THE FIRE NEXT TIME by James Baldwin & FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC by V.C. Andrews. In THE FIRE NEXT TIME, Baldwin expertly composes two essays about race and the American experience. In FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC, Andrews spins the illicit tale of teens imprisoned with their hot, hot siblings. Some say these books have nothing in common. This week, the hosts of The To Read List will prove that... those people are probably right. Plus, a dramatic reading! Content Warning: Rape, incest, abuse (thanks, V.C.).