Recent Prize Winner
A God in Ruins (Kate Atkinson)
A God in Ruins Author: Kate Atkinson List: Recent Prize Winner Project: war – World War II Year of publication: 2015 Pages: 468 Goodreads: A God in Ruins
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Orpheus
Life after Life (Kate Atkinson)
Life after Life follows the story of Ursula Todd, who is born multiple times, each life offering a different trajectory. The novel explores the concept of reincarnation and the impact of small choices and chance […]
Orpheus
The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Richard Flanagan)
The Narrow Road to the Deep North follows the life of an Australian surgeon, Dorrigo Evans, during World War II. The novel explores his experiences as a prisoner of war, his relationships with fellow captives, […]
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Oliver Twist (Charles Dickens)
Oliver Twist revolves around a young orphan who faces numerous challenges and hardships in his quest for belonging and survival. He encounters a wide array of characters, both kind-hearted and malicious, as he navigates through […]
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Emma (Jane Austen)
Emma follows a spirited young woman with a strong inclination for matchmaking who finds herself entangled in the romantic lives of her friends and acquaintances. As she tries to orchestrate love connections, her own perceptions […]
Dystopia
Gulliver’s Travels (Jonathan Swift)
Gulliver’s Travels Author: Jonathan Swift List: Pre-Modern Project: dystopia – government / social injustice Year: 1729 Pages: 306 Goodreads: Gulliver’s Travels
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Dracula (Bram Stoker)
Dracula Author: Bram Stoker List: Pre-modern Year of publication: 1897 Pages: 488 Goodreads: Dracula
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Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen)
Pride and Prejudice Author: Jane Austen List: Pre-modern Year of publication: 1813 Pages: 435 Goodreads: Pride and Prejudice
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Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus (Mary Shelley)
Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a monstrous being through his ambitious experimentations. As the consequences of his creation unfold, Victor must confront the moral and existential dilemmas that […]
Identity
The Color Purple (Alice Walker)
The Color Purple Author: Alice Walker Project: Identity – Racial Identity / Sexual Identity Year of publication: 1982 Pages: 295 Goodreads: The Color Purple