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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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A Court of Frost and Starlight is a novella that bridges the gap between A Court of Wings and Ruin and the next chapter in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Set during the Winter Solstice festival in the Night Court, this story offers an intimate look at Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends as they heal and rebuild after the devastating war.…-
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The Stone Sky is the explosive, Hugo Award-winning conclusion to N.K. Jemisin’s groundbreaking Broken Earth trilogy—the first series in history to win three consecutive Hugo Awards for Best Novel. As the Fifth Season’s apocalyptic devastation reaches its peak, the story converges on two women whose choices will determine the fate of the Stillness: Essun, the orogene mother turned revolutionary, who must wield the power of the Obelisk…-
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Set in the rugged mountains of 1930s Kentucky, The Giver of Stars follows Alice Wright, a spirited Englishwoman who escapes her stifling marriage by joining the Packhorse Library Project—a WPA initiative that delivers books to remote Appalachian communities. Alongside a group of extraordinary women, including the fearless Margery O’Hare, Alice braves harsh terrain, societal prejudice, and personal demons to bring literacy and hope to the isolated…-
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Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley is a satirical novel that explores the lives of a group of eccentric characters at a country estate, delving into themes of social norms, intellectualism, and the search for meaning, all while humorously critiquing early 20th-century British society.-
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The Autobiography of a Slander by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical short story in which slander narrates its own life, reflecting on how it spreads and causes harm, offering a biting commentary on human nature and the consequences of false accusations.-
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Elon Musk*= by Walter Isaacson is a biography that delves into the life and career of the tech entrepreneur, exploring his visionary projects, personal struggles, and role in shaping industries like electric vehicles, space exploration, and AI.-
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"I Cheerfully Refuse" is a novel by Leif Enger, published on April 2, 2024. Set in a near-future America marked by societal collapse and environmental challenges, the story follows Rainy, a musician who embarks on a journey across Lake Superior in search of his beloved wife, Lark, a bookseller who has recently passed away. As Rainy navigates the treacherous waters, he encounters a society plagued by illiteracy, a corrupt ruling class, and crumbling infrastructure. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances, including with a young girl named Sol, and becomes an inadvertent symbol of resistance against the oppressive forces that dominate this dystopian landscape. The novel explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and the enduring power of storytelling.-
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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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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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