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  • April 20Class of 2025 will set up the Maypole at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 25.
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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
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The Oracle
Madeleine Beaubaire

Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist

Madeleine Beaubaire writes a column about books and reading.

All content by Madeleine Beaubaire
The pink section of my color categorized bookshelf is displaued. This column is an overdue ode to a over-hated genre: romance.

Column: Ode to an over-hated genre — romance

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
March 19, 2025
Barnes & Noble displays their hardcover books on a table. Despite the popularity of the classic saying “don’t judge a book by its cover,” many, including me, proceed to judge books explicitly on their covers.

Column: Judging books by their covers

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
February 5, 2025
This collage depicts all of my favorite attachments that comes with this book. This column has been a long time coming, as the book easily ranks high on my mental bookshelf for its stylistic uniqueness and for the pure creativity in it's delivery. Honestly, as much as I try to explain, the magic of this book really is an experience you have to try for yourself.

Ship happens: The literary puzzle of “S”

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
December 10, 2024
This column dives into my far and few five star rated reads, as displayed by the graphic above. The column will give insight into each book recommendation and what made it a 5 star read. Graphic Illustration by Madeleine Beaubaire.

5 compelling stories, 5 well-deserved stars

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
December 2, 2024
A collage of all things within the TJR universe. This column dives into how TJR uses fame, family and love within her literary worlds.

Column: Reviewing Taylor Jenkins Reid influential four bestsellers

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
October 14, 2024
Displayed is the forgotten corner of my bookshelf. This column dives into the books that fit into this corner, outlining the don'ts a novel should follow to avoid being cliché or missing the relatability mark.

Column: Book Turn-Offs

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
September 24, 2024
Displayed on my bookshelf, in rainbow order, are some of my favorite LGBTQIA+ books. Some are mentioned and explored in this column, and the others are additional recommendations that fit into the pride month theme.

Column: More pride less prejudice

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
May 14, 2024
My friends enjoy the "almost summer" weather accompanied by their good reads. There is nothing like a summer romance or sunny mystery book, which has always satisfied my summer anticipation.

Column: Beach reads to lift ‘almost summer’ spirits

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
April 28, 2024
These quotes give you a peek into Dolly Alderton's chaotic world and brilliant mind through her memoir, "Everything I Know About Parties, Dates, Friends, Jobs, Life, Love." As my first memoir, I enjoyed witnessing the highs and lows of her lifetime, which lead to my subsequent existential crisis.

Column: Everything I didn’t know about memoirs

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
March 22, 2024
Archer's Tia Palermo Library bestows their own Blind Date with a Book display to match this month's column on the Valentine's-esque tradition. Getting to go out of your comfort zone to try a new read without pre-existing knowledge of the book makes for a wonderful experience.

Column: Blind Date with a Book

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
February 23, 2024
Colleen Hoover’s candy-colored books are displayed. The popular author writes predictable, twisted love stories that advertise harmful and unhealthy habits and relationships to her young adult readers.

Column: It ends with Colleen Hoover

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
January 12, 2024
A friend reads “Alex Approximately” after I suggested it to her. Along with other recommended novels, this column explores the facets of “book hangovers” to help cope with finishing an exceptionally good book. 

Column: A reader’s guide to book hangovers and the best cures

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
December 10, 2023
The Barnes and Noble Banned Books Week display encourages readers to consume challenging reads and learn about current censorship. This article explores the negative effects of censorship on developing readers.

Column: Trigger warning (banned books)

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
November 27, 2023
This photo displays the front cover of Emily Henry’s "Happy Place." Henry's dependable annual release takes readers through a bubbly summer romance. With its adorable Maine summer house location and playful friend group dynamic, the couples were so fun to get to know. Photo Source: Image from Official Emily Henry Site.

Column: ‘Happy Place’ for ‘Book Lovers’

By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist
October 17, 2023
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