Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

An autobiographical diary by Anne Frank detailing her life in hiding during the Nazi occupation, showcasing her fear, hope, and resilience against the backdrop of the Holocaust.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

A narrative that captures the extravagance and moral decay of the Jazz Age, reflecting the disillusionment with the American dream experienced by a generation.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Inspired by Harper Lee's childhood experiences in Alabama, this novel follows Atticus Finch, a lawyer defending a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, exploring themes of racial injustice.

Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally

Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories.

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Drawing from Adichie’s experiences as a Nigerian immigrant, the novel examines cultural assimilation and identity through the lives of its protagonists, Ifemelu and Obinze.

American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin

A biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, focusing on his leadership of the Manhattan Project and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the development of the atomic bomb.

White Houses by Amy Bloom

A fictional account inspired by the real-life relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena Hickok, exploring the intimate aspects of their connection.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

A pioneering work of the true crime genre that meticulously recounts the brutal murder of the Clutter family in Kansas and the subsequent investigation.