The Memory of Water by Emmi Itäranta is a captivating speculative fiction novel that explores a world where water is scarce and controlled by the government. The story follows Noria, a tea master’s daughter who is tasked with guarding a secret freshwater spring that has been passed down through generations of tea masters. However, when …
“The Girl with All the Gifts” is a science fiction novel by M.R. Carey that was published in June 2014 by Orbit Books. The book is set in a dystopian future where humanity has been almost entirely wiped out by a zombie-like fungal infection. The story follows a young girl named Melanie, who is one …
“The Road to Wigan Pier” is a nonfiction book by George Orwell that was first published in 1937. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a sociological investigation of the living conditions of the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire in the industrial north of England before World War II, while …
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Díaz that was published in 2007. The book is a work of fiction but is set in New Jersey, where Díaz was raised, and deals with the Dominican Republic’s experience under dictator Rafael Trujillo. The novel chronicles the life of Oscar …
The Color Purple is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker that explores the lives of African American women in the early 20th century. The novel follows the story of Celie, an uneducated and oppressed woman, who writes letters to God and later to her sister Nettie. Through her journey, she discovers the power of …
“The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, & Longing in the Ancient World by Vicki León” is a fascinating book that explores the history of sex and love in the ancient world. The author, Vicki León, takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the customs, practices, and beliefs surrounding sex and love in ancient Greece, …
Stieg Larsson’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is a psychological thriller novel that has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. The novel was published posthumously in 2005, and it became an international bestseller. The book is the first of the Millennium series, which includes two more novels: “The Girl Who Played with …
Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory is a novel that explores the themes of morality, redemption, and sacrifice. The novel is set in a Mexican state where the government has outlawed Catholicism, and the last remaining priest, known as the “whisky priest,” is on the run from the authorities. The novel follows the priest’s …
“The Sheep Look Up” by John Brunner is a science fiction novel that was first published in 1972. The novel is set in a dystopian future in the United States, where the environment has significantly deteriorated, and society is on the brink of collapse. The book is part of Brunner’s “Club of Rome Quartet,” a …
H.G. Wells’ short story, “The Country of the Blind,” is a captivating tale that explores the concept of sight and its impact on society. The story follows a mountaineer named Nunez who falls into a valley inhabited by a community of people who have been blind for generations. Nunez, who possesses the gift of sight, …