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Jhumpa Lahiri's 'Interpreter of Maladies' is a Pulitzer Prize-winning collection that explores the lives of Indian immigrants and their descendants in America. Lahiri's prose is elegant and understate...
Bill Bryson's 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' is a sweeping and accessible overview of the history of science. Bryson masterfully weaves together complex scientific concepts with his signature...
A young couple each sell their most prized possession to buy a gift for the other. A poignant tale of selfless love.
Albert Camus's novel is the literary embodiment of existential grit. It chronicles Meursault, a man who seems utterly detached from societal norms and emotional expectations. His indifference to grief...
The Best American Short Stories, 2023 is an annual anthology that compiles the finest short stories published in the United States. Each year, it features works from a wide range of authors, including...
A two-volume anthology edited by Richard Ford, featuring essential American short stories from the 20th century.
Ottessa Moshfegh's 'Homesick for Another World' is a darkly humorous and unsettling collection of stories featuring alienated and often unlikeable characters. Moshfeghs writing is sharp, cynical, and...
A tale of heroine Tsubasa Hanekawa from her own perspective, in her own voice—if that can hold true for a damaged soul who, depending on who you’re asking, suffers from a split personality or a supern...
HOW MUCH IS LIFE TRULY WORTH? Kusunoki used to believe he was destined for great things. Ostracized as a child, he held on to a belief that a good life was waiting for him in the years ahead. Now app...
What Remains of Edith Finch is a first-person narrative exploration game centered around a family cursed with unusual deaths. Players explore the Finch family home, experiencing vignettes of each fami...
A diverse anthology of modern Arabic short stories and novel excerpts from the 20th and 21st centuries.
On her day off, Tessa wakes up in her commander chair. After regaining her composure, she notices that her favorite stuffed animal is missing and thus tries to remember what actually transpired the ni...
A concise yet engaging overview of American history from colonial times to the present by historian Paul S. Boyer. Perfect for a quick but solid foundation.
While walking home, Mikiya Kokutou comes across a familiar sight: Shiki Ryougi standing by a railing amidst the falling snow, just as when he first met her four years ago. While the two talk of their...
The first short story focuses on Favaro and Kaiser between the events of the first and second series as they visit Favaro's home village. The second short story shows Kaiser as a knight commander spar...
