Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

This week, we follow one curious and imaginative young girl down a rabbit hole and into a strange and surreal world called Wonderland. In Wonderland, she encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, and experiences a series of absurd and nonsensical events. Throughout her ordeal, the girl must learn important lessons about growing up, identity, and the power of imagination.

Othello by William Shakespeare

One decorated military commander falls in love with and marries a woman whose love and devotion to him are only exceeded by the hatred and jealousy held for him by his closest companion. Ultimately, madness and isolation will lead the commander to make the most regrettable mistake, sacrificing his world and killing his happiness.

Black Cake: A Novel by Charmaine Wilkerson

Our parents have a past. Sometimes that past catches up with them, leaving their children holding the pieces. Sometimes, though, that past reveals itself and helps their children realize more fully who they are and from where they come. One mother has chosen to expose the darkness of her life, but only after her death. Will her children be able to handle learning who the woman they know best really is?

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

In a man's world, one woman is fighting to continue her groundbreaking research and gain her seat among the great minds in her field. Unfortunately, she is repeatedly degraded and dismissed by mentors and colleagues who see her as nothing more than a gorgeous waste of space. Things change, however, when she meets a champion and falls in love. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so is their inevitable tragedy.

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