Powerless

 Elif Shafak’s 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World is a poignant tale of a woman’s final moments, reliving memories of love and loss. Set in Istanbul, it explores marginalized lives, resilience, and the power of friendship.

Arundhati Roy’s The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is a sprawling tale of love, resistance, and identity in modern India. Through interconnected stories of diverse characters, it captures the complexities of life, politics, and human resilience amidst a backdrop of social upheaval.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows the life of Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive Hollywood star. Through an intimate interview with a young journalist, Evelyn recounts her tumultuous relationships and the secrets behind her fame.

Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood is a nostalgic and melancholic coming-of-age story. Set in 1960s Tokyo, it follows Toru Watanabe as he navigates love, loss, and identity, offering a poignant exploration of youth, mental health, and human connection.

Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical novel that delves into a young woman’s struggles with mental illness. Set in the 1950s, it offers a poignant exploration of identity, societal expectations, and the search for meaning