Talking to Strangers
Malcolm Gladwell

“This book is a thought-provoking read for both introverts and extroverts alike. Gladwell uses stories and cases ranging from CIA spies to political leaders in an effort to explore the nuances and intricacies of interacting with strangers. 'Talking to Strangers' will change the way you think about your daily interactions with random strangers and even your closest friends.” — Sarah

The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein

“While this children’s book can be interpreted in many different ways, I believe it serves as an excellent way to teach our youth about carrying yourself in a humble and grateful manner. Silverstein tells a beautiful story of unconditional love that everyone should read at least once.” — Sarah

Life of Pi
Yann Martel

"I love this book because it is a unique coming of age story about a young man who is on a journey to discover the real nature of truth, specifically as it pertains to religion. I first read it when I was 17 years old and questioning the religion I was raised in. It was extremely relevant back then, and it continues to offer profound insight as I grow older and revisit it." — Peter

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Edward Albee

"This is my favorite play of all time because I love absurdist comedies, and Albee is a master at that genre. The play is based around an older married couple who invite a younger married couple to their home after a party. The younger couple is unaware, however, that they are being lured into a night of awkward and uncomfortable spectatorship and game-playing, as the older couple insists that they all participate in the madness of their marriage." — Peter

The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell

“This is an insightful read about how little things can make a big difference. It considers at what point ideas, products, and even diseases cross a threshold and then spread like wildfire. If you’re interested in reading about such metaphors and similes as the relationship between the Law of Stickiness and the Spanish Flu, this is the book for you.” — Sarah

These Witches Don't Burn
Isabel Sterling

“If you’re a fan of witchcraft and high school drama, you must read 'These Witches Don’t Burn.' It follows Hannah Walsh, a teenage witch living in Salem who has to deal with dark magic afoot…and her ex girlfriend!” — Cole

A Very Irregular Head: The Life of Syd Barrett
Rob Chapman

“Syd Barrett was the original frontman for Pink Floyd, an English rock band that attained superstardom in the 1970’s after Barrett left the group due to mental health issues. He had the potential to be the next great pop rock star of the late 1960’s, but his desire to explore the psychedelic realm through drugs altered his path and left him a shell of the person he once was. Barrett’s decline from greatness sounds all too similar to many other creative talents that we’ve lost to societal problems like substance abuse.” — Peter

Becoming Free Indeed
Jinger Duggar Vuolo

“This book shows what it looks like to discover the difference between the good news of Christianity and the lies that can hinder that. Written with grace and humility, I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about the redemption that can follow harmful experiences in the church!” — Emma

Red, White and Royal Blue
Casey McQuiston

“In an alternate timeline where a woman won the 2016 presidential election, Casey McQuiston gives us the political scandals, drama, and humor that occur when the First Son of the United States falls in love with the Prince of England. It’s 'The Crown' for the gays, and the perfect book for rom-com and politics lovers!” — Cole

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
V. E. Schwab

“Addie LaRue made a deal to live forever. The only caveat: everyone she meets forgets her. Until one person remembers. A beautifully written novel that will most definitely make the tears fall, this book takes us on a journey through the centuries and reminds us to remember what we love.” — Cole