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Letters on Literature by Susan Fenimore Cooper is a collection of insightful essays and personal letters that explore a wide range of literary topics, offering reflections on the art of writing, the role of literature in society, and the works of notable authors, all framed within the context of 19th-century American culture.
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4.4 K • Nov 8, '24
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Long Island is a 2024 novel by Colm Tóibín, which serves as a continuation of his critically acclaimed novel Brooklyn. The story follows the life of Eilis Lacey, now in her 40s, living on Long Island with her husband Tony Fiorello and their two teenage children. Despite her years in America, Eilis has remained deeply connected to her Irish roots and has never returned…
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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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Miranda July’s 2024 novel All Fours follows a 45-year-old semi-famous artist who disrupts her stable Los Angeles life with her husband and child by impulsively announcing a cross-country road trip. The journey becomes a catalyst for self-discovery as she grapples with midlife crises, sexual awakening, and perimenopause, culminating in an unexpected affair. Blending humor and poignancy, the novel explores themes of desire, identity, and…
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For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka is a biographical work by William T. Kane, S.J., that narrates the inspiring life of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a young Polish Jesuit. The book highlights his deep faith, unyielding devotion, and remarkable courage in pursuing his vocation despite significant challenges, including familial opposition and physical hardships. Through vivid storytelling, the work captures Stanislaus's spiritual journey and his unwavering commitment to a life of holiness, making it a compelling read for those interested in the lives of saints and Christian spirituality.
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4.0 K • Nov 8, '24
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At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure that follows the journey of an explorer, David Innes, and his companion, Abner Perry, who travel deep beneath the Earth's surface to discover a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures, ancient civilizations, and thrilling dangers.
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4.1 K • Nov 8, '24
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The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling science fiction tale of Dr. Arthur Maxon, who attempts to create artificial life on a remote island, resulting in a series of monstrous beings, one of whom challenges the definition of humanity as he falls in love with Maxon's daughter amidst danger and adventure.
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A decade after The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Stephen R. Donaldson resurrects his iconic universe with The Runes of the Earth. Linden Avery, the former companion of Covenant, is now a grieving doctor haunted by the past—until her adopted son Jeremiah is abducted, and she is violently thrust back into the Land. But this is not the Land she remembers. Ravaged by Lord Foul’s machinations and…
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2.2 K • Jul 23, '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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