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Long Island is a 2024 novel by Colm Tóibín, which serves as a continuation of his critically acclaimed novel Brooklyn. The story follows the life of Eilis Lacey, now in her 40s, living on Long Island with her husband Tony Fiorello and their two teenage children. Despite her years in America, Eilis has remained deeply connected to her Irish roots and has never returned…
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**Kelly Link’s debut novel, The Book of Love, is a genre-defying blend of fantasy, coming-of-age narrative, and exploration of love in its many forms. Set in the peculiar seaside town of Lovesend, Massachusetts, the story follows three teenagers—Laura, Daniel, and Mo—who return from the dead under mysterious circumstances. Guided by their enigmatic music teacher, Mr. Anabin, and a supernatural entity named Bogomil, they must…
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1984 is a dystopian novel published in 1949 by British author George Orwell. Set in a totalitarian superstate called Oceania, the novel explores a world where every aspect of life is controlled by an oppressive government led by Big Brother. The regime uses constant surveillance, propaganda, and mind control to maintain power and eliminate individual freedom. The story follows Winston Smith, a worker at…
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Good Material is a witty, heartfelt, and emotionally sharp novel about breakup, masculinity, friendship, and growth, told from the perspective of Andy, a stand-up comedian in his mid-thirties who’s just been dumped by the love of his life, Jen. The twist? This isn’t a typical breakup novel told from the woman’s point of view — Alderton flips the script and explores heartbreak through a…
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Wait is a reflective, emotionally intimate novella that centers around a woman navigating an uncertain waiting period — literal and metaphorical — in her life. Told through sharp, lyrical prose, the story explores themes of time, longing, womanhood, and the body, set against the backdrop of quiet domestic moments and internal conflict. The narrator moves through a phase of suspended animation — waiting for…
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Miranda July’s 2024 novel All Fours follows a 45-year-old semi-famous artist who disrupts her stable Los Angeles life with her husband and child by impulsively announcing a cross-country road trip. The journey becomes a catalyst for self-discovery as she grapples with midlife crises, sexual awakening, and perimenopause, culminating in an unexpected affair. Blending humor and poignancy, the novel explores themes of desire, identity, and…
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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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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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