How to find a book you won't want to put down

Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days" follows the adventurous journey of Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, who wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Accompanied by his French valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a thrilling race against time, encountering various challenges and exciting adventures along the way. The novel explores themes of adventure, determination, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Verne's detailed descriptions of different cultures and landscapes add to the story's immersive quality. The novel's enduring popularity stems from its captivating plot and timeless themes.

Set in 1877, 'Lucky Red' follows Bridget, a scrappy orphan who finds refuge in the Buffalo Queen brothel. As she navigates her new life, Bridget discovers her own strength and desire, leading her on a path of vengeance and self-discovery. The novel offers a subversive take on traditional Western fiction, focusing on queer desire and the lives of women in the American frontier.

Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea is a riveting novel inspired by the life of a historical Chinese pirate queen. The story follows Shek Yeung as she battles to maintain control over her fleet after her husband's death, facing threats from both the Chinese Emperor and European forces. The novel explores themes of womanhood, power, and survival in a brutal historical context.

Momfluenced delves into the world of momfluencers, examining how they sell not just products but a dream of motherhood intertwined with whiteness, capitalism, and the heteronormative nuclear family. Drawing on personal experiences, pop culture analysis, and interviews with experts, Sara Petersen sheds light on the complexities of social media motherhood and its effects on parenting and societal norms. The book considers what it means to define motherhood for oneself in a society that often dictates these definitions.

In 'The Death of Public School', Cara Fitzpatrick provides a comprehensive study of America's shift towards privatized education, tracing the history from segregationist policies to modern-day school choice movements. The book explores contentious issues like vouchers, charter schools, and standardized testing, highlighting their entanglement with racial biases and free market principles.