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    • Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed by Edna Ferber is a humorous yet heartfelt novel that tells the story of Dawn O'Hara, a lively young journalist who moves to a small town to recover from a nervous breakdown and a troubled marriage. As she rebuilds her life, she encounters an array of quirky characters, navigates romantic possibilities, and rediscovers her joy and resilience. Published in 1911, the novel reflects Ferber's wit and insight into the complexities of relationships, personal growth, and the importance of laughter and self-reliance in overcoming life's challenges.
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      by LovelyMay 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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    • Letters to Dead Authors Cover
      by LovelyMay Letters to Dead Authors by Andrew Lang is a unique and imaginative collection of fictional letters addressed to great literary figures of the past, such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Homer. In these witty and reflective letters, Lang pays tribute to their works, explores their influence on literature and culture, and humorously engages with their characters and themes. This charming book is both a celebration of classic literature and a playful meditation on the timeless connection between readers and writers.
    • The Devil’s Dictionary Cover
      by LovelyMay 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.
    • Mistborn: The Final Empire Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin “Mist­born: The Final Empire” is the first book in Bran­don Sanderson’s acclaimed fan­ta­sy tril­o­gy. Set in a dystopi­an world where ash falls from the sky and mist dom­i­nates the night, the sto­ry fol­lows a low­ly street thief named Vin, who dis­cov­ers she has pow­er­ful mag­i­cal abil­i­ties known as Allo­man­cy. In this world ruled for a thou­sand years by the immor­tal Lord Ruler, a small…
    • Gulliver of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Gulliver of Mars by Edwin L. Arnold is a science fiction novel that follows the adventures of a man named Gulliver who, after a mysterious journey, finds himself stranded on Mars, where he encounters strange alien life forms, advanced civilizations, and a series of thrilling challenges that test his courage and intellect. The novel combines elements of adventure, exploration, and social commentary, drawing inspiration from Jonathan Swift's *Gulliver's Travels* while offering a unique take on interplanetary exploration.
    • The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay The Bhagavad-Gita, a revered scripture in Hindu philosophy, is a spiritual dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Through this profound discourse, Krishna imparts timeless wisdom on duty, righteousness, selflessness, and the paths to spiritual liberation, blending philosophy, ethics, and devotion into a guide for living a meaningful life.
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      by LovelyMay A Strange Dis­ap­pear­ance by Anna Kather­ine Green is a mys­tery nov­el that fol­lows detec­tive Ebenez­er Gryce as he inves­ti­gates the baf­fling case of a wom­an’s sud­den dis­ap­pear­ance, uncov­er­ing secrets and puz­zling clues along the way.
    • The Schoolmistress and Other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay 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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      by LovelyMay 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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