This display brings together a mix of literary heavyweights and lesser-known gems that continue to spark conversation, reflection, and discovery. You'll find everything from the sweeping sci-fi of The War of the Worlds to the haunting beauty of Cane, alongside enduring classics like Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, and Crime and Punishment. These are stories that have shaped literature, culture, and thought-and they still have plenty to say. We've also included powerful voices from across time and place-Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, Jean Toomer, and others-whose works challenge and expand our understanding of identity, space, and history. Whether you're reading for class, research, or just for yourself, this shelf is a great place to reconnect with the stories that continue to resonate.