Secondhand Time is a non-fiction book written by Svetlana Alexievich, a Belarusian journalist and writer. The book is a collection of interviews and personal accounts of people who lived through the Soviet Union and the fall of Communism. It is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of life in the Soviet…
To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel written by Harper Lee, published in 1960. The book is set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, and follows the Finch family, specifically the young Scout and Jem Finch, as they grow up and learn about the world around them. The story is…
Moon by Ben Moore is a science fiction novel that explores the concept of human settlement on the moon. The book follows the journey of a group of astronauts who are sent to establish a colony on the moon, and the challenges they face in the process. The novel delves into the technical aspects of…
Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own is a seminal work of feminist literature that explores the experiences of women in a patriarchal society. Published in 1929, the book is a collection of essays that delve deep into the challenges faced by women in the literary world, and the societal barriers that prevent them from…
The Rise by Mike Sielski is a captivating novel that explores the journey of a young man named John as he navigates through the challenges of life and tries to find his place in the world. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different phase of John’s life. In…
The Run of His Life: The Story of O.J. Simpson is a non-fiction book written by Jeffrey Toobin. Published in 1996, the book explores the life of former football player and actor O.J. Simpson, and his role in the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman. The book delves into the details…
The Splendid and the Vile is a non-fiction book by Erik Larson that chronicles the events of the year 1940 in London during World War II. The book focuses on the lives of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his family, as well as the citizens of London, during this tumultuous time in history. Chapter…
Don Quixote is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes, published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. It is considered one of the most influential works of literature in the Spanish language and has been translated into numerous languages. The novel follows the adventures of a knight-errant named Don Quixote de la Mancha, who…
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage is a classic adventure story written by Alfred Lansing. The book tells the incredible true tale of the 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton. The goal of the expedition was to cross the Antarctic continent from sea to sea via the South Pole. However, things went terribly wrong…
Welcome Home is a poignant and powerful memoir by Najwa Zebian that explores the themes of home, belonging, and identity. In this book, Zebian takes readers on a journey through her own experiences of growing up as a Lebanese-Canadian immigrant and navigating the complexities of finding her place in the world. Chapter 1: The Search…