​"Of Mice and Men," a novella by John Steinbeck, centers on two migrant farmworkers, George Milton and Lennie Small, who travel together during the Great Depression in California. George, a smaller, clever man, takes care of his larger, mentally disabled friend, Lennie. They share a dream of owning their own farm, a place where they can live peacefully and be self-sufficient. The story follows them as they work on a ranch, facing challenges, encountering other characters, and ultimately grappling with the harsh realities of their lives and the fragility of their dream. 

​"The Alienist" by Caleb Carr is a crime thriller set in 1896 New York City, where an alienist (psychologist), Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, and a journalist, John Schuyler Moore, investigate a series of gruesome murders of young male prostitutes. They work with Sara Howard, a police department secretary, and under the direction of Theodore Roosevelt (then the police commissioner), using emerging psychological profiling techniques to solve the case. 

Narrated by Nick Carraway, follows the wealthy and enigmatic Jay Gatsby's pursuit of his former love, Daisy Buchanan, and explores themes of wealth, love, illusion, and the American Dream in the Jazz Age. ​

​In Mindset, Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success, but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success.

The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene is a guide to understanding and wielding power, offering 48 strategies based on historical figures and real-world examples, emphasizing manipulation, deception, and the importance of reputation and strategic thinking. 
fThe 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene is a guide to understanding and wielding power, offering 48 strategies based on historical figures and real-world examples, emphasizing manipulation, deception, and the importance of reputation and strategic thinking. 
The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene is a guide to understanding and wielding power, offering 48 strategies based on historical figures and real-world examples, emphasizing manipulation, deception, and the importance of reputation and strategic thinking. 
The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene is a guide to understanding and wielding power, offering 48 strategies based on historical figures and real-world examples, emphasizing manipulation, deception, and the importance of reputation and strategic thinking.