A Slant of Light by Jeffrey Lent
The powerful new work from one of our greatest historical novelists, A Slant of Light deals with profoundly seminal American moments: the end of the Civil War, the religious freedom that was manifested in the Second Great Awakening, the last gasps of the Jeffersonian ideal of American yeomanry, the shadow on the horizon of the Industrial Revolution.
A Tale Of Two Cities By Charles Dickens
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott is a timeless classic that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—during the Civil War era. Set in Concord, Massachusetts, the novel explores themes of love, sisterhood, and coming-of-age as the girls navigate the challenges and joys of adolescence. Through their trials and triumphs, Alcott beautifully captures the essence of family bonds, personal growth, and the pursuit of dreams in this heartwarming and enduring tale.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy's Progress is Charles Dickens's second novel, and was published as a serial from 1837 to 1839 and released as a three-volume book in 1838, before the serialisation ended. The story centres on orphan Oliver Twist, born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" is a timeless story that is brimming with the intrigue of pirates, mystifying treasure maps, and exhilarating high-sea adventures. Join the energetic young protagonist Jim Hawkins on this amazing adventure as he sets out on a risky quest to uncover hidden treasures beyond his wildest dreams. He meets the notorious and seductive Long John Silver, a figure who has come to represent deceitful charm, along the journey.
The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Anon Doyle
The Godfather By Mario Puzo
Kartography by Kamila Shamsie
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The Mississippi River journey of Huck Finn and his buddy Jim, an escaped slave, is chronicled in Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The story addresses topics of freedom, racism, and society through the perspective of a young child on a voyage of self-discovery and is full of comedy, satire, and heartbreaking insights.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
The famous coming-of-age book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain relates the tale of a young boy named Tom Sawyer and his wayward adventures in a little village on the Mississippi River. In an era when life was simpler but not necessarily simple, Tom navigates youth, love, and danger with his pal Huckleberry Finn. The eternal themes of growing up and finding one's place in the world, as well as the book's humour and wit, have made it a classic.