A powerful novel following the investigation of a Moroccan immigrant who has fallen victim to a hit and run while leaving his family owned diner in California. The story bounces between the multiple characters, slowly unraveling the connections they all have to one another. A phenomenal book that exposes how our differences in religion, race and wealth status divide us. Not only is this book very well written, but also extremely hard to put down.
This book is an interesting look into the life of a boy who has to make a choice between his family and his sexuality. He beautifully describes the shame and gratitude he has for his family and religion. A powerful book following the journey of accepting yourself in a world that doesn't accept you.
An extraordinary story about love and the power to survive one of the most horrific events in world history. This book pulls at your heart strings with the characters struggles between survival and their morals. A page turner that is impossible to put down.
A page turning story about a woman who seems to have the perfect life, but is consumed with a constant need for sex. Following the story of her double life, this book will have you continuously reading to see what happens next.
A suspenseful book following the journey of a woman and her life after falling victim of an assault while on her way home. With assault against women as its main focal point, this book makes you realize just how quickly fiction can become reality. A dark book that makes you understand the struggles of being a woman.
An amazing novel about 2 stories told 30 years apart. With one story set in Chicago during the AIDS epidemic and the other set in 2015 Paris, these stories are full of tragedy and hope. A phenomenal historically accurate book that will take you on a powerful emotional journey.
Imagine only being allowed to speak 100 words a day. In this novel this horrific nightmare becomes reality for all women. Following the story of a woman trying to protect herself and her daughter, this book depicts a life where men rule the country and women must deal with the laws now put into place no matter how dehumanizing.
I found this to be the perfect book to educate people on how to talk about race. It demonstrates why white people are so reluctant to openly talk about race and teaches us ways to respectfully acknowledge and discuss race. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to become more educated on race and racism in America.
This book is a very smooth read. A great read for someone looking for something sexy and smart. With a love triangle between a daughter, her mom and her professor, you’ll never want to put this book down.
A thrilling story about virtue and reality becoming reality. This page turner keeps you on your toes, waiting to see what the next move will be. Each chapter leaves you wanting to read more. This book not only excites and entertains, but makes you feel like you are experiencing the journey yourself.
This insightful self-help book gives its reader a better understanding of how successful people are created. He focuses on how your surroundings and social influences can control how successful you become. Gladwell reveals how something as small as where you grew up can play a tremendous role in who you become.
In this book, Gladwell takes the complex theory of “The Tipping Point” and illustrates it in a way that is not only easy to understand, but gives you insight and knowledge on how social behaviors are created. This is a great book for anyone interested in how social norms are created.
Another one of Gladwell’s self help books that challenges the way we think of things. This book will teach you how to become a better decision maker that will result in a better quality of life.
A haunting story about a seemingly perfect nanny. Driven by her love for other people’s children, this nanny will have you believing that she can do no wrong. Except when the kids turn up dead.