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28 DAYS

A Novel of Resistance

by David Safier

In '28 Days: A Novel of Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto', courage ignites as a group of young rebels defy the odds, fighting for freedom and humanity in the shadow of unimaginable oppression. Through Mira’s eyes, the novel vividly captures the brutal realities of life under Nazi oppression, the complex moral choices faced by those trapped inside, and the sparks of hope and love amid despair. This powerful story of courage, loss, and defiance brings to life the extraordinary spirit of the Jewish resistance in one of history’s darkest chapters.

TREASURE ISLAND


by Robert Louis Stevenson

"For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From the moment young Jim Hawkins first encounters the sinister Blind Pew at the Admiral Benbow Inn until the climactic battle for treasure on a tropic isle, the novel creates scenes and characters that have fired the imaginations of generations of readers. Written by a superb prose stylist, a master of both action and atmosphere, the story centers upon the conflict between good and evil."

AMERICAN DIRT


by Jeanine Cummins

A gripping and heart-wrenching tale of survival, courage, and the unbreakable bonds of family, 'American Dirt' is a literary achievement filled with poignancy, drama, and humanity. It is one of the most important books for our times.

Jeanine Cummins' American Dirt is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope.

THAT WAS THEN.

THIS IS NOW

by S.E. Hinton

'That Was Then, This Is Now' by S.E. Hinton is a raw and compelling coming-of-age tale set in 1960s Tulsa, where foster brothers Bryon and Mark face the harsh realities of growing up amid poverty, loyalty, and betrayal, as their once unbreakable bond is tested by drugs, violence, and the painful choices that define who they become.

S.SE. Hinton is also the author of 'The Outsiders'

THE WITNESS FOR
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THE PROSECUTION

by Agatha Christie

A riveting courtroom drama by Agatha Christie, "The Witness for the Prosecution" follows Leonard Vole, a man accused of murdering a wealthy widow, whose fate hinges on the shocking testimony of his wife, Romaine, leading to a series of unexpected twists and revelations.


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American Resistance

'This is America'
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


"I Run the Country
and the World"
- D. Trump

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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