The Road is a harrowing and haunting work of literature that delves into the depths of the human psyche. It is a masterpiece of minimalist storytelling, with each sentence crafted with a precision that cuts to the bone. The novel follows the journey of a father and son as they traverse a post-apocalyptic landscape, struggling to survive in a world...
- Fiction, 2021, Emily Henry
People We Meet on Vacation is a mesmerizing tale that takes readers on a journey through the vicissitudes of love and friendship. This novel is a literary tour de force, weaving together an intricate tapestry of emotions, desires, and memories. It follows the story of two unlikely friends, Poppy and Alex, as they embark on a series of adventurous...
- Religious, 2005, Pema Chödrön
"When Things Fall Apart" is a poignant and powerful meditation on the nature of suffering and the human experience of adversity. Written with exquisite sensitivity and profound insight, this book offers a compassionate and hopeful perspective on the challenges we face in life, showing us how to find meaning and purpose in the midst of our...
- Health, 2020, Brianna Wiest
"The Mountain Is You" is an exquisitely crafted guidebook that invites readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. With poetic prose and insightful observations, this book offers a fresh perspective on the challenges we face in life, showing us how to overcome our inner obstacles and reach new heights of...
- Health, 2016, Siddhartha Mukherjee
"The Gene: An Intimate History" is an extraordinary chronicle that delves into the intricate web of genetics, unraveling the enigmatic secrets of heredity through an intimate and compelling narrative. Written with exquisite finesse and erudition, this book presents a profound exploration of the fascinating world of genes, using eloquent language...
- Classic, 1950, J.D. Salinger
"For Esmé—with Love and Squalor" is a short story by J. D. Salinger. It recounts a sergeant's meeting with a young girl before being sent into combat in World War II. Originally published in The New Yorker on April 8, 1950, it was anthologized in Salinger's Nine Stories two years later (while the story collection's American title is Nine Stories,...
- Biographies, 2018, Kobe Bryant
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant’s personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game―a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar. In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant decided to share his...
- Children's, 2011, Rick Riordan
The Lost Hero is an American fantasy-adventure novel written by Rick Riordan, based on Greek and Roman mythology. It was published on October 12, 2010, and is the first book in The Heroes of Olympus series, a spin-off of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. It is preceded by The Last Olympian of Percy Jackson & the Olympians and...
- Classic, 1952, John Steinbeck
East of Eden is a novel by American author and Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck. Published in September 1952, the work is regarded by many to be Steinbeck's most ambitious novel and by Steinbeck himself to be his magnum opus. Steinbeck stated about East of Eden: "It has everything in it I have been able to learn about my craft or profession in...
- Children's, 1963, Dr. Seuss
Join Dr. Seuss in this classic rhyming picture book–"the simplest Seuss for youngest use." Full of short, simple words and silly rhymes, this book is perfect for reading alone or reading aloud with Dad! The rollicking rythym will keep kids entertained on every page, and it''s an especially good way to show Pop some love on Father’s Day! HOP POP We...