Category: Fiction

In S. E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders”, two rival gangs are pitted against each other in a small town in Oklahoma. The protagonist, Ponyboy Curtis, learns the meaning of friendship, loyalty and belonging as he navigates the two worlds he lives in.

When father and son take a summer road trip, they bond over their love of the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy. Along the way, they learn more about each other.

The Great Gatsby tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire intent on recapturing the love of Daisy Buchanan, his beloved from long ago. Set in the glamorous Roaring Twenties, Gatsby’s attempts to win her love bring about dramatic results.

The Guardians follows a legal team as they take on a case to represent the unjustly convicted and put an end to a miscarriage of justice.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a novel based on a true story of love, survival, and courage in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. Lale Sokolov tattoos numbers into the arms of fellow prisoners and meets and falls in love with a young woman named Gita.

An innocent child’s perspective on the deep prejudices and injustices of a small southern town are revealed through a lawyer’s struggle to defend an African American man facing false accusations.

Eleanor Oliphant is a socially awkward woman who lives a lonely life until she meets Raymond, a co-worker. Together, they form an unlikely friendship and Eleanor discovers the potential for real human connection.

A sweeping novel that tells the stories of nine people whose lives are interconnected by trees and the shared values of protecting the natural world.

An allegorical story of Santiago, a young shepherd boy who embarks on a magical journey to follow his dream and find his destiny. Along the way, he encounters obstacles and glean wisdom from a variety of characters.

Set fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale, three women’s lives become intertwined in the search for truth and justice as Gilead’s tyranny unravels.

The Institute follows Luke, a 12-year-old telekinetic, who is kidnapped by a mysterious organization and placed in a facility with other children who possess superhuman abilities. Together, they must figure out how to overthrow their oppressors.

This novel follows the life of a young girl named Kya who is abandoned in a marsh in North Carolina. She learns to survive in her harsh environment while facing prejudice and injustice.

A dystopian tale set in the future where a totalitarian government has taken control, forcing women to adopt traditional roles as handmaids, destined to provide the ruling class with children.

An Alaskan family moves to the wilderness to begin a new life, only to realize that the harshness of nature may be more than they can handle.

The Outsider follows detective Ralph Anderson as he investigates a horrific murder in South Carolina. With no evidence of the killer, Anderson finds himself chasing an impossible suspect: a widely beloved local figure with an ironclad alibi.

A young Italian, Pino Lella, defies Nazi’s during WWII by acting as a spy and helping Jews escape to safety. Along the way, he also meets his true love.

The Reckoning is a legal thriller about a fateful war crime, a tangled family history, and the search for justice.

Two families are linked across time by a Georgia orphanage, seeking hope, love and understanding in the darkest of times.

Auggie Pullman is a ten-year-old boy born with a facial deformity who, for the first time, attends a mainstream school, where he must try to fit in and brave the misperceptions of his peers.

The novel follows two families in an Ohio suburb – one white, and one Chinese-American – as their lives become intertwined by class, racial tensions, and secrets that threaten to tear them apart.

The novel follows the lives of the ultra-wealthy Young family as their youngest member prepares to marry the love of his life, an American-born Chinese woman, throwing his family’s status and traditions into disarray.

The Plant Paradox is about how certain foods deemed “healthy” can be harmful to our health, causing weight gain and disease. Dr. Gundry teaches us how to transform our diet to be healthier and free of these hidden dangers.

The book follows Marlon Bundo, the vice-rabbit of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, on a day of adventures. Marlon encounters obstacles, joys, and learns some important lessons about love and acceptance.

The story of three women of different backgrounds, each impacted by World War II, and how their lives intersect during the war.

A teenage girl with a rare immune disorder falls in love with the boy next door, leading to a thrilling adventure as they try to escape her sheltered life.

Sixteen-year-old Aza Holmes suffers from crippling anxiety and intrusive thoughts, while her best friend Daisy navigates Aza’s illness as they search for a fugitive billionaire.

The novel follows a retired Princeton professor, Mercer Mann, as he attempts to recover rare stolen manuscripts from a shadowy group of criminals on the idyllic island of Camino in Florida.

Three law school friends discover their school is a scam and fight back against the corrupt system of justice.

Three mothers in an affluent beachside town in Australia get caught up in a murder investigation, revealing the hidden secrets and lies among the town’s residents.

This book follows Clay Jensen as he listens to the tapes his crush, Hannah Baker, left before her death. Each tape explains a reason for why she took her life.

Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to a life of house arrest in a Russian hotel, where he finds decadence, purpose, and friendship while observing the sweeping changes of the new Soviet Union.

A grieving father’s faith is shaken after his daughter is abducted and murdered, but a mysterious invitation from God changes everything and leads him on a journey of self-discovery.

Ove is a grumpy old man in a small Swedish town who is forced to find purpose in life when a young family moves in next door. He unexpectedly finds himself playing an important role in this family’s life as his outlook on life is completely transformed.

Robert Langdon embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious edict that will change the course of humanity.

Greg and his family go on an eventful road trip in Jeff Kinney’s “The Getaway”, dealing with a series of misadventures. From getting lost in a state park to finding a friendly raccoon, Greg’s family faces one adventure after another.

In a world where life is seemingly perfect, 12-year-old Jonas embarks on an inner journey as he is appointed the Receiver of Memory and struggles to reconcile the power of knowledge with the joy and beauty of living.

A book of extremely silly words and guidelines for parents and children to share laughter. Designed to prove that a picture-less book can be fun and interactive.

Louisa Clark’s life is changed forever when she takes up a job caring for quadriplegic Will Traynor, and the two form an unlikely bond that ultimately leads to a life-changing decision.

Whitehead follows Cora, an escaped slave, through various homes and states, all while being chased by a relentless slave catcher. Cora finds courage and resilience as she attempts to make her way to freedom.

Set during WWII, this novel follows two main characters: Werner, a German orphan, and Marie-Laure, a blind French girl. As their lives intertwine, their paths eventually collide in a devastating twist of fate.

Set in Germany and France in World War II, the story follows two sisters as they fight for survival in the face of Nazi occupation.

Set in 1930s Alabama, a lawyer and his daughter Scout come to grips with prejudice and injustice when they defend a black man against false accusations.

A group of British boys are stranded on a deserted island and, without the constraints of society, descend into chaos in a terrifying exploration of human nature.

Sebastian Rudd is a “rogue lawyer” who works outside the law to defend the rights of those the system has failed. His clients are criminals, but that doesn’t stop him from fighting for justice.

After the mysterious disappearance of Margo, her neighbor Quentin embarks on a quest to find her. Along the way, he learns a lot about Margo and discovers what it means to find yourself.

This coloring book provides intricate and detailed line drawings in a unique art nouveau style featuring animals. It also includes helpful coloring tips and instructions.

Set in the 1950s, the novel follows Jean Louise Finch, who visits her hometown of Maycomb, Alabama and becomes reacquainted with her father, Atticus, and learns a startling truth.

This cookbook offers grain-free, paleo recipes to help readers improve health and feel their best. Featuring over 150 recipes made with nutrient-dense whole food ingredients, it covers breakfasts, entrees, sides, and desserts.

In Lois Lowry’s “The Giver”, Jonas lives in a seemingly utopian society, but soon discovers the dark secrets it hides, prompting him to make difficult choices about his own fate and that of his community.

During the Great Depression, two friends, George and Lennie, travel together in search of work. Their friendship and dream of owning a farm are constantly threatened by the realities of an unforgiving world.