Normal People Author: Sally Rooney Irish author Sally Rooney struck a chord with young readers through her intimate exploration of love, identity and vulnerability. Normal People charts the complex relationship between Marianne and Connell, navigating the fragile intersections of mental health, social class, and communication in early adulthood. Gen Z connects to Sally’s sharp, minimalist […]
The Newlywed’s Instruction Manual: Essential Information, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice for the First Year of Marriage Author: Caroline Tiger Illustrator: Paul Kepple , Scotty Reifsnyder Are we arguing too much? Where is that wagon wheel coffee table going? What are we going to do about the in-laws? It’s common to have a lot of questions in the first […]
The alchemist This is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a worldly treasure as fabulous as any ever found. From his home in Spain, he journeys to the markets of Tangiers, and from there into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with […]
Eating doesn’t have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings a welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. Written with the clarity, concision and wit that has become bestselling author Michael Pollan’s trademark, this indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for […]
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times Author: Katherine May Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation […]