5 Books To Commemorate Memorial Day
- BOOK LISTS, BOOKS & HOLIDAYS
- May 20, 2025
Political junkies should add these 5 must-read novels to their to-be-read lists. 1. 1984 by George Orwell “Winston Smith, a member of the outer Party, spends his days rewriting history to fit the narrative that his government wants citizens to believe. But as the gap between the propaganda he writes and the reality he lives
READ MOREThese 5 must-read Jewish family sagas will keep you up all night reading. 1. My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok “Asher Lev is a Ladover Hasid who keeps kosher, prays three times a day and believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom, the Master of the Universe. Asher Lev is an artist who is
READ MOREThese five biting, thought-provoking, and profound satires should be added to your to-be-read list. 1. The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass “The greatest German novel since the end of World War II, The Tin Drum is the autobiography of Oskar Matzerath, thirty years old, detained in a mental hospital, convicted of a murder he did
READ MOREThese must-read socially conscious novels belong on your to-be-read list. 1. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood In Margaret Atwood’s dystopian future, environmental disasters and declining birthrates have led to a Second American Civil War. The result is the rise of the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime that enforces rigid social roles and enslaves
READ MORECar enthusiasts will enjoy these 5 must-read books about the history of the automobile industry. 1. The Automobile Age by James J. Flink “In this sweeping cultural history, James Flink provides a fascinating account of the creation of the world’s first automobile culture. He offers both a critical survey of the development of automotive technology
READ MOREThese must-read fiction and nonfiction books explore the connection between food and society. 1. The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan “What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how
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