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Battle of the Books (HBOB)

HBOB 2025-2026

What is Battle of the Books?

Students at participating schools read books from a list established by the state Battle of the Books committees and then compete in quiz-bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books. The county-wide competition usually takes place in March during school hours.

Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30 pm  

Dates:

  • September 24th

  • October 1st

  • October 29th

  • November 5th

  • November 19th

  • December 3rd

Location: Mrs. Martin's Classroom

Make sure that you sign up via the Twilight form! If you have any questions at all, please contact an HBOB Coach.

Reading Spreadsheet

Please mark the books you have read, are currently reading, or plan to read in the attached spreadsheet!

2025-2026 Reading List

Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali

The Naturals* by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

Dancing at the Pity Party** by Tyler Feder

The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky by Josh Galarza

Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

You Have a Match by Emma Lord

Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink

Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay

Powerless* by Lauren Roberts

The Cat I Never Named by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess

Starter Villain by John Scalzi

Impossible Escape by Steve Sheinkin

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Fable by Adrienne Young 

* Student Choice Selection
**Questions for Dancing at the Pity Party will be drawn from the entire contents of the book, cover to cover, which includes graphics and text.

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