One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' Baldwin's ground-breaking second novel, which established him as one of the great American writers of his time David, a young American in 1950s Paris, is waiting for his fiancée to return from vacation in Spain. But when he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, the two men are drawn into an intense affair. After three months David's fiancée returns and, denying his true nature, he rejects Giovanni for a 'safe' future as a married man. His decision eventually brings tragedy. Filled with passion, regret and longing, this story of a...
The best-selling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Road returns with the second volume of The Passenger series: Stella Maris is an intimate portrait of grief and longing, as a young woman in a psychiatric facility seeks to understand her own existence. 1972, BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN: Alicia Western, twenty years old, with forty thousand dollars in a plastic bag, admits herself to the hospital. A doctoral candidate in mathematics at the University of Chicago, Alicia has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and she does not want to talk about her brother, Bobby. Instead, she...
"I Will Teach You To Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi is a personal finance book that offers a six-week program for managing money and building wealth. Sethi presents a practical and no-nonsense approach to personal finance, focusing on optimizing spending, investing for the future, and automating finances for long-term success. The book provides actionable advice and strategies for readers to take control of their finances and achieve their financial goals....
"Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who leaves behind his comfortable life to embark on a solo journey into the Alaskan wilderness. Through McCandless's journey, Krakauer explores themes of adventure, self-reliance, and the power of nature. The book also delves into McCandless's motivations and the impact of his choices, ultimately leaving readers to ponder the complexities of his life and untimely death....
"A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas is a novella that continues the story of Feyre and Rhysand from the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series. Set after the events of the original trilogy, the story follows the characters as they navigate the aftermath of war, healing from past traumas, and preparing for the Winter Solstice celebrations. The novella provides insights into the lives of the beloved characters and sets the stage for the next installment in the series....
"It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover is a contemporary romance novel that delves into complex issues such as love, resilience, and domestic abuse. The story follows Lily Bloom, a young woman who meets a charming neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid. They fall in love quickly, but Lily's past experiences with her abusive father make her wary of fully committing to the relationship. As Lily navigates her feelings for Ryle, she is forced to confront difficult truths about love, relationships, and the importance of standing up for oneself. The novel offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration...
"Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds is a novel in verse that follows fifteen-year-old Will, who sets out to avenge his brother's murder. As Will takes the elevator down from his apartment, he is visited by the ghosts of people from his past, each with their own story of gun violence. Through these encounters, Will confronts the cycle of violence, grief, and the impact of his decisions. The novel explores themes of revenge, forgiveness, and the complexities of urban life, all in the span of a single minute-long elevator ride....
"The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead is a novel inspired by the real-life story of a reform school in Florida that operated for over a century, where boys, predominantly African American, faced abuse and injustice. The story follows Elwood Curtis, a promising young black man, who is sent to the Nickel Academy after a misunderstanding. There, he befriends Turner, a cynical and street-smart boy, and together they navigate the brutal realities of the school's oppressive environment. Through their friendship and experiences, the novel explores themes of race, justice, and the enduring impact of...
The New York Times best-selling team leadership handbook for modern executives, managers, and organizations After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and nothing excited her more than a challenge. What she could not have known when she accepted the job, however, was just how dysfunctional her team was, and how team members would challenge her in...
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile comes the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the cunning serial killer who used the magic and majesty of the fair to lure his victims to their death. “As absorbing a piece of popular history as one will ever hope to find.” —San Francisco Chronicle Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction. Two men, each...
