by Benedict L. Morgan | Jul 16, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, English language, hardcover, Kindle, paperback, PDF format
SYNOPSIS: Holden Caulfield wanders through New York after being expelled from school, trying to make sense of growing up, loneliness, grief, and the “phoniness” he sees everywhere around him. Funny, sad, and deeply personal, the novel captures the confusion and...
by Benedict L. Morgan | Jul 11, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, English language, hardcover, Kindle, paperback, PDF format
SYNOPSIS: Set in Depression-era Alabama, the novel follows Scout Finch as her father, lawyer Atticus Finch, defends a Black man falsely accused of assault. Through Scout’s eyes, the story explores prejudice, justice, childhood innocence, and the painful realities...
by Benedict L. Morgan | May 29, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, English language, hardcover, Kindle, paperback, PDF format
“But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.” SYNOPSIS: Amir grows up in Afghanistan alongside Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. After betraying his closest friend, Amir spends years haunted by guilt. The novel explores friendship, betrayal,...
by Benedict L. Morgan | May 28, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, English language, hardcover, Kindle, paperback, PDF format
A Yearlong Reading Guide Exploring UK’s Most Challenged Literature What happens when a book is considered too powerful to stay on the shelf? 52 Banned Books is a reading guide designed for curious, thoughtful readers who want to explore the stories that have been...
by Benedict L. Morgan | May 15, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, bonus material
On the birthday of Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov, we remember one of the most original and fearless writers of the twentieth century. Born in Kyiv in 1891, Bulgakov began his career as a doctor, but literature soon became the true center of his life. His medical...
by Benedict L. Morgan | Apr 28, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, bonus material
Today, April 28, is Harper Lee’s birthday, she was born 100 years ago. Here’s the essay about her famous book To Kill a Mockingbird, from my new book 52 Banned Books: A Guided Intellectual Journey (U.S. edition): Unlock the Stories They Tried to Silence...
