The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Books

Book Your Holidays

Natalie Nguyen, Staff Writer | December 11, 2023



Let’s Fall Back Into Reading

Tasneem Falah, News Editor | October 8, 2023



Winter Reads

Winter Reads

Madeline Deppe, Staff Writer | December 9, 2022

With the winter holidays near, here are five different wintery book recommendations for you to read by the fire. The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork The Enchanted Sonata is a musical retelling of The Nutcracker with 4.1 stars online....

Let’s Fall Back into Reading

Tasneem Falah, News Editor | September 16, 2022



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Summer Reads

Salma Tarraf, Editor-in-Cheif | May 27, 2022

Defending Jacob - William Landay  Defending Jacob is a mystery through the eyes of Andy Barber who is the assistant district attorney in his hometown Newton, Massachusetts. Andy is a father to Jacob Barber, who becomes the prime suspect of a murder...

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5 Tips to Read More This School Year

Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editor-in-Chief | September 15, 2019

   We have just gotten through our third week of school and it seems like many of us are already sinking in a pile of essays, projects, and tests to study for, and are longing for the laziness of summer to return. With such a full schedule how can...

Cute Bookstores

Cute Bookstores

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | March 1, 2019

If you’re like me and live for a cute small town or a cozy cup of coffee, you probably love a good locally owned bookstore too. Something about the vibe of a hidden little place with millions of books and an area to sit and read all day is so appealing...

The Honest Truth

The Honest Truth

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | February 4, 2018

Chapters one through 5 are due on Thursday. Have up to part three read by the 20th. Section two is due next class. Any student in high school is no stranger to assigned reading and mandatory books. In addition to this, any student is also no stranger...

“Yes Please” by Amy Poehler

jacquegroskaufmanis | November 5, 2014

Amy Poehler begins her book, "Yes Please", by confessing “I like hard work and I don’t like pretending things are perfect.” The next 329 pages do nothing but confirm this truth, with a gut-aching induction of laughter here and there. Per usual...

Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman

Maggie Campbell | August 25, 2014

There is a definitive superheroine, one who is sadly underrepresented in media, both on print and on the silver screen. I’m fairly confident you know who I’m talking about: Wonder Woman. The feminist icon, created in 1941 by William Moulton Marston,...

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