Frindle by Andrew ClementsLet your imagination run wild with this tale of a fifth-grader who invents a new word and ignites a linguistic revolution.
A Return to Love by Marianne WilliamsonDesires and fears collide in this spiritual guide that promises personal transformation through the power of love.
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le GuinMagic, power, and self-discovery intertwine in this seminal fantasy tale of a young wizard's journey to confront his inner darkness.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD VanceMisfortune and resilience collide in this raw memoir of Appalachian roots and the American Dream's erosion in the Rust Belt.
A Sand County Almanac by Aldo LeopoldLean into the wisdom of a pioneering ecologist as he chronicles the rhythms of nature and advocates for a revolutionary land ethic.
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi PicoultLive out a harrowing day that forever changes a small town in this gripping exploration of school violence and its aftermath.
All American Boys by Jason ReynoldsMisconceptions about race and justice are challenged in this powerful tale of two teens grappling with police brutality.
By Any Other Name by Jodi PicoultDueling timelines reveal the enduring struggle of female writers in this compelling exploration of authorship and identity.
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson HaddixSinister secrets and a fight for survival propel this dystopian tale of a hidden child in a world where his existence is forbidden.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosDaring dragon riders and deadly secrets collide in this action-packed fantasy that's taken the literary world by storm.
Five Days at Memorial by Sheri FinkMedical ethics and disaster response collide in this gripping account of a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina.