Beloved is a novel by Toni Morrison, which tells the story of Sethe, a former slave. Sethe is haunted by the ghost of her daughter, whom she killed to save from the brutalities of slavery. The novel explores the themes of motherhood, freedom, and the psychological impacts of slavery.
A young bat learns about identity and acceptance after being raised by birds.
The Element is about discovering your natural talents and passions and the transformative effects of finding one’s ‘element’.
The 1619 Project is an ambitious, influential initiative by The New York Times, aiming to reframe American history by considering 1619 as the start of this nation—when the first enslaved Africans arrived in Virginia. The book explores how every aspect of contemporary American life has been significantly shaped by slavery and its aftermath, from capitalistic economy and infrastructure, to music and cultural expressions.
Madeline Levine’s ‘Teach Your Children Well’ challenges modern parenting norms, focusing on developing resilience and emotional health over conventional success metrics.
Pegasus by Danielle Steel tells the multi-generational saga of the Wittgensteins, a wealthy German family, who are forced to flee their homeland with the outbreak of World War II. The family’s only hope for survival lies in their pair of magnificent Lipizzaner stallions, named Pegasus. The narrative spans decades and continents, from war-torn Europe to the sun-baked soils of America, exploring themes of family, loss, survival, and the unbreakable bonds between humans and their animals. Through hardships and trials, the Wittgensteins, along with a diverse cast of characters they meet along their journey, discover the true meaning of home, loyalty, and resilience.
Master the art of ethical interrogation and information gathering.
Masha Gessen’s ‘The Future Is History’ is an intricate exploration of the demise of Russian democracy and the resurgence of totalitarianism under Putin.
Explores economic shifts and strategies resulting from artificial intelligence.