The Red Pony
Jody’s experiences are often unforgiving, and like many of John Steinbeck’s books, this one is full of sadness, pain, and regret.
Elegy for a Vanished World
Forbidden Games
It observes humanity in the face of tragedy and grief and remains buoyant despite the weight of its subject matter.
The Orchard Keeper
Gritty in detail, creative in structure, delightfully verbose; McCarthy’s grasp of the English language is breathtaking.
The Portable Faulkner
You won’t understand each reference the first time you read a story, but eventually the world starts to take shape.