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Now with a brand new afterword to mark the 20th anniversary of a beloved cult classic! The number one New York Times best-selling coming-of-age story that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. Also a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a funny, touching, and haunting modern classic.The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant "wallflower" Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Devastating loss, young love, and life on the fringes. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie must learn to navigate those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.A number one New York Times best seller for more than a year, an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000) and Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000), and with millions of copies in print, this novel for teens (or "wallflowers" of more-advanced age) will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps feel nostalgic for those moments when you, too, tiptoed onto the dance floor of life. Read more

Step into the chilling world of "Brave New World," Aldous Huxley's dystopian masterpiece that will leave you questioning the very fabric of society. In this gripping tale, Huxley paints a vivid and unsettling portrait of a future where individuality is eradicated, and humanity is ensnared in a web of control and manipulation.Immerse yourself in a world where science reigns supreme, and human lives are manufactured and conditioned from birth. In this tightly controlled society, citizens are assigned to specific social classes, their destinies predetermined. Happiness is mandatory, achieved through the mind-altering effects of the ubiquitous drug, "soma," which suppresses emotions and ensures docility.Join Bernard Marx, an outsider who dares to question the suffocating conformity and shallow contentment of this brave new world. Witness his fateful encounter with John the Savage, a man raised outside the confines of this controlled existence. As John grapples with the distorted reality surrounding him, he becomes a symbol of rebellion and the struggle for individuality in a world stripped of humanity."Brave New World" delves into profound themes, exploring the perils of a totalitarian regime, the erosion of personal identity, the dehumanization of society, and the consequences of sacrificing truth for comfort. Huxley's evocative prose and visionary narrative will transport you to a future that is at once mesmerizing and terrifying, leaving an indelible mark on your consciousness.This timeless classic continues to captivate readers with its profound warnings about the dangers of sacrificing freedom for the illusion of happiness. It challenges us to ponder the true cost of progress and the fragile nature of our humanity in an increasingly complex world.Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will linger in your mind long after you turn the final page. "Brave New World" beckons you to question the very essence of what it means to be human and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preserving our individuality, our freedom, and our truth. Open the book, and dare to confront the unsettling future that awaits within. Read more

The second book in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, which began with the bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning The Giver.Left orphaned and physically flawed in a civilization that shuns and discards the weak, Kira faces a frighteningly uncertain future.Her neighbors are hostile, and no one but a small boy offers to help. When she is summoned to judgment by The Council of Guardians, Kira prepares to fight for her life.But the Council, to her surprise, has plans for her. Blessed with an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, the young girl faces new responsibilities and a set of mysteries deep within the only world she has ever known. On her quest for truth, Kira discovers things that will change her life and world forever.A compelling examination of a future society, Gathering Blue challenges readers to think about community, creativity, and the values that they have learned to accept. Once again Lois Lowry brings readers on a provocative journey that inspires contemplation long after the last page is turned.“This extraordinary novel is remarkable for its fully realized characters, gripping plot, and Lowry’s singular vision of a future.” —VOYAThe Giver has become one of the most influential novels of our time. Don't miss the powerful companion novels in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet: Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. Read more

Welcome to the chilling and prophetic world of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," a dystopian novel that explores the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect society.Set in the distant future, society is meticulously engineered, with every aspect of human life controlled and regulated. From birth, citizens are assigned to specific social classes and conditioned to fulfill predetermined roles. Happiness is prioritized, but it comes at a steep price—the sacrifice of individuality, personal relationships, and genuine human emotions.In this brave new world, pleasure and instant gratification reign supreme. The populace is kept docile through the use of a powerful drug called Soma, which numbs any discontent or desire for personal freedom. Monogamy is deemed archaic, and promiscuity is encouraged as a means of social stability.However, amidst this seemingly harmonious society, there are those who question the cost of such utopia. Bernard Marx, an outsider in his own community, and the enigmatic John the Savage, raised outside the confines of this controlled world, challenge the status quo and grapple with the complexity of individuality, freedom, and the true meaning of happiness.As the story unfolds, readers are confronted with thought-provoking themes such as the dangers of a technocratic society, the dehumanization of humanity, the loss of individuality, and the suppression of authentic emotions. Huxley's haunting vision serves as a cautionary tale, warning against the perils of sacrificing human nature at the altar of progress and stability."Brave New World" is a powerful and unsettling exploration of the human condition. It challenges readers to reflect on the balance between personal freedom and societal order, the cost of conformity, and the importance of genuine human connections in a world dominated by artificiality.With its vivid imagery, philosophical depth, and profound social commentary, Huxley's masterpiece continues to captivate readers, urging them to question the implications of a world driven by technology, consumerism, and the relentless pursuit of superficial happiness. Read more

“A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone.” —Judy Blume “Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational touchstone. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those books.” —R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder This #1 New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story with millions of copies in print takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Devastating loss, young love, and life on the fringes. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie must learn to navigate those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up. A #1 New York Times bestseller for more than a year, adapted into a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson (and written and directed by the author), and an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000) and Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000), this novel for teen readers (or wallflowers of more-advanced age) will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps feel nostalgic for those moments when you, too, tiptoed onto the dance floor of life. Read more

George Orwell (1903-1950) was born in India and served with the Imperial Police in Burma before joining the Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. Orwell’s 2 most famous books are Animal Farm and 1984.Animal Farm is Orwell’s classic satire of the Russian Revolution - an account of the bold struggle, initiated by the animals, that transforms Mr. Jones’s Manor Farm into Animal Farm - a wholly democratic society built on the credo that All Animals Are Created Equal. But are they?In 1984, London is a grim city where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith joins a secret revolutionary organisation called The Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be.  Read more

Ya no trato de olvidarte, ahora solo te recuerdo cada día, cada semana, en cada mes y quizá en cada año. Por eso te guardo aquí, en un diario, donde ya no dueles y tus recuerdos serán infinitos. Read more

Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress, is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial from 1837 to 1839, and as a three-volume book in 1838. The story follows the titular orphan, who, after being raised in a workhouse, escapes to London, where he meets a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin, discovers the secrets of his parentage, and reconnects with his remaining family.Oliver Twist unromantically portrays the sordid lives of criminals, and exposes the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London in the mid-19th century. The alternative title, The Parish Boy's Progress, alludes to Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, as well as the 18th-century caricature series by painter William Hogarth, A Rake's Progress and A Harlot's Progress.In an early example of the social novel, Dickens satirises child labour, domestic violence, the recruitment of children as criminals, and the presence of street children. The novel may have been inspired by the story of Robert Blincoe, an orphan whose account of working as a child labourer in a cotton mill was widely read in the 1830s. It is likely that Dickens's own experiences as a youth contributed as well, considering he spent two years of his life in the workhouse at the age of 12 and subsequently, missed out on some of his education.Oliver Twist has been the subject of numerous adaptations, including a 1948 film of the same title, starring Alec Guinness as Fagin; a highly successful musical, Oliver! (itself adapted into a multiple Academy Award-winning 1968 motion picture), and Disney's animated film Oliver & Company in 1988. Read more

A teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmother's experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps in Displacement, a historical graphic novel from Kiku Hughes.Kiku is on vacation in San Francisco when suddenly she finds herself displaced to the 1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to during World War II.These displacements keep occurring until Kiku finds herself "stuck" back in time. Living alongside her young grandmother and other Japanese-American citizens in internment camps, Kiku gets the education she never received in history class. She witnesses the lives of Japanese-Americans who were denied their civil liberties and suffered greatly, but managed to cultivate community and commit acts of resistance in order to survive. Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting, bittersweet tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory. Read more

El principito (en francés: Le Petit Prince) es una novela corta y la obra más famosa del escritor y aviador francés Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944).​ La novela fue publicada en abril de 1943, tanto en inglés como en francés, por la editorial estadounidense Reynal and Hitchcock, mientras que la editorial francesa Éditions Gallimard no pudo imprimir la obra hasta 1946, tras la liberación de Francia. Incluido entre los mejores libros del siglo XX en Francia, El principito se ha convertido en el libro escrito en francés más leído y más traducido. Así pues, cuenta con traducciones a más de doscientos cincuenta idiomas y dialectos, incluyendo el sistema de lectura braille. Además, el libro es considerado el primero del mundo en haber sido transcrito en símbolos fonéticos en lengua inglesa para estudiantes de inglés como segunda lengua. La obra también se ha convertido en uno de los libros más vendidos de todos los tiempos, puesto que ha logrado vender más de 140 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo, con más de un millón de ventas por año. La novela fue traducida al español por Bonifacio del Carril y su primera publicación en dicho idioma fue realizada por la editorial argentina Emecé Editores en septiembre de 1951. Desde entonces, diversos traductores y editoriales han realizado sus propias versiones.​ Saint-Exupéry, ganador de varios de los principales premios literarios de Francia y piloto militar al comienzo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, escribió e ilustró el manuscrito mientras se encontraba exiliado en los Estados Unidos tras la batalla de Francia. Ahí tenía la misión personal de persuadir al gobierno de dicho país para que le declarara la guerra a la Alemania nazi. En medio de una crisis personal y con la salud cada vez más deteriorada, produjo en su exilio casi la mitad de los escritos por los que sería recordado; entre ellos, El principito, un relato considerado como un libro infantil por la forma en la que está escrito, pero que es en realidad una crítica de la adultez en el que se tratan temas profundos como el sentido de la vida, la soledad, la amistad, el amor y la pérdida. Read more

For more than 20 years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young listeners and readers through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest book - a love letter to audiences young and old about the vagaries of real life - longtime fans and new listeners alike will experience Snicket’s distinctive voice in a new way. This true story - as true as Lemony Snicket himself - begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections: the proper way to prepare an egg, a perplexing idea called “tzimtzum”, the sublime pleasure of swimming in open water, and much else. Poison for Breakfast is a classic-in-the-making that - in the great tradition of modern fables like The Little Prince and The Phantom Tollbooth - will delight listeners of all ages. Read more

"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson is a haunting tale that unfolds within the walls of the Blackwood family estate. Narrated by Mary Katherine "Merricat" Blackwood, the story reveals the eerie isolation of the remaining Blackwood family members after a mysterious and tragic event. Merricat's rituals and charms provide an unsettling backdrop to the family's eccentricities and the community's suspicion. As secrets unravel, the novel explores themes of paranoia, superstition, and the consequences of societal judgment. Jackson's masterful storytelling captivates readers with its psychological depth, offering a chilling exploration of familial dynamics and the unsettling mysteries that shroud the Blackwood house. "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" stands as a testament to Shirley Jackson's unparalleled ability to craft tales that linger in the mind long after the last page is turned. Read more

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail BulgakovA Spellbinding Tale of Love, Satire, and the Supernatural""The Master and Margarita"" by Mikhail Bulgakov is a captivating masterpiece that weaves together a satirical critique of Soviet society, a poignant love story, and a profound exploration of morality and redemption. Set in 1930s Moscow, this novel masterfully blends the mundane with the supernatural, offering a rich tapestry of themes and unforgettable characters.Plot HighlightsThe story begins with the mysterious arrival of Woland, a devilish figure, and his bizarre entourage in Moscow. As they wreak havoc on the city’s elite, Bulgakov unveils a sharp satire of Soviet bureaucracy and the suppression of creativity. Parallel to this chaos is the poignant love story of the Master, a tormented writer, and Margarita, his devoted lover, who makes a daring pact with Woland to save the Master and his work.The novel also includes a haunting retelling of Pontius Pilate’s trial of Jesus, offering a thought-provoking meditation on truth, justice, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.Key Themes: The Power of Love: Margarita’s unwavering devotion highlights love’s ability to transcend despair and corruption. Art and Censorship: A commentary on the stifling of creativity under oppressive regimes. Good vs. Evil: An intricate exploration of morality and human choices. Satire of Society: A witty critique of hypocrisy and greed in Soviet-era Moscow.""The Master and Margarita"" is a profound and imaginative work that continues to inspire readers with its rich narrative, unforgettable characters, and timeless insights into the human condition. Read more

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller!Return to the world of His Dark Materials—now an HBO original series starring Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, and Lin-Manuel Miranda—in the second volume of Philip Pullman’s new bestselling masterwork The Book of Dust.   The windows between the many worlds have been sealed and the momentous adventures of Lyra Silvertongue’s youth are long behind her—or so she thought. Lyra is now a twenty-year-old undergraduate at St. Sophia’s College and intrigue is swirling around her once more. Her daemon Pantalaimon is witness to a brutal murder, and the dying man entrusts them with secrets that carry echoes from their past.   The more Lyra is drawn into these mysteries, the less she is sure of. Even the events of her own past come into question when she learns of Malcolm Polstead’s role in bringing her to Jordan College.   Now Lyra and Malcolm will travel far beyond the confines of Oxford, across Europe and into the Levant, searching for a city haunted by daemons, and a desert said to hold the truth of Dust. The dangers they face will challenge everything they thought they knew about the world, and about themselves.  Praise for The Book of Dust“It’s a stunning achievement, this universe Pullman has created and continues to build on.” —The New York Times  “Pullman’s writing is simple, unpretentious, beautiful, true. The conclusion to The Book of Dust can’t come soon enough.”—The Washington Post Read more

In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives.Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.Separated by distance—and Papi’s secrets—the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other. Great for summer reading or anytime! Clap When You Land is a Today show pick for “25 children’s books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer!"Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X and With the Fire on High! Read more

An adventure novel about survival at sea from the Newbery Award–winning author of Northwind. “An epic, often lyrical journey of self-discovery.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults ALA Notable Book for ChildrenALA/YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersDavid thought he was alone, that the ocean around him was all there was of the world. The wind screamed, the waves towered, and his boat, the twenty-two foot fiberglass FROG, skidded and bucked and, each moment, filled deeper and grew heavier with sea water.David thought surely he was dead at fourteen. His uncle Owen, who had taught him about sailing safely, would be so angry. Owen had died only days ago, his last wish for David to take the FROG out on his own, and sail her beyond sight of the coast, and once there, scatter Owen’s ashes.David had done this the evening before, but he hadn’t thought of a storm roaring across the Pacific, or of the terror of being alone later in the dark hundreds of miles from home with no radio or flares and little food. He hadn’t thought of a shark attacking, or of the four killer whales, or the oil tanker large as a city about to sink him and the FROG . . . But in fact, David wasn’t alone at all. He’d had the FROG as a partner from the first—his uncle’s guiding spirit. He had only to learn that.“Paulsen’s spare prose offers an affecting blend of the boy’s inner thoughts and keen observations of the power of nature to destroy and to heal.” —School Library Journal Read more

Inspired by a true story, Horse Gone Silent delivers adventure, drama, and life lessons in a tale that will speak to your heart like no horse story ever has before.2020 EQUUS Film Festival Literary Award WinnerIn the first book of the Horse Gone Silent trilogy, you will follow the life of champion show jumping horse "Calebo" from his sweet youth in the Netherlands to the United States where he quickly makes it to the top of his sport. Multiple times throughout his life, unbelievable events occur where this kind, courageous horse faces unfathomable depths of despair as he gets bounced from different owners.Will this kind, young horse be able to make it in a tumultuous, scary world he has no control over?Never sure of his ultimate fate, Calebo relies on his faith, family, and friends to give him strength on his remarkable journey. This heart-warming horse story is told in beautiful detail by American horseman, Shane Ledyard."The book is intellectual and emotional...Horse Gone Silent is a novel that enables readers to gain insight on the lives of our equine friends and hold them even dearer than we already do." ~Cowgirl Magazine, by New York Times best-selling author Chris Enss, September 2016"Great writing and a powerful message make Horse Gone Silent a must read." ~Jill E."Total inspiration!...This book touched my heart in a way that nothing ever has." ~ Lisa, Amazon reviewAdditional Titles by the AuthorThe Pony That Wouldn't Whinny ~ A children's book based on Horse Gone SilentColor Me Real Coloring Books~ A fun, unique line of coloring books unlike anything you have ever seen, sourced from photography from a horseman's journeys. Read more

*A 2019 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book*A dark, twisted, unforgettable fairy tale from Elana K. Arnold, author of the National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made OfThe rite has existed for as long as anyone can remember: When the king dies, his son the prince must venture out into the gray lands, slay a fierce dragon, and rescue a damsel to be his bride. This is the way things have always been. When Ama wakes in the arms of Prince Emory, she knows none of this. She has no memory of what came before she was captured by the dragon or what horrors she faced in its lair. She knows only this handsome young man, the story he tells of her rescue, and her destiny of sitting on a throne beside him. It’s all like a dream, like something from a fairy tale.As Ama follows Emory to the kingdom of Harding, however, she discovers that not all is as it seems. There is more to the legends of the dragons and the damsels than anyone knows, and the greatest threats may not be behind her, but around her, now, and closing in. Read more