Introduction

Welcome to my curated list of must-read books! Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just looking to get back into reading, this blog will guide you through some of the best literature across various genres.

Fiction

Historical Fiction

• "Sugar" by Jewell Parker Rhodes: A timeless novel that explores themes of struggles, social standing, and family during the Reconstruction era in the South.
• "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor: A novel that delves into the lives of an African American family and their struggles and pride as the face humiliation during a time period of heavy racial discrimination in America.

Contemporary Fiction

• "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara: A sorrowful but inspiring tale of a group of four college classmates and their lives in New York, in search of fame and fortune, tied together with brotherly bonds that are challenged by success and pride.
• "Please Look After Mom" by Kyung-Sook Shin: A coming-of-age story that follows the life of a boy who survives a terrorist attack at an art museum.

Christian

• "The Choice" by Robert Whitlow: An in-depth look at the life of a pregnant teen whose decision comes back into the future to haunt her, leaving her with even more decisions to make.

Non-Fiction

Memoir

• "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls: An in-depth look at the life and career of an author as she experiences a life with free spirited parents that refused to claim responsibility, even late into their lives.

History

• "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly: A guide to the important black women that helped NASA fulfill America’s greatest achievements in space.

Science Fiction

Dystopian

• "Dune" by Frank Herbert: An epic tale set in a distant future where noble families vie for control of a desert planet.
• "Neuromancer" by William Gibson: A cyberpunk classic that explores artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and cybernetics.