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
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 Godfather By Mario Puzo
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.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Leigh Bardugo's dark fantasy book Ninth House is set in the privileged Yale University community. Alexander "Alex" Stern, a disturbed young lady with the capacity to see ghosts, is the main character of the novel. When she receives a full scholarship to attend Yale as a member of the secret society Lethe, she is given a second start at life. Alex soon learns, though, that the society's rituals and magic are dangerous and malevolent. Alex must face her horrific history as she investigates a string of deaths linked to Lethe while also dismantling a web of lies and corruption. The atmospheric thriller Ninth House has strong characters and a vividly created universe.
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
The exciting and frightening book Five Survive by Holly Jackson follows five adolescents who become stranded in the wilderness after their plane crashes. The group must face their anxieties, their secrets, and their developing suspicions that the crash was not an accident as they try to survive in the hostile and unforgiving environment. The teens must cooperate if they want to survive as the stress and danger increase with each passing day. Readers will be kept on the edge of their seats by Jackson's compelling storyline and stunning descriptions. Five Survive is a gripping and provocative examination of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit.
To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol is a play about a mean-spirited and selfish old man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who hates Christmas.
One cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge is unkind to the people who work for him, then refuses to give to charity, and then is rude to his nephew when he invites him to spend Christmas with him.
When Scrooge gets home, he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner Jacob Marley – and then by three ghosts! They are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future.
The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge on a journey through Christmases from his past, taking Scrooge to see himself as an unhappy child and a young man more in love with money than his fiancé.
The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge his clerk, Bob Cratchit’s family. At Bob Cratchit’s house Scrooge sees Tiny Tim, who is very ill, but full of spirit. The ghost then takes him to see his nephew Fred’s Christmas celebrations - which he had been invited to, but rebuffed.
Finally, The Ghost of Christmas Future terrifies Scrooge by showing him visions of his own death…
The ghosts’ journey through time teaches Scrooge the error of his ways. When he wakes up on Christmas Day he is full of excitement, and buys the biggest turkey in the shop for the Cratchit family before spending the day with his nephew, full of the joys of Christmas.