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Legend is the electrifying first installment in Marie Lu’s bestselling dystopian trilogy, set in a war-torn future where the United States has fractured into two warring nations: the oppressive Republic and the rebellious Colonies. The story unfolds through the dual perspectives of two unforgettable protagonists: June Iparis, a 15-year-old military prodigy from the Republic’s elite, groomed for success and loyalty to the regime. Day, the…-
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Leaving Time (2014) by Jodi Picoult is a mystery-driven drama blending grief, memory, and the supernatural. The story follows 13-year-old Jenna Metcalf, who has spent a decade searching for her missing mother, Alice, a scientist studying elephant grief. After her mother’s mysterious disappearance from an elephant sanctuary—following a tragic accident involving an elephant and Jenna’s father—Jenna hires a disgraced psychic and a retired detective to…-
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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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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann investigates the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma, where members of the Osage Nation were killed for their oil wealth, and the subsequent formation of the FBI to solve the crimes.-
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Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.-
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Just David by Eleanor H. Porter is the story of a young, musically gifted boy who, after his father's death, brings hope and transformation to a small village through his innocence and love of music.-
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John Lewis is a biography that tells the life story of the civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman, highlighting his pivotal role in the 1960s activism and his lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent resistance. It celebrates his lasting impact on American history and civil rights.-
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“James: A Novel” by Percival Everett is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” told from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck down the Mississippi River. Everett subverts the original narrative by centering James’s voice, intellect, and agency, exposing the brutal realities of slavery and racial hypocrisy in 19th-century America. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and…-
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Ivanoff by Anton Chekhov is a tragic play that centers on the character of Ivanoff, a man overwhelmed by a sense of purposelessness, guilt, and emotional despair, leading to his strained relationships and ultimate confrontation with his own failures.-
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Iron Flame is the highly anticipated sequel to Fourth Wing in Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling Empyrean series. Picking up where the first book left off, it follows Violet Sorrengail as she faces even greater trials at Basgiath War College. With deadly secrets, shifting alliances, and intensifying battles, Violet must fight not just for survival but for the future of her world. Full of action, romance,…-
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