Oh, the ever popular Throwback Thursday. So, here is a blast from middle school past. Take a look at some of the reads from the days of middle school. Revisit and rekindle old love, for books that is.

Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene

The old, timeless classic stories of Nancy Drew and her gang solving mysteries are recommended for anyone who loves a good mystery. The conundrum in each and every novel in the series draws the reader in and too soon, the book is over.

The Nancy Drew series is a collection of short but sweet little reads for anyone who has a soft spot for mysterious and suspenseful books. They do not have to be read in order, so pick up any of them and just dig in. Some of the most memorable are The Sign of the Twisted Candles, The Hidden Staircase and The Secret of the Old Clock.

“In middle school Nancy Drew was my favorite,” junior Amelia Page said.

The Drew series has been the favorite of many girls across the past century. These books can be for boys too, but The Hardy Boys series might be a better alternative, since Nancy Drew is geared towards girls and the Hardy boys represent the male version of her.

Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

It is hard to forget the “boy who lived”, but taking some time to go back and reread some of the first few books of the series is a worthwhile use of time. Knowing the whole story when reading the beginning of the series can reveal some foreshadowing and other bits that may have been overlooked the first time around.

“I would want to come back and experience the adventure that the first one was,” freshman Tyler Yerkes said.

Life as we Knew it by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Life as we Knew it is completely relatable book about what happens when the moon is struck by an asteroid and is pushed closer to the Earth. The effects this has on the planet is undeniable and in the novel readers are shown how it impacts the life of a 16-year-old Pennsylvanian girl named Miranda.

“It seemed so realistic, like it could actually happen,” senior Elizabeth Luna said.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

As the premier of Catching Fire approaches, take some time to get reacquainted with the original book that everyone fell in love with. Move on to the next books in the series, Catching Fire and Mockingjay, if The Hunger Games leaves you wanting more.

“I thought The Hunger Games was a great novel and I love the trilogy as a whole,” sophomore Karla Reyna said.

It will help pass the time, both for these few days of spring break and until the next film of the series comes out.