The Secret History by Donna Tartt - A tale of classical studies students at a college in New England discovering a way of life that leads to dire consequences.

Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez - A passionate love story spanning decades, centered around the characters Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza.

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison - The story of Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl who dreams of having blue eyes to be seen as beautiful in her community.

There There by Tommy Orange - Follows twelve characters from Native communities on their way to the Big Oakland Powwow.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker - A powerful narrative about African American women in the early 20th century rural Georgia.

1984 by George Orwell - A dystopian novel about a man’s struggle against a totalitarian government that watches every move of its citizens.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle - A collection of stories featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - A young shepherd’s journey to Egypt after dreaming of finding treasure in the pyramids.

Animal Farm by George Orwell - A satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution and the Soviet Union, depicted through a farm of animals.

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse - The story of a young man’s journey during the time of the Buddha, seeking spiritual enlightenment.