The DFWYAS
book club.

Sherlock Holmes: A Study in ScarletArthur Conan Doyle

The first Holmes mystery, in which the detective introduces himself to Dr Watson with the line “You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive.”

Green Eggs and HamDr. Seuss

Sam-I-Am on the joy of trying new things, in the Dr. Seuss classic.

Till We Have FacesC. S. Lewis

Till We Have Faces is C.S. Lewis's final and most mature novel, a retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche from the perspective of Psyche's older, unattractive sister, Orual.

The Tainted CupRobert Jackson Bennett

In a world of bizarre magical contagion and massive oceanic beasts, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett delivers a brilliant fantasy-mystery, akin to a high-stakes "Knives Out" set on a dangerous borderland.

Dungeon Crawler CarlMatt Dinnimann

You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend?

Project Hail MaryAndy Weir

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission, and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn’t know that.

The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn HardcastleStuart Turton

Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m.

What if?Randall Munroe

Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions.

The Picture of Dorian GrayOscar Wilde

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty.

Murder on the Orient ExpressAgatha Christie

Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?Philip K. Dick

By 2021, the World War has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off-planet.

The Fellowship of the RingJ. R. R. Tolkien

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others.

The Two TowersJ. R. R. Tolkien

The Fellowship is scattered.

The Return of the KingJ. R. R. Tolkien

While the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarms out to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into Mordor, seat of Sauron’s power.

The Princess BrideWilliam Goldman

A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts, The Princess Bride is a modern storytelling classic.As Florin and Guilder teeter on the verge of war, the…

Storm FrontJim Butcher

As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things, and most of them don’t play well with humans.

Spinning SilverNaomi Novik

Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty, until Miryem takes matters into her own hands.

ExhalationTed Chiang

Dive into the intricate worlds of Ted Chiang's Exhalation, where profound ideas blend seamlessly with human emotion.

The Memory PoliceYoko Ogawa

Imagine a world where memories vanish overnight, stolen by a shadowy force known as The Memory Police.

Howl’s Moving CastleDiana Wynne Jones

Young Sophie Hatter is cursed to live as an old woman and seeks refuge in the enigmatic moving castle of the wizard Howl.

Guards! Guards!Terry Pratchett

Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis ("noble dragon" for those who don't understand italics) has appeared in Discworld's greatest city.

Starter VillainJohn Scalzi

Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan.

Cat in the HatDr. Seuss

A rainy day turns into a wild romp when the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing One and Thing Two, unexpectedly appear! A favorite among kids, parents, and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage…

Christmas CarolCharles Dickens

A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens.