The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder
“The Bridge of San Luis Rey” tells the story of a bridge collapse in Peru and the lives of five people affected by it, exploring themes of fate and human connection.
Barchester Towers and the Warden by Anthony Trollope
“Barchester Towers and the Warden” is a novel by Anthony Trollope that follows the clergy of Barchester as they navigate power struggles, love affairs, and social hierarchy in Victorian England.
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
“The Pickwick Papers” by Charles Dickens follows the humorous misadventures of Mr. Pickwick and his companions as they travel through England, encountering eccentric characters and engaging in comical situations.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
“The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold is a haunting and emotional novel about a young girl who watches over her family from heaven after being brutally murdered.
Light in August by William Faulkner
“Light in August” by William Faulkner explores themes of race, identity, and morality through the intersecting lives of characters in a small Southern town.
Remembrance of Things Past by Marcel Proust
“Remembrance of Things Past” by Marcel Proust is a seven-volume novel depicting the narrator’s journey of memory, exploring themes of love, art, and the passage of time.
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
The House of Mirth follows the tragic story of Lily Bart, a young woman in high society, as she navigates the pressures and pitfalls of wealth, love, and social expectations.
Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather
“Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather tells the story of two French priests who establish a Catholic diocese in New Mexico and face various challenges and conflicts.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor tells the story of a young African American girl named Cassie and her family’s struggles against racism in the 1930s Mississippi.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
“Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy, following Katniss Everdeen as she becomes the symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol.