classics to read
Discover timeless classics to read, from John le Carré's *The Little Drummer Girl* and Herman Wouk's *The Caine Mutiny* to Rosamunde Pilcher's *The Shell Seekers*. Explore unforgettable fiction, biographies, and sea stories in this essential curated book list.
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The Shell Seekers
by Rosamunde Pilcher
Penelope Keeling seeks to discover the secret of happiness for her friends, her family and herself.
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The Little Drummer Girl
by John le Carre
Charlie, a young English actress, meets a man on a Greek beach who draws her into a world of espionage and terror in the Middle East.
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The Hawk and the Dove Trilogy
by Penelope Wilcock
Rich with imagery and emotion, this collection of captivating tales of a 13th-century community reflects the timeless drama of people learning to love and accept God's grace.
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Death Be Not Proud
by John J. Gunther
Johnny Gunther was only seventeen years old when he died of a brain tumor. During the months of his illness, everyone near him was unforgettably impressed by his level-headed courage, his wit and quiet friendliness, and, above all, his unfaltering patience through times of despair. This deeply moving book is a father's memoir of a brave, intelligent, and spirited boy.
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The Best Short Stories of O. Henry
by O. Henry
"Modern library of the world's best books"--Colophon.
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Sullivan's Island
by Dorothea Benton Frank
Set in the steamy, stormy landscape of South Carolina, this New York Times bestseller from the author of Queen Bee is the unforgettable story of one woman’s courageous journey toward truth… Born and raised on idyllic Sullivan’s Island, Susan Hayes navigated through her turbulent childhood with humor, spunk, and characteristic Southern sass. But years later, she is a conflicted woman with an unfaithful husband, a sometimes resentful teenage daughter, and a heart that aches with painful, poignant memories. And as Susan faces her uncertain future, she realizes that she must go back to her past. To the beachfront house where her sister welcomes her with open arms. To the only place she can truly call home...