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THE GOOD IMMIGRANT

Edited by Nikesh Shukla
and Chimene Suleyman

A vibrant anthology that invites readers into the rich tapestry of immigrant experiences in the United States. 'The Good Immigrant' captures the diverse and dynamic experiences of immigrants, offering heartfelt and thought-provoking reflections on identity, culture, and belonging.

DUBLINERS

by James Joyce

A masterful collection of fifteen short stories that captures the essence of ordinary life in a city gripped by social and political paralysis. Each tale unfolds the poignant struggles of its characters — children, young adults, and the elderly — who grapple with their dreams, disappointments, and the suffocating expectations of society.

EXIT WEST

by Moshid Hamid

Exit West tells the story of young lovers Saeed and Nadia, who escape their war-torn city through magical doors that transport them to various countries, exploring the complexities of love, migration, and the search for belonging.

THE WILD ROBOT

by Peter Brown

A fun, heartwarming tale of a lone robot named Roz who awakens on a remote island and embarks on a journey of survival, friendship, and self-discovery as she learns to navigate the wild and bond with the very creatures that once feared her.

GOING HOME  and
Short Stories for English Language Learners
THE BOOK SIGNING

by Peter Hamill

Two very different stories about going back home.



Two Dozen
'Woke' Songs
from, for & about
America

Articles - Interviews
Speeches - Opinions


'We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.' -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN NOVELS:
various genres that explore themes of authoritarianism, resistance, and individual freedom.

1984
by George Orwell

Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley

Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury

The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood

Animal Farm
by George Orwell

“Cynicism and resignation are exactly what the reckless incompetents and miscreants, the self-serving billionaires, the fascists, the sadists, the Trump sycophants, the pillagers and plunderers who despise our system of self-governance are counting on. The more we indulge ourselves in fear, doubt and feelings of exhaustion, the easier it will be for them to win.”
— Steven Beschloss

It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis

The Iron Heel
by Jack London

Little Brother
by Cory Doctorow

Night Soldiers
by Alan Furst

The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth

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Practice Using Articles
'a' - 'an' - 'the'
English Idioms, Sayings & Slang
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