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Gore Vidal's acclaimed political novel Burr tells the story of the early American statesman and the founding of the nation.

A rags-to-riches story of a young boy's journey to success in a rapidly changing urban landscape of Rising Asia.

Heartbreaking story of two young lovers facing death due to terminal illness; encourages readers to embrace life to the fullest.

The Book of Mormon is an ancient religious scripture of Jesus Christ's teachings, compiled by Joseph Smith.

A must-read for businesses and entrepreneurs, this book explores businesses that prioritize quality over growth, emphasizing the importance of greater purpose.

A captivating study of the physical and emotional burdens carried by a platoon of soldiers during the Vietnam War.

True crime book detailing the stories of sexual assaults in college town, Missoula, and the flawed justice system which fails rape victims.

Mysterious masked vigilantes in an alternate 1985 crime-ridden U.S. must save the world from a bleak, atomic fate.

A thrilling non-fiction story that chronicles the scientist Alan Turing's secret work on code breaking during WW2 in Tuxedo Park.

An exploration of faith and risk-taking, 'Oscar and Lucinda' is a novel of unlikely friendship, gambling and love.

A poetic exploration of life and relationships in three timelines, "The Hours" captures moments of joy and loss.

A collection of stories which explore the life of a wandering, drug-addicted narrator, making sense of the human condition.

A spellbinding story of courage and love as a couple navigate a mythical landscape in search of a new life.

Sandra Day O'Connor's fascinating and inspiring story of becoming the first woman Supreme Court Justice.

"Infinite Jest" is an ambitious and humorous exploration of addiction, entertainment and mortality.

An anthology of witty and insightful essays by David Foster Wallace exploring a variety of topics.

The Bell Jar is an autobiographical novel about a young woman isolated by mental illness.

Explores the complexities of human relationships through nine captivating stories by renowned author Jerome David Salinger.

A collection of over 300 poems exploring life, death, and love from one of the most iconic American poets - Emily Dickinson.

A Native American man struggles with trauma and cultural identity in this powerful examination of alienation and redemption.

Novel following a young writer who must confront his sexual identity as he searches for his literary master.

A powerful, haunting meditation on memory and identity, "Austerlitz" tells the story of a man's search for his past.

A satire about the upper classes of 19th century English society, following the lives of two very different women.

A satirical retelling of a legendary Spanish seducer's misadventures in love, by the renowned English poet Lord Byron.