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In Wish You Were Here, bestselling author Jodi Picoult delivers a gripping and emotionally resonant novel set against the backdrop of a global pandemic. The story follows Diana O’Toole, a young art specialist on the brink of her dream career and a planned romantic getaway with her surgeon boyfriend. But when the pandemic upends their plans, Diana finds herself stranded alone on the Galápagos Islands—a…-
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In Gregor the Overlander, Gregor, an ordinary 11-year-old boy from New York City, is thrust into an extraordinary adventure when he and his toddler sister, Boots, fall through a laundry grate into the Underland—a hidden world beneath the city. This subterranean realm is home to giant rats, bats, cockroaches, and pale, violet-eyed humans who live in the underground kingdom of Regalia. When Gregor arrives, he…-
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Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov is a poignant and bittersweet play that explores themes of unfulfilled dreams, love, and the search for meaning in rural Russia. Set on a deteriorating estate, the story revolves around the lives of Uncle Vanya, his niece Sonya, and the arrival of Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena, whose presence disrupts the household. As long-buried resentments and desires surface, the characters grapple with their frustrations, longings, and the harsh realities of life. With Chekhov’s masterful blend of humor and tragedy, Uncle Vanya captures the complexity of human emotions and the universal struggle for purpose and happiness.-
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The Circus Boys in Dixie Land by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous tale that follows two young circus performers, Tom and Billy, as they travel through the southern United States, encountering thrilling challenges, colorful characters, and exciting mishaps while showcasing their talents and bravery.-
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The Autobiography of a Quack and The Case of George Dedlow by S. Weir Mitchell is a collection of satirical and poignant tales that explore medical and psychological themes through the experiences of their protagonists. *The Autobiography of a Quack* offers a humorous yet critical look at the fraudulent practices of a self-serving, morally dubious physician, exposing the dangers of medical charlatanism in 19th-century America. *The Case of George Dedlow* tells the haunting story of a Civil War soldier grappling with the traumatic loss of his limbs, delving into themes of identity, resilience, and the psychological effects of amputation. Together, these stories showcase Mitchell’s insights as a neurologist and his critique of both the medical profession and the human psyche.-
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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a historical novel set during World War II, focusing on the lives of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France, highlighting their courage and resilience as they navigate the dangers of war and resistance.-
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The Small and the Mighty by Heather M. Ross follows small creatures who defy the odds to show that size doesn’t determine strength. The novel explores themes of courage, resilience, and the power of determination, celebrating how even the smallest can make a big impact.-
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“Ghostroots” by ‘Pemi Aguda is a debut short story collection set in Lagos, Nigeria, blending the mundane with the supernatural. The twelve stories explore themes of inheritance, maternal lineage, and haunting legacies, often focusing on women grappling with familial and societal burdens. Aguda’s prose weaves unsettling yet deeply human narratives, where everyday life intersects with spectral presences. Notable stories include “Breastmilk,” which delves into…-
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A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction—but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is…-
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King of Thorns is the brutal and brilliant second installment in Mark Lawrence’s Broken Empire trilogy, following the infamous antihero Jorg Ancrath as he consolidates his stolen throne through blood and cunning. Years after seizing power in Prince of Thorns, Jorg now rules a fractured kingdom—but enemies close in from all sides: The Prince of Arrow, a golden rival commanding overwhelming forces The Dead King, whose necromantic hordes…-
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