Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

This powerful memoir by Danielle Allen delves into the tragedy of mass incarceration through her own personal experience of trying to rescue her baby cousin, who was arrested for an attempted carjacking at just fifteen years old. Despite her heroic efforts, Michael served eleven years in prison and was later found murdered. Through her compassionate retelling of his story, Allen raises important questions about the American justice system and the devastating impact of mass incarceration on families and communities. A must-read for anyone interested in social justice and systemic change.

"Speak No Evil" is a powerful and heart-wrenching novel that explores what it means to be different in a conformist society, and how that difference can lead to devastating consequences. Set in Washington D.C., the story follows Niru, a gay teenager from a conservative Nigerian family, who must navigate the complexities of coming out to his parents and friends. As Niru struggles to reconcile his desires against society's expectations, he finds unexpected solidarity in his best friend Meredith. But when Niru's father discovers his secret, their world is turned upside down, and they are both forced to confront the brutal realities of love and violence. This deeply compassionate and timely novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the power of words and self-identification, and the struggle to find one's voice in a world that seeks to silence it.

El color púrpura cuenta, a lo largo de distintas décadas, la intensa vida de Celie, una mujer de la América rural del Sur. Forzada a casarse con un hombre brutal. Celie se retrae y comparte su desgracia sólo con Dios. Celie sufrirá una transformación gracias a la amistad que comparte con dos extraordinarias mujeres, adquiriendo la autoestima y la fuerza que necesita para perdonar.

El espíritu pacífico y conciliador de Turguénev con su eterna tendencia a la concordia le causó más de un estrago en su vida. Pocas veces una personalidad tan asequible ha sido objeto de tantos ataques. Tildado de revolucionario por los conservadores y de conservador por los revolucionarios, sus frecuentes viajes a Europa le costaron más de una crítica por parte de los eslavófilos. Su carácter aristocrático y su acicalado aspecto de «gentleman» inglés despertaron resquemores en sus adversarios ideológicos. Su visión lírica de la vida aúna en su obra el latido de la naturaleza con la vibración del alma humana. «Padres e hijos» es una obra sumamente trascendente para la historia de la literatura rusa. Se atribuye a esta obra una innegable influencia en la abolición de la servidumbre imperante en Rusia hasta 1861. Hay en ella, además, una descripción de la confrontación de dos ideales, el aristocrático y el nihilista. Turguénev culmina en esta obra el perfil de sus héroes portadores de dos tipologías, de dos ideales contrapuestos en constante pugna: entrega y sacrificio de la propia persona contra el yo dubitativo sobre el sentido de la propia existencia.

This haunting novel explores family loyalty and relationships between races in New Orleans, uncovering the heartbreaking legacy of an Irish Catholic family. Moving through different decades, the story illuminates the impact of race on destiny.

"Waiting for the Vote of the Wild Animals" by Ahmadou Kourouma is a satirical novel that exposes the political machinations of African dictators during the Cold War. Through vivid storytelling, Kourouma describes the palaces, shrines, and hunting preserves built for the personal gratification of the leaders, who paraded around with mistresses, marabouts, and advisers. The novel follows the thirty-year career of the master hunter and president Koyaga, a fictionalized Gnassingbe Eyadema of Togo, who assumes power through treachery, assassination, and sorcery. The novel culminates in an apocalyptic stampede that underscores Kourouma's sharp critique of African politics.

African traditions clash with modernity in this poignant story of a father-son conflict set in Nigeria. Ezeulu, chief priest of the god Ulu, is losing his authority to rivals, his family, and the white government. Unwavering, he leads his people even as destruction looms. "Arrow of God" is a spare and powerful tale of faith lost and struggle against the forces of change. The second volume of Achebe's African trilogy, it follows the classic "Things Fall Apart" and precedes "No Longer at Ease."

Embark on thrilling adventures with the Famous Five Collection, featuring three classic Enid Blyton novels. Follow the Five as they explore a mysterious house filled with secret tunnels, uncover sinister plans at a circus, and investigate their uncle's strange behavior on a secluded island. With original illustrations, this collection is a value-for-money must-read for fans of suspenseful children's fiction.

Inglaterra, julio de 1956. Stevens, el narrador, durante treinta años ha sido mayordomo de Darlington Hall. Lord Darlington murió hace tres años, y la propiedad pertenece ahora a un norteamericano. El mayordomo, por primera vez en su vida, hará un viaje. Su nuevo patrón regresará por unas semanas a su país, y le ha ofrecido al mayordomo su coche que fuera de Lord Darlington para que disfrute de unas vacaciones. Y Stevens, en el antiguo, lento y señorial auto de sus patrones, cruzará durante días Inglaterra rumbo a Weymouth, donde vive la señora Benn, antigua ama de llaves de Darlington Hall. Y jornada a jornada, Ishiguro desplegará ante el lector una novela perfecta de luces y claroscuros, de máscaras que apenas se deslizan para desvelar una realidad mucho más amarga que los amables paisajes que el mayordomo deja atrás.