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The Road

The Road

Cormac McCarthy

A post-apocalyptic novel following a father and son as they navigate a desolate world, exploring themes of survival and humanity.

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The Stranger

The Stranger

Albert Camus

A novel exploring existentialist themes through the indifferent protagonist Meursault, who is detached from social norms.

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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

A classic novel depicting the decadence of the Roaring Twenties, exploring themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.

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The Old Man and the Sea

The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway

A novella about an aging fisherman's epic battle with a giant marlin, symbolizing perseverance and personal triumph.

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Cryptonomicon

Cryptonomicon

Neal Stephenson

A complex novel weaving themes of cryptography, history, and treasure hunts across multiple timelines.

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The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

A philosophical tale about love, friendship, and human nature.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A landmark novel in magical realism, chronicling the multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.

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To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee

A classic novel addressing racial injustice and moral growth in the Deep South, seen through the eyes of a young girl.

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On the Road

On the Road

Jack Kerouac

A novel chronicling the travels and experiences of a group of friends, capturing the spirit of the Beat Generation.

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Shantaram

Shantaram

Gregory David Roberts

A novel based on the author’s life, detailing his escape from prison and adventures in the underworld of Mumbai.

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The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

A tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, following the journey of Edmond Dantès.

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A Gentleman in Moscow

A Gentleman in Moscow

Amor Towles

A novel about a Russian count sentenced to house arrest, exploring themes of resilience and adaptability.

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The Master and Margarita

The Master and Margarita

Mikhail Bulgakov

A satirical novel blending fantasy and reality, exploring themes of power, freedom, and good vs. evil.

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Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon

Toni Morrison

A novel exploring African American identity, history, and family, with deep cultural and emotional themes.

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An American Marriage

An American Marriage

Tayari Jones

A novel exploring love, race, and social injustice, focusing on a marriage disrupted by wrongful incarceration.

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The Godfather

The Godfather

Mario Puzo

A classic novel about the powerful Corleone crime family, exploring themes of loyalty, power, and family.

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The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger

A classic novel about teenage alienation and rebellion, following the iconic character Holden Caulfield.

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Milan Kundera

A philosophical novel exploring love, freedom, and identity against the backdrop of Soviet-era Czechoslovakia.

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East of Eden

East of Eden

John Steinbeck

A novel exploring family, morality, and identity in California's Salinas Valley, loosely retelling the story of Cain and Abel.

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Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

William Golding

A novel about a group of boys stranded on an island who descend into savagery, exploring themes of civilization and human nature.

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The Power

The Power

Naomi Alderman

A novel imagining a world where women develop the ability to emit electric shocks, exploring themes of gender, power, and society.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Hunter S. Thompson

A semi-autobiographical novel about a drug-fueled journey through Las Vegas, capturing the countercultural spirit of the 1960s.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mark Haddon

A novel narrated by a young boy with autism, offering a unique perspective on life, family, and mystery.

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Watchmen

Watchmen

Alan Moore

A graphic novel deconstructing the superhero genre, exploring themes of morality, power, and corruption.

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Catch-22

Catch-22

Joseph Heller

A satirical novel set in World War II, critiquing bureaucracy and the absurdity of war.

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This is How You Lose the Time War

This is How You Lose the Time War

Amal El-Mohtar

A sci-fi novel about two rival agents from different futures who develop a deep, transformative connection across time.

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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini

A novel about friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s tumultuous history.

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Musashi

Musashi

Eiji Yoshikawa

A historical novel about the life of the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, exploring themes of honor, discipline, and martial arts.

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Daemon

Daemon

Daniel Suarez

A techno-thriller about a computer program that takes over the internet after its creator's death, exploring AI and cyber control.

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Station Eleven

Station Eleven

Emily St. John Mandel

A post-apocalyptic novel that follows the lives of survivors after a global pandemic, exploring themes of art, resilience, and humanity.

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The Last Days of Night

The Last Days of Night

Graham Moore

A historical novel set during the War of Currents, following the rivalry between Edison and Westinghouse over electric power.

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Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

A classic children’s book about imagination, self-expression, and emotional growth, following the journey of a young boy named Max.

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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

E. B White

A classic children’s story about friendship and sacrifice, following the bond between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.

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Island

Island

Aldous Huxley

A novel depicting a utopian society on the fictional island of Pala, blending Eastern philosophy and Western science.

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And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None

Agatha Christie

A mystery novel in which ten strangers are lured to an isolated island and systematically murdered, exploring themes of justice and morality.

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas

A young adult novel addressing racial injustice, police violence, and identity, following a teenager’s experience after witnessing a shooting.

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

C. S. Lewis

A classic children’s fantasy novel about four siblings who discover a magical world and battle an evil queen.

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The Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov

Fyodor Dostoevsky

A philosophical novel about faith, doubt, and morality, centered on a murder mystery within a troubled Russian family.

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The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

John Steinbeck

A novel about a family's migration during the Great Depression, highlighting issues of poverty, injustice, and resilience.

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Flowers for Algernon

Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes

A science fiction novel about a mentally disabled man who undergoes experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, exploring identity and ethics.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Stieg Larsson

A crime novel about a journalist and hacker investigating a family’s dark secrets, exploring themes of corruption and revenge.

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Sum

Sum

David Eagleman

A collection of speculative short stories imagining different afterlives, blending science and philosophy.

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Americanah

Americanah

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

A novel about a Nigerian woman’s experiences with race, identity, and love in America and Nigeria.

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The Glass Bead Game

The Glass Bead Game

Hermann Hesse

A philosophical novel about intellectual pursuits and self-discovery, set in a fictional, utopian society.

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All Quiet on the Western Front

All Quiet on the Western Front

Erich Maria Remarque

A powerful novel depicting the horrors of World War I from a German soldier’s perspective, focusing on trauma and loss.

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The Hobbit

The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien

A classic fantasy novel following the adventures of Bilbo Baggins on a quest to reclaim a lost kingdom and treasure.

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The Moviegoer

The Moviegoer

Walker Percy

A novel about a man searching for meaning in his life, exploring themes of alienation, identity, and self-discovery.

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The Idiot

The Idiot

Fyodor Dostoevsky

A novel following the life of a noble but naive man, exploring themes of morality, innocence, and society’s cruelty.

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Gore Vidal

A fictionalized biography of Abraham Lincoln, capturing his political and personal struggles during the Civil War.

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Slaughterhouse-Five

Slaughterhouse-Five

Kurt Vonnegut

A novel blending science fiction and anti-war themes, following a soldier's experiences in World War II and his existential reflections.

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The Overstory

The Overstory

Richard Powers

A novel exploring the interwoven lives of people connected by their experiences with trees, highlighting ecological themes.

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The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

A dystopian novel about a young girl forced to compete in a deadly televised game, exploring themes of survival and authoritarianism.

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The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett

A historical novel set in medieval England, focusing on the building of a cathedral and the lives of those involved.

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City of Thieves

City of Thieves

David Benioff

A novel about two men on a dangerous mission during the Siege of Leningrad, blending dark humor with historical tragedy.

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Candide

Candide

Voltaire

A satirical novel following the naive protagonist Candide on his misadventures, critiquing optimism and society.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde

A novel about a man who remains young while his portrait ages, exploring themes of vanity, morality, and the nature of beauty.

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Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoevsky

A philosophical novel about a man who commits murder and grapples with guilt, exploring themes of morality and redemption.

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Moby Dick

Moby Dick

Herman Melville

A novel about the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab to hunt the great white whale, exploring themes of fate and revenge.

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Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh

A. A. Milne

A beloved children’s book following the adventures of Pooh and his friends, highlighting themes of friendship and curiosity.

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Ishmael

Ishmael

Daniel Quinn

A philosophical novel presenting a conversation between a man and a wise gorilla, exploring human impact on the environment.

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Gates of Fire

Gates of Fire

Steven Pressfield

A historical novel about the Battle of Thermopylae, depicting the courage and camaraderie of Spartan warriors.

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The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

A fantasy novel following the life of a gifted young man, blending adventure, magic, and mystery.

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The Things They Carried

The Things They Carried

Tim O'Brien

A novel about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, blending fiction and memoir to explore trauma and memory.

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As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying

William Faulkner

A Southern Gothic novel about a family’s journey to bury their matriarch, exploring themes of family, identity, and mortality.

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Invisible Man

Invisible Man

Ralph Ellison

A novel about a Black man’s experiences with race and identity in America, highlighting themes of invisibility and self-discovery.

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What Makes Sammy Run?

What Makes Sammy Run?

Budd Schulberg

A novel about a ruthless screenwriter in Hollywood, critiquing ambition, greed, and the American Dream.

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For Whom the Bell Tolls

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Ernest Hemingway

A novel set during the Spanish Civil War, following an American volunteer as he grapples with love, duty, and mortality.

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Replay

Replay

Ken Grimwood

A novel about a man who relives his life multiple times, exploring themes of destiny, choice, and redemption.

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Exit West

Exit West

Mohsin Hamid

A novel following a couple who flee their war-torn country through magical doors, exploring themes of love, migration, and resilience.

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Cry, the Beloved Country

Cry, the Beloved Country

Alan Paton

A novel set in apartheid-era South Africa, exploring themes of injustice, family, and reconciliation.

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

A classic novel about a young girl’s fantastical journey in Wonderland, blending whimsy and wordplay.

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In Search of Lost Time

In Search of Lost Time

Marcel Proust

A multi-volume novel exploring memory, time, and identity, often considered one of the greatest works of modern literature.

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Lake Success

Lake Success

Gary Shteyngart

A satirical novel about a hedge fund manager’s cross-country journey, exploring themes of privilege, family, and the American Dream.

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Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Dan Millman

A semi-autobiographical novel blending philosophy and self-discovery, following a young athlete’s journey.

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Love You Forever

Love You Forever

Robert Munsch

A classic children’s book about a mother’s enduring love for her child, celebrating family bonds.

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A Fine Balance

A Fine Balance

Rohinton Mistry

A novel set in India during the Emergency period, exploring the lives of four people brought together by adversity.

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The Secret History

The Secret History

Donna Tartt

A psychological thriller about a group of students involved in a murder, exploring themes of morality and obsession.

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The Razor's Edge

The Razor's Edge

W. Somerset Maugham

A novel following a man’s search for meaning and enlightenment, questioning materialism and conventional success.

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Einstein's Dreams

Einstein's Dreams

Alan Lightman

A fictional exploration of Einstein’s thoughts on time, presenting a series of imaginative vignettes on the nature of time.

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Kafka on the Shore

Kafka on the Shore

Haruki Murakami

A surreal novel blending parallel narratives, exploring themes of memory, fate, and the unconscious.

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V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta

Alan Moore

A dystopian graphic novel about an anarchist’s fight against a totalitarian regime, exploring themes of freedom and rebellion.

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Preacher

Preacher

Garth Ennis

A graphic novel series about a preacher who gains divine powers and embarks on a journey to find God.

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Hamlet

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

A tragedy about the Prince of Denmark grappling with revenge, mortality, and betrayal.

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Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury

A dystopian novel about a future where books are banned, exploring themes of censorship and conformity.

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Zorba the Greek

Zorba the Greek

Nikos Kazantzakis

A novel about the friendship between a scholarly writer and a free-spirited Greek, celebrating life and the human spirit.

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The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

Ken Liu

A collection of speculative fiction stories blending Eastern and Western themes, exploring family, culture, and technology.

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All the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr

A novel set during WWII following a blind French girl and a German soldier, highlighting resilience and fate.

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True Believer

True Believer

Jack Carr

A thriller novel about a former Navy SEAL turned CIA operative facing international terror threats.

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Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Charles Dickens

A coming-of-age novel about an orphan named Pip, exploring themes of wealth, love, and identity.

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The Celestine Prophecy

The Celestine Prophecy

James Redfield

A spiritual adventure novel about discovering life’s meaning through a series of “insights.”

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The Metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

A novella about a man who wakes up transformed into a giant insect, exploring alienation and identity.

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High Fidelity

High Fidelity

Nick Hornby

A novel about a record store owner’s romantic and personal struggles, reflecting on love and identity.

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A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Khaled Hosseini

A novel about the struggles of two Afghan women over decades, highlighting resilience and the impact of war.

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How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

Mohsin Hamid

A satirical novel following a man’s journey from poverty to wealth in Asia, reflecting on social and economic issues.

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Permutation City

Permutation City

Greg Egan

A sci-fi novel exploring virtual reality and consciousness, questioning the nature of existence.

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The Trial

The Trial

Franz Kafka

A novel about a man inexplicably arrested and prosecuted by an unreachable authority, exploring themes of bureaucracy and existentialism.

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Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon

Richard K. Morgan

A sci-fi novel set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, exploring identity and immortality.

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The Poisonwood Bible

The Poisonwood Bible

Barbara Kingsolver

A novel about a missionary family’s experiences in the Congo, exploring themes of faith, culture, and colonialism.

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The Corrections

The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen

A novel about a dysfunctional Midwestern family, exploring themes of ambition, regret, and family dynamics.

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The Player of Games

The Player of Games

Iain M. Banks

A sci-fi novel about a game player from a utopian society who is sent to compete in a complex and dangerous game on an alien planet.

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War And Peace

War And Peace

Leo Tolstoy

An epic novel set during the Napoleonic Wars, exploring themes of love, war, and the interconnectedness of society.

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The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Tom Wolfe

A satirical novel about greed, wealth, and scandal in 1980s New York, focusing on a Wall Street bond trader.

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Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart

Chinua Achebe

A novel about the impact of colonialism on a Nigerian village, focusing on the life of a local leader.

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The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars

John Green

A young adult novel about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.

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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

John le Carré

A Cold War spy novel about betrayal and deception within British intelligence, known for its gritty realism.

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

Michael Chabon

A novel about two Jewish cousins in the comic book industry during WWII, blending history, love, and adventure.

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The Sympathizer

The Sympathizer

Viet Thanh Nguyen

A novel about a Vietnamese double agent after the Vietnam War, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and trauma.

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Ficciones

Ficciones

Jorge Luis Borges

A collection of philosophical short stories that explore themes of infinity, reality, and identity.

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The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

Colson Whitehead

A novel about a young slave’s journey to freedom, reimagining the Underground Railroad as an actual railway system.

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Lincoln in the Bardo

Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders

A novel set in the afterlife, exploring grief and redemption as Abraham Lincoln mourns his young son.

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20000 Leagues Under the Sea

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne

A classic adventure novel following Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus, exploring underwater wonders and dangers.

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The Terminal List

The Terminal List

Jack Carr

A thriller novel about a Navy SEAL seeking revenge after discovering a conspiracy within the government.

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The Quiet American

The Quiet American

Graham Greene

A novel set in Vietnam, exploring themes of innocence, responsibility, and moral ambiguity in the context of colonialism.

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Normal People

Normal People

Sally Rooney

A novel about the complex relationship between two young people navigating love, friendship, and class.

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The City We Became

The City We Became

N. K. Jemisin

A fantasy novel where New York City comes to life through five avatars who must fight a cosmic threat.

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Peter Pan

Peter Pan

J. M. Barrie

A classic children’s novel about the adventures of Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Lost Boys in Neverland.

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The Opposing Shore

The Opposing Shore

Julien Gracq

A philosophical novel set in an imaginary land, exploring themes of isolation, waiting, and existentialism.

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The First Circle

The First Circle

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

A novel set in a Soviet labor camp, examining the lives of political prisoners and the nature of power.

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Bel Canto

Bel Canto

Ann Patchett

A novel about a hostage crisis at a diplomatic party, exploring themes of love, beauty, and human connection.

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The Graveyard Book

The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman

A fantasy novel about a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard, blending adventure with coming-of-age themes.

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State of Fear

State of Fear

Michael Crichton

A techno-thriller involving climate change, questioning the role of media and science in shaping public perception.

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Fred Kaplan

A fictionalized biography of Abraham Lincoln, capturing his political and personal struggles during the Civil War.

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A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories

A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories

Ray Bradbury

A collection of science fiction stories, including the famous time-travel tale "A Sound of Thunder."

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A Suitable Boy

A Suitable Boy

Vikram Seth

A novel set in post-independence India, following the lives of four families and exploring themes of love, politics, and society.

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The Sheltering Sky

The Sheltering Sky

Paul Bowles

A novel about an American couple traveling in North Africa, exploring themes of existentialism and alienation.

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The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

Milan Kundera

A novel blending politics, memory, and humor, set in Communist-era Czechoslovakia.

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Don Quixote

Don Quixote

Miguel De Cervantes

A classic novel about a nobleman’s fantastical adventures, exploring themes of idealism and reality.

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith

A coming-of-age novel about a young girl growing up in poverty in early 20th-century Brooklyn.

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Under the Volcano

Under the Volcano

Malcolm Lowry

A novel set in Mexico about an alcoholic British consul, exploring themes of despair, love, and self-destruction.

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We Live in Water

We Live in Water

Jess Walter

A collection of short stories set in the American Northwest, exploring themes of poverty, redemption, and family.

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Beautiful Ruins

Beautiful Ruins

Jess Walter

A novel that spans decades and continents, following characters connected by love, fame, and fate.

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The Turtle of Oman

The Turtle of Oman

Naomi Shihab Nye

A children’s novel about a young boy’s journey from Oman to America, exploring themes of home and belonging.

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Agatha Christie

A classic murder mystery featuring detective Hercule Poirot, known for its twist ending.

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Curtain

Curtain

Agatha Christie

The final case of Hercule Poirot, where he faces a complex mystery involving deception and murder.

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Reamde

Reamde

Neal Stephenson

A techno-thriller involving a complex web of hackers, virtual currency, and international intrigue.

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Gaudy Night

Gaudy Night

Dorothy L. Sayers

A mystery novel set in an all-female college at Oxford, where detective Harriet Vane investigates a series of disturbing incidents.

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Full Throttle

Full Throttle

Joe Hill

A collection of horror and suspense stories, blending supernatural themes with psychological tension.

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A Prayer for Owen Meany

A Prayer for Owen Meany

John Irving

A novel about faith, destiny, and friendship, following the life of a unique and unforgettable character, Owen Meany.

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A Head Full of Ghosts

A Head Full of Ghosts

Paul Tremblay

A horror novel about a family dealing with possible possession, exploring psychological and supernatural themes.

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On the Come Up

On the Come Up

Angie Thomas

A young adult novel about a teenage girl who dreams of becoming a rapper, dealing with themes of family, ambition, and identity.

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The Border

The Border

Don Winslow

A thriller novel about the Mexican drug cartels and the U.S. government's attempts to combat them.

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Man of War

Man of War

Sean Parnell

A military thriller following an elite special operative on a mission to prevent a global catastrophe.

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Elevator Pitch

Elevator Pitch

Linwood Barclay

A suspense novel in which a series of elevator incidents spark a citywide panic, blending mystery with psychological tension.

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Growing Things and Other Stories

Growing Things and Other Stories

Paul Tremblay

A collection of horror and suspense stories, exploring dark themes and unsettling narratives.

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Record of a Spaceborn Few

Record of a Spaceborn Few

Becky Chambers

A sci-fi novel set in a distant future, exploring the lives of humans living in a massive space vessel and their quest for purpose.

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Other Words for Home

Other Words for Home

Jasmine Warga

A middle-grade novel about a young Syrian girl who moves to the U.S., exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.

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Cemetery Road

Cemetery Road

Greg Iles

A mystery thriller about a journalist’s return to his hometown and his investigation into corruption and murder.

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Nothing to See Here

Nothing to See Here

Kevin Wilson

A novel about a woman who cares for children who spontaneously combust, blending humor and magical realism.

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Cold Storage

Cold Storage

David Koepp

A thriller about a deadly organism discovered in a storage facility, blending science fiction with suspense.

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You Had Me at Hola

You Had Me at Hola

Alexis Daria

A romance novel about a soap opera star and a telenovela actor who must navigate their relationship under public scrutiny.

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All Kinds of Other

All Kinds of Other

James Sie

A young adult novel about two teenage boys navigating friendship, identity, and acceptance.

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The Dutch House

The Dutch House

Ann Patchett

A novel about siblings grappling with their past, exploring themes of family, forgiveness, and home.

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Daughter of Fortune

Daughter of Fortune

Isabel Allende

A historical novel set in the 19th century, following a young woman’s journey from Chile to California in search of love and freedom.

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The Runaway Bunny

The Runaway Bunny

Margaret Wise Brown

A classic children’s story about a mother’s unconditional love, told through imaginative and comforting illustrations.

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Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

Richard Bach

A philosophical novel that explores themes of self-discovery and spirituality through the story of a mystical teacher and his student.

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Life

Life

Georges Perec

An experimental novel that captures the essence of daily life through interconnected stories and vignettes.

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The Dharma Bums

The Dharma Bums

Jack Kerouac

A novel about two friends seeking enlightenment, blending themes of spirituality, travel, and Beat culture.

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Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

Ken Kesey

A novel about a family’s struggle in logging town Oregon, exploring themes of independence and resilience.

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The Transit of Venus

The Transit of Venus

Shirley Hazzard

A novel about love, loss, and destiny, following the lives of two sisters and their relationships.

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Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

A classic novel about friendship and hardship during the Great Depression, following two displaced workers.

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The Midnight Fox

The Midnight Fox

Betsy Byars

A children’s novel about a boy’s adventure in the countryside, exploring themes of nature and friendship.

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The Neverending Story

The Neverending Story

Michael Ende

A fantasy novel about a young boy who becomes part of an epic adventure within a magical book.

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The Red and the Black

The Red and the Black

Stendhal

A novel about a young man’s ambition and romantic entanglements in post-Napoleonic France, exploring themes of social mobility.

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The Charterhouse of Parma

The Charterhouse of Parma

Stendhal

A novel about an Italian nobleman’s life and love affairs against the backdrop of European political unrest.

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The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

Ezra Jack Keats

A children’s picture book about a young boy’s experiences in the snow, celebrating urban childhood and diversity.

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The Book of Disquiet

The Book of Disquiet

Fernando Pessoa

A fragmented collection of introspective reflections, capturing themes of solitude, existential angst, and introspection.

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The Russia House

The Russia House

John le Carré

A Cold War espionage novel about a British publisher recruited to assist in a secret intelligence operation in Moscow.

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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

A classic novel about the complex social and romantic entanglements of the Bennet family, particularly Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy.

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Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

A gothic novel exploring intense, tragic relationships and the destructive power of love on the Yorkshire moors.

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George's Marvelous Medicine

George's Marvelous Medicine

Roald Dahl

A humorous children’s book about a boy who concocts a magical medicine to deal with his cranky grandmother.

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Five Flavors of Dumb

Five Flavors of Dumb

Antony John

A young adult novel about a girl managing a rock band while navigating challenges related to identity and self-acceptance.

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The Joy Luck Club

The Joy Luck Club

Amy Tan

A novel about Chinese-American immigrant families, exploring themes of identity, generational conflict, and cultural heritage.

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A Death in the Family

A Death in the Family

James Agee

A semi-autobiographical novel about a family’s grief and struggles after the sudden death of the father.

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A Grain of Wheat

A Grain of Wheat

Ngugi wa Thiong'o

A novel set during Kenya's fight for independence, exploring the personal and political complexities of colonialism and liberation.

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A Tale for the Time Being

A Tale for the Time Being

Ruth Ozeki

A novel that intertwines the lives of a Japanese teenager and a writer in the Pacific Northwest, exploring themes of time, identity, and loss.

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The Signature of All Things

The Signature of All Things

Elizabeth Gilbert

A historical novel following a female botanist in the 19th century, exploring themes of science, adventure, and self-discovery.

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The Little Drummer Girl

The Little Drummer Girl

John le Carré

A spy novel set in the Middle East, revolving around an actress drawn into an intelligence operation.

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Life of Pi

Life of Pi

Yann Martel

A novel about a young boy stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger, blending themes of survival, faith, and adventure.

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The Stone Angel

The Stone Angel

Margaret Laurence

A novel about a strong-willed elderly woman reflecting on her life, dealing with themes of family, memory, and independence.

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Mind-Body Problem

Mind-Body Problem

Rebecca Goldstein

A novel exploring the philosophical dilemma of the mind-body problem through the life of a female philosopher.

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Girl, Woman, Other

Girl, Woman, Other

Bernardine Evaristo

A novel following the lives of twelve interconnected characters, exploring themes of race, gender, and identity in Britain.

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A Farewell to Arms

A Farewell to Arms

Ernest Hemingway

A classic novel about love and loss set against the backdrop of World War I.

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The Monster at the End of This Book

The Monster at the End of This Book

Jon Stone

A classic children’s book featuring Grover from Sesame Street, with interactive elements that engage young readers.

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Carried Away

Carried Away

Alice Munro

A collection of short stories by Alice Munro, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in everyday life.

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The Lowland

The Lowland

Jhumpa Lahiri

A novel about two brothers from India, dealing with themes of family, politics, and cultural identity.

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The Bluest Eye

The Bluest Eye

Toni Morrison

A novel about a young African American girl facing racism and identity issues, examining the impact of societal beauty standards.

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Love in the Time of Cholera

Love in the Time of Cholera

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A novel about love and obsession set in a Caribbean town, exploring themes of passion, aging, and memory.

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The Abominable Man

The Abominable Man

Maj Sjöwall

A Swedish crime novel featuring detectives Martin Beck and Gunvald Larsson, exploring themes of justice and corruption.

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Koko

Koko

Peter Straub

A psychological thriller following Vietnam veterans as they try to track down a former comrade turned serial killer.

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The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown

A mystery novel involving cryptic clues and religious symbology, centered around the protagonist’s quest to uncover hidden truths.

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Happy All the Time

Happy All the Time

Laurie Colwin

A lighthearted novel about relationships and love, following the lives of two couples navigating romance and friendship.

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The Beautiful and Damned

The Beautiful and Damned

F. Scott Fitzgerald

A novel following a young couple’s decadent lifestyle in 1920s New York, exploring themes of wealth, love, and moral decay.

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The Cat's Table

The Cat's Table

Michael Ondaatje

A coming-of-age novel about a boy’s journey on a ship, filled with rich characters and mysteries.

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The Night Circus

The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

A fantasy novel about a magical competition between two illusionists, set in a surreal, enchanting circus.

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The Devil All the Time

The Devil All the Time

Donald Ray Pollock

A dark novel exploring the violent lives of characters in rural Ohio, delving into themes of morality and faith.

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Ready Player One

Ready Player One

Ernest Cline

A science fiction novel set in a dystopian future where people escape reality by immersing themselves in a virtual world.

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The Dog Stars

The Dog Stars

Peter Heller

A post-apocalyptic novel about a man surviving in Colorado, blending elements of loneliness, survival, and hope.

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Good Night, Little Bear

Good Night, Little Bear

Patsy Scarry

A children’s bedtime story about a little bear preparing for sleep, written in a gentle and comforting style.

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Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue

Edward Bunker

A gritty novel about a young man's struggle with crime and redemption, based on the author's own life experiences.

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I Capture the Castle

I Capture the Castle

Dodie Smith

A coming-of-age story about a young girl living in a crumbling English castle, exploring love, family, and self-discovery.

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The Hours

The Hours

Michael Cunningham

A novel that interweaves the lives of three women, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s *Mrs. Dalloway*, exploring themes of life and art.

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Gilead

Gilead

Marilynne Robinson

A novel about an elderly preacher reflecting on his life and faith, addressing themes of forgiveness and legacy.

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The Echo Maker

The Echo Maker

Richard Powers

A novel about a man with a rare brain disorder, exploring themes of memory, identity, and environmental science.

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Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You

Peter Cameron

A coming-of-age novel about a young man’s search for identity and belonging in contemporary New York.

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Jesus' Son

Jesus' Son

Denis Johnson

A collection of interconnected short stories about addiction, loneliness, and redemption, told from the perspective of a drug addict.

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The Friends of Eddie Coyle

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

George Higgins

A crime novel set in Boston, following a small-time gun dealer caught in the underworld's violent conflicts.

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Wolf Hall

Wolf Hall

Hilary Mantel

A historical novel about Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power in the court of Henry VIII, blending politics and personal drama.

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Carrion Comfort

Carrion Comfort

Dan Simmons

A horror novel that explores mind control, human cruelty, and survival, following a series of mysterious murders.

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The Goldfinch

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt

A novel following a young man whose life is shaped by a tragic event and an obsession with a painting, exploring themes of loss and beauty.

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Leviathan Wakes

Leviathan Wakes

James S.A. Corey

A science fiction novel about political intrigue, survival, and humanity's place in the universe, set in a colonized solar system.

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Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Maria Semple

A comedic novel about a mother’s mysterious disappearance, exploring themes of family, identity, and social expectations.

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The Way of Shadows

The Way of Shadows

Ivan Brandon

A graphic novel blending elements of fantasy and action, focusing on themes of power and survival.

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Brideshead Revisited

Brideshead Revisited

Evelyn Waugh

A novel about faith, love, and friendship, centered on an aristocratic English family and their relationship with the narrator.

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The Casual Vacancy

The Casual Vacancy

J.K. Rowling

A dark comedy set in a small English town, exploring themes of class, politics, and social conflict.

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The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season

N. K. Jemisin

A science fiction novel set in a world plagued by natural disasters, following a mother’s quest to find her daughter.

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The Magus

The Magus

John Fowles

A psychological thriller about a young teacher drawn into the mysterious world of a wealthy Greek islander.

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Infinite Jest

Infinite Jest

David Foster Wallace

A complex novel exploring addiction, entertainment, and family dynamics, blending dark humor with philosophical themes.

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Rebirth

Rebirth

Kamal Ravikant

A novel about a man’s spiritual journey across the Camino de Santiago, finding healing and self-discovery.

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Season of Storms

Season of Storms

Andrzej Sapkowski

A fantasy novel in *The Witcher* series, following Geralt as he faces new challenges and complex moral choices.

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Necessary People

Necessary People

Anna Pitoniak

A psychological thriller about ambition, friendship, and betrayal among young professionals in New York.

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Internment

Internment

Samira Ahmed

A dystopian novel about a young Muslim girl placed in an internment camp in the U.S., addressing themes of freedom and resistance.

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Circe

Circe

Madeline Miller

A retelling of the myth of Circe, focusing on her life, powers, and encounters with other Greek gods and heroes.

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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

David Foster Wallace

A collection of stories examining complex human behavior, often through dark humor and experimental narrative.

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Marjorie Morningstar

Marjorie Morningstar

Herman Wouk

A novel about a young Jewish woman’s dreams of becoming an actress, set in mid-20th century New York.

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Shōgun

Shōgun

James Clavell

A historical novel set in 17th-century Japan, following an English navigator’s journey through Japanese politics and culture.

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Growth of the Soil

Growth of the Soil

Knut Hamsun

A novel that explores the connection between humans and nature, focusing on a man’s life as a farmer in rural Norway.

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Starhammer

Starhammer

Christopher B. Rowley

A science fiction novel about an interstellar conflict and a powerful weapon that can alter the fate of civilizations.

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While I Was Gone

While I Was Gone

Sue Miller

A novel about a woman confronting her past and re-evaluating her life, exploring themes of identity and regret.

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Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park

Michael Crichton

A science fiction thriller about a dinosaur theme park that spirals out of control, raising ethical questions on genetic engineering.

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The Strangler

The Strangler

William Landay

A crime novel set in 1960s Boston, following a family entangled in the search for a serial killer.

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Shaker

Shaker

Scott Frank

A crime novel following an unlikely hero navigating the dangerous underworld of Los Angeles.

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The Topeka School

The Topeka School

Ben Lerner

A novel exploring American culture and politics through the lens of a high school debate champion in Kansas.

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The Araboolies of Liberty Street

The Araboolies of Liberty Street

Sam Swope

A children’s book about a quirky family who brings color and joy to a strict, monochrome neighborhood.

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Cancer Ward

Cancer Ward

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

A novel set in a Soviet cancer ward, exploring themes of illness, mortality, and human dignity.

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Enemies, a Love Story

Enemies, a Love Story

Isaac Bashevis Singer

A novel about a Holocaust survivor in New York navigating complex relationships and past traumas.

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Memoirs of Hadrian

Memoirs of Hadrian

Marguerite Yourcenar

A fictionalized autobiography of Roman Emperor Hadrian, reflecting on his life, reign, and philosophical insights.

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Jimmy Corrigan

Jimmy Corrigan

Chris Ware

A graphic novel about a lonely man dealing with family issues, told through intricate illustrations and a unique narrative style.

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Soon I Will Be Invincible

Soon I Will Be Invincible

Austin Grossman

A humorous novel that parodies the superhero genre, following a supervillain’s quest for world domination.

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Go Tell It on the Mountain

Go Tell It on the Mountain

James Baldwin

A novel about a young African American boy’s journey of faith and identity, set in Harlem.

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A Lesson Before Dying

A Lesson Before Dying

Ernest J. Gaines

A novel about a man wrongfully condemned to death and the impact of his story on a small Southern community.

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White Teeth

White Teeth

Zadie Smith

Follows the intertwined lives of two families in London, exploring themes of multiculturalism and identity.

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A House for Mr Biswas

A House for Mr Biswas

V. S. Naipaul

A novel about a man’s struggle for independence and identity in post-colonial Trinidad.

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The Reader

The Reader

Bernhard Schlink

A novel about a young man’s relationship with an older woman, exploring themes of love, guilt, and the Holocaust.

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Burr

Burr

Gore Vidal

A fictionalized account of Aaron Burr’s life, delving into his political career and scandalous reputation.

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A Wild Sheep Chase

A Wild Sheep Chase

Haruki Murakami

A surreal novel blending mystery, fantasy, and existential themes, following a man’s search for a strange sheep.

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American Tabloid

American Tabloid

James Ellroy

A crime novel that explores the dark side of American politics in the years leading up to JFK’s assassination.

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Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage

Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage

Alice Munro

A collection of short stories examining complex relationships and human connections, often set in rural Canada.

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La Belle Sauvage

La Belle Sauvage

Philip Pullman

A prequel to *His Dark Materials*, following young Malcolm as he embarks on a fantastical adventure involving intrigue and otherworldly forces.

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Stargirl

Stargirl

Jerry Spinelli

A young adult novel about individuality and nonconformity, following a unique girl named Stargirl as she navigates high school life.

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Wonder

Wonder

R. J. Palacio

A heartwarming story about a boy with a facial difference who attends mainstream school for the first time, facing challenges and friendships.

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Rebecca

Rebecca

Daphne du Maurier

A Gothic novel about a young bride haunted by the legacy of her husband’s first wife in an eerie mansion.

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The Great Book of Amber

The Great Book of Amber

Roger Zelazny

A collection of fantasy novels in the *Chronicles of Amber* series, featuring a family of dimension-hopping princes.

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Cat's Cradle

Cat's Cradle

Kurt Vonnegut

A satirical novel that explores science, religion, and human folly, focusing on a fictional substance called Ice-Nine.

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Mother Night

Mother Night

Kurt Vonnegut

A novel about a former Nazi propagandist reflecting on his actions and identity, questioning morality and duality.

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Mission Flats

Mission Flats

William Landay

A crime novel set in Boston, following a small-town police chief who uncovers a web of corruption and violence.

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The Tiger's Wife

The Tiger's Wife

Téa Obreht

A novel set in the Balkans, blending myth and reality as a young doctor uncovers stories of her grandfather's life.

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Defending Jacob

Defending Jacob

William Landay

A legal thriller about a father defending his son, who is accused of murder, raising questions about loyalty and justice.

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Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage

Haruki Murakami

A novel about a man’s journey to reconnect with old friends and understand past betrayals, blending existential themes with Murakami’s surreal style.

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The Complete Stories, Vol 1

The Complete Stories, Vol 1

Isaac Asimov

A collection of short stories by Asimov, featuring classic science fiction tales of robots, space, and humanity.

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Motherless Brooklyn

Motherless Brooklyn

Jonathan Lethem

A novel about a detective with Tourette’s syndrome, blending mystery with themes of loyalty and redemption.

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The Nickel Boys

The Nickel Boys

Colson Whitehead

A novel based on the true story of a brutal reform school in Florida, exposing systemic racism and injustice.

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Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey

E L James

A romance novel about a young woman’s relationship with a wealthy man, exploring themes of desire and control.

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Seeker

Seeker

Arwen Elys Dayton

A young adult fantasy novel about a girl training to become a Seeker, tasked with protecting the world from dark forces.

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Disruptor

Disruptor

Arwen Elys Dayton

The concluding novel in the *Seeker* series, following characters in their struggle against powerful, hidden enemies.

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The Annotated Alice

The Annotated Alice

Lewis Carroll

An annotated edition of *Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland* and *Through the Looking-Glass*, offering context and insights into Carroll’s work.

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Agents of Innocence

Agents of Innocence

David Ignatius

A novel about a CIA agent in Beirut, blending espionage with political insight into Middle Eastern conflicts.

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Fight Club

Fight Club

Chuck Palahniuk

A novel about an unnamed narrator’s descent into anarchy and violence, exploring themes of identity and consumerism.

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Ripley's Game

Ripley's Game

Patricia Highsmith

A thriller about Tom Ripley’s dark schemes and manipulation, exploring themes of morality and deceit.

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Very Good, Jeeves!

Very Good, Jeeves!

PG Wodehouse

A collection of humorous short stories featuring the bumbling Bertie Wooster and his clever valet, Jeeves.

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Bewilderment

Bewilderment

Richard Powers

A novel about a widowed father and his son, exploring nature, environmentalism, and human connections.

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Dancing Bear

Dancing Bear

James Crumley

A crime novel featuring a private investigator drawn into a complex mystery, blending humor with noir elements.

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The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye

Raymond Chandler

A classic hard-boiled detective novel following Philip Marlowe, blending mystery with themes of friendship and betrayal.

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The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep

Raymond Chandler

Chandler’s debut novel featuring detective Philip Marlowe, known for its wit and complex, noir-style narrative.

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Blacklist

Blacklist

Sara Paretsky

A mystery novel featuring detective V.I. Warshawski, uncovering secrets that connect to issues of political corruption.

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The Legend Trilogy

The Legend Trilogy

Marie Lu

A dystopian young adult series about two teens from different worlds who uncover government secrets.

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Fever Dream

Fever Dream

Samanta Schweblin

A psychological horror novel about a mother’s eerie conversations and disturbing visions, blending reality with surrealism.

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The Book of Form and Emptiness

The Book of Form and Emptiness

Ruth Ozeki

A novel about a boy who begins hearing the voices of inanimate objects, exploring grief, reality, and self-acceptance.

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Rodham

Rodham

Curtis Sittenfeld

A fictional reimagining of Hillary Clinton’s life if she had not married Bill Clinton, exploring ambition and gender.

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Pattern Recognition

Pattern Recognition

William Gibson

A novel about a market researcher with an unusual sensitivity to branding, set in a world of digital conspiracies.

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The House of God

The House of God

Samuel Shem

A satirical novel about the life of medical interns, critiquing the challenges and ethics of the healthcare system.

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The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

Tom Clancy

A Cold War thriller about a Soviet submarine captain’s defection, filled with military tactics and espionage.

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Paper Money

Paper Money

Adam Smith

A novel examining financial corruption and manipulation within the British economic system.

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Holes

Holes

Louis Sachar

A young adult novel about a boy sent to a camp where he’s forced to dig holes, uncovering mysteries of the past.

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Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

Louise Fitzhugh

A children’s novel following Harriet, a young girl who secretly writes observations about her friends and family.

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The Left Hand of Darkness

The Left Hand of Darkness

Ursula K. Le Guin

A science fiction novel exploring themes of gender and society, set on a planet where inhabitants are androgynous.

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Dune

Dune

Frank Herbert

A sci-fi epic set in a desert world, exploring themes of power, religion, and ecology.

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Fallen Dragon

Fallen Dragon

Peter F. Hamilton

A science fiction novel following a mercenary’s journey, exploring themes of imperialism and moral conflict.

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The Dark Half

The Dark Half

Stephen King

A horror novel about a writer’s pseudonym coming to life, blending psychological thriller elements with the supernatural.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Ken Kesey

A novel set in a mental institution, exploring themes of authority, freedom, and rebellion.

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Missing You

Missing You

Harlan Coben

A thriller about an NYPD detective who stumbles upon a web of secrets while searching for a lost love.

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Les Miserables

Les Miserables

Victor Hugo

A classic novel set in 19th-century France, exploring themes of justice, redemption, and the human spirit.

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Flatland

Flatland

Edwin A. Abbott

A classic novella exploring dimensions and societal structures through the story of a two-dimensional world.

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A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

A classic novel set during the French Revolution, exploring themes of sacrifice, justice, and redemption.

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Harriet Beecher Stowe

A novel that depicts the harsh realities of slavery in America, helping to fuel the abolitionist movement.

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The New World of Mr Tompkins

The New World of Mr Tompkins

George Gamow

A fictional journey through complex scientific concepts, presented in an accessible way.

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There There

There There

Tommy Orange

A novel following twelve Native American characters whose lives intersect at a powwow in Oakland, California.

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Lost Children Archive

Lost Children Archive

Valeria Luiselli

A family road trip story that delves into issues of migration, family, and history.

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Immigrant, Montana

Immigrant, Montana

Amitava Kumar

A coming-of-age novel about an immigrant's journey through love, identity, and self-discovery in America.

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The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh

The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh

A. A. Milne

Classic tales of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends, filled with whimsy, humor, and life lessons.

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Fleishman Is in Trouble

Fleishman Is in Trouble

Taffy Brodesser-Akner

A novel about marriage, divorce, and the complexities of modern relationships.

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The Glass Hotel

The Glass Hotel

Emily St. John Mandel

A novel blending mystery and economic themes, following characters impacted by a Ponzi scheme.

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Lot

Lot

Bryan Washington

A collection of short stories set in Houston, Texas, exploring themes of race, identity, and family.

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Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

John Green

A young adult novel about mental health, friendship, and self-discovery, featuring a protagonist with OCD.

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Warlight

Warlight

Michael Ondaatje

A novel set in post-WWII London, following two siblings as they navigate the aftermath of war and family secrets.

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Washington Black

Washington Black

Esi Edugyan

Historical novel about a young slave who escapes from a Barbados plantation, exploring themes of freedom and adventure.

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Memoirs and Misinformation

Memoirs and Misinformation

Jim Carrey

A satirical novel blending fact and fiction, offering a surreal exploration of fame and identity.

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Ghost Fleet

Ghost Fleet

P. W. Singer

A speculative thriller about a near-future conflict between the U.S. and China, blending fiction with real-world military tech.

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Curious George

Curious George

H. A. Rey

Classic children’s book following the curious adventures of George the monkey.

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Tales of Magic Boxed Set

Tales of Magic Boxed Set

Edward Eager

A collection of classic children's fantasy stories filled with magic and adventure.

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If I Ever Get Out of Here

If I Ever Get Out of Here

Eric Gansworth

A young adult novel about friendship, identity, and music, set in the 1970s.

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

Based on a true story, this novel follows a young girl’s survival on an isolated island.

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The Fifth Sacred Thing

The Fifth Sacred Thing

Starhawk

A fantasy novel exploring themes of ecofeminism, spirituality, and social justice in a dystopian world.

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Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

A classic novel following the life of an orphaned girl and her journey to independence and love.

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Jitterbug Perfume

Jitterbug Perfume

Tom Robbins

A humorous and philosophical novel involving immortality, beets, and perfume.

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The Story of B

The Story of B

Daniel Quinn

A novel that challenges societal beliefs and explores environmental and spiritual issues.

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A Man in Full

A Man in Full

Tom Wolfe

A satirical novel examining wealth, power, and ambition in contemporary American society.

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Artemis

Artemis

Andy Weir

A sci-fi thriller set on a lunar colony, following a smuggler who gets caught in a conspiracy.

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The Secret Commonwealth

The Secret Commonwealth

Philip Pullman

Fantasy novel set in the world of "His Dark Materials," following Lyra Silvertongue as an adult.

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Fields of Fire

Fields of Fire

James Webb

A realistic novel about the Vietnam War, reflecting the author's own experiences as a Marine.

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Fratricides

Fratricides

Nikos Kazantzakis

A novel exploring the complexities of civil war in Greece.

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Oscar and Lucinda

Oscar and Lucinda

Peter Carey

A historical novel about two gamblers in 19th-century Australia, mixing romance and adventure.

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The Best Way to Play

The Best Way to Play

Bill Cosby

A children’s story about friendship and imagination.

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The Meanest Thing To Say

The Meanest Thing To Say

Bill Cosby

Another installment in the children's series exploring kindness and handling emotions.

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The Treasure Hunt

The Treasure Hunt

Bill Cosby

A story about teamwork and friendship, part of a children’s series.

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Dune

Dune

Frank Herbert

A sci-fi epic set in a desert world, exploring themes of power, religion, and ecology.

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You Love Me

You Love Me

Caroline Kepnes

A psychological thriller following Joe Goldberg as he pursues a new obsession.

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Klara and the Sun

Klara and the Sun

Kazuo Ishiguro

A futuristic novel about an AI companion who observes human emotions, exploring themes of love, loneliness, and humanity.

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Booth

Booth

Karen Joy Fowler

A historical novel about the family of John Wilkes Booth, focusing on the complex dynamics within his family.

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Klara and the Sun

Klara and the Sun

Kazuo Ishiguro

A futuristic novel about an AI companion who observes human emotions, exploring themes of love, loneliness, and humanity.

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With Teeth

With Teeth

Kristen Arnett

A darkly humorous novel about a queer mother struggling with family life and self-identity.

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The Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway

Amor Towles

A story about two brothers on a road trip across America in the 1950s, mixing adventure and nostalgia.

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Orca

Orca

Arthur Herzog

A novel about an orca whale's revenge on humans, blending environmental themes and thriller elements.

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The Clan of the Cave Bear

The Clan of the Cave Bear

Jean M. Auel

A prehistoric novel about a young girl raised by Neanderthals, mixing anthropology and fiction.

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The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

J. R. R. Tolkien

Epic fantasy novel about the quest to destroy a powerful ring, set in the world of Middle-earth.

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Jonathan Safran Foer

A novel about a young boy dealing with the loss of his father after 9/11, mixing themes of grief and healing.

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The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Astrid Lindgren

Classic children’s novel about the adventures of an unconventional, independent young girl.

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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

Mordecai Richler

A coming-of-age novel about a young man’s ambition and his complex relationship with family and success.

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Jewel

Jewel

Bret Lott

A novel about a mother’s determination to provide for her daughter born with Down syndrome in the 1940s.

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Across Realtime

Across Realtime

Vernor Vinge

A collection of science fiction stories dealing with time travel and the implications of technological advancements.

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Mother of Pearl

Mother of Pearl

Melinda Haynes

A novel about racial tension and complex family dynamics in a small Mississippi town during the 1950s.

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Haruki Murakami

A surreal novel about a man searching for his missing wife, blending mystery, history, and fantasy.

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The Fall

The Fall

Albert Camus

A philosophical novel that explores themes of guilt, freedom, and the human condition.

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A Fan's Notes

A Fan's Notes

Frederick Exley

A semi-autobiographical novel about addiction, failure, and the quest for personal meaning.

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The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

Dashiell Hammett

A hard-boiled detective novel about crime and deception, introducing the iconic detective Sam Spade.

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Lolita

Lolita

Vladimir Nabokov

A controversial novel about obsession, narrated by a middle-aged man fixated on a young girl.

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I, Claudius

I, Claudius

Robert Graves

A historical novel about the life of the Roman Emperor Claudius, filled with intrigue and betrayal.

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Blood Meridian

Blood Meridian

Cormac McCarthy

A brutal novel set in the American West, exploring themes of violence, morality, and survival.

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Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected

Roald Dahl

A collection of dark and twisted short stories that showcase Dahl’s unique storytelling style.

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The Sound and the Fury

The Sound and the Fury

William Faulkner

A Southern Gothic novel about a troubled family, told through multiple perspectives.

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Light in August

Light in August

William Faulkner

Explores themes of race, identity, and societal judgment in the American South.

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Demons

Demons

Fyodor Dostoevsky

A philosophical novel exploring political radicalism, morality, and existential crisis in 19th-century Russia.

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Notes from Underground

Notes from Underground

Fyodor Dostoevsky

A story about a man's isolated life, filled with introspection and existential angst.

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The Golden Gate

The Golden Gate

Vikram Seth

A novel in verse that captures the lives of young professionals in 1980s San Francisco.

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Mating

Mating

Norman Rush

A novel about a woman's search for meaning and connection in Botswana, filled with social and political themes.

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Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World

Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World

Haruki Murakami

A surreal novel about memory, consciousness, and technology in a dystopian Tokyo.

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Judith Viorst

A classic children's story about handling bad days with humor and resilience.

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The Dark is Rising

The Dark is Rising

Susan Cooper

A fantasy novel in which a young boy discovers his role in an ancient struggle between Light and Dark.

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Five-Carat Soul

Five-Carat Soul

James McBride

A collection of stories about humanity, identity, and the complexities of life.

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Deacon King Kong

Deacon King Kong

James McBride

A novel about community, faith, and redemption set in 1960s Brooklyn.

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Little Fires Everywhere

Little Fires Everywhere

Celeste Ng

A novel exploring themes of race, identity, and family dynamics in a suburban community.

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God's Debris

God's Debris

Scott Adams

A philosophical exploration of reality, consciousness, and existence in the form of a fictional dialogue.

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A Separate Peace

A Separate Peace

John Knowles

A coming-of-age novel about friendship, rivalry, and loss during World War II.

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The Hornet's Nest

The Hornet's Nest

Jimmy Carter

A novel set during the American Revolutionary War, exploring themes of patriotism and conflict.

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The Good Earth

The Good Earth

Pearl S. Buck

Follows the life of a Chinese farmer and his family, exploring themes of poverty, wealth, and tradition.

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King Lear

King Lear

William Shakespeare

A tragic play about power, loyalty, and madness, centering on King Lear's downfall.

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Blankie

Blankie

Leslie Patricelli

A board book for young children celebrating the comfort of a favorite blanket.

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Blasphemy

Blasphemy

Douglas Preston

A techno-thriller novel that explores science, religion, and the search for God.

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The Way of Kings

The Way of Kings

Brandon Sanderson

The first book in a fantasy series following several characters in a world torn by war and magic.

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Mayflies

Mayflies

Andrew O'Hagan

A nostalgic novel about friendship, youth, and the passage of time.

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Savage News

Savage News

Jessica Yellin

A satirical novel that provides insight into the world of broadcast journalism.

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The Unwilling

The Unwilling

Kelly Braffet

A dark fantasy novel that follows the journey of an outcast in a magical world.

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Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch

William S. Burroughs

A surreal and controversial novel exploring addiction, control, and societal decay.

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A Confederacy of Dunces

A Confederacy of Dunces

John Kennedy Toole

A comedic novel following the misadventures of an eccentric character in New Orleans.

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The Painted Bird

The Painted Bird

Jerzy Kosinski

A harrowing tale of a young boy's survival and suffering in WWII-era Eastern Europe.

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Peace Like a River

Peace Like a River

Leif Enger

A novel following a family's journey of faith and survival in the Midwest.

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Paradise

Paradise

Toni Morrison

A novel about an all-black town and the mysterious events surrounding a convent of women nearby.

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Ruby

Ruby

Cynthia Bond

A novel that explores trauma, resilience, and love within a small Southern town.

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The Empty Pot

The Empty Pot

Demi

A children's story about honesty and integrity inspired by Chinese folklore.

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Hope for the Flowers

Hope for the Flowers

Trina Paulus

An allegorical story about self-discovery and life’s purpose.

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Labyrinths

Labyrinths

Jorge Luis Borges

A collection of Borges's surreal and philosophical stories.

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Wizard's First Rule

Wizard's First Rule

Terry Goodkind

A fantasy novel about a young man’s journey to battle evil and find his destiny.

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Black Swan Green

Black Swan Green

David Mitchell

A coming-of-age story set in England during the 1980s.

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The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet

David Mitchell

A novel set in 18th-century Japan, exploring cultural exchange and forbidden romance.

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Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking

Christopher Buckley

A satire about the tobacco industry and the art of spin.

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The Orphan Master's Son

The Orphan Master's Son

Adam Johnson

A novel set in North Korea, blending political thriller with human drama.

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The Largesse of the Sea Maiden

The Largesse of the Sea Maiden

Denis Johnson

A collection of short stories reflecting on mortality, redemption, and the human condition.

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Anything Is Possible

Anything Is Possible

Elizabeth Strout

Linked stories exploring the lives of small-town characters facing love, pain, and resilience.

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Inland

Inland

Téa Obreht

A novel set in the Arizona desert in the late 19th century, intertwining myth and history.

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Tenth of December

Tenth of December

George Saunders

A collection of darkly humorous and thought-provoking short stories.

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American Spy

American Spy

Lauren Wilkinson

A Cold War-era spy novel that addresses issues of race, loyalty, and identity.

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Nexus

Nexus

Ramez Naam

A sci-fi novel about a technology that links minds and its ethical, social, and political implications.

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Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome

A classic children’s adventure novel about a group of young friends exploring nature.

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The Gormenghast Trilogy

The Gormenghast Trilogy

Mervyn Peake

A fantasy series set in a sprawling, decaying castle, blending gothic and surreal elements.

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The Dice Man

The Dice Man

Luke Rhinehart

A novel about a man who makes life decisions by rolling dice, exploring free will and identity.

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Skim

Skim

Mariko Tamaki

A graphic novel about a teenage girl navigating identity, friendship, and mental health.

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Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius

Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius

Jorge Luis Borges

A surreal short story about fictional worlds and the nature of reality.

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Murder In The Museum Of Man

Murder In The Museum Of Man

Alfred Alcorn

A murder mystery set in a museum, with anthropological elements.

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Obvious Adams

Obvious Adams

Robert R Updegraff

A fictional tale illustrating simple, effective business principles.

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Total Chaos

Total Chaos

Jeff Gold

A novel that delves into crime, redemption, and urban life.

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Homegoing

Homegoing

Yaa Gyasi

A novel tracing the legacy of two half-sisters from Ghana across generations.

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Men Without Women

Men Without Women

Haruki Murakami

A collection of stories about men experiencing isolation and loss.

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The Middleman

The Middleman

Olen Steinhauer

A thriller about an FBI agent investigating a radical organization in the U.S.

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The Guest Book

The Guest Book

Sarah Blake

A multigenerational novel exploring family secrets and privilege.

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Call Me by Your Name

Call Me by Your Name

André Aciman

A love story set in Italy, exploring themes of romance and self-discovery.

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Makers

Makers

Cory Doctorow

A novel set in a near-future economy where creativity and hacking redefine society.

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American Dirt

American Dirt

Jeanine Cummins

A novel about a mother and son fleeing cartel violence in Mexico, sparking discussion on immigration.

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Tooth and Claw

Tooth and Claw

Jo Walton

A fantasy novel with themes of family, honor, and societal structure among dragon characters.

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Trust Exercise

Trust Exercise

Susan Choi

A novel centered around teenagers in a performing arts high school, questioning reality and memory.

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You Should See Me in a Crown

You Should See Me in a Crown

Leah Johnson

A YA novel about a girl’s journey to self-acceptance while pursuing her dreams.

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Heartstopper

Heartstopper

Alice Oseman

A graphic novel about friendship and love between two teenage boys.

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Here the Whole Time

Here the Whole Time

Vitor Martins

A YA novel about self-acceptance and friendship between two boys during a two-week holiday.

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The Piano Tuner

The Piano Tuner

Daniel Mason

A novel set in 19th-century Burma, blending history and adventure in a tale about a piano tuner.

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Sula

Sula

Toni Morrison

A novel about friendship, race, and identity set in a small Ohio town.

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You Shall Know Our Velocity!

You Shall Know Our Velocity!

Dave Eggers

A novel about two friends on a global trip to distribute their money to those in need.

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The Sunday Philosophy Club

The Sunday Philosophy Club

Alexander McCall Smith

A mystery novel following Isabel Dalhousie, a Scottish philosopher who solves mysteries in Edinburgh.

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Runaway

Runaway

Alice Munro

A collection of short stories focused on love, relationships, and personal discovery.

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Fables

Fables

Bill Willingham

A graphic novel series about fairy tale characters living in exile in modern-day New York.

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The Unwritten

The Unwritten

Mike Carey

A graphic novel series that blends reality and fiction through the life of a protagonist based on literary fantasy.

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Transmetropolitan

Transmetropolitan

Warren Ellis

A dystopian graphic novel series following a journalist's crusade against corruption in a cyberpunk world.

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The Five People You Meet in Heaven

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Mitch Albom

A novel about a man who meets five people in the afterlife who help him understand his life.

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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame

A classic tale of friendship and adventure among animals living in the English countryside.

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Maisy Mouse Collection

Maisy Mouse Collection

Lucy Cousins

A collection of children's stories featuring Maisy the mouse and her adventures.

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Little Women

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott

A classic novel about the lives, struggles, and growth of four sisters during the American Civil War.

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Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove

Larry McMurtry

An epic Western novel about two retired Texas Rangers on a cattle drive, filled with adventure and hardship.

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Nine Coaches Waiting

Nine Coaches Waiting

Mary Stewart

A suspenseful novel about a young governess in a mysterious French chateau, filled with intrigue.

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The Dovekeepers

The Dovekeepers

Alice Hoffman

A historical novel about four women surviving the siege of Masada in ancient Israel.

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True Grit

True Grit

Charles Portis

A Western novel following a young girl’s quest to avenge her father’s death, known for its strong characters and themes.

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Sunset at Blandings

Sunset at Blandings

PG Wodehouse

A humorous novel set in the English countryside, filled with Wodehouse’s trademark wit.

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Acts of Love

Acts of Love

Talulah Riley

A contemporary novel exploring relationships and the complexities of love.

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Slow Horses

Slow Horses

Mick Herron

A spy thriller about disgraced MI5 agents trying to redeem themselves in the field.

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Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach

Jennifer Egan

A historical novel set in New York during WWII, exploring themes of family, mystery, and resilience.

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The Sun Also Rises

The Sun Also Rises

Ernest Hemingway

A novel about disillusionment and post-WWI life, following expatriates in Europe.

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The Man Who Lost the War

The Man Who Lost the War

W. T. Tyler

A novel set during the Cold War, exploring espionage and geopolitical intrigue.

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Sing, Unburied, Sing

Sing, Unburied, Sing

Jesmyn Ward

A novel about family, history, and race, following a family's journey through the rural South.

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid

A fictional Hollywood star recounts her life story and secrets.

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Asymmetry

Asymmetry

Lisa Halliday

Novel exploring power dynamics in relationships through interconnected stories.

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The Outsider

The Outsider

Stephen King

Horror novel exploring good and evil through a supernatural crime.

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The Talisman

The Talisman

Stephen King

Dark fantasy novel about a young boy’s journey to save his mother.

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Anthem

Anthem

Ayn Rand

Dystopian novella about individuality in a collectivist society.

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Beneath a Scarlet Sky

Beneath a Scarlet Sky

Mark T Sullivan

Historical fiction based on a true story of an Italian man’s experiences in WWII.

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Six Days of the Condor

Six Days of the Condor

James Grady

Spy thriller about a CIA analyst who becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy.

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Ulysses

Ulysses

James Joyce

Experimental novel that follows a day in the life of a Dublin man.

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The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan

The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan

James Morier

A humorous adventure novel set in Persia, exploring cultural satire.

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The Reality Dysfunction

The Reality Dysfunction

Peter F. Hamilton

Sci-fi novel exploring space, civilization, and supernatural phenomena.

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Ethan Frome

Ethan Frome

Edith Wharton

Tragic tale of love and despair in a small New England town.

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The Jungle

The Jungle

Upton Sinclair

Exposé on the harsh conditions of the American meatpacking industry.

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The World According to Garp

The World According to Garp

John Irving

A darkly comedic novel about the life of writer T.S. Garp.

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A Cosmology of Monsters

A Cosmology of Monsters

Shaun Hamill

A horror novel blending family drama with supernatural elements.

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Young Mungo

Young Mungo

Stuart Douglas

Story of a young man coming of age in Glasgow, exploring themes of love and identity.

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The Sorrows of Young Werther

The Sorrows of Young Werther

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Classic tale of unrequited love and melancholy.

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Parable of the Sower

Parable of the Sower

Octavia E. Butler

Dystopian novel about survival in a climate-ravaged future.

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Cari Mora

Cari Mora

Thomas Harris

A thriller following the hunt for hidden treasure in Miami.

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The Hustler

The Hustler

Walter Tevis

Classic novel about a pool hustler's ambitions and struggles.

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Point Counter Point

Point Counter Point

Aldous Huxley

Novel exploring intellectual and social conflicts in 1920s England.

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Tomb for Boris Davidovich

Tomb for Boris Davidovich

Danilo Kis

Collection of short stories about Stalinist repression.

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The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall

Budd Schulberg

Novel exploring the boxing industry’s dark side.

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An Instance of the Fingerpost

An Instance of the Fingerpost

Iain Pears

Historical mystery novel set in 17th-century England.

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One Monster After Another

One Monster After Another

Mercer Mayer

Children's book about imagination and adventure.

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The Circle

The Circle

Dave Eggers

Dystopian novel about a tech company’s invasive power over society.

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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Junot Díaz

Novel about a Dominican-American family and intergenerational curses.

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The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins

Psychological thriller about memory, deception, and personal trauma.

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A Brief History of Seven Killings

A Brief History of Seven Killings

Marlon James

Novel based on the attempted assassination of Bob Marley.

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Matrix

Matrix

Lauren Groff

Novel about a woman in a 12th-century convent who rises to power.

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Florida

Florida

Lauren Groff

Collection of stories set in Florida, focusing on themes of survival.

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The Lifecycle of Software Objects

The Lifecycle of Software Objects

Ted Chiang

Sci-fi novella about the evolution and ethics of AI over time.

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Distress

Distress

Greg Egan

Sci-fi novel involving themes of quantum theory, consciousness, and virtual reality.

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Diaspora

Diaspora

Greg Egan

Sci-fi novel exploring virtual societies, post-humanity, and identity in a digital world.

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The Spy Who Loved Me

The Spy Who Loved Me

Ian Fleming

A James Bond thriller that follows Bond’s adventures and his encounter with a woman in need.

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Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

Colin Higgins

A darkly comedic love story between a young man and an older woman, exploring themes of life and death.

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Ellen Foster

Ellen Foster

Kaye Gibbons

A novel about a young girl who overcomes adversity and searches for love and belonging.

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The Hunters

The Hunters

James Salter

A novel about the experiences of fighter pilots during the Korean War, touching on duty and sacrifice.

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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

Mariko Tamaki

Graphic novel about love, heartbreak, and friendship, following a young girl's tumultuous relationship.

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Moxie

Moxie

Jennifer Mathieu

A YA novel about a high school girl who fights against sexism by starting an anonymous feminist zine.

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Summer of '42

Summer of '42

Herman Raucher

A nostalgic novel about friendship and coming of age during World War II.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Kevin Eastman

Iconic comic series about four ninja turtles fighting crime, blending action and humor.

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The Island of Missing Trees

The Island of Missing Trees

Elif Shafak

Novel about love, identity, and nature, set against the backdrop of Cyprus’s history.

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The Slow Midnight on Cypress Avenue

The Slow Midnight on Cypress Avenue

Mike Figliola

A novel set in New York, blending themes of mystery and personal discovery.

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Dying is Easy

Dying is Easy

Joe Hill

Graphic novel mixing crime and humor, following a washed-up comedian turned detective.

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The Confidence-Man

The Confidence-Man

Herman Melville

A satirical novel set on a Mississippi River steamboat, exploring themes of deception.

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The Devil and the Dark Water

The Devil and the Dark Water

Stuart Turton

Historical mystery novel set on a ship, blending supernatural elements and suspense.

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Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Edmond Rostand

Classic play about love and identity, featuring the eloquent yet self-doubting Cyrano.

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Reap3r

Reap3r

Eliot Peper

Tech thriller about the influence of technology on society.

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One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days

One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days

Giles Paley-Phillips

A fictional portrayal of adolescence and mental health.

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Charlesgate Confidential

Charlesgate Confidential

Scott Von Doviak

Crime novel set across multiple decades, with interconnected mysteries.

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Tartar Steppe

Tartar Steppe

Dino Buzzati

A philosophical novel about waiting and the passage of time.

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What You Want

What You Want

Constantine Phipps

A humorous exploration of human desires and relationships.

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Star Maker

Star Maker

Olaf Stapledon

Sci-fi novel exploring humanity's place in the universe.

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The City and the Stars

The City and the Stars

Arthur C. Clarke

Sci-fi novel exploring themes of civilization and evolution.

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Beyond the Blue

Beyond the Blue

James Richard Campbell

Fiction set in WWII, exploring the lives of RAF members.

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The Horse's Mouth

The Horse's Mouth

Joyce Cary

A comic novel about an artist's pursuit of his artistic vision.

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Tomb of Sand

Tomb of Sand

Geetanjali Shree and translated by Daisy Rockwell

Award-winning novel exploring family, borders, and feminism in India.

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Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Neil Gaiman

Retelling of the classic fairy tale with Gaiman's unique storytelling.

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The Complete Novels of Jane Austen

The Complete Novels of Jane Austen

Jane Austen

Collection of novels by the iconic author, exploring social class and relationships.

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Lifeline Rule

Lifeline Rule

Doug Nufer

Experimental novel using creative literary constraints.

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Hannah Versus the Tree

Hannah Versus the Tree

Leland de la Durantaye

Novel that combines satire and adventure.

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The Time Machine

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

Classic science fiction about time travel and human evolution.

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The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling

Classic tales of adventure centered on Mowgli and other jungle animals.

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Crash

Crash

J. G. Ballard

Provocative novel exploring the intersections of technology and sexuality.

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The Secret of Fatima

The Secret of Fatima

Peter J. Tanous

Fictional thriller revolving around the mystery of Fatima prophecies.

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Good Girl, Bad Girl

Good Girl, Bad Girl

Michael Robotham

Thriller about a psychologist and a mysterious girl with a dark past.

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The Chill

The Chill

Scott Carson

Horror novel featuring a haunted dam and ancient curses.

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Savage Son

Savage Son

Jack Carr

Action-packed thriller about hunting down dangerous enemies.

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The Survivor

The Survivor

Vince Flynn

Political thriller featuring counter-terrorism and espionage.

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2034

2034

Elliot Ackerman

A speculative novel on a future conflict between the U.S. and China.

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Hamnet

Hamnet

Maggie O'Farrell

Fictional account of Shakespeare's son and a poignant tale of loss.

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A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle

Classic science fiction novel blending fantasy and science for young readers.

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The specialist

The specialist

Charles Sale

Humorous novel about an eccentric builder of outhouses.

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Shopgirl

Shopgirl

Steve Martin

Novel about love, loneliness, and self-discovery in LA.

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I Know This Much Is True

I Know This Much Is True

Wally Lamb

Novel about family, mental illness, and resilience.

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What Looks Like Crazy On an Ordinary Day

What Looks Like Crazy On an Ordinary Day

Pearl Cleage

Story of love, illness, and healing in a small town.

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Airframe

Airframe

Michael Crichton

Suspense novel set in the aviation industry.

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Open House

Open House

Elizabeth Berg

Novel about rediscovery and personal growth after a life change.

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Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates

Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates

Tom Robbins

Satirical adventure novel with a philosophical twist.

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The Journeys of Socrates

The Journeys of Socrates

Dan Millman

Novel blending fiction with spiritual and life lessons.

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Absurdistan

Absurdistan

Gary Shteyngart

Satirical novel set in a fictional post-Soviet nation.

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One Police Plaza

One Police Plaza

William J. Caunitz

Crime novel focused on a complex murder investigation.

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That Motel Weekend

That Motel Weekend

James Donner

Novel exploring quirky characters and weekend events.

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Back Roads

Back Roads

Tawni O'Dell

Drama about family struggles and resilience in a small town.

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Icy Sparks

Icy Sparks

Gwyn Hyman Rubio

Story of a young girl facing challenges and self-discovery in rural America.

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We Were the Mulvaneys

We Were the Mulvaneys

Joyce Carol Oates

Family saga about secrets, tragedy, and resilience.

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Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is

Billie Letts

Story of resilience and finding family in unexpected places.

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Fellow Travelers

Fellow Travelers

Thomas Mallon

Historical fiction about politics, love, and secrecy during the McCarthy era.

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Midwives

Midwives

Chris Bohjalian

Novel about a midwife facing legal and moral dilemmas.

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9/30/1955

9/30/1955

John Minahan

Novel examining the impact of James Dean’s death on a young man's life.

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Cane River

Cane River

Lalita Tademy

Family saga tracing the journey of African-American women through generations.

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The Pilot's Wife

The Pilot's Wife

Anita Shreve

A widow's journey to uncover her late husband’s secrets.

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Vinegar Hill

Vinegar Hill

A. Manette Ansay

Story of a woman grappling with her life and faith in a small town.

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White Oleander

White Oleander

Janet Fitch

Coming-of-age novel about a girl in foster care after her mother’s arrest.

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Adverbs

Adverbs

Daniel Handler

Novel exploring love and relationships through a series of vignettes.

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Tara Road

Tara Road

Maeve Binchy

Novel about two women who swap homes to escape their lives.

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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

David Wroblewski

A modern Hamlet retelling involving a mute boy and his dogs in rural Wisconsin.

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Lincoln

Lincoln

David Herbert Donald

A fictionalized biography of Abraham Lincoln, capturing his political and personal struggles during the Civil War.

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River, Cross My Heart

River, Cross My Heart

Breena Clarke

Story of a young girl and her family coping with loss in the 1920s.

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Drowning Ruth

Drowning Ruth

Christina Schwarz

Mystery and drama involving family secrets and loss.

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Beat the Reaper

Beat the Reaper

Josh Bazell

Thriller about a former mob hitman turned doctor with a dark past.

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Rapture of Canaan

Rapture of Canaan

Sheri Reynolds

Novel about a girl growing up in a strict religious community.

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Queen of the South

Queen of the South

Arturo Perez-Reverte

Novel following a woman’s rise in the drug trade after a personal tragedy.

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Here on Earth

Here on Earth

Alice Hoffman

Drama about family ties, betrayal, and forbidden love.

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Frisco Kid

Frisco Kid

Jack London

Story of adventure and resilience during the Klondike Gold Rush.

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Middlesex

Middlesex

Jeffrey Eugenides

Story of an intersex man and his family’s immigrant experience.

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Say You're One of Them

Say You're One of Them

Uwem Akpan

Collection of stories highlighting African children’s resilience.

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36 Arguments for the Existence of God

36 Arguments for the Existence of God

Rebecca Goldstein

Novel combining philosophy and storytelling around belief and atheism.

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Ordinary Thunderstorms

Ordinary Thunderstorms

William Boyd

Thriller set in London about a man caught in a web of crime and corruption.

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Freedom

Freedom

Jonathan Franzen

Novel about personal, social, and political freedom in modern America.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Stephen Chbosky

Coming-of-age novel about friendship, mental health, and self-discovery.

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The Remains of the Day

The Remains of the Day

Kazuo Ishiguro

Novel about a butler’s reflections on duty, loyalty, and missed opportunities.

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Foucault's Pendulum

Foucault's Pendulum

Umberto Eco

Intellectual thriller involving conspiracy theories and history.

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Midnight's Children

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Salman Rushdie

Magical realism novel about India’s transition post-independence.

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Black and Blue

Black and Blue

Anna Quindlen

Novel about a woman escaping an abusive marriage and seeking a new life.

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House of Sand and Fog

Andre Dubus III

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Stones from the River

Stones from the River

Ursula Hegi

Story of a small town in Germany through the perspective of a dwarf.

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Breath, Eyes, Memory

Breath, Eyes, Memory

Edwidge Danticat

Story of a young Haitian woman and her journey of identity and trauma.

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A Map of the World

A Map of the World

Jane Hamilton

Novel about a woman facing accusations and small-town drama.

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Fall On Your Knees

Fall On Your Knees

Ann-Marie MacDonald

Family saga exploring complex relationships and secrets across generations.

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The Deep End of the Ocean

The Deep End of the Ocean

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Novel about a family dealing with the traumatic abduction of a child.

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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

John le Carré

Spy novel involving Cold War espionage and intrigue.

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She's Come Undone

She's Come Undone

Wally Lamb

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Microserfs

Microserfs

Douglas Coupland

Novel about young tech workers exploring identity and purpose in Silicon Valley.

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The Inimitable Jeeves

The Inimitable Jeeves

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Humorous novel following the adventures of the character Jeeves.

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Good Omens

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Neil Gaiman

Humorous novel about the end of the world and an unlikely duo's quest to prevent it.

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Little, Big

Little, Big

John Crowley

A sprawling fantasy novel exploring family, magic, and the mysteries of reality.

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The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Alice Walker

Pulitzer Prize-winning novel on race, gender, and resilience in the American South.

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Theodore Boone

Theodore Boone

John Grisham

Legal thriller for young readers, following a teenage aspiring lawyer.

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Johnny Tremain

Johnny Tremain

Esther Hoskins Forbes

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Mercy Among the Children

Mercy Among the Children

David Adams Richards

Novel about poverty, resilience, and morality in rural Canada.

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The Power Of One

The Power Of One

Bryce Courtenay

Coming-of-age story set in South Africa, focusing on courage and self-discovery.

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Wool

Wool

Hugh Howey

Dystopian novel about life in a massive underground silo.

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Sphere

Sphere

Michael Crichton

Sci-fi thriller about a team of scientists investigating a mysterious object at the bottom of the ocean.

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A Soldier of the Great War

A Soldier of the Great War

Mark Helprin

Novel following an Italian soldier's experiences during WWI, exploring beauty and brutality.

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Gap Creek

Gap Creek

Robert Morgan

Novel set in the Appalachian Mountains, capturing life’s struggles and resilience.

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The Twelve Tribes of Hattie

The Twelve Tribes of Hattie

Ayana Mathis

A novel following the struggles of an African American family in the 20th century, tackling themes of resilience and survival.

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The Machine Stops

The Machine Stops

E. M. Forster

A sci-fi novella set in a dystopian future where humanity relies entirely on technology.

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The Rosie Project

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Graeme Simsion

Romantic comedy novel about a socially awkward professor searching for love.

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Schindler's List

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Thomas Keneally

Historical novel telling the true story of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust.

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A Virtuous Woman

A Virtuous Woman

Kaye Gibbons

Novel about love, loss, and redemption in a rural southern community.

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The Invention of Wings

The Invention of Wings

Sue Monk Kidd

Historical novel based on the lives of abolitionist sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké.

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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Dr. Seuss

Inspirational children’s book about life’s challenges and adventures.

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The Hair of the Dog

The Hair of the Dog

Karl Sabbagh

Collection of humorous and quirky short stories.

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain

Classic coming-of-age story set in the American South, following the adventures of Tom Sawyer.

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The Jack Vance Treasury

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Jack Vance

Collection of stories from renowned science fiction and fantasy author Jack Vance.

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The Haj

The Haj

Leon Uris

Novel following the struggles of a Palestinian family amidst regional and political conflict.

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The Rosie Effect

The Rosie Effect

Graeme Simsion

Sequel to *The Rosie Project*, following Don Tillman's adventures in parenthood.

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The Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth

Jane Hamilton

Fictional account exploring love, faith, and family dynamics in rural America.

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

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Frank Miller

Graphic novel portraying an older Batman who returns from retirement to fight crime in Gotham.

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Art in the Blood

Art in the Blood

Bonnie MacBird

Sherlock Holmes mystery novel set in Victorian London.

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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Carson McCullers

Novel examining isolation and human connection in the Deep South.

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The Heart

The Heart

Maylis de Kerangal

Novel about a heart transplant, exploring life, death, and interconnected lives.

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Behold the Dreamers

Behold the Dreamers

Imbolo Mbue

Novel about a Cameroonian immigrant family navigating the American Dream in New York City.

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The Circle

The Circle

Laura Day

Dystopian novel about a tech company’s invasive power over society.

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Commonwealth

Commonwealth

Ann Patchett

Novel about family, loyalty, and shared secrets spanning five decades.

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Kill Decision

Kill Decision

Daniel Suarez

Thriller novel about autonomous drones and their role in modern warfare.

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Pachinko

Pachinko

Min Jin Lee

Multi-generational saga of a Korean family living in Japan, exploring identity and resilience.

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What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky

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Lesley Nneka Arimah

Collection of short stories blending magical realism with contemporary themes.

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Sally Rooney

Novel about complex relationships among young adults in contemporary Dublin.

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The Rooster Bar

The Rooster Bar

John Grisham

Legal thriller about law students facing debt and fraud in the legal system.

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Dracula

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Bram Stoker

Classic Gothic novel about the vampire Count Dracula’s attempt to move to England.

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A Hunger Artist

A Hunger Artist

Franz Kafka

Short story exploring themes of isolation, art, and the human condition.

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Fall; or, Dodge in Hell

Neal Stephenson

Sci-fi novel exploring digital consciousness and the nature of reality.

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Freshwater

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Akwaeke Emezi

Novel exploring identity, spirituality, and mental health through the life of a Nigerian woman.

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Planetary

Planetary

Warren Ellis

Graphic novel series blending sci-fi with adventure and mystery.

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Arcadia

Arcadia

Tom Stoppard

A play that juxtaposes past and present through themes of science, art, and romance.

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Stephanie Plum Series

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Janet Evanovich

Humorous crime novels featuring bounty hunter Stephanie Plum.

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Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

Classic adventure novel about pirates and buried treasure.

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Songs in Ordinary Time

Songs in Ordinary Time

Mary McGarry Morris

Novel about a dysfunctional family and complex relationships in a small town.

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Friday Black

Friday Black

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Short stories blending satire and speculative fiction to explore social issues.

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The Killer Collective

Barry Eisler

Thriller about elite operatives joining forces to uncover corruption.

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Breach

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Eliot Peper

Cyber thriller exploring themes of privacy and government surveillance.

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John Grisham

Legal thriller for young readers, following a teenage aspiring lawyer.

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The Collected Works of P. G. Wodehouse

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PG Wodehouse

Collection of humorous and satirical novels, known for witty characters and plots.

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Lord of Light

Lord of Light

Roger Zelazny

Sci-fi/fantasy novel set in a world where advanced technology mimics Hindu gods.

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Dice Man

Dice Man

Luke Rhinehart

Novel about a psychiatrist who makes life decisions based on dice rolls.

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Olive, Again

Olive, Again

Elizabeth Strout

Sequel to *Olive Kitteridge*, following the life of Olive and others in her town.

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The Water Dancer

The Water Dancer

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Historical fiction about an enslaved man with a magical gift, set in the pre-Civil War era.

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The Mirror & the Light

Hilary Mantel

Final book in *Wolf Hall* trilogy about Thomas Cromwell.

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Sick Kids In Love

Hannah Moskowitz

Young adult romance novel about two chronically ill teens.

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Broken

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Don Winslow

Collection of crime novellas exploring various characters and stories.

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Childhood's End

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Arthur C. Clarke

Classic sci-fi novel about alien intervention and the future of humanity.

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The Chaos Kind

Barry Eisler

Thriller about political corruption and conspiracy.

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The Omen

The Omen

David Seltzer

Horror novel about a child with a dark destiny.

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Anxious People

Fredrik Backman

Fictional story centered on a hostage situation and human connections.

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P. Djèlí Clark

Fantasy/horror novella reimagining the Ku Klux Klan.

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Black Sun

Black Sun

Rebecca Roanhorse

Epic fantasy set in a world inspired by pre-Columbian Americas.

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Harry Harrison

Classic sci-fi adventure following a master criminal in space.

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Ryka Aoki

Fictional blend of sci-fi and fantasy focused on music and identity.

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Five Decembers

James Kestrel

Historical crime novel set during WWII in the Pacific.

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Deepak Malhotra

Fictional thriller exploring the ethics and challenges of diplomacy.

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Val McDermid

Thriller novel set in Scotland, exploring investigative journalism and suspense.

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Chivalry

Chivalry

Neil Gaiman

Graphic novel reimagining medieval chivalric ideals.

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Hell Followed with Us

Hell Followed with Us

Andrew Joseph White

Young adult dystopian novel blending LGBTQ themes with horror.

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The Unfolding

A.M. Homes

Fictional exploration of political and social issues in contemporary America.

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Thistlefoot

Thistlefoot

GennaRose Nethercott

Fantasy novel inspired by folklore, with themes of family and heritage.

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Lex Croucher

LGBTQ romantic comedy set in a fictional medieval world.

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