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All the Light We Cannot See is a beautifully written historical novel that tells the parallel stories of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl, and Werner, a German orphan and gifted radio technician, whose paths converge during World War II in the occupied French town of Saint-Malo. Marie-Laure flees Paris with her father as the Nazis invade, carrying a mysterious and potentially cursed diamond from…-
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The Talisman is a monumental dark fantasy epic that follows 12-year-old Jack Sawyer on a harrowing quest across two worlds: our own and the fantastical Territories, a parallel realm of magic and monsters. When Jack’s dying mother reveals the existence of a mystical artifact—the Talisman—he embarks on a cross-country journey to retrieve it, hoping its power can save her life. From the grim alleys of…-
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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France is a charming and philosophical novel that tells the story of Sylvestre Bonnard, a kind-hearted and scholarly antiquarian whose passion for rare books leads him into unexpected adventures. Through Bonnard’s reflections and actions, the novel explores themes of love, justice, and morality, often with subtle humor and irony. France’s elegant prose and insightful observations create a rich portrait of a man whose intellectual pursuits are intertwined with his humanity, earning the book the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1905.-
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Tales of Troy by Andrew Lang is a retelling of the ancient Greek myths surrounding the Trojan War, including the stories of heroes like Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus, as well as the legendary events leading up to and following the fall of Troy, presented in a captivating and accessible narrative style for young readers.-
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The Prisoner of Zenda, written by Anthony Hope in 1894, is a classic adventure novel set in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania. The story follows Englishman Rudolf Rassendyll, who resembles the Ruritanian king so closely that he is drawn into a plot to impersonate him after the king is kidnapped by a scheming duke. Rassendyll must navigate court intrigue, romance, and daring escapades to save the king and protect the throne. This swashbuckling tale of honor, deception, and courage is filled with suspense and has become a beloved example of romantic adventure fiction, inspiring multiple adaptations.-
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Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a memoir and self-help book where the author shares his journey of overcoming extreme challenges, using mental toughness and resilience to defy physical and psychological limits.-
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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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A Court of Frost and Starlight is a bridging novella between A Court of Wings and Ruin and A Court of Silver Flames in Sarah J. Maas’s best-selling ACOTAR series. Set after the devastating war that reshaped the fae lands of Prythian, the story follows Feyre, Rhysand, and their inner circle as they adjust to a fragile peace and begin the process of rebuilding.…-
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Plain Truth (2000) by Jodi Picoult is a legal drama intertwined with cultural conflict and moral dilemmas. The story begins when 18-year-old Katie Fisher, a member of an Amish community, is accused of murdering her newborn baby—a crime she claims she didn’t commit because she never knew she was pregnant. Ellie Hathaway, a high-profile defense attorney from Philadelphia, reluctantly takes Katie’s case and moves into…-
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The Fever Code is the prequel to the Maze Runner series, revealing the origins of the Glade, the Maze, and the devastating Flare virus. Set before the events of The Maze Runner, this novel follows Thomas and Teresa as children, recruited by the shadowy organization WICKED to find a cure for the Flare—a deadly pandemic that drives people to madness. As WICKED’s experiments grow more brutal, Thomas and…-
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