Say Nothing is a true crime book by Patrick Radden Keefe. It recounts the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland by focusing on the abduction and murder of Jean McConville, a widow and mother of ten, and its aftermath. The book also profiles key players in the conflict, including the Price sisters and Brendan Hughes, in order to provide a comprehensive exploration of this turbulent period.
A Short History of Byzantium’ is a concise narrative of Byzantine civilization from its beginnings in 330 A.D. to its eventual fall in 1453.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being, written by Milan Kundera, is a novel that explores the philosophical themes of lightness and weight. Set against the backdrop of the Prague Spring period in Czechoslovakia, the story intertwines the lives of four characters: the introspective surgeon Tomas, his photographer wife Tereza, his mistress Sabina, and her lover Franz. Through their complex relationships and personal struggles, the novel examines existential questions and the search for meaning in life.
This Girl is the third book in Colleen Hoover’s Slammed series, which delves into the past and present of protagonist Layken Cohen as she navigates love, loss, and poetry.
The Wild Diet focuses on fresh, natural foods and rejects processed products. It emphasizes quality over quantity and enjoyable eating.
Dominion, by Tom Holland, is a groundbreaking exploration of how a new religion – Christianity – came to shape the Western mind and determined the path of Western history. It’s a historical deep dive into how the revolutionary ideas of Christianity permeated every aspect of society, from politics and religion to the arts and sciences.
An intimate exploration of Malcolm X’s life, transformation, and impact on civil rights.