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Cyrano de Bergerac is a classic play by Edmond Rostand about a noble, witty, and eloquent swordsman with an extraordinary nose, whose self-doubt leads him to hide his love for the beautiful Roxane by helping another woo her.-
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a witty and heartwarming novel that follows Elizabeth Zott, an unconventional and brilliant chemist in the 1960s, as she navigates sexism in the male-dominated world of science, ultimately becoming an unlikely star of a popular cooking show, where she uses her platform to challenge societal norms.-
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The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff uses Winnie the Pooh to explain Taoism, showing how simplicity and harmony lead to peace and contentment.-
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The Assassin and the Pirate Lord is a thrilling novella in the Throne of Glass universe that takes place before the events of the main series. It follows Celaena Sardothien, a deadly teenage assassin, as she embarks on a mission on behalf of the Assassin’s Guild. Sent to the remote Pirate Lord’s stronghold on a supposed mission of business, Celaena quickly discovers the Guild’s…-
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Champion is the explosive finale to Marie Lu’s bestselling Legend trilogy, a dystopian saga blending political intrigue, high-stakes action, and heart-wrenching romance. Set in a fractured future where the Republic and Colonies wage a cold war, the story follows two iconic protagonists: June Iparis, the Republic’s brilliant prodigy turned rebel, now a high-ranking official struggling to prevent war. Day, the Republic’s most wanted criminal-turned-hero, whose deteriorating health…-
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In Gregor and the Marks of Secret, Gregor returns to the Underland for a mission that begins as a rescue—and spirals into a chilling discovery. When his bond with the Underland’s bats deepens, he learns of a sinister plot: the rats are systematically exterminating the mice, a gentle species crucial to the Underland’s balance. Teaming up with Luxa, Ares, and Boots, Gregor follows cryptic clues—the…-
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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a poignant collection of short stories capturing the complexities of human nature, societal struggles, and the quiet tragedies of everyday life. With his characteristic wit and empathy, Chekhov explores themes of love, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of happiness.-
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The Warden by Anthony Trollope is the first novel in the *Barsetshire Chronicles*, focusing on the moral and legal dilemmas faced by Reverend Septimus Harding, the warden of an almshouse, as he is embroiled in a public scandal over the fairness of his salary and the institution's finances.-
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Lazarillo of Tormes is a 16th-century Spanish novel, anonymously written, that tells the story of Lázaro, a young boy who grows up in poverty and is apprenticed to various masters. Through his adventures, the novel critiques society, highlighting themes of social class, hypocrisy, and survival. Written in the form of a first-person narrative, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the picaresque genre.-
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a gripping tale of a Hollywood icon's life, love, and secrets. Through a journalist’s interview, Evelyn reveals the truth behind her seven marriages, delivering a powerful and emotional story of ambition and sacrifice.-
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