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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a poignant novel about two teenagers, Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, who fall in love while navigating their battles with cancer, exploring themes of mortality, love, and the impact of life and death.
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The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson follows hacker Lisbeth Salander, who becomes a suspect in a double murder. As journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates, hidden secrets from her past are revealed.-
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The Library Book by Susan Orlean is a compelling blend of history, investigation, and memoir, centered on the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire. Through vivid storytelling, Orlean explores the mystery of the devastating blaze, celebrates the enduring role of libraries in communities, and pays tribute to the passion of librarians who preserve knowledge and culture.-
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The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton is a timeless celebration of the art of fishing, blending practical advice, philosophical reflections, and pastoral poetry to explore the harmony between nature, leisure, and the human spirit.-
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The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical and darkly humorous collection of witty, cynical definitions that expose the hypocrisies and absurdities of human nature, society, and language.-
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz offers practical wisdom for personal freedom, teaching four simple principles to break free from limiting beliefs and find peace: Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, and Always do your best. A powerful, transformative read for personal growth.-
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The Berry Pickers by Mary Jean Anderson follows a group of workers in a rural town as they pick berries, facing poverty, family struggles, and personal dreams. The novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the bonds formed in the pursuit of a better life.-
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Memories and Portraits by Robert Louis Stevenson is a heartfelt collection of essays that combines personal reminiscences with reflections on art, literature, and human experience. Published in 1887, the book offers an intimate glimpse into Stevenson’s life, including his childhood in Scotland, his love for travel, and his musings on relationships and creativity. With its elegant prose and thoughtful observations, the collection captures the charm and wisdom of one of literature’s most beloved storytellers, offering readers both inspiration and a deeper understanding of the author’s world.-
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott is a satirical novella that explores a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, using the protagonist’s discovery of a higher-dimensional reality to comment on the limitations of perception, social hierarchy, and the nature of reality itself.-
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SECTION 21 How I tried to teach the Theory of Three Dimensions to my Grandson, and with what success2.0 K • Nov 8, '24
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë is a groundbreaking novel that tells the story of a mysterious woman who defies societal norms to escape an abusive marriage and assert her independence, highlighting themes of feminism, morality, and resilience.-
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