To kill a mockingbirdThis book is ranked #1 in Time Magazine. Follow Scout as she experiences racism at its worst in Maycomb, Alabama. A sleepy town filled with all sorts of people, there is plenty of room for injustice and hypocrisy. However, there is also room for the people who believe in right and wrong. Witness one of the worst cases of racism ever to hit the United States: a case that changes lives for better and for worse.
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The Catcher in the RyeFollow a young boy as he takes a long journey in life: getting kicked out of school and left on his own. An all-time classic, this is one of the truly enthralling and humorous books you will ever read. Read about the life of a teen, and learn what any teen goes through in life.
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The Great Gatsby"One of the greatest classics of American literature." The jazz age: full of music, laughter, and money. All good for business. Read about a wealthy man and the love of his life, living the good life in New York. This is a book for the businessman and lover. Both will be intrigued by this classic novel.
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Mrs. DallowayClarissa Dalloway lives an anything but normal life. Follow her for a day as Virginia Woolf writes a story of love and heartbreak. Read about a woman who struggles to confront her feelings for a long-time friend. This is a great book set in earlier times, and will make you fall for the one-and-only Mrs. Dalloway.
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The Painted BirdThe life a Jew is a difficult one. A boy from Poland trapped in the midst of World War II, he experiences many things, both good and bad. Watch an innocent boy as he learns what the real world is truly like. A truly revealing novel, The Painted Bird is an intriguing story for teens.
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A Tale of Two CitiesWar, destruction. These two words can describe the French Revolution. Read along as Charles Dickens shows readers the importance of the French Revolution. Follow French aristocrats as they attempt to climb up the social ladder. A story told by one of the best writers of all time, this is a book for advanced readers.
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Anne Frank's DiaryPicture this: a Jewish family living in Nazi Germany during World War II. Not the most ideal place to live in, but for now, this is where Anne Frank stays. Read about a child's experiences as she hides from Nazis for years in Germany, then is finally caught and taken to a concentration camp. All these events, told by a young girl's diary.
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