From the bestselling author of All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr returns with Cloud Cuckoo Land, a beautifully complex and multi-layered novel that intertwines the lives of five characters across different times and places, united by a shared love of a mysterious, ancient manuscript. This deeply moving and thought-provoking novel explores themes of…
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is an empowering and heartwarming novel that blends science, humor, and social commentary into a captivating story. Set in the 1960s, the book follows Elizabeth Zott, an unconventional and brilliant chemist who becomes a groundbreaking TV cooking show host. The story beautifully portrays her struggles with sexism, societal expectations,…
In a world that has lost its way, what would you do to survive? Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Road, is a haunting and unforgettable story of survival, love, and hope in the face of devastating darkness. This gripping tale takes you through a post-apocalyptic landscape as a father and his young son struggle…
Hallowe’en Party is a novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous detective Hercule Poirot. Published in 1969, it revolves around a Halloween gathering where a young girl named Joyce Reynolds claims to have witnessed a murder years before. She is subsequently found drowned in an apple-bobbing tub at the party. Poirot is called to investigate…
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller and mystery novel that delves into the themes of trauma, obsession, and the human psyche. The story follows Alicia Berenson, a renowned painter who lives in London with her husband, Gabriel. One evening, Alicia is found standing by Gabriel’s body after shooting him multiple times….
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a unique and funny book about the chaos and absurdity of war. The story follows Captain John Yossarian, a bomber pilot during World War II, who just wants to survive. The problem? He’s caught in a strange rule, “Catch-22,” which says that if a pilot is crazy, he can be…
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a novel that captures teenage angst, identity struggles, and the search for meaning in a confusing world. The story centers on Holden Caulfield, a 16-year-old who narrates his experiences over a few days after being expelled from yet another prep school. Holden is both sensitive and…
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a classic novel that dives deep into themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and compassion. Set in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s, the story is narrated by young Scout Finch. Through her eyes, we see the harsh realities of prejudice and the innocence…
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of those books that dives into the heart of the American Dream—both its glamour and its dark side. Set in the roaring 1920s, it tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire known for throwing lavish parties in hopes of winning back the love of…