'The Kindly Ones' by J. Littell is a groundbreaking historical novel that offers a chilling first-person account of a Nazi officer's experiences during World War II. This controversial and deeply psychological narrative explores themes of guilt, complicity, and the banality of evil, making it a must-read for those interested in the complexities of human nature and history.

'The Tremor of Forgery' by Patricia Highsmith is a gripping psychological thriller set in Tunisia. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and existential dread through the story of Howard Ingham, an American writer caught in a web of moral dilemmas. A must-read for fans of Highsmith's signature suspense and psychological depth.