What the reader says: “It made me fall in love with books again after I was jaded by my literature degree. It’s amazing. Simply, amazing. You realise halfway through that your feelings about certain characters have completely changed, but you can’t pinpoint when… Because the narrative is so subtly manipulative. You WILL need to talk to someone else who’s read it!” —amyc418b209b3 What starts out as a drunken mistake quickly escalates as Jane discovers that sex and power go hand-in-hand. As her physical and mental stability starts to falter, her friendships, her sanity and even her life are put into jeopardy . . ." What the reader says: “As a 26yo myself, I’m amazed at how well the author writes out the young female experience centring around work, friendship, men, and adulthood. There’s so much recognition in every chapter, it’s baffling. The writing is witty and the audiobook is AMAZING. It’s a sort of coming-of-age story, with the angst and occasional comedic relief that should accompany a story like that.” —sunshinesnake
What the reader says: “It’s a quick read all about finding those little things you love that make life worth living.” —dingospleen What the reader says: “Everybody thinks The Grapes of Wrath is his best book, but it’s definitely this!” —k777 ‘I told you last night that I might be gone sometime… You reached up and put your fingers on my lips and gave me that look I never in my life saw on any other face besides your mother’s. It’s a kind of furious pride, very passionate and stern. I’m always a little surprised to find my eyebrows unsinged after I’ve suffered one of those looks. I will miss them.’" What the reader says: “It’s such a beautiful book. I don’t know how to describe it… It took my sister a year to convince me to actually read it because it seemed like it would hold no interest for me. The imagery is absolutely gorgeous and it’s also extremely sad, but also not – IDK just read it, it’s not that long. My sister said ‘anyone who doesn’t like that book has no soul’ and we’re not even religious.” —trudecool What the reader says: “Astonishing works on the human condition.” —sailesteele77 What the reader says: “My first true exposure to the concept of life and death was in this novel. Sure, I understood mortality from a logical perspective, but this book made me confront existential questions that people struggle with over the course of a lifetime. Ultimately, this book taught me to cherish time.” —hiitsnicetomeetyou What the reader says: “It had so many great messages, was gut-wrenching, and so so poetic. It said a lot about the meaning of life, the power of love, and the importance of hope and determination. It’s a popular high school book but I think everyone should read it. One of my favourite books ever.” —aylabevans What the reader says: “It is so so good and impacted me so much.” —lxcy3x
What the reader says: “It’s an incredible anti-war book about the author’s own trauma from World War II, and I really think everyone should read it.” —abbyuniwork Unfortunately for Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, the psychological profiling of murderers is a practice still in its infancy, struggling to make headway against the prejudices of those who prefer the mentally ill – and the ‘alienists’ who treat them - to be out of sight as well as out of mind." What the reader says: “What it really tackles is classism, I think. It’s a murder mystery taking place in NYC during the late 1800s. It captures the time so well and paints a good picture of the sexism, racism, religious corruption, and homophobia that was relevant at that time. Also, it was just a damn good crime story with great characters.” —aylabevans
What the reader says: “It’s heartbreaking but important – it puts into perspective how prominent racism is in our country right now.” —aevthequeenofficial What the reader says: “It’s an incredible story of the author’s personal experience during the holocaust and has such a powerful message – even in the darkest times and when least expected, there is light. It’s applicable to so many people in so many different ways, inspiring on so many levels, and has stuck with me for all the years after initially reading it.” —amymeyers The Mississippi of the 1930s was a hard place for a black child to grow up in, but still Cassie didn’t understand why farming his own land meant so much to her father." What the reader says: “I remembered reading this at secondary school and just sobbed – such a good book!” —lizzieee6969 What the reader says: “It’s such a beautiful and sad story that helped highlight and combat the poor treatment of horses by society. It’s told through the voice of Beauty, a horse born on a lavish estate and subsequently sold to different owners. Some are kind, but others are unbelievably cruel. While it focuses on horses, it carries an overall message that animals aren’t bjects to be used, but living, breathing creatures that deserve love, compassion and respect.” —rachelh47434c5a7 What the reader says: “It reminds you of your impact in life and the impact others have on you. A very special read.” —amymeyers
What the reader says: “I kind of define myself as pre- and post-reading-Maus. It was THAT impactful.” —merylsmaydl
