Redeeming Love
by Francine Rivers

"Redeeming Love is encapsulating and amazing in every way, from the plot to the details of the railroad town in California. It's based off of the book Hosea. The love story between Angel and Michael made me cry over and over again while reading it! Grab some tissues to wipe your eyes and the pages you will spill your tears all over." — Elizabeth

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
by Ocean Vuong

"After spending many years getting my degree in English Literature, I found myself burnt out on reading. Determined to fall in love with reading again, I picked up this book, and I found myself absolutely in awe over Vuong's command over language. The way that Vuong unpacks his childhood, his grandmother and mother's PTSD from the Vietnam War, being bilingual, and his queer identity all in one memoir is stunning. He holds all of these identities and experiences in symbiosis with one another. He leaves you breathless, connects you to his experience, and makes you feel closer to something true of human experience. Read. This. Book!" — Connor

The Testing
by Joelle Charbonneau

"The first in a trilogy, this book felt like a refreshing take on YA dystopian fiction. Much like in the Hunger Games, the stakes are high for the candidates of The Testing. The story kept me on my toes, and I loved the budding romance." — Sarah

How High We Go In The Dark
by Sequoia Nagamatsu

"For the readers that find themselves attracted to tales of far off fantasies, this is the perfect book to dive into. Science intertwined with dramatics and perspectives, 'How High We Go In The Dark' will lead you to explore confusion, amazement, and curiosity with every page turn." — Hannah

Creative Types: And Other Stories
by Tom Bissell

"Explore the reality of how different we are as humans with this book. Containing a few different short fiction storylines, 'Creative Types' allows you to reflect and appreciate the intrinsic characters." — Hannah

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
by Walter Isaacson

"A favorite professor and friend of mine recommended this amazing biography that follows the life and career of Jennifer Doudna and her incredible work within the realm of gene editing. Truly a captivating read. I couldn’t put it down!" — Abby

When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi

"This is a beautiful memoir written by Dr. Paul Kalanithi, who reflects on his life in medicine as he faces a terminal diagnosis of his own." — Abby