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Men, Women, and Ghosts by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a collection of short stories blending realism with supernatural elements, exploring the lives, emotions, and inner struggles of its characters. Published in 1869, the book delves into themes of love, loss, war, and the human psyche, often with a focus on the impact of the Civil War on individuals and families. Phelps' stories are known for their psychological depth and moral complexity, as well as their daring exploration of women's roles and inner lives. With a mix of ghostly encounters and poignant human experiences, *Men, Women, and Ghosts* is celebrated for its sensitive, sometimes haunting portrayal of the spiritual and emotional dimensions of everyday life.-
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a gripping novel set in a 1940s racially segregated town, centered around a mysterious murder at a local grocery store. Through rich characters, the story explores themes of race, community, and the impact of history on personal lives.-
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“James: A Novel” by Percival Everett is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” told from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck down the Mississippi River. Everett subverts the original narrative by centering James’s voice, intellect, and agency, exposing the brutal realities of slavery and racial hypocrisy in 19th-century America. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and…-
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A Court of Frost and Starlight is a novella that bridges the gap between A Court of Wings and Ruin and the next chapter in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Set during the Winter Solstice festival in the Night Court, this story offers an intimate look at Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends as they heal and rebuild after the devastating war.…-
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The Stone Sky is the explosive, Hugo Award-winning conclusion to N.K. Jemisin’s groundbreaking Broken Earth trilogy—the first series in history to win three consecutive Hugo Awards for Best Novel. As the Fifth Season’s apocalyptic devastation reaches its peak, the story converges on two women whose choices will determine the fate of the Stillness: Essun, the orogene mother turned revolutionary, who must wield the power of the Obelisk…-
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Set in the rugged mountains of 1930s Kentucky, The Giver of Stars follows Alice Wright, a spirited Englishwoman who escapes her stifling marriage by joining the Packhorse Library Project—a WPA initiative that delivers books to remote Appalachian communities. Alongside a group of extraordinary women, including the fearless Margery O’Hare, Alice braves harsh terrain, societal prejudice, and personal demons to bring literacy and hope to the isolated…-
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Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley is a satirical novel that explores the lives of a group of eccentric characters at a country estate, delving into themes of social norms, intellectualism, and the search for meaning, all while humorously critiquing early 20th-century British society.-
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The Autobiography of a Slander by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical short story in which slander narrates its own life, reflecting on how it spreads and causes harm, offering a biting commentary on human nature and the consequences of false accusations.-
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