When you hear the word(name) Frankenstein what comes to mind? A monster? An unimaginable horror of the night created in a lab? Or a mad doctor obsessed with conquering the science of man? Whatever it invokes in you depends on how much you have engaged with the content from Mary Shelley's masterpiece. Published in 1818, the book explores themes of obsession, loneliness, revenge and the horrific consequences of thoughtless actions. The tale leaves you asking, who is a monster and what makes one a monster?

I knew what to expect in this book: a dystopian society, a totalitarian regime, oppressed masses, the resistance, a hero, and finally, a hopeful future. Well, 1984 gave me all that, but not in the way I was mentally prepared for. The regime? Not the capitalist one that always takes power in these cases. The masses? Do we even like them or are we just disgusted because we can see ourselves in them? The resistance? What resistance? A hero? Yeah right. And the hopeful future? Blink and you'll miss it.

I expected to be angry, to rage against the system, to draw parallels with our society that I'd later convince myself are not real. In the end, I would be inspired and believe that humanity will always win. Well, that is not 1984. It shows you how far humans will go to seek power and leaves you with the knowledge that power can, and might, defeat the human spirit. The parallels with our society? More real than imagined. And now, at 3 a.m when I can't sleep, I am more convinced that yes, 1984 is a prophetic book, and an Orwellian dystopia is just around the corner.

A memoir.

We have all heard about the girl who stood up for children's education and the Taliban shot her in the head. Let's dive into her upbringing, her family, her fears and her goals. It's a heartwarming story of strength and fortitude, of taking a stand simply because the alternative is unthinkable. Walk with Malala as she grows and learns what it means to have the courage of your convictions. Cry with her, celebrate her wins and survive with her. And by the end, maybe, just maybe, we'll also be inspired to fight for something that demands we take a stand.

Be a part of three black women's journey as they seek acceptance and belonging in spaces that consistently remind them that they are outsiders and will never be enough. Enjoy their highs and cry with them during the low moments. Would you want their lives? Would you make better choices? Would you fight harder or would you conform?

Imagine you found yourself in a world that you do not belong to. It is familiar, people seem to know you, but other things are not as they should be. Your presence itself feels like a lie. Travel the world with Jason Dessen as he discovers that reality is very thin, and your worst case scenario may be the least of your problems.

Let's explore the lives of ten Nairobian women. We'll learn their motives, desires and needs as they navigate through relationships. It's chaotic, messy, sexy, at times hurtful but very grounded in the true reality of Kenyan relationships.

If you had a superpower, would you hurt back those who have consistently hurt you in the past? Welcome to the world of Carrie, a young girl of incredible power, a community set in its hurtful ways and a mother who will stop at nothing to prevent sin.

Welcome to Lucky's Book Lounge, a warm corner for story lovers, dreamers and imaginative minds. Pull a chair as we travel the magical worlds of books. Let's laugh, feel, dream and learn together.