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Chastelard: A Tragedy by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a poetic drama that explores the doomed love of the French poet Chastelard for Mary, Queen of Scots. Blending romance and tragedy, the play delves into themes of passion, loyalty, and the fatal consequences of unbridled desire against the backdrop of historical intrigue.
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3.7 K • Nov 8, '24
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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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2.5 K • Jul 22, '25
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Buttered Side Down by Edna Ferber is a delightful collection of short stories that offers witty, poignant, and insightful glimpses into the lives of everyday people. Published in 1912, the stories explore themes of love, ambition, hardship, and the unpredictable nature of life, often emphasizing the humor and irony in ordinary circumstances. With Ferber’s sharp observations and engaging prose, the collection captures the struggles and triumphs of its characters, making it a timeless celebration of human resilience and spirit.
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4.2 K • Nov 8, '24
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Buttercup Gold and Other Stories by Ellen Robena Field is a delightful collection of heartwarming tales and poems that celebrate nature, kindness, and the innocence of childhood. Filled with vivid imagery and timeless lessons, the book offers a nostalgic glimpse into simple joys and moral values.
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4.2 K • Nov 8, '24
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In Buried Prey, Lucas Davenport confronts a chilling ghost from his past when the bodies of two missing girls—Kate Jones and Martha Johnson—are unearthed after 25 years. Originally dismissed as a cold case from Davenport’s early days as a Minneapolis cop, the discovery reopens old wounds and exposes a web of lies, corruption, and a killer who’s been hiding in plain sight. As Davenport revisits…
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2.2 K • Jul 23, '25
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Bruce by Albert Payson Terhune is a heartwarming novel about a loyal and courageous collie named Bruce, whose adventures and bond with his human companions showcase themes of bravery, love, and devotion. Set against a richly described backdrop, the story celebrates the enduring connection between humans and their canine companions.
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5.0 K • Nov 8, '24
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In Brave New World, Aldous Huxley crafts a chilling vision of a dystopian future where society is engineered for stability and superficial happiness. Set in London, 2540 AD, humans are no longer born but grown in laboratories, genetically designed and psychologically conditioned to fit into rigid castes: Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons. The World State enforces conformity through: Soma: A drug that numbs emotions…
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2.3 K • Jul 23, '25
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Blood & Honey is the second book in the Serpent & Dove trilogy, a YA fantasy romance series set in a richly imagined, witch-filled version of 19th-century France. The story continues the tumultuous journey of Louise “Lou” Le Blanc, a fiery witch, and Reid Diggory, a devout Chasseur (witch hunter), whose forced marriage in Book 1 (Serpent & Dove) upended both their lives. As war between witches…
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2.1 K • May 26, '25
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Black House is the long-awaited sequel to The Talisman, reuniting readers with Jack Sawyer—now a retired LAPD detective living in small-town Wisconsin. But when a series of gruesome child murders plague the community, Jack is drawn back into the horrors of the Territories, the alternate universe he once traversed as a boy. Teaming up with an aging biker named Henry Leyden and a boy with supernatural…
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2.3 K • Jul 23, '25
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Be Ready When the Luck Happens by David J. Weiner is a memoir about how preparation, perseverance, and luck shaped the author's life and success. Through personal stories, Weiner explores the role of timing and resilience in achieving dreams.
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4.9 K • Jan 23, '25
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