Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the 20th century, from the rise of the Third Reich through the Cold War, ‘Winter of the World’ follows five interrelated families across the globe. Ken Follett weaves a tapestry of historical events and personal struggles, exploring the impact of World War II and the atomic age on everyday lives.
The Third Wheel is part of Jeff Kinney’s hugely popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. This installment explores the awkwardness and hilarity of middle school dances, as protagonist Greg Heffley navigates the challenges of being a social outsider.
In ‘The Serpent’s Shadow,’ the final book of the Kane Chronicles, Carter and Sadie Kane race against time to prevent Apophis, the chaos snake, from swallowing the sun and plunging the world into eternal darkness. They embark on a dangerous journey to unite the gods and humans, facing challenges that test their bravery and determination.
In ‘The Racketeer,’ John Grisham tells the story of Malcolm Bannister, a former attorney serving time in prison who claims to have information on the murder of a federal judge. His knowledge becomes a ticket out of prison and into a complex web of deceit.
In ‘The Mark of Athena,’ part of Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus series, Greek and Roman demigods join forces to stop Gaea from awakening. The protagonists embark on a quest to find and close the Doors of Death, encountering gods, legendary creatures, and formidable challenges along the way.
The Fault in Our Stars is a poignant novel about Hazel Grace Lancaster, a sixteen-year-old cancer patient who meets and falls in love with Augustus Waters, a fellow cancer survivor, at a support group. Their journey explores themes of love, loss, and existence.
J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults centers on the sudden death of a parish councillor in the small English town of Pagford, revealing the social tensions and individual dramas among the town’s residents.
Gone Girl is a thrilling novel that delves into the complexities of marriage, media influence, and the psychology of its characters. It unfolds the story of Nick and Amy Dunne, whose marriage has seen better days. On their fifth wedding anniversary, Amy disappears under mysterious circumstances, leading to a frenzied media circus and suspicions towards Nick.
The Fifty Shades Trilogy by E L James is a series that explores the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey. Noted for its explicitly erotic scenes featuring elements of sexual practices involving BDSM.