Yann Martel's Life of Pi follows Pi Patel, a young Indian boy who survives 227 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. More than a survival story, the novel is a profound meditation on faith, storytelling, and the nature of truth. Martel creates a narrative that challenges readers to consider which stories we choose to believe and why.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Martel asks whether the truth of a story lies in its facts or in what it helps us survive.

DETAILS: • Author: Yann Martel • Publisher: Mariner Books Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: May 1, 2003 • ISBN: 9780156027328 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days