Set in the 1960s, Lessons in Chemistry revolves around Elizabeth Zott, an incredibly talented chemist. Shunned from the male-dominated scientific world, she finds a new path on a TV cooking show. Here, she uses her scientific knowledge to explain why recipes work, and becomes an unlikely national hero, challenging gender norms and societal expectations.
Jerusalem is a novel by British author Alan Moore, released in 2016. The novel is a sprawling epic that weaves together the stories of the inhabitants of Moore’s hometown of Northampton, England, across different timelines and realities. The book explores themes of time, existence, poverty, and the supernatural, all tied together by a deep love for the city of Northampton itself.
Jane Eyre is a novel by English writer Charlotte Bronte. Published in 1847 under the pen name ‘Currer Bell’, it follows the emotional development of a young orphan girl named Jane Eyre. After an unhappy childhood, Jane becomes a governess and falls in love with her employer, Edward Rochester. They are about to marry when a dark secret from Rochester’s past is revealed, leading to a dramatic climax.
Written by Marina Keegan, ‘Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing’ is a dramatic collection of stories and poems. It explores the intricacies of relationships, the fragility of youth, and the haunting omnipresence of mortality. Marina’s unique perspective of the world is beautifully articulated through her engaging storytelling and poetic prowess. The book is also a tragic reminder of a promising life cut short, as Marina passed away in a car accident just days after her graduation from Yale University.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a timeless novel that tells the story of a young scientist named Victor Frankenstein, who embarks on a quest to create life. Driven by ambition and arrogance, Victor successfully brings a creature to life, but is horrified by his creation and abandons it. The creature, longing for companionship and shunned by society, turns violent and seeks revenge on his creator, leading to tragic consequences.
Endgame by James Frey and Nils Johnson-Shelton is a thrilling, action-packed adventure that follows the lives of 12 young players. Each has been trained since birth to represent their bloodline in the Game, an ancient, global contest of survival. The players journey across continents, solve ancient riddles, and fight to discover a key which will save their bloodline, yet doom the others.
East of Eden is a novel by John Steinbeck, published in 1952, which retells the biblical story of Cain and Abel through generations of the Trask and Hamilton families in Salinas Valley, California. The novel explores themes of love, good versus evil, and the struggle for acceptance and identity, drawing a parallel with the fall from grace and redemption.
Doppelganger is a unique tale of intrigue and suspense, based on the theme of identity theft. The story follows a man who discovers that someone who looks like him is living his life, but better. As he delves deeper into this mystery, he must confront the terrifying reality of losing his identity and the desperate fight to reclaim it.
Don Quixote is a novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It tells the story of an aging knight, Don Quixote, who sets off on a quest for adventures in the name of chivalry. Accompanied by his loyal sidekick, Sancho Panza, Quixote’s exploits and encounters are a blend of the ludicrous and the tragic.