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The Hill We Climb

By Amanda Gorman

Fiction

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller and #1 USA Today bestseller Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. “Stunning.” —CNN “Dynamic.” —NPR “Deeply rousing and uplifting.” —Vogue On January 20,…

The Crucible

By Arthur Miller

Fiction

A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. But…

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The Art of War

By Sun Tzu

Fiction

Unleash your strategic prowess with Sun Tzu's timeless masterpiece, "The Art of War." This influential book provides profound insights into warfare, leadership, and the art of achieving victory. A must-read for military enthusiasts, business leaders, and those seeking personal growth.…

Our Town

By Thornton Wilder

Fiction

“[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth.”— New Yorker Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of…

Meditations

By Marcus Aurelius

Fiction

The "Meditations" of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius are a readable exposition of the system of metaphysics known as stoicism. Stoics maintained that by putting aside great passions, unjust thoughts and indulgence, man could acquire virtue and live at one with…

Devotions

By Mary Oliver

Fiction

A New York Times Bestseller, chosen as Oprah's 'Books That Help Me Through' for Oprah's Book Club Chosen by Poetry Book Society as their special commendation 'No matter where one starts reading, Devotions offers much to love, from Oliver's exuberant…

Call Us What We Carry

By Amanda Gorman

Fiction

The breakout poetry collection by Sunday Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman 'This is poetry rippling with communal recognition and empathy' Guardian 'This is more than protest. It's a promise.' Including The Hill We Climb, the stirring…