Study Lab Test Prep's BOOK CLUB!

What: We are delighted to announce the opening of our new book club! Led by our expert literature tutor, Mr. Ryan Lenox, students will be immersed in classic American novels, learn new active reading techniques, improve their essay writing skills, refine their grammar, and expand their vocabulary. Students will dive deep into one book per month, and will be given light weekly assignments in the form of worksheets and short writing prompts to guide their reading and understanding of the text. Quizzes will be given periodically to help keep students on track and chart their progress. 

Why: This club is designed to give students a boost in key skills they will carry with them to every academic setting. The goal is not to add more coursework to their load, but rather to give them the tools and skills to make their existing course load all the more doable. This is also a special opportunity for students to engage with a small group of peers academically outside of the typical school setting, as they will be encouraged to discuss the readings openly, and in a scholarly manner.

When: Meetings are held twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There will be two groups, A and B, separated by difficulty of material. Sessions are 12 weeks long and offered 4 times a year seasonally. Winter sessions run January - March, Spring sessions run April - June, Summer sessions run July - September, and Fall sessions run October - December.

Where: Held in our Huntington tutoring center at 1789A East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, New York 11743.

Who: Intended for grades 8th, 9th, and 10th. Students who are looking to improve their reading and writing abilities, expand their vocabularies, or simply are passionate about literature are welcome to come read with us!

Meet the Tutor:

Ryan Lenox is a Stony Brook University graduate specializing in instructing students on refinement of their writing craft. With a wealth of experience working with students of all ages – from high school essays, college applications, all the way up to graduate master’s theses – Ryan ensures a high standard of quality and exceptional application of English language arts. Like all of us at Study Lab, Ryan is passionate about aiding students through their academic and creative endeavors. Students can be assured that no matter how complex, weird, or difficult an assignment may be, Ryan will be an invaluable resource and guide while accommodating each student’s unique learning style. With his knowledge and enthusiasm for English literature, students can look forward to invigorating meetings, learn to read and write well, and have fun doing it.

Seats are limited! At Study Lab Test Prep, we are passionate about providing our patrons with the highest quality, personalized experience. Our motto is, “small sessions, big futures,” because we believe keeping classes small gives our students a huge advantage. Our tutors are able to give your child more focused instruction and can adapt the lessons to fit their unique learning style and accelerate their progress. 

Admissions are open! Winter session of book club begins the week of January 26th 2026. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, January 28th. Late admissions welcome with availability permitting. Call us today to secure your seat!

2026 Reading Curriculum:

Group A (Regular)

Winter:     

The Giver - Lois Lowry

Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury

Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck

Spring:

Gulliver’s Travels - Jonathan Swift

Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson

The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway

Summer:

The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien

The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho

Shadowmancer - G.P. Tay

Fall:

The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton

The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

Frankenstein - Mary Shelley

Group B (Advanced)

Winter:

1984 - George Orwell

Brave New World - Aldous Huxley

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? / Bladerunner - Philip K. Dick

Spring:

The Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea - Ursula K. Le Guin

The Beginning Place - Ursula K. Le Guin

Summer:

Speak - Laurie Halse Henderson

The Things they Carried - Tim O’Brien

The Road - Cormac McCarthy

Fall:

Lord of the Flies - William Golding

Animal Farm - George Orwell

The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka