Book Club

Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner" is a powerful story of redemption and friendship set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's turbulent history.

Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a timeless gothic novel that delves into themes of creation, identity, and the consequences of scientific ambition.

Rumi's "The Poetry of Rumi" offers a spiritual journey through the verses of the 13th-century Persian poet.

Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" is a haunting post-apocalyptic novel that explores the enduring love between a father and son.

Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" is a groundbreaking play that challenges societal norms and explores issues of women's rights.

Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a classic American novel that tackles themes of race, morality, and freedom.

Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" is a poignant play that reflects the changing times and the loss of tradition in Russia.

Henry Fielding's "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" is a rollicking picaresque novel that follows the adventures of a charming and amiable young man.

"Aristotle’s Poetics for Screenwriters" by Michael Tierno adapts Aristotle's principles for the modern screenwriter.

"A Treatise on Painting" by Leonardo da Vinci offers insights into the art of painting from one of history's greatest artists.

"Michelangelo's Notebook" presents a glimpse into the notes and thoughts of the renowned artist Michelangelo.

"Poetics" by Aristotle is a foundational text in literary theory, examining the principles of storytelling.

"Leonardo: The Artist and the Man" by Serge Bramly provides a comprehensive look at the life and art of Leonardo da Vinci.

"Michelangelo: A Life in Six Masterpieces" by Miles J. Unger explores Michelangelo's life through his most famous works.

T"he Marriage of Heaven and Hell" by William Blake is a unique blend of art and philosophy.

"Letters of Vincent van Gogh" offers a collection of letters that provide insights into the artist's life and thoughts.

"Van Gogh: The Life" by Steven Naifeh & Gregory White Smith is a comprehensive biography of the iconic artist.

"Kandinsky, Wassily, 1866-1944" by Hajo Düchting provides a detailed overview of Kandinsky's life and work.

"The Stones of Venice" by John Ruskin delves into the architecture and art of Venice.

"The Portable Nietzsche" by Walter Kaufmann offers a selection of Nietzsche's key writings.

"William Blake: The Complete Illuminated Books" by David Bindman compiles Blake's illuminated works.

"Thus Spoke Zarathustra" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosophical work that explores the idea of the Übermensch.

"Concerning the Spiritual in Art" by Wassily Kandinsky explores the connection between art and spirituality.

"Mark Rothko: A Biography" by James E.B. Breslin explores the life of the renowned abstract expressionist.

"Japanese Modernisation and Mingei Theory" by Yuko Kikuchi examines the Mingei art movement in Japan.

"The Artist's Reality" by Mark Rothko presents Rothko's thoughts on art and creativity.

"John Ruskin: The Early Years" by Tim Hilton is a biography focusing on Ruskin's formative years.

"What is Art?" by Leo Tolstoy delves into the essence and purpose of art.

"The Unknown Craftsman" by Soetsu Yanagi discusses the beauty of anonymous craftsmanship.

"Tolstoy: A Russian Life" by Rosamund Bartlett is a biography of the famous Russian author.

"Dialogues with Marcel Duchamp" by Pierre Cabanne offers conversations with the influential artist Marcel Duchamp.

improvisation in the Arts Education" by Dr. Larry Scripp discusses the role of improvisation in arts education.

"Free Play" by Stephen Nachmanovitch explores creativity and improvisation across various artistic disciplines.

"Metropolis" - A novelization of the classic sci-fi film.

Frankenstein" - A tale of scientific ambition and its consequences.

"A Princess of Mars" - A Civil War veteran finds himself on the red planet.

"The Time Machine" - A time traveler explores Earth's distant future.

"War of the Worlds" - Martians invade Earth, leading to a fight for survival.

"Brave New World" - A dystopian vision of a highly controlled society.

"Fahrenheit 451" - A fireman questions a society that burns books.

"Foundation" - The epic saga of a mathematician predicting the fall of an empire.

"Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" - An underwater adventure with Captain Nemo.

"I, Robot" - A collection of stories exploring human-robot interactions.

"Childhood's End" - Mysterious aliens guide humanity's evolution.