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    • Weir of Hermiston

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      by LovelyMay — Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson is an unfinished novel set in 19th-century Scotland, following the story of a young man, Archie Weir, who grapples with the complex relationships between love, duty, and justice, while exploring themes of authority and rebellion.
      1. Chapter VII — Enter Mephistopheles
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      2. Chapter VIII — A Nocturnal Visit
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      3. Chapter IX — At the Weaver’s Stone
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      Novel
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    • Further Adventures of Lad

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      by LovelyMay — Further Adventures of Lad by Albert Payson Terhune is a sequel to Lad: A Dog. It continues the heartwarming tales of Lad, a courageous and intelligent collie, as he faces new challenges and adventures, showcasing his loyalty and heroism.
      1. Chapter IX: Old Dog; New Tricks
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      2. Chapter X: The Intruders
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      3. Chapter XI: The Guard
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      Fiction
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    • The Chrysalids

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — In The Chrysalids, John Wyn­d­ham crafts a chill­ing post-apoc­a­lyp­tic world where ​genet­ic puri­ty​ is enforced with reli­gious fer­vor. Set in ​Waknuk, a farm­ing com­mu­ni­ty in a radi­a­tion-scarred future, the sto­ry fol­lows ​David Strorm, a boy who hides a dan­ger­ous secret: he pos­sess­es ​tele­path­ic abil­i­ties—a muta­tion pun­ish­able by exile or death in his rigid soci­ety. When David befriends ​Sophie, a girl with an extra toe, and…
      1. Chapter 15
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      2. Chapter 16
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      3. Chapter 17
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      Dystopian • Science Fiction
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    • Hillbilly Elegy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Hill­bil­ly Ele­gy is a deeply per­son­al mem­oir by J.D. Vance that exam­ines his upbring­ing in a poor Rust Belt town and offers a pow­er­ful insight into the strug­gles of America’s white work­ing class. Raised in Mid­dle­town, Ohio, by a fam­i­ly with roots in the Appalachi­an region of Ken­tucky, Vance tells a sto­ry marked by insta­bil­i­ty, addic­tion, vio­lence, and pover­ty. Despite these chal­lenges, he even­tu­al­ly…
      1. Chapter 14
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      2. Chapter 15
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      3. Conclusion
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      Non-fiction • Politics • Society
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    • Chastelard

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      by LovelyMay — Chastelard: A Tragedy by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a poetic drama that explores the doomed love of the French poet Chastelard for Mary, Queen of Scots. Blending romance and tragedy, the play delves into themes of passion, loyalty, and the fatal consequences of unbridled desire against the backdrop of historical intrigue.
      1. SCENE I — Before Holyrood.
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      2. SCENE II- In Prison.
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      3. SCENE III — The Upper Chamber in Holyrood.
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    • 1986 — Orson Scott Card — Ender’s Game

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Ender’s Game is a ground­break­ing sci­ence fic­tion nov­el that fol­lows ​Andrew “Ender” Wig­gin, a bril­liant child recruit­ed into ​Bat­tle School, an orbital mil­i­tary acad­e­my where gift­ed chil­dren are trained to com­mand Earth­’s defens­es against an alien race called the ​Formics​ (or “Bug­gers”). Under the ruth­less tute­lage of ​Colonel Graff, Ender excels in sim­u­lat­ed war games, mas­ter­ing strat­e­gy and leadership—but at a dev­as­tat­ing psy­cho­log­i­cal cost. As…
      1. Chapter 13: — Valentine
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      2. Chapter 14: — Ender’s Teacher
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      3. Chapter 15: — Speaker for the Dead
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      Dystopian • Fiction • Science Fiction
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    • Derrick Vaughan, Novelist

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      by LovelyMay — Derrick Vaughan, Novelist is a novella by Edna Lyall, published in 1889. It tells the story of Derrick Vaughan, a young man who discovers his passion for writing and achieves success as a novelist. The narrative explores his journey through the literary world, the sacrifices he makes for his art, and the personal challenges he faces, including the tension between love and ambition. The book provides insight into the life of a writer in Victorian England, addressing themes of creativity, ethics, and perseverance, with Lyall's characteristic emphasis on moral integrity and social values.
      1. Chapter VII ‑Derrick Vaughan–Novelist
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      2. Chapter VIII-Derrick Vaughan–Novelist
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      3. Chapter IX — Derrick Vaughan–Novelist
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      Historical Fiction
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    • The Hitchhikers Guide to the Internet

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      by LovelyMay — The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Internet by Stephen McLaughlin is a playful, informative book that serves as a guide to the early days of the internet, offering readers practical advice and humorous insights on how to navigate the online world, connect with others, and make the most of emerging digital technologies.
      1. Gated
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      2. “Names”
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      3. Trailers
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      Science
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    • The Autobiography of A Slander

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      by LovelyMay — 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.
      1. My Sixth Stage
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      2. My Seventh Stage
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      3. My Triumphant Finale
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      Fiction
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    • Buttercup Gold and Other Stories

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      by LovelyMay — Buttercup Gold and Other Stories by Ellen Robena Field is a delightful collection of heartwarming tales and poems that celebrate nature, kindness, and the innocence of childhood. Filled with vivid imagery and timeless lessons, the book offers a nostalgic glimpse into simple joys and moral values.
      1. Five Little Indian Brothers
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      2. The Raindrops
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      3. The Babies’ Blankets
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      Fiction
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