Sexual Harassment & Violence

We've carefully curated a Collection of titles that center the experiences and impacts of Sexual Harassment & Violence. Representing a broad range of voices and genres, these titles explore the personal and social effects of violation through violence and sexual harassment through literary forms that include memoirs, poetry, and fiction.

The Big Sleep

by Raymond Chandler

Publication year 1939

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Truth & Lies, Safety & Danger, Power & Greed, Loyalty & Betrayal, Siblings, Place, Revenge, Perseverance

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Classic Fiction, American Literature, Trauma & Abuse, Finance, Grief & Death, Love & Sexuality

Published in 1939, The Big Sleep by novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler is a murder mystery widely regarded as one of the greatest hard-boiled detective stories of the 20th century. The work introduces Philip Marlowe, a fictional private eye with a jaundiced view of humanity but a strong sense of fairness, who appears in seven other novels by Chandler. Hired by a super-rich family to negotiate with a blackmailer, Marlowe encounters murder, mayhem, and a... Read The Big Sleep Summary

The Black Echo

by Michael Connelly

Publication year 1992

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Truth & Lies, Justice, Loyalty & Betrayal, War, Teamwork, Mental Health

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Grief & Death, Trauma & Abuse, US History, Asian History, Military & War

The Black Echo (1992) is Michael Connelly’s first novel and the first book in the long-running series featuring Los Angeles police detective Harry Bosch. It won the 1993 Edgar Award for Best First Novel and is now a classic in the modern crime genre. Connelly, who worked as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times while starting his career as a novelist, has written over 37 novels, including 24 featuring Detective Bosch. His works... Read The Black Echo Summary

The Body

by Stephen King

Publication year 1982

Genre Novella, Fiction

Themes Fear, Love, Coming of Age

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Classic Fiction, Coming of Age, Action & Adventure, Horror & Suspense, Trauma & Abuse, Bullying, Relationships, American Literature

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The Body in the Woods

by April Henry

Publication year 2014

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Death, Friendship, Place, Safety & Danger, Teamwork, Mental Health, Fear, Trust & Doubt

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Poverty, Mental Illness, Trauma & Abuse, Social Class, Psychology, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction

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The Break

by Katherena Vermette

Publication year 2016

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Indigenous Identity, Community, Colonialism, Self Discovery

Tags Gender & Feminism, Trauma & Abuse, Modern Classic Fiction, Canadian Literature

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The Bridge Home

by Padma Venkatraman

Publication year 2019

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Religion & Spirituality, Social Class, Siblings, Family

Tags Realistic Fiction, Indian Literature, Children`s Literature, Poverty, Grief & Death, Trauma & Abuse, Social Class, Religion & Spirituality, Disability, Modern Classic Fiction

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The Canyon's Edge

by Dusti Bowling

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel/Book in Verse, Fiction

Themes Family, Mental Health, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Grief, Guilt, Good & Evil, Safety & Danger, Self Discovery

Tags Survival Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Action & Adventure, Animals, Grief & Death, Mental Illness, Parenting, Natural Disaster, Science & Nature, Trauma & Abuse, Children`s Literature

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The Cellar

by Natasha Preston

Publication year 2014

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Perseverance, Good & Evil, Safety & Danger

Tags Horror & Suspense, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Trauma & Abuse

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The Chain

by Adrian McKinty

Publication year 2019

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Science & Technology, Safety & Danger, Power & Greed, Good & Evil, Family, Appearance & Reality

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Psychological Fiction, Trauma & Abuse

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The Client

by John Grisham

Publication year 1993

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Justice, Safety & Danger, Fear, Conflict, Perseverance

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Trauma & Abuse, Depression & Suicide, Incarceration

The Client is a legal thriller written by John Grisham. Published in 1993, it is Grisham’s fourth novel. An international best-selling author, Grisham was a lawyer himself for nine years and even served in the Mississippi House of Representatives for six years. His legal and political expertise lend especially well to The Client’s subject matter involving legal ethics, notions of justice, the power of government over its citizens, and political careerism. The Client was adapted... Read The Client Summary

The Club

by Ellery Lloyd

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Self Discovery, Power & Greed, Community

Tags Horror & Suspense, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Trauma & Abuse, Modern Classic Fiction

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The Collector

by John Fowles

Publication year 1963

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Wins & Losses, Safety & Danger, Beauty, Art, Social Class, Objects & Materials, Loneliness

Tags Horror & Suspense, Psychological Fiction, British Literature, Realistic Fiction, Trauma & Abuse, Gender & Feminism, Social Class, Love & Sexuality, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Classic Fiction

The Collector is English author John Fowles’s debut novel, published in 1963. The story follows a 20-something lepidopterist, Frederick Clegg, who becomes obsessed with a beautiful art student named Miranda Grey. After winning a fortune, Frederick kidnaps Miranda and imprisons her in his cellar, keeping her like a rare butterfly. Fowles combines psychological thriller, romance, and dark comedy genres into a tale that satirizes romances such as Shakespeare’s The Tempest by exposing their psychological and... Read The Collector Summary

The Confession

by John Grisham

Publication year 2010

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Power & Greed, Justice, Race, Politics & Government, Mothers, Death

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Crime & Law, Social Justice, Incarceration, Grief & Death, Trauma & Abuse, Realistic Fiction, Race & Racism

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The Crossing

by Gary Paulsen

Publication year 1987

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Hate & Anger, Shame & Pride, Fear, Perseverance, Conflict, Hope, Gratitude, Safety & Danger, Trust & Doubt, Good & Evil

Tags Action & Adventure, Immigration & Refugeeism, Trauma & Abuse, Children`s Literature, Poverty, Military & War, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction

Gary Paulsen’s The Crossing is a young adult novel published in 1987. This realistic work of fiction highlights the hope and opportunity Manny, a Mexican teenager, envisions waiting for him in America, and the desperation that propels him to attempt the border crossing from Mexico into the United States.Paulsen (1939-2021) was a celebrated author of middle grade and young adult fiction, best known for writing the award-winning Hatchet series. His work often depicts wilderness settings... Read The Crossing Summary

The Dead Zone

by Stephen King

Publication year 1979

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Good & Evil, Fear, Grief, Hate & Anger, Shame & Pride

Tags Horror & Suspense, Science Fiction, Trauma & Abuse, Religion & Spirituality, Relationships, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Fantasy

The Dead Zone (1979) is a science fiction thriller novel by Stephen King. King’s story about a man who sees visions of the future after awakening from a years-long coma explores themes of missed opportunity, belief, and the sacrifices inherent in moral action. The novel was nominated for numerous awards, including the 1980 Locus Award, and has been adapted for film (1983) and television (2002-07). Please be advised that The Dead Zone includes mention of... Read The Dead Zone Summary