In this 1962 novel, Kerouac's alter ego Jack Duluoz, overwhelmed by success and excess, gravitates back and forth between wild binges in San Francisco and an isolated cabin on the California coast where he attempts to renew his spirit and clear his head of madness and alcohol. Only nature seems to restore him to a sense of balance.
"The Overstory" by Richard Powers is an expansive and intricate novel that intertwines the lives of various characters who are connected by their profound relationships with trees and forests. Through lyrical prose and deep ecological insights, Powers explores themes of environmentalism, activism, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
When a creature named Pet emerges from her mother's painting, claiming to hunt a monster lurking in their midst, Jam embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her world's dark secrets.
Details the authors' close friendship and explores the complexities of maintaining deep connections over time. Through personal anecdotes and research, the authors delve into the challenges, joys, and importance of nurturing and sustaining meaningful friendships in the modern world.
Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated, and strong-willed mom, a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father loses his job.
Mr. and Mrs. Fox live a happy home life with their eccentric son Ash and visiting nephew Kristopherson. That is, until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky old ways and plots the greatest chicken heist the animal world has ever seen. Based on the beloved, best selling book by Roald Dahl.