Leaves of Grass (First Edition)
Walt Whitman's 1855 self-published collection of twelve poems that redefined American poetry with free verse and bold celebration of democracy, nature, and the human body.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou's powerful 1969 memoir follows a young Black girl from age 3 to 16 as she transforms from a victim of racism and trauma into a self-possessed mother, finding refuge in literature.
In Cold Blood
A groundbreaking true crime masterpiece that reconstructs the 1959 Kansas murders of a farm family and the hunt for their killers, blending journalism with literary art.
My Reading Life
Pat Conroy's intimate memoir reveals how books saved his sanity, shaped his soul, and transformed a lonely boy into one of America's most beloved storytellers.
Fun Home A Family Tragicomic
