The Night a Poignant memoir penned by Elie Wiesel unravels the harrowing narrative of his experiences as a Jewish teenager during the Holocaust. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the book casts a chilling spotlight on the brutality, suffering, and dehumanization endured by Wiesel and his father in Nazi concentration camps. Through his … Read more
Green Eggs and Ham is a beloved children’s book written by Dr. Seuss that has captivated generations of young readers with its whimsical and rhythmic storytelling. The tale revolves around the character Sam-I-Am, who persistently urges his hesitant friend to try a peculiar dish—green eggs and ham. Through a series of increasingly imaginative scenarios, Sam-I-Am … Read more
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
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle is a captivating blend of science fiction and fantasy that whisks readers away on an extraordinary journey through time and space. The story follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they embark on a daring quest to rescue Meg and Charles Wallace’s missing … Read more
Charlotte’s Web authored by E.B. White, is a beloved children’s novel that weaves a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the circle of life. Set on a farm, the story follows the unlikely bond between a young pig named Wilbur and a wise spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur learns of his impending fate as the … Read more
The Handmaid’s Tale written by Margaret Atwood, is a dystopian novel that envisions a chilling and oppressive future society known as the Republic of Gilead. Set in a world where fertility rates have plummeted, women’s rights have been stripped away, and religious fundamentalism reigns, the story follows Offred, a Handmaid who is forced into a … Read more
East of Eden penned by John Steinbeck, is a literary masterpiece that intricately weaves the intricate tapestry of human nature, morality, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Set against the backdrop of California’s Salinas Valley, the novel follows the intertwined destinies of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, across generations. At its … 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