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THE LOST DAUGHTERS

OF UKRAINE

by Erin Litteken

Summer 1941. War rages in Europe. The Germans march towards Ukraine. Halya, Liliya and Vika are no strangers to sorrow. They lost family during the Holodomor, loved ones in Stalin's purges, and war looms once more on the horizon. A story based on the true events experienced by Erin Litteken's family and their heart-wrenching escape from war-torn Europe. A story of the strength of the human spirit, the personal cost of conflict and how love can be found even in the darkest times.

REBECCA


by Daphne du Maurier

A Gothic tale of jealousy, obsession, and psychological intrigue. A shy, unnamed young woman impulsively marries a wealthy widower and moves to his grand estate, Manderley. There, she finds herself living in the shadow of his first wife whose presence lingers in every corner of the house. As the new wife grapples with insecurity and obsession, she uncovers dark secrets about Rebecca’s true nature and the circumstances of her mysterious death. 

REVIVAL


by Stephen King

How far would you go to uncover the secrets of life and death?

A brilliant but reckless preacher’s obsession with unlocking the secrets of life and death leads to a shocking revelation that will haunt Jamie Morton. A dark and disturbing novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life, 'Revival' spans five decades on its way to the most terrifying conclusion Stephen King has ever written.

LOCH


by Paul Zindel

Fifteen-year-old Loch Perkins joins a dangerous expedition to uncover the truth behind mysterious lake monsters, only to discover that protecting these legendary creatures may be the greatest adventure - and challenge - of his life. Fast-paced and suspenseful, Paul Zindel’s "Loch" blends science, fantasy, and heart, delivering a thrilling tale of survival, loyalty, and the courage to stand up for what’s right.

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AT YOUR DESTINATION

by Amor Towles

In a near-future world where parents can design their child's destiny, a couple turns to a futuristic fertility lab to design their child’s destiny, forcing the husband to to question not only the ethics of designing a child but also his own choices and relationships. This thought-provoking short story explores the boundaries of technology, ambition, and the meaning of happiness in a world where even parenthood can be meticulously planned.


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I Just Saw the Future.
It Was Not in 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."  
-Donald 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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