Publication year 2025
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Femininity, The Past, Justice, Power & Greed
Tags LGBTQ+, Gender & Feminism, Race & Racism, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
The Past
In George Orwell's 1984 a character says, "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." The past may be behind us, but its events—and how we remember them—have a profound effect on the present. In this collection explore texts that examine the complications and complexities of the past.
Wayward Girls
We Are All the Same in the Dark
We Did OK, Kid
We Fell Apart
We the People
We Used to Live Here
We Who Will Die
We Who Wrestle with God
Whalefall
What Comes After
What the Buddha Taught
What the Constitution Means to Me
What the Wind Knows
What This Comedian Said Will Shock You
What We Can Know
When All Is Said
When He Was Wicked
When the Jessamine Grows
When There Were Ghosts
When the Sea Turned to Silver
Publication year 2025
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Femininity, The Past, Justice, Power & Greed
Tags LGBTQ+, Gender & Feminism, Race & Racism, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Publication year 2020
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Perseverance, The Past, Fame
Publication year 2025
Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction
Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Grief, Loneliness, Memory, Shame & Pride, Mental Health, Childhood & Youth, Midlife, The Past, Place, Daughters & Sons, Family, Fathers, Friendship, Marriage, Mothers, Teamwork, Self Discovery, Community, Education, Fame, Loyalty & Betrayal, Order & Chaos, Religion & Spirituality, Truth & Lies
Tags Memoir & Autobiography, Arts & Culture, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Relationships
Publication year 2025
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Loneliness, Love, The Past, Daughters & Sons, Family, Fathers, Friendship, Siblings, Self Discovery, Art, Animals
Tags Romance, Grief & Death, Mystery & Crime Fiction
Publication year 2025
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Future, The Past, Place, Community, Nation, Politics & Government, Equality, Justice
Tags US History, Politics & Government, Political Science, Crime & Law
Publication year 2024
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Memory, Mental Health, Future, The Past, Appearance & Reality, Objects & Materials, Place, Self Discovery, Fate, Good & Evil, Order & Chaos, Religion & Spirituality, Safety & Danger, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies
Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, LGBTQ+, Religion & Spirituality, Horror & Suspense
Publication year 2025
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Perseverance, Grief, Guilt, Memory, Death, The Past, Teamwork, Social Class, Politics & Government, Justice
Tags Fantasy, Romance
Publication year 2024
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Gender Identity, Justice, Religion & Spirituality, Perseverance, Shame & Pride, Masculinity, Coming of Age, Death, The Past, Self Discovery, Fate, Good & Evil, Loyalty & Betrayal, Order & Chaos
Tags Psychology, Philosophy, Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality
Publication year 2023
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt, Hate & Anger, Masculinity, Death, The Past, Animals, Fathers
Tags Horror & Suspense
Publication year 2021
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Conflict, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt, Hope, Loneliness, Coming of Age, Midlife, Death, Future, The Past, Animals, Appearance & Reality, Nature Versus Nurture, Family, Friendship, Mothers, Self Discovery, Community, Fate, Good & Evil, Loyalty & Betrayal, Order & Chaos, Power & Greed, Religion & Spirituality, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies
Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Psychological Fiction
Publication year 1959
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Perseverance, Gratitude, Mental Health, Death, Future, The Past, Appearance & Reality, Community, Politics & Government, Good & Evil, Religion & Spirituality
Tags Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Publication year 2017
Genre Play, Fiction
Themes Perseverance, Hope, Nostalgia, Femininity, Gender Identity, Indigenous Identity, Masculinity, Race, Childhood & Youth, Coming of Age, Future, The Past, Family, Grandparents, Mothers, Politics & Government
Tags Drama, Comedy & Satire, Politics & Government, Women`s Studies, Immigration & Refugeeism, Education, Education, World History, Dramatic Literature
Publication year 2019
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Colonialism, Language, Safety & Danger, Memory, The Past, Politics & Government, Family, Nation
Tags Historical Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Love & Sexuality, Military & War, European History, Politics & Government, World History, Irish Literature
Publication year 2024
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Apathy, Femininity, Masculinity, Race, Future, The Past, Climate, Environment, Social Class, Education, Immigration, Nation, Politics & Government, Equality, Fame, Justice, Religion & Spirituality, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies
Tags Humor, Politics & Government, Arts & Culture
Publication year 2025
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Memory, Nostalgia, The Past, Climate, Marriage
Tags Science Fiction
Publication year 2019
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Memory, Grief, Regret, Aging, Death, The Past, Daughters & Sons, Marriage, Siblings, Family
Tags Irish Literature, Modern Classic Fiction
Publication year 2004
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Grief, Guilt, Love, Memory, Nostalgia, Femininity, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, Future, The Past, Marriage, Self Discovery, Colonialism
Tags Romance, Historical Fiction, Regency Era
Publication year 2024
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Conflict, Perseverance, Fear, Grief, Love, Regret, Femininity, Masculinity, Race, The Past, Environment, Plants, Family, Self Discovery, War, Justice
Tags Historical Fiction
Publication year 2014
Genre Poem, Fiction
Themes Nostalgia, Immigration, Hope, The Past, Memory
Publication year 2016
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Fear, Hope, Memory, Coming of Age, The Past, Appearance & Reality, Grandparents, Community, Good & Evil, Power & Greed
Tags Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Fairy Tale & Folklore, Children`s Literature, Chinese Literature
When the Sea Turned Silver by Grace Lin takes readers on a journey through a richly imagined world full of imagery and Chinese folklore. The novel follows the adventures of Pinmei and Yishan as they navigate themes of Finding and Creating Identity, The Power of Stories, and how Perception Shapes Reality. Recognized for its storytelling and cultural depth, When the Sea Turned Silver was a 2016 National Book Award Finalist. Critics praise the novel for... Read When the Sea Turned to Silver Summary