Jordan Peterson

Reflects on life in Nazi concentration camps, introducing logotherapy, which posits that meaning can be found even in suffering.

The incredible true story of Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic expedition and the crew's heroic survival.

A compelling argument for the benefits of progress and human ingenuity, showing why the future is bright.

A philosophical exploration of quality, values, and the nature of life, framed through a motorcycle journey.

A dystopian novel that explores the consequences of technology, consumerism, and state control on society.

A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism, surveillance, and state control.

Argues that reason, science, and humanism are driving forces behind progress and improving the world.

A tragic love story set in 19th-century Russia, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and social change.

Analyzes how the fear of death influences human behavior, culture, and psychological motivations.

A novella about an aging fisherman's epic battle with a giant marlin, symbolizing perseverance and personal triumph.

Debunks myths and misunderstandings about the state of the world, with a focus on data-driven optimism.

A classic novel addressing racial injustice and moral growth in the Deep South, seen through the eyes of a young girl.

A satirical novel blending fantasy and reality, exploring themes of power, freedom, and good vs. evil.

A novel exploring family, morality, and identity in California's Salinas Valley, loosely retelling the story of Cain and Abel.

A novel about a group of boys stranded on an island who descend into savagery, exploring themes of civilization and human nature.

Orwell’s exploration of poverty and class disparities in Northern England, blending social commentary with memoir.

Nietzsche’s philosophical exploration of morality, values, and self-identity, questioning societal norms.

A foundational philosophical text questioning conventional morality and exploring themes of power and individualism.

A semi-autobiographical novel about a drug-fueled journey through Las Vegas, capturing the countercultural spirit of the 1960s.

Examines how a group of German soldiers became complicit in atrocities during WWII, exploring the psychology of obedience and morality.