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by Stephen King

A group of seven kids in the small town of Derry, Maine, must confront their deepest fears when they face off against a shape-shifting monster that takes the form of a sinister clown named Pennywise. Years later, they reunite as adults to battle the same evil entity that has returned to terrorize their hometown
A 45 hour audiobook listening adventure.

THE GREAT GATSBY

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald’s elegantly simple work captures the spirit of the Jazz Age and embodies America’s obsessions with wealth, power, and the promise of new beginnings. Part morality tale, part fairy tale, The Great Gatsby is the consummate novel of the Jazz Age. Its tenderness and poetry make it one of the great works of the 20th century.

THE PLOT

AGAINST AMERICA

by Philip Roth
   A nightmare unfolds as an authoritarian and fascist sympathizer takes the White House, igniting a chain of events that threatens democracy itself. Families are torn apart, and the American Dream becomes a haunting question mark in this haunting alternate history.

THE ALCHEMIST

by Paulo Coelho

Embark on a transformative journey with Santiago, a young shepherd who dares to follow his dreams across deserts and through mystical encounters, discovering that the true treasure lies not in gold, but in the wisdom gained along the way.

MY FATHER'S DRAGON
Short Stories for English Language Learners
by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Join Elmer Elevator on a whimsical journey to Wild Island, where he uses his cleverness and a backpack full of quirky items to rescue a baby dragon from mischievous animals in the enchanting tale of “My Father’s Dragon” by Ruth Stiles Gannett!

THE DESERTER
Short Stories for English Language Learners

 

★ “The Deserter” is Ivan and Anna’s love story, a thrilling tale of escape and a disturbing account of Russia's war against Ukraine.


ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN NOVELS:
various genres that explore themes of authoritarianism, resistance, and individual freedom.

1984
by George Orwell

Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley

Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury

The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood

Animal Farm
by George Orwell

Authoritarian leaders use disinformation to delegitimize negative coverage by labeling criticism as 'fake news' or 'election interference', silence dissent through personal attacks and threats, and attempt to weaken the reputation and influence of independent media.

It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis

The Iron Heel
by Jack London

Little Brother
by Cory Doctorow

Night Soldiers
by Alan Furst

The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth

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