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Common Sense

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief emeritus

Anna Keneally is a 2022 graduate. When she’s not writing, Anna enjoys playing field hockey, reading and hanging out with her dogs Fonzie and Luna. You can also find her on Instagram @annakeneally or email her at annaskeneally@gmail.com.

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In the closing chapter of The Book Nook by Anna Keneally, the author reflects on her favorite stories, what they have taught her and how she has grown.

Anna’s Book Nook: Epilogue

Anna Keneally, EIC emeritus
May 24, 2022
Stories shape people into who they are, people shape places into what they are. Stories shape Wootton.

Anna’s Book Nook: A switch in speaker

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
May 2, 2022
Hundreds of well-known paintings were stolen by Nazi soldiers during raids, including Portrait of a Young Man by Raphael, Lady with an Ermine by da Vinci and Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Klimt. Copies of these paintings in the style of Anna Keneally were recently uncovered and are set to be displayed in the press room with paid entry.

Anna’s Book Nook: Still Life

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
March 19, 2022
Despite the difficulty explored in Mary Roach's book, senior Anna Keneally has learned to coexist with nature.

Anna’s Book Nook: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks The Law by Mary Roach

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
February 22, 2022
Senior Anna Keneally laughs at the suitors who have not found it suspicious that Penelope has not made any progress on her tapestry in 10 years.

Anna’s Book Nook: The Penelopiad by Margret Atwood

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
January 14, 2022
Anna Keneally follows Tyll on the tightrope of life as they dodge death, the Devil and oblivion.

Anna’s Book Nook: Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
December 20, 2021
Anna consults her angelic puppy, Luna, and devil dog, Fonzie, for their thoughts on the end of the world.

Anna’s Book Nook: Good Omens

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
November 20, 2021
The White Witch, Artful Dodger, Dorian Gray and Mr. Darcey join Anna in her book nook to review H. G. Parry's book.

Anna’s Book Nook: The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H. G. Parry

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
October 14, 2021
Senior Anna Keneally flies across the field to goal with supernatural speed.

Anna’s Book Nook: ‘We Ride Upon Sticks’ by Quan Barry

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
September 19, 2021
To be or not to be... convicted of murder.

Anna’s Book Nook: If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio

Anna Keneally, editor-in-chief
May 27, 2021
Top: Michelle Yu, Liza Brodyo, Cansu Moral Center: Leah Boxman

Volleyball closes out unprecedented season

Anna Keneally, front page editor
May 2, 2021
Barnes & Noble Gaithersburg, home to the friendliest bookworms you will ever meet.

Anna’s Book Nook: Ode to Barnes & Noble workers

Anna Keneally, front page editor
April 28, 2021
Junior Anna Keneally gets a little too into the story, Circe, by Madeline Miller.

Anna’s Book Nook: Circe by Madeline Miller

Anna Keneally, front page editor
March 20, 2021
Jordan Cole-Sanni is the poet behind Broken Beauty, where she expresses her Black experience in a creative way.

Broken Beauty: Talk with poet junior Jordan Cole-Sanni

Anna Keneally and Jordan Cole-Sanni
February 20, 2021
Junior Anna Keneally realizes that she has come dressed for the completely wrong sport and is forced to rethink every decision that has led her to this point.

Anna’s Book Nook: Wolfpack by Abby Wambach

Anna Keneally, front page editor
January 28, 2021
Anna Keneally follows in Ben Platt's footsteps, auditions for Dear Evan Hansen, but does not get the part.

Anna’s Book Nook: Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich with Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Anna Keneally, front page editor
December 17, 2020
Junior Anna Keneally and her dog Luna use their "godly" powers to watch as Achilles defeats his enemy.

Anna’s Book Nook: The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller

Anna Keneally, front page editor
November 17, 2020
Anna Keneally is ready to take on Mars after reading "The Martian" by Andy Weir.

Anna’s Book Nook: The Martian by Andy Weir

Anna Keneally, front page editor
October 24, 2020
Front page editor Anna Keneally and Delia Owen's book, "Where the Crawdad Sings."

Anna’s Book Nook: Where the Crawdad Sings by Delia Owens

Anna Keneally, front page editor
September 29, 2020
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