Last, but certainly not least, I recommend The Help by Kathryn Stockett. O’Brien juxtaposes the heroic stereotype of soldiers with the brutal truth of what it’s like to have your boots on the ground. It dives feet-first into issues of military loyalty and the glory of war. Paradoxes aside, this novel explores trauma, love, emotional baggage, and guilt. It’s a collection of wartime flashbacks mixed with present-day narrative, told by the main character-a supposedly fictional Tim O’Brien who has nothing to do with the author. Tim O’Brien wrote this Vietnam-era novel. Though there are graphic depictions of violence, this new-age classic deserves a pensive read and spot on your library shelf. He’s later summoned back to Afghanistan to help rescue his friend’s son from the Taliban and make things right. It follows the life of Amir as he betrays his childhood friend and flees to the United States. Written in 2003 by Afghan-American Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner is a heartbreaking novel about loyalty, guilt, and redemption. Photo by Rahul Shah from Pexels The Kite Runner Lee explores themes of generational differences and how good people don’t always look how you’d expect in this timeless classic. Young Scout and her brother Jem learn about racial inequality in their small town, aided by their father, Atticus. To Kill a MockingbirdĬhildren are heavily influenced by the adults in their lives, and Harper Lee uses that to her advantage in this 1960s novel. This book switches between three perspectives, which all come together to build a complete tale about the importance of compassion. Readers spend a day in Stephen and Bloom’s lives as they search for paternity-Stephen for a father and Bloom for a son. Written by James Joyce, this narrative parallels that of Homer’s Odyssey. Set in Chicago in the 1950s, this play explores themes of race, economic inequality, ancestral roots, and dreams deferred. A Raisin in the Sun follows the Youngers, a Black family, as each person dreams about how they can improve their circumstances with the $10,000 life insurance check they receive when the patriarch passes. No book review list would be complete without this play by Lorraine Hansberry. This story about firemen who set fires to burn books deserves a place on any reader’s shelf in the home library. Besides his eerily accurate tech predictions (like earbuds), Bradbury explored the idea of censorship as a way for the government to control the masses. This dystopian novel gives us a peek into the then-future of 1999 midwestern America that Ray Bradbury imagined in 1953. This fantastical narrative also has a lot to say about growing pains, grief, and the impact of war on a young generation. Although this series is technically for children, readers of any age have become enthralled with the adventures laid out by author J.K. No book list would be complete with our favorite magical trio and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Dive in for an exciting and meaningful look at life-an entire century ago. This novel is a fairly quick read, accelerated by the unfolding drama between Nick and Jay. Eckleburg to that distant green light, this story takes you a journey through opulence, love, and longing. Set in the United States during the Roaring 20s, this literature-class staple by F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows narrator Nick Carraway’s friendship with the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. If you want to take a page out of my book, I suggest springing for a leather-bound volume for an impressive centerpiece. These themes, paired with Doyle’s expert writing and winding mysteries, make this book a must-have. We see him navigate the city of London and its issues with class discrepancies, drug abuse, and justice. However, Holmes certainly makes choices based on his feelings. Holmes is a fascinating man who claims to be an emotionless machine, capable of solving the greatest mysteries. This classic by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has inspired a host of other novels, shows, and movies. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Image by shell_ghostcage from Pixabay Wedding articles dealing with different aspects of a wedding.Travel Special travel trips and vacations.
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