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Hannibal is a 1999 novel by American author Thomas Harris. The novel is the third entry in Harris's Hannibal Lecter series, following Red Dragon and The Silence of the Lambs. In this novel, Lecter has escaped custody and fled to Florence, where he is tracked by Clarice Starling and other, more nefarious figures. The novel was adapted into a 2001 film, and elements of the plot were used for the television series of the same... Read Hannibal Summary

Happiness Falls

by Angie Kim

Publication year 2023

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Joy, Disability, Siblings, Music, Trust & Doubt

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense

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Happy Place

by Emily Henry

Publication year 2023

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Self Discovery, Mothers, Place, Nostalgia, Love

Tags Romance, Love & Sexuality, Relationships, Modern Classic Fiction

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Harlem Shuffle

by Colson Whitehead

Publication year 2021

Genre Novel, Fiction

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Dramatic Literature, African American Literature, Horror & Suspense, World History

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Hattie Big Sky

by Kirby Larson

Publication year 2006

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Loneliness, Race, Coming of Age, Climate, Environment, Place, Friendship, Community, Immigration, War

Tags Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, World War I

Kirby Larson’s Hattie Big Sky is a 2006 young adult historical fiction novel that won the Newbery Honor Award. Larson is a young adult author who specializes in writing historical fiction centering on strong female protagonists. Set during World War I, the novel follows Hattie Brooks as she travels to Montana to work on the farm that her uncle leaves to her after he dies. The novel explores themes of community, overcoming adversity, and issues... Read Hattie Big Sky Summary

Have a Little Faith: A True Story

by Mitch Albom

Publication year 2009

Genre Biography, Nonfiction

Themes Religion & Spirituality, Community, Hope, Aging, Death

Tags Religion & Spirituality, Inspirational, Biography

Have a Little Faith: A True Story is a 2009 nonfiction book by American journalist and author Mitch Albom. The book can be classified as an inspirational memoir, as it centers on the author’s interactions with two faith leaders, one Jewish and one Christian, over an eight-year period. In 2011, Have a Little Faith was adapted into a made-for-television film starring Laurence Fishburne, Martin Landau, and Bradley Whitford. This study guide refers to the 2009... Read Have a Little Faith: A True Story Summary

Heart of a Samurai

by Margi Preus

Publication year 2010

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Perseverance, Community

Tags Historical Fiction, Life-Inspired Fiction, Action & Adventure, Survival Fiction, Japanese Literature, Children`s Literature, World History

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Heart-Shaped Box

by Joe Hill

Publication year 2007

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Fear, Guilt, Love, Masculinity, Mental Health, Death, Fathers, Self Discovery, Safety & Danger

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

Heart-Shaped Box (2007) is the debut novel of horror writer Joe Hill, son of the famous Stephen King. The novel is a contemporary Gothic story about Judas “Jude” Coyne, a retired rock star hunted by a ghost. His confrontation with the ghost forces him and his girlfriend, Marybeth “Georgia” Kimball, to confront their respective pasts and current relationship. Hill went on to publish novels such as Horns (2010), NOS4A2 (2013), and The Fireman (2016), as... Read Heart-Shaped Box Summary