Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to a remote island off the coast of Devon, England. By the end of the first night, there are nine guests–and one more body. As the weather turns and the in-fighting escalates, only one person is certain of their innocence. Can they…

“American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang is a novel about an Asian American boy named Jin Wang, who struggles to find his place between two cultures. As a child, Jin feels like he doesn’t fit in with either the American kids at school or the Chinese kids at church. He just wants to be…

If you’re looking for an epic science fiction adventure, then you need to read Abaddon’s Gate by James S. A. Corey. This book is the third installment in The Expanse series, and it does not disappoint. The story follows the crew of the Rocinante as they investigate a strange alien artifact that has appeared near…

There was a time when the gods ruled the earth. They were powerful and they controlled everything. But that time has passed. The gods are gone and now humans rule the earth. But there are some who still believe in the old ways. They still worship the gods and they still follow their rules. “Against…

Vince Flynn’s American Assassin is a heart-pounding thriller that follows the story of Mitch Rapp, a CIA operative who is on a mission to stop a terrorist group from carrying out their plan. The book is full of action and suspense, and will keep readers on the edge of their seats. If you’re a fan…

It was summertime and the novelty of no school had worn off on Alice as she quickly became bored. She thought of all the places she’s rather be, people she wished she was with, when she happened to click on a link to a website called “Aa Promises.” The site claimed to be able to…

I sat in the hospital waiting room, trying to keep my mind from wandering. It had been two weeks since Louisa Clark had left me. I still couldn’t believe she was gone. We had only been together for a short time, but it felt like much longer. I loved her with all my heart, and…

In their book American Apartheid, Douglas Massey and Nancy Denton argue that segregation in the United States is not a matter of choice, but rather a result of systematic discrimination. The authors claim that segregation exists not only between blacks and whites, but also within each group. This system of segregation, they say, has its…

The novel “After We Collided” by Anna Todd is the sequel to “After.” It picks up where the first book left off, with Tessa and Hardin’s relationship being more complicated than ever. The two are constantly fighting and making up, but they can’t seem to stay away from each other. Tessa is still trying to…

In the early 1930s, Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith developed the twelve steps as a way to recovery from alcoholism. The twelve steps have become widely used as a way to achieve sobriety and maintain sobriety. There are many different interpretations of the twelve steps, but they all share common themes of honesty,…