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THE MALTESE FALCON

by Dashiell Hammett

The gritty streets of 1920s San Francisco become the backdrop for a thrilling tale of deception, greed, and murder. Private detective Sam Spade is drawn into a web of intrigue when hired to find a missing woman, only to find himself embroiled in a deadly chase for a priceless black statuette—the legendary Maltese Falcon. A classic noir narrative that explores the dark corners of desire and betrayal.

EVERY DAY

by David Levithan

"A" has no friends. No parents. No family. No possessions. No home, even. Because every day, "A" wakes up in the body of a different person. Every morning, a different bed. A different room. A different house. A different life.

THE MOON IS DOWN

by John Steinbeck

As the invading forces impose their will, the townspeople grapple with fear and betrayal, igniting a quiet yet fierce resistance. This poignant tale is not just a story of war; it’s a celebration of resilience and hope. Steinbeck's portrayal of resistance—both overt and subtle—serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, the human spirit can shine through.

THE SCARLET IBIS
Short Stories for English Language Learners
by James Hurst

The fragile bond between two brothers unfolds against a backdrop of Southern beauty and tragedy. Narrated by an older brother, the tale chronicles his relationship with Doodle, a physically disabled child whose very existence is a testament to resilience.


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'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

This is how fascism comes came to America, not with jackboots and salutes, but with a television huckster, a phony billionaire, a textbook egomaniac 'tapping into' popular resentments and insecurities, and with an entire national political party — out of ambition or blind party loyalty, or simply out of fear — falling into line behind him.

'Fear + Hate = Power'

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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