Hanya Yanagihara is the author of the gripping and deeply moving book A Small Life. It looks deeply into the lives of four friends—Jude, Willem, JB, and Malcolm—as their intricately intertwined relationships play out against the backdrop of New York City. Jude, a smart but emotionally scarred attorney whose terrible history and buried sufferings are … Read more
The Two Towers is the second installment in J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Set against the backdrop of Middle-earth, the book continues the epic journey of Frodo Baggins and his companions as they seek to destroy the One Ring and thwart the dark lord Sauron’s plans. Divided into two intertwining … Read more
The Giving Tree authored by Shel Silverstein, is a poignant and timeless children’s book that holds a mirror to the essence of selfless love and sacrifice. This beautifully illustrated tale unfolds the tender relationship between a young boy and a steadfast apple tree. As the boy grows, he repeatedly seeks solace, shelter, and sustenance from … Read more
Ender’s Game is a riveting science fiction novel written by Orson Scott Card. Set in a future where humanity faces an imminent threat from an alien species, the story follows a brilliant young boy named Ender Wiggin. Ender is chosen for a military training program that aims to cultivate the world’s most talented young minds … Read more
Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial masterpiece Lolita delves into the unsettling psyche of its narrator, Humbert Humbert, a brilliant but morally reprehensible scholar whose obsession with the titular character drives the narrative. The novel navigates the depths of Humbert’s deviant desires as he narrates his tumultuous journey through a taboo relationship with the young and beguiling Dolores … Read more
The Giver written by Lois Lowry, is a thought-provoking dystopian novel that delves into a seemingly perfect society devoid of pain, suffering, and individuality. Set in a meticulously controlled community, the story follows Jonas, a young boy selected to become the Receiver of Memory, a role that exposes him to the hidden truths of the … Read more
The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a timeless fantasy novel that transports readers to the enchanting world of Middle-earth. The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming hobbit who is thrust into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Guided by the wise … Read more