Advertisements “Brave New World” is a dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley, first published in 1932. The book is set in a futuristic society where people are engineered and conditioned to conform to a rigid social hierarchy. The story follows Bernard Marx, an outsider in this society who becomes disillusioned with…
Advertisements The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the story of Esther Greenwood, a young woman who struggles with depression and a sense of alienation in the 1950s. The novel explores themes of mental illness, gender roles, and the pressures of society on women during…
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is a classic gothic novel that tells the story of a young woman who marries a wealthy widower and moves to his grand estate, Manderley. The unnamed protagonist is haunted by the memory of her husband’s first wife, Rebecca, who died under mysterious circumstances. As…
“A Boy Called Christmas” by Matt Haig is a heartwarming and magical tale that tells the story of an ordinary boy named Nikolas who embarks on a life-changing adventure to find his father. Nikolas’s father is a renowned explorer who has gone on a quest to find the fabled Elfhelm,…
Persuasion by Jane Austen is a novel that tells the story of Anne Elliot, a young woman who has been persuaded by her family to reject the marriage proposal of Captain Frederick Wentworth due to his lack of wealth and social status. Eight years later, Anne finds herself unmarried and…
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is a psychological thriller set at a prestigious liberal arts college in Vermont. The story is narrated by Richard Papen, a transfer student who becomes enamored with a group of students studying ancient Greek under the tutelage of the charismatic and enigmatic Julian Morrow.…
The Humans by Matt Haig is a unique and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of what it means to be human. The book follows an alien who comes to Earth to complete a mission: to erase all evidence of a major scientific breakthrough made by a brilliant mathematician, Andrew…
“Luckiest Girl Alive” by Jessica Knoll is a psychological thriller that tells the story of Ani FaNelli, a successful New York magazine writer with a seemingly perfect life. However, as her wedding day approaches, Ani is forced to confront the dark secrets of her past. As a teenager, Ani attended…
“The Power of the Dog” by Thomas Savage is a novel set in the American West during the early 20th century. The story centers around two brothers, Phil and George Burbank, who come from a wealthy Montana ranching family. Phil, the older brother, is domineering, cruel, and manipulative, while George…
“Tiny Beautiful Things” is a collection of advice columns written by Cheryl Strayed, who used to write under the pseudonym “Sugar” for The Rumpus. The book features questions and responses on a range of topics, from love and relationships to grief, addiction, and self-discovery. Strayed’s responses are honest, empathetic, and…
