Waleed Shahid

"The Lying Life of Adults" by Elena Ferrante is a compelling coming-of-age novel that explores the complexities of self-discovery and identity. Protagonist Giovanna struggles with her changing appearance and the notion that she may be turning into her despised Aunt Vittoria. In her search for truth, Giovanna navigates the conflicting worlds of refined and vulgar Naples. Author Elena Ferrante, a widely celebrated and influential writer, delivers another captivating and unforgettable story that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Experience the intertwining lives of an aging punk rocker-turned-record-executive and the passionate, troubled young woman he employs in a novel pulsing with music and packed with characters whose pasts collide. Jennifer Egan's A Visit from the Goon Squad is a captivating tale of self-destruction, redemption, and the power of music.

Explore the paradoxical union of domesticity and sexual desire with a bold and provocative new take on intimacy and sex. This therapist's bestselling book draws on over 20 years of experience to examine the complexities of sustaining desire in long-term relationships. With case studies and lively discussion, discover how to bring playful and even poetic sex back home. Wise, witty, and revelatory, Mating in Captivity will transform the way you live and love.

Follow Sneha as she navigates post-college life in the midst of an American recession. Her corporate job in Milwaukee brings her financial stability, new friendships, and even a budding romance with a beautiful dancer. But as painful secrets and unexpected obstacles arise, Sneha must learn to open up and confront her problems before it's too late. Full of complex characters and unexpected twists, this book is a must-read for anyone struggling to find their place in the world.

This award-winning novel takes readers on a journey through time and space, from 1912 Vancouver Island to a dystopian moon colony 300 years in the future. Follow the lives of three interconnected characters, including a writer trapped in a pandemic-ravaged Earth. Seamlessly blending science fiction, metaphysics, and humanity, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure.

This debut novel explores the life of King Rao, a tech CEO and leader of a corporate-led global government, through the eyes of his daughter Athena. With climate change threatening the planet, Athena believes saving it requires a radical act of communion. She sets out to tell the world about King's life on a South Indian coconut plantation, migration to the U.S., marriage to an ambitious artist, and invention of his most ambitious creation - Athena herself. Written by a former Wall Street Journal tech reporter, this book blurs the line between literary and speculative fiction, historical and dystopian, exploring the age of technological capitalism and where our actions may lead.

Experience a unique and urgent exploration of the social media landscape with this genre-defying book. Follow a woman who grapples with an unshakable conviction that a vast chorus of voices is now dictating her thoughts, while existential threats loom. As reality collides with the increasingly absurd antics of the portal, the woman confronts a world that seems to contain both empathy and injustice. Written in a fragmentary and omniscient style, No One Is Talking About This offers a profound meditation on love, language, and human connection from a singular voice in American literature.