Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns is a gripping, but heartbreaking story of two women, Mariam and Laila, who are…
Anita Diamant’s New York Times bestselling novel The Red Tent follows the story of Dinah, the sole daughter between Jacob…
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Typically considered a timeless classic, 1984 by George Orwell is a masterful portrayal of a dystopian society ruled by…
Despite the title, World War Z feels like the zombie apocalypse was the setting, not the focus. Max Brooks’ story…
Richard Powers’ Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Overstory, is a tapestry of overlapping stories with the ultimate message that the…
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon follows Paige Mahoney, one of the many clairvoyants who are criminalized and imprisoned by…
Megan Miranda’s Fragments of the Lost is a compelling combination of mystery, thriller, and emotional exploration. Published in 2017, this…
Prompt (University of Michigan) Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion,…
Prompt (Common Application) Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding…