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CODE NAME: LISE


by Larry Loftis

In "Code Name: Lise," Larry Loftis masterfully crafts a gripping tale of espionage, love, and survival during World War II. This true story follows Odette Sansom, a courageous Frenchwoman who joins Britain's Special Operations to aid her homeland. An unforgettable narrative and testament to human resilience, weaving together romance, danger, and patriotism in a nonfiction thriller that reads like a page-turning novel.

THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE


by Colin Wilson

"There are shadowy periods in our species' past that have been kept hidden from us by more powerful beings."

With threads of esotericism, Lovecraftian horror, and philosophical insights, this classic's blend of science fiction, mysticism, and intellectual curiosity challenges readers to step beyond the boundaries of conventional thinking and explore the untapped poten
tial of the human mind.

WOLF HOLLOW


by Lauren Wolk

"The year I turned twelve, I learned how to lie. I don’t mean the small fibs that children tell. I mean real lies fed by real fears — things I said and did that took me out of the life I’d always known and put me down hard into a new one."

Wolf Hollow is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl’s resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of history.

FOREVER


by Judy Blume

The bed is brass, covered with a patchwork quilt, and “nice and firm,” Michael says, “in case you’re interested.”  Katherine is interested.

In Judy Blume's groundbreaking novel, Katherine and Michael explore the intensity of first love and the realities of teenage sexuality, discovering that "forever" doesn't always mean "everlasting"

"Forever" is one of the most frequently banned and challenged books in the United States.

THE CURIOUS CASE
Short Stories for English Language Learners
OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Imagine living life in reverse — Benjamin Button is born an old man and grows younger with each passing year, leading to a whirlwind tale of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a life that defies time itself.

An intriguing tale by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author of 'The Great Gatsby'.


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★ Don't Believe Everything You Think


★ Voices from the
American Resistance

'This is 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

"Donald Trump is weak, stupid, arrogant and delusional. What makes him deadly are the imbeciles, extremists, yes men, and incompetents who surround and venerate him. None are three-dimensional chess players, students of history, visionaries, dealmakers, international negotiators or statesmen. What they are is a poisonous pack of fools . . ." -Steve Schmidt

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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