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GOD IS DISAPPOINTED

IN YOU

by Mark Russell
and Shannon Wheeler

In "God is Disappointed in You," the authors condense the entire Good Book into snappy, witty anecdotes that are as insightful as they are entertaining.
A fresh perspective on ancient stories with an irrepressible charm. It's an enlightening ride through sacred history like you've never seen before. Buckle up and get ready for a divine comedy!

THE IRON HEEL


by Jack London

The Iron Heel by Jack London is a dystopian novel that chronicles the rise of an oligarchic tyranny in the United States. London explores socio-economic struggles and depicts the harrowing consequences of unchecked capitalism, the brutal suppression of the working class and the fight against the encroaching iron heel of oligarchy.

PARABLE OF

THE SOWER

by Octavia E. Butler

In a near-future America torn apart by climate chaos and social collapse, 18-year-old Lauren Olamina must use her unique ability to feel others' pain as she leads a group of survivors on a dangerous journey to find hope and build a new community based on her visionary philosophy. .

FREAK THE MIGHTY


by Rodman Philbrick

The unbreakable bond between two misfit boys transforms their lives in extraordinary ways. Max, a gentle giant with a troubled past, and Kevin, a brilliant boy with a physical disability, team up to become "Freak the Mighty," a duo that conquers bullies and embarks on daring adventures - facing everything from family struggles to the harsh realities of life.

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Short Stories for English Language Learners


by Stephen King

A spine-chilling adventure in the seemingly ordinary London suburb of Crouch End! Lonnie and Doris Freeman innocently set out for a dinner party but end up lost in a terrifying otherworld. As night falls and the streets become eerily deserted, the line between our world and a nightmarish dimension blurs... and escape seems increasingly impossible.



★ Age of Rage:
the psychology behind our moral outrage

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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

"It was sickening to witness the abusive, belittling behavior of Trump and his sidekick Vance. What kind of people —what level of indecency and cruelty does it take— to invite a man in the midst of a war to come to the White House, attack him in front of the cameras and whine that he’s not showing sufficient gratitude? As if these ugly sadists believe he should be kneeling down before them."
-Steven Beschloss

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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