Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
In a world defined by social expectations, first impressions can be deceiving. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, class, and the complexities of society in this timeless tale of wit and romance. Will she overcome her pride and prejudice to find true happiness?
Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, Robinson Crusoe must use his wits and courage to survive. Facing solitude, hunger, and the unknown, he builds a life for himself, only to encounter new challenges that test his resilience and resourcefulness. A timeless tale of survival, adventure, and the human spirit.
Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen
Follow the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, society, and financial hardship in 19th-century England. Elinor embodies sense, while Marianne embraces sensibility, leading them on different paths filled with heartbreak and hope. A timeless tale of family, love, and the constraints of society.
Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children's Crusade
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Billy Pilgrim has come unstuck in time. A satirical and deeply human anti-war novel, Slaughterhouse-Five follows Billy's journey through the horrors of World War II and his encounters with the Tralfamadorians, exploring themes of free will, trauma, and the absurdity of existence.
Strangers
Taichi Yamada
A divorced screenwriter living in a quiet apartment building in Tokyo encounters a mysterious woman who claims they are the only two occupants at night. As their relationship deepens, he is haunted by memories of his past and a growing sense of unease. A chilling and atmospheric tale of loneliness, loss, and the supernatural.
Sula
Toni Morrison
In the Bottom, a black neighborhood in Ohio, the story of Sula and Nel unfolds. Their intense friendship is tested by societal expectations, individual desires, and the complexities of being black women in a racially divided America. Sula's rebellious spirit challenges the community's values, while Nel seeks stability within its confines, leading to a profound exploration of female friendship, freedom, and the search for self.
Supposing Bleak House
John O. Jordan
A critical analysis of Charles Dickens's novel Bleak House, focusing on themes of voice, illustration, psychoanalysis, and endings. The book explores the character of Esther Summerson and her complex relationship with her mother, using psychoanalytic theory to understand the novel's deeper meanings.
The Bell Jar
Sylvia Plath
A young woman's summer in New York City takes a dark turn as she grapples with mental illness and societal expectations in this semi-autobiographical novel. Experience the world through her eyes as she navigates love, ambition, and the descent into madness.