The Gulag Archipelago
Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
A chilling exposé of the Soviet prison system, The Gulag Archipelago unveils the brutal reality of life within the network of labor camps and prisons that stretched across the Soviet Union. Based on eyewitness accounts, secret documents, and the author's own experiences, this groundbreaking work reveals the horrors of political repression and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable suffering.
The Gun Debate
Philip J. Cook
An exploration of the multifaceted gun debate in America, covering gun ownership, violence, regulation, history, and the perspectives of various groups. It delves into the value of guns for self-protection, the costs of gun violence, and potential policy solutions.
The Half Known World
Pico Iyer
A profound exploration of paradise, both earthly and spiritual, as the author travels to Iran and reflects on the search for an ideal world amidst conflict and complexity.
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood
In the Republic of Gilead, Offred is a Handmaid, forced into sexual servitude to repopulate a desolate world. Stripped of her identity and freedom, she clings to memories of the past, a time when she had a husband, a child, and a life of her own. As Offred navigates the treacherous landscape of Gilead, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets, rebellion, and forbidden desires, risking everything for a glimpse of hope in a world consumed by darkness.
The Happiness Industry
William Davies
An exploration of how the concept of well-being has been adopted and commodified by governments and big business, examining the political and economic interests driving the happiness industry and its impact on society.
The Harvard Psychedelic Club
Don Lattin
The story of three brilliant scholars and one ambitious freshman who crossed paths at Harvard University in the winter of 1960–61, and how their experiences in a psychedelic drug research project transformed their lives and much of American culture in the 1960s and 1970s. It's about the intersecting life stories of Timothy Leary, Huston Smith, Richard Alpert (Ram Dass), and Andrew Weil.
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.
The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching
Thich Nhat Hanh
In 'The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching,' Thich Nhat Hanh elucidates the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, making core Buddhist teachings accessible to all. He reveals how suffering can be a path to liberation, inviting readers to find the heart of the Buddha within themselves and touch the world of no-birth and no-death.