The Books of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau includes post-apocalyptic fantasy novels set in a mysterious city. The inhabitants, who have lived for generations without natural light, must unravel ancient secrets to survive.
Thirteen Days is a gripping account of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, written by Robert F. Kennedy, then the U.S. Attorney General. The book details the tense negotiations and critical decision-making that occurred over the thirteen days in which the United States and the Soviet Union stood on the brink of nuclear war. Through Kennedy’s perspective, readers get an insider’s view of the deliberations within the Kennedy administration, including the intensive discussions in the Executive Committee of the National Security Council and the private counsel between him and his brother, President John F. Kennedy.
A sweeping chronicle of human progress from prehistory to the present.
Ikigai reveals the secrets of Japanese longevity through exploring the concept of ikigai, the intersection of passion, mission, profession, and vocation. It inspires readers to find their unique ikigai and pursue it wholeheartedly to lead a joyful, purposeful life.
This novel follows Sam Masur and Sadie Green, two friends and game designers navigating life, love, and success through the medium of video games.