Summer Reading List 2026
Required Summer Reading
7th and 8th Grades
Chains - Laurie Anderson
9th and 10th Grades
Monster - Walter Dean Myers
11th and 12th Grades and Postgraduates
The Wager - David Grann
AP Course Summer Reading
Required for all students who are enrolled in any Advanced Placement (AP) course for the upcoming school year.
Purchase Books
All books are available for purchase through BNC Book Store online, Amazon, or your preferred bookseller.
When purchasing books through BNC Book Store — the Authentication Code is TP2025.
Questions? Reach Out!
If you have any questions about the required summer reading, please reach out to the Academic Office at 845-855-4819. Thank you!