what is okay for women to wear.
Debut young adult novel proves to be riveting for readers
“Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute” is Talia Hibbert’s (“Get a Life, Chloe Brown”) debut young adult novel. She has written many adult romances before this, but she did such an amazing job with this book, you would never know it was her first in this genre. Celine and Bradley used to be best friends, introduced by their mothers who are still best friends. After the awkward transition from middle school to high school, the two had a falling out and never made up.
Ali Hazelwood compiles three novellas, readers are thrilled
Ali Hazelwood (“The Love Hypothesis”) released a book titled “Loathe to Love You,” which includes three novellas she released only as audiobooks in 2022. For many, this is the first time being able to read these novellas because many people do not enjoy, or have access to audiobooks. The three novellas follow three best friends who live in different states, falling in love.
Ogdensburg Library services remain unchanged after parting ways with the city
Ogdensburg Library services remain unchanged after parting ways with the city BY GABRIELLE KROEGER North Country This Week OGDENSBURG – Now financially independent of the City, the Ogdensburg Public Library is still adjusting to the new normal, but officials say the services have largely remained unchanged.
Seasonal depression is real, but suicide is a year-round problem, St. Lawrence County Public Health officials say
BY GABRIELLE KROEGER For North Country This Week Seasonal depression is real, but St. Lawrence County Department of Public Health officials say suicide is a year-round problem, not a holiday phenomenon. It is typically thought that suicide rates and seasonal depression tend to rise during the holiday season, but that is just not true, and the numbers in St. Lawrence County supports that.
Residents urged to get vaccinations as respiratory illnesses sweep county
Residents urged to get vaccinations as respiratory illnesses sweep county BY GABRIELLE KROEGER For North Country This Week Public Health officials are urging residents to get their vaccinations as the flu and other respiratory illnesses sweep St. Lawrence County. “It is one of the worst flu seasons we have seen in a decade,” St. Lawrence County Public Health Director Jolene Munger said.
Recreation centers offering skating in Canton, Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg
Recreation centers offering skating in Canton, Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg Editor's Note: Call ahead as blizzard expected. BY GABRIELLE KROEGER For North Country This Week Recreation Centers in Massena and Ogdensburg have holiday skating events planned for the week of Christmas break for people of all ages to attend. Free skating over the holiday break and a chance to share the ice with Santa just before Christmas are among the offerings across the arenas.
Elle Kennedy provides readers with well executed sequel
“Bad Girl Reputation” by Elle Kennedy (“The Score”) is the sequel to “Good Girl Complex,” which came out earlier this year. This book follows the story of Evan and Genevieve, whose past is mentioned in the first book. Evan and Gen had been dating since they were in seventh grade, running wild all through their teenage years, and basically terrorizing the town. They always had an on and off relationship, but knew they were always meant to be together.
‘Foul Lady Fortune’ makes for gripping spinoff to Gong duology
“Foul Lady Fortune” by Chloe Gong (“These Violent Delights”) is a spinoff of her first duology, taking place four years later. It follows the character, Rosalind Lang, who has been turned immortal and is currently working as an assassin for the Nationalists. This book takes place during the Chinese Civil War in 1931. Rosalind is under an alias so no one will recognize her from her old life. She goes by the name Janie Mead, with the code name Fortune.
‘It Starts With Us’ satisfyingly continues popular Hoover story
“It Starts With Us” by Colleen Hoover (“Ugly Love”) is the long awaited sequel to “It Ends With Us.” The first book came out in 2016 and while Hoover initially did not intend to write a second novel, fans persistently asked until she finally gave in. “It Ends With Us” follows Lily Bloom, who moves to Boston to start her own flower shop. The book begins the night after her fathers funeral and Lily thinking about what an awful person he was. He was abusive toward her and her mother.
‘Kingdom of the Feared’ thrillingly concludes ‘Kingdom of the Wicked’ series
book review, books, Laker Review “Kingdom of the Feared” by Kerri Maniscalco (“Stalking Jack the Ripper”) is the third and final book in the “Kingdom of the Wicked” series. It is a thrilling ending to the trilogy and will leave readers satisfied. This review will have small spoilers for the first two books in the series. “Kingdom of the Wicked” starts out the series with chilling murders of young witches throughout the City of Sicily.
‘Ballad of Never After’ serves as exciting gateway into Garber’s works
“The Ballad of Never After” by Stephanie Garber (“Caraval”) is the second book in the “Once Upon a Broken Heart” series, which is a spinoff of her “Caraval” series. “Once Upon a Broken Heart” focuses on Evangeline, who makes a deal with the Prince of Hearts, also known as Jacks, to stop the wedding of her step-sister, Marisol, and Luc. She believes Luc to be her true love until he suddenly announced he was marrying Marisol instead.
Aster’s debut novel ‘Lightlark’ breathes new life into fantasy genre
Alex Aster’s debut novel, “Lightlark,” is an intense fantasy that will leave readers shocked with the twists and turns that happen throughout the course of the book. Lightlark is an island that appears once every 100 years for 100 days. Five centuries ago, someone cast a curse over the island and the six realms included in it. Every 100 years, the storm encasing the island disappears and the six rulers from each realm are forced to fight to the death in order to break their curse.
Author Elena Armas presents readers with delicious rom-com sequel
“The American Roommate Experiment” by Elena Armas (“The Spanish Love Deception”) is a lighthearted, friends-to-lovers rom-com. It is a spin-off of her first novel, “The Spanish Love Deception,” following the main character, Lina’s, best friend, Rosie, and her cousin, Lucas. After the ceiling in her apartment collapses, Rosie has no choice but to stay in Lina’s apartment while she is away on her honeymoon.
‘Final Gambit’ brings ‘Inheritance Games’ triology to satisfying end
books, Laker Review, Review “The Final Gambit” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (“The Naturals”) is the third book in “The Inheritance Games” series. The book follows Avery Grambs almost one year after the first book takes place. She is close to having full access to her inheritance when she gets a visit from someone who can put everything at risk. Tension rises in the Hawthorne House with the news that this guest brings.
Highly-anticipated novel ‘Love on the Brain’ is one to adore
After a review of Ali Hazelwood’s first novel “The Love Hypothesis” went viral on TikTok, she quickly became a favorite of many readers. Her second novel, “Love on the Brain,” was highly anticipated and it definitely lived up to its expectations. “Love on the Brain” follows the main character, Bee, who is a neuroscientist. She is selected to co-lead a NASA experiment called BLINK. She is so excited when she finds out she has been selected that she celebrates for three days straight.
St. Lawrence County students still feeling effects of COVID lockdowns
BY GABRIELLE KROEGER OGDENSBURG -- The COVID-19 restrictions put in place in high schools have just recently been lifted, allowing students to finish out the year normally, although students are still feeling the effects. Starting March 21, Ogdensburg Free Academy no longer had any restrictions and all events were open to the public with spectators choosing if they want to wear a mask. “We continue to open up our district to the events we weren’t able to hold,” said Superintendent Kevin Kendall.
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