The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery weaves together the stories of Renée, a concierge with hidden intellectual depths, and Paloma, a precocious young girl who plans to end her life on her 12th birthday unless she finds something worth living for. Both characters navigate the confines of their societal roles in a Parisian apartment building, finding solace and understanding in each other’s company.
In ‘Arguing with Idiots’, Glenn Beck uses humor and logic to tackle common arguments about politics and American society, aiming to equip readers with facts to counter baseless claims.
‘Thick: And Other Essays’ is a collection of essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom that delve into the complexities of black womanhood. The essays blend personal stories with incisive analysis on topics such as beauty, media, money, and education. Cottom uses her own experiences to explore societal expectations and the intersection of race and gender, critiquing the underlying power dynamics in American society.
American Psycho is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. The story is told in the first person by Patrick Bateman, a 26-year-old investment banker from Manhattan. Bateman’s life revolves around dining at trendy restaurants while keeping up appearances for his fiancée and circle of wealthy friends. Unbeknownst to them, Bateman is also a serial killer who preys on the marginalized and the homeless.
A Wall Street clerk’s passive defiance questions conformity and individuality.
An exploration of how women have been historically denied power and a call for change.
A critical discourse on the perception and interpretation of visual art.