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An exploration of a woman's journey to reclaim her life, and an exploration of the consequences of her revolt.

A guide to making thoughtful decisions, grounded in stories of success, failure & complexity of the human brain.

Frederick Douglass' riveting autobiography recounts his experiences of slavery and eventual emancipation.

A touching tale of a young soldier's struggle to find meaning in an unfamiliar world during a single day at a Thanksgiving football game.

This collection of stories explores themes of loss and identity through the stories of refugees who have fled their home countries.

This book explores how we interact with unfamiliar people, and how to build trust and understanding between strangers.

Abhijit Banerjee's "Good Economics for Hard Times" shows how to combine economic principles with societal values to craft progressive solutions to global problems.

Exploring the economic and societal impacts of innovation, this book uncovers how innovation works and how it flourishes in freedom.

Exploration of the far-reaching impact of emerging technologies on businesses, industries, and daily life.

A post-apocalyptic horror novel, following survivors of a worldwide plague as they make a stand against an evil supernatural force.

A poignant exploration of mortality, as one man reflects on his life in the face of death.

"Dear Life" follows Alice Munro's life story, as she fondly looks back at memories of family, love, and growth.

An emotional story of the secrets of a small town community and the loss of friendship.

Runaway Rabbit's search for freedom and identity in a mundane life.

A beautiful and heartbreaking exploration of a broken marriage in 1950s America.

Mature story of heartache and lost innocence, as a young woman navigates life in upper-class New York City in the 1800s.

An exploration of a professor's life and emotional self-discovery as he transitions from his past to a new life.

A biographical novel exploring the life and career of German composer, Adrian Leverkuhn, as told by his closest friend.

A sweeping and biting commentary on societal norms, "The Custom of the Country" follows the ambitious rise and fall of Undine Spragg.

A sweeping epic of Austrian family, culture and identity in a changing world during the waning Habsburg Empire.

Gulley Jimson is an elderly, eccentric artist who uses unorthodox methods to create his masterpieces.

Classic novel about Jean Valjean's struggles with redemption and survival in 19th-century France.

A witty exploration of relationships between three college friends, as they face the struggles of adulthood.

Mildred Pierce is a classic novel of a single mother navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and betrayal in the hard times of the 1930s.