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by Karl Marlantes
3.9(8,047)
A decorated Marine Corps veteran confronts the psychological and spiritual emptiness of modern combat, exploring how ancient rituals and philosophy might better prepare soldiers for war and guide them back from its depths.
by Stephen Jay Gould
4.0(7,985)
Stephen Jay Gould examines centuries of biased scientific attempts to measure human intelligence, showing how measurement has been twisted to perpetuate social hierarchies and justify prejudice.
by Courtney C. Stevens
4.1(7,916)
Haunted by a summer trauma she can't voice, a closeted Alexi finds an unexpected confidant and the courage to confront her past in the equally scarred, quiet boy next door.
by Ellen Hopkins
4.0(7,867)
Haunted by his brother's suicide, an atheist teen bent on self-destruction is thrust into a silent darkness where a mysterious 'rumble' forces him to confront the very faith he's vehemently denied.
by Friedrich Nietzsche
3.9(7,817)
Nietzsche, with a hammer, breaks down the old ideas of Western thought, from Socrates to Christianity, to make way for new values.
by Jiddu Krishnamurti
4.3(7,808)
Krishnamurti explores how freedom from ingrained thought leads to immediate self-liberation, changing society and personal connections.
by Elizabeth Scott
3.8(7,734)
Grief-stricken and guilt-ridden, a teen girl writes unsent letters to her deceased best friend, slowly unearthing the complex truths of their past while navigating the treacherous path to healing.
by Alice Oseman
4.1(7,712)
A superfan and her idol, the frontman of a global pop-rock sensation, collide when the dazzling dream of fame meets the harsh, surprising realities of growing up.
by Emery Lord
4.1(7,658)
When her mother's cancer shatters her perfect world, Lucy abandons her faith and comforts for a summer camp for troubled kids, only to discover secrets about her family, her beliefs, and the resilience of love.
by C.G. Jung
4.1(7,625)
Jung asks individuals to resist mass movements and societal conformity by seeking their unique self, or risk becoming an unthinking part of a totalitarian system.
by Sara Barnard
3.8(7,585)
Shy Caddy wants her best friend Rosie's confidence. When Suzanne arrives, she pulls Caddy into a thrilling, dangerous world where friendship, love, and self-destruction merge.
by Aaron Copland
3.9(7,574)
Copland's guide helps listeners understand musical structure and emotion, turning passive listening into an active experience.
by Leigh Byrne
4.2(7,538)
An eight-year-old girl's world shatters when her mother, whom she adores, becomes a cruel tormentor, forcing her to confront the pain of loving the monster in her own home.
by Anonymous
4.2(7,230)
A good girl's diary reveals her descent into anorexia and addiction, where self-starvation becomes a dangerous power.
by Lara Avery
4.1(7,214)
by Florence Scovel Shinn
4.1(7,152)
Learn how to use spiritual laws to get what you want in life.
by Krista Ritchie
4.5(7,076)
Connor Cobalt, a man once defined by narcissism, faces the ultimate test of his love for Rose when their future is threatened, forcing him to choose between his carefully constructed world and protecting the family he has learned to cherish.
by Brent Runyon
3.9(7,042)
After setting himself on fire, fourteen-year-old Brent Runyon recovers from his physical injuries and the complex emotional journey from suicidal despair back to a normal life.
by Sona Charaipotra
3.8(6,944)
At an elite Manhattan ballet academy, three ambitious dancers navigate a cutthroat world of rivalry, romance, and dangerous secrets as they compete for the prima role, each willing to sacrifice everything.
by Matthew Quick
3.6(6,901)
A star athlete's carefully built life falls apart when a mysterious cult classic novel ignites her rebellious spirit, leading her to forbidden friendships, passionate love, and the difficult consequences of becoming her true self.
by Diane Ackerman
4.2(6,817)
Diane Ackerman blends science and poetry to explore our senses, from an Antarctic iceberg's breath to a perfumer's artistry, revealing how we perceive the world.
by Kevin Brooks
4.1(6,519)
A suburban teen's innocent interest in a prostitute turns into a dangerous obsession as he fights her pimp and her heroin addiction, risking everything to save her.
by Shaun David Hutchinson
4.0(6,403)
Haunted by the memory of his family's death, Andrew Brawley hides in a hospital, only to find a reason to live and love when a hate-crime victim named Rusty arrives, forcing Drew to confront his past and accept his survival.
by Samuel Beckett
4.1(6,401)
In a dark, internal quest, an old Molloy's fragmented memories merge with a detective Moran's absurd search for him, blurring identity and reality in a world on the brink.