Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Betrayal, exile, and the healing power of medicine intertwine in this sweeping saga of twin brothers born in Ethiopia.
Books
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Daring to mend a broken friendship, two polar opposites embark on one last vacation, confronting their past and their true feelings.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
Lurking in the shadows of a post-apocalyptic world, this groundbreaking horror novel reinvented the vampire genre and inspired generations.
City of Thieves by David Benioff
Harrowing survival and unexpected friendship collide in this gripping tale of wartime Leningrad's darkest days.
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
The power of a simple checklist emerges as a game-changing tool for tackling complexity and preventing errors across diverse industries.
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
A young orphan's search for family and identity unfolds against the backdrop of Depression-era Michigan in this poignant historical novel.
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Eternal life comes at a steep price in this gothic tale that redefined vampire lore for generations of readers.
Silas Marner by George Eliot
Despite its brevity, this poignant tale of redemption set in rural England explores profound themes of isolation and love.
Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Our summary of Alan Paton's "Cry, the Beloved Country" provides an in-depth look at this powerful South African novel, including plot, characters, and historical context.
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens
Moral quandaries and the quest for redemption drive this stormy literary classic set in Victorian London.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
New depths of passion and psychological insight emerge in this pioneering work of Gothic romance.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Haunting visions of a genetically engineered future collide with a poignant tale of survival in this dystopian masterpiece."