Books That Leave a Lasting Impact
Explore titles that resonate deeply, yet may be too painful to revisit. These stories linger in your heart and mind, offering profound insights while evoking strong emotions. Discover the beauty in their pain and why they remain unforgettable.
Bridge to Terabithia
179 pages
This amazing book delivers a powerful twist that can leave you reeling, making it a memorable read, even if you might not want to revisit it.
Flowers for Algernon
324 pages
This book explores the profound impact of intelligence on human relationships and the essence of what it means to be human.
Where the Red Fern Grows
306 pages
This book left a lasting impact on me; it’s a powerful story that stays with you long after you finish reading.
The Book Thief
578 pages
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • A NEW YORK TIMES READER TOP 100 PICK FOR BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times. When Death has a story to tell, you listen. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. “The kind of book that can be life-changing.” —The New York Times “Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.” —USA Today DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF.
A Thousand Splendid Suns
516 pages
This book offers a deeply moving narrative that captures the essence of heartbreak and resilience.
A Little Life
833 pages
This book is an emotional journey that deeply resonates, making it a powerful read that stays with you long after finishing.
My Sister's Keeper
611 pages
The book delivers a shocking and devastatingly sad ending that leaves a lasting impact, making it a powerful but hard read.
Angela's Ashes
378 pages
This book is a powerful memoir that captures the struggles and resilience of a family in poverty, making it a compelling read.
American Psycho
399 pages
Bret Easton Ellis did some brilliant work in 'American Psycho', making it a thought-provoking yet disturbing read.
The Complete Wheel of Time
6358 pages
This series is an epic journey with 14 thick books that will keep you engaged, but be prepared for some characters that might drive you crazy!
Crime and Punishment
449 pages
In a timeless story of justice, morality, and redemption, an impoverished Russian student murders a miserly landlady, a crime that has severe repercussions on his life and his family as he battles his conscience.
Lolita
338 pages
It makes you question your own morality and feel utterly disgusted at characters, which is why it's one of my favourites, even though I refuse to read it again.
A Gentleman in Moscow
497 pages
It's amazing and everything about it is perfect, from the prose to the story to the characters. The ending felt like saying goodbye to an old friend.
It
1488 pages
This book beautifully captures the transition from childhood to adulthood, exploring how childhood fears and friendships evolve.
The Art of Racing in the Rain LP
372 pages
This book resonates deeply with readers, especially during tough times, as it beautifully explores real-life issues through the eyes of a dog.
The Farseer Trilogy 3-Book Bundle
2573 pages
The Farseer Trilogy is a gripping series that follows a character who endures incredible hardships, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy deep character development.
Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition
354 pages
This book is a gripping read that resonates deeply with those who have faced similar struggles. It's a powerful exploration of the complexities surrounding suicide, making it hard to put down once you start.
We Need To Talk About Kevin
480 pages
This book is incredibly intense and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impact that lingers long after reading.
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314 pages
The Harry Potter series is a nostalgic journey for many, but revisiting it as an adult can reveal some plot holes and writing flaws that might change your perspective.
Call Me by Your Name
260 pages
This book is a deeply emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact, especially with its heart-wrenching ending that surpasses the movie adaptation. It's a read that will resonate with you long after you turn the last page.
The Poisonwood Bible
563 pages
It's a beautifully written yet heart-wrenching tale that stays with you long after reading.
A Child Called It
101 pages
A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from international bestseller Dave Pelzer. 'A story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph' Daily Mail ***** Brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable and alcoholic mother, Dave became a slave; he was no longer a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement, his clothes torn and unwashed, and when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog's bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout it all, Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him. A Child Called 'It' shares the emotional story of the early years of his life, detailing the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive. It is the first book in the My Story trilogy. 'Heartfelt... cannot fail to move you' Heat
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
245 pages
This book is a gripping and emotional read that can evoke intense feelings, making it a powerful story that stays with you long after finishing.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
254 pages
The murder in this book is so unforgettable that it sticks with you, making it a unique read that you might not want to revisit.
Schöne Neue Welt
291 pages
It's a very good and insightful read that offers deep reflections on society.
The World as Will and Representation
720 pages
This book made total sense to me, but it also left me feeling a bit depressed!
The Kite Runner
500 pages
I loved Hassan's character the most, which is why I've read this book twice.
Of Mice and Men
116 pages
A controversial tale of friendship and tragedy during the Great Depression They are an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie, a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a young child. Yet they have formed a "family," clinging together in the face of loneliness and alienation. Laborers in California's dusty vegetable fields, they hustle work when they can, living a hand-to-mouth existence. For George and Lennie have a plan: to own an acre of land and a shack they can call their own. When they land jobs on a ranch in the Salinas Valley, the fulfillment of their dream seems to be within their grasp. But even George cannot guard Lennie from the provocations of a flirtatious woman, nor predict the consequences of Lennie's unswerving obedience to the things George taught him. "A thriller, a gripping tale . . . that you will not set down until it is finished. Steinbeck has touched the quick." —The New York Times
Sapiens
403 pages
New York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21st Century New York Times Bestseller A Summer Reading Pick for President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? Featuring 27 photographs, 6 maps, and 25 illustrations/diagrams, this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem.
The Red Tent - 20th Anniversary Edition
266 pages
This book offers an emotional journey that makes you deeply connect with the main character, leaving you wanting more even after the story ends.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
242 pages
Two young boys encounter the best and worst of humanity during the Holocaust in this powerful read that USA Today called "as memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank.” Berlin, 1942: When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.
Night
133 pages
A powerful read that leaves a lasting impact; it's worth revisiting even if you've read it before.
A Little Life
737 pages
It's a great book, but the self-harm sections are quite intense and may be difficult to revisit.
Black Power beyond Borders
399 pages
This groundbreaking volume examines the transnational dimensions of Black Power - how Black Power thinkers and activists drew on foreign movements and vice versa how individuals and groups in other parts of the world interpreted 'Black Power,' from African liberation movements to anti-caste agitation in India to indigenous protests in New Zealand.
Marley & Me
488 pages
The story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.--From publisher description.
The Author Studies Handbook
164 pages
This book contains strategies, activities, ideas, recommendations, and sample author studies designed to help you and your students in launching author studies of your own.
The Grapes of Wrath
596 pages
This book is a powerful exploration of human suffering during the Great Depression, and it left me deeply affected, lingering in my thoughts long after I finished it.
A Streetcar Named Desire
216 pages
This play delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, making it a powerful yet challenging read.
The Bell Jar
246 pages
A poignant exploration of mental health and identity, this novel resonates deeply with those who have faced similar struggles.
A Fine Balance
841 pages
With a compassionate realism and narrative sweep that recall the work of Charles Dickens, this magnificent novel captures all the cruelty and corruption, dignity and heroism, of India. The time is 1975. The place is an unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency, in whose upheavals four strangers--a spirited widow, a young student uprooted from his idyllic hill station, and two tailors who have fled the caste violence of their native village--will be thrust together, forced to share one cramped apartment and an uncertain future. As the characters move from distrust to friendship and from friendship to love, A Fine Balance creates an enduring panorama of the human spirit in an inhuman state.
To Kill a Mockingbird
500 pages
This book is a timeless classic that resonates deeply, and reading it for the first time is an unforgettable experience.
A Court of Silver Flames
788 pages
I've enjoyed the rest of her works and liked the plot of this book, but it pushed me outside of my comfort zone.
Anne of Green Gables
352 pages
This classic novel has a special place in many hearts, and even if you're worried it won't hold up to your childhood love, it's worth revisiting to see how Anne's adventures and imagination still resonate.
They Both Die at the End
265 pages
The title alone is a compelling reason to read it, and I remember loving it wholeheartedly.
The Hunger Games
312 pages
The final book in the ground-breaking HUNGER GAMES trilogy. Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. The Capitol is angry and wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss's family, not her friends, not the people of District 12.
Cold Mountain
380 pages
This book is a heart-wrenching tale that deeply resonates with readers, making it a must-read.
Hiroshima
162 pages
It's an amazing collection of stories from people who lived through the atomic bombings, and even though it's less than 100 pages, it really sits with you. Definitely worth reading at least once.
Stone Butch Blues
301 pages
The main character's journey is deeply relatable and personal, making it a powerful read.
The Four Winds
434 pages
Amazingly written, this book is a powerful read that will definitely tug at your heartstrings.
It's Not About The Bike
227 pages
Lance's autobiography is a compelling journey through his early life, battle with cancer, and rise to cycling fame. It inspired me to take control of my own life and even start cycling.
A Thousand Splendid Suns
380 pages
A riveting and powerful story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship and an indestructible love
In Order to Live
290 pages
This book is a gripping and emotional journey about a girl's escape from North Korea, making it a compelling read despite its heavy themes.
My Dark Vanessa
421 pages
This book offers a very accurate portrayal of sexual abuse, making it a powerful but challenging read.
The Lovely Bones
186 pages
Susie Salmon is just like any other young American girl. She wants to be beautiful, adores her charm bracelet and has a crush on a boy from school. There's one big difference though – Susie is dead. Add: Now she can only observe while her family manage their grief in their different ways. Susie is desperate to help them and there might be a way of reaching them... Alice Sebold's novel The Lovely Bones is a unique coming-of-age tale that captured the hearts of readers throughout the world. Award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery has adapted it for this unforgettable play about life after loss.
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
363 pages
This books explores the clash between a small county hospital in California and a refugee family from Laos over the care of Lia Lee, a Hmong child diagnosed with severe epilepsy. Lia's parents and her doctors both wanted what was best for Lia, but the lack of understanding between them led to tragedy. ... The current edition, published for the book's fifteenth anniversary, includes a new afterword by the author that provides updates on the major characters along with reflections on how they have changed Fadiman's life and attitudes.
