In 1984, society has become limited. Everything you do, your feelings, your thoughts, all are controlled by the government. Maybe it sounds horrible to you, but things are better this way, better than they were before. Right?
In June 1993, a group of young guerilla filmmakers spent four weeks making Horror Movie, a notorious, disturbing, art-house horror flick. The weird part? Only three of the film’s scenes were ever released to the public, but Horror Movie has nevertheless grown a rabid fanbase.
Silence can be deadly. The Silent Patient explores the mystery of Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who shoots her husband five times and never speaks again. Equal parts psychological study and literary puzzle, the novel mirrors themes from “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Greek mythology. It’s a haunting, thought-provoking read that turns the tables on the reader and is a perfect addition to any syllabus exploring human psychology.
A masterpiece of survival and truth. Five Little Indians follows five residential school survivors as they navigate the aftermath of institutional trauma in Vancouver. Spanning decades, this polyphonic narrative refuses to gloss over history, delivering an unforgettable look at resilience, friendship, and reclamation. It is an essential read for history, sociology, and literature classrooms seeking deep empathy and systemic understanding.
Earthy, honest, and profoundly human. U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s collection The Carrying navigates the delicate space between the wildness of youth and the quiet grace of acceptance. Moving seamlessly from the grief of infertility and chronic pain to the soothing rhythms of nature, Limón uses brilliant, accessible diction to explore what our bodies and spirits carry.