Library

There was a country

Chinua Achebe

Achebe's long-awaited account of coming of age during the defining experience of his life: the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War of 1967-1970.

The Secret of Secrets

Dan Brown

Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript.

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

Richard Feynman

In "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!", the legendary physicist Richard Feynman shares a collection of autobiographical stories that showcase his curiosity, humor, and unconventional approach to life and science.

From picking locks at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project to learning to play bongo drums in Brazil, Feynman's adventures reveal the playful spirit behind his brilliant scientific mind.

Three Body Problem Trilogy

Cixin Liu

"The Three-Body Problem trilogy, starting with "The Three-Body Problem" followed by "The Dark Forest" and "Death's End", is a groundbreaking Chinese science fiction series that begins during China's Cultural Revolution.

When a secret military project establishes contact with aliens, humanity faces an impending invasion from the Trisolaris civilization. As Earth prepares for this existential threat, the story spans centuries, exploring profound questions about civilization, technology, and humanity's place in the cosmos.

Call of the Wild

Jack London

First published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece. Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival in the frozen Alaskan Klondike.

When Breath Becomes Air

Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air is a profound memoir written by Paul Kalanithi, a brilliant neurosurgeon who, at age 36, faces a terminal cancer diagnosis.

The book explores his transformation from doctor to patient, weaving together his medical career, philosophical insights, and deeply personal journey. Kalanithi grapples with questions of mortality, meaning, and what makes life worth living while confronting his own impending death

Children of Ruin

Adrian Tchaikovsky

In "Children of Ruin", Adrian Tchaikovsky continues the epic space exploration saga begun in "Children of Time." Following the events of the first book, humanity's descendants and their uplifted spider allies discover another terraformed world.

This planet harbors not one but two evolved species: octopuses with their remarkable distributed intelligence, and something far more alien and dangerous. As these civilizations clash and try to understand each other, they face an unprecedented threat that challenges their very concepts of consciousness and communication.

Children of Time

Adrian Tchaikovsky

In "Children of Time," humanity's last remnants search for a new home among the stars after Earth's devastation. They discover a terraformed planet, meticulously engineered for human habitation. However, a twist of fate leads to the planet being colonized by spiders who, through an evolutionary virus, develop remarkable intelligence over millennia.

As humans finally arrive, they face an evolved arachnid civilization, leading to a fascinating exploration of consciousness, civilization, and what it truly means to be intelligent.

I'm Glad My Mom Died

Jennette McCurdy

Former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy delivers a raw and unflinching memoir that explores her complex relationship with her abusive, controlling mother and the dark side of child stardom.\n\nThrough darkly humorous and deeply moving prose, McCurdy details her journey through eating disorders, anxiety, and the exploitation she faced in Hollywood, all while under the manipulation of her mother who pushed her into acting at age six.

Sapiens

Yuval Harari

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a groundbreaking exploration of human history that traces our species' journey from prehistoric times to the present. Dr. Yuval Noah Harari examines how Homo sapiens emerged from being an insignificant animal to becoming the dominant force on Earth. The book explores major revolutions in human history: the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, and the Scientific Revolution, showing how they shaped our societies and cultures.

Born a Crime

Trevor Noah

"Born a Crime" is Trevor Noah's compelling memoir about growing up in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa. As the child of a black mother and white father, his very existence was illegal under apartheid law. Through a series of vivid, often hilarious stories, Noah details his remarkable journey from a sheltered childhood to becoming a renowned comedian.

The heart of the story is his unbreakable bond with his fearless, rebellious mother who defied a brutal system to give her son a better life.