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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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The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff uses Winnie the Pooh to explain Taoism, showing how simplicity and harmony lead to peace and contentment.-
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Grendel by John Gardner retells the Beowulf legend from the monster’s perspective, exploring his inner struggles and existential questions about humanity.-
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Our Migrant Souls by Maria Hinojosa explores the experiences of Latinx immigrants in the U.S., highlighting struggles with identity, belonging, and resilience through personal stories.-
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1984 is a dystopian novel published in 1949 by British author George Orwell. Set in a totalitarian superstate called Oceania, the novel explores a world where every aspect of life is controlled by an oppressive government led by Big Brother. The regime uses constant surveillance, propaganda, and mind control to maintain power and eliminate individual freedom. The story follows Winston Smith, a worker at…-
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Lord of the Flies by William Golding follows a group of boys stranded on an island, where their attempt at building a society descends into chaos, revealing the darkness of human nature.-
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Revenge of the Tipping Point by Steven J. Bickel follows a group of unlikely heroes uncovering a global conspiracy that threatens to plunge society into chaos. The novel explores the power of small actions and the unpredictable consequences of tipping points in both personal and political realms.-
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Chapter 9: Overstories, Superspreaders, and Group Proportions “OxyContin is our ticket to the moon.”5.4 K • Jan 23, '25
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The Wedding People-
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“Ghostroots” by ‘Pemi Aguda is a debut short story collection set in Lagos, Nigeria, blending the mundane with the supernatural. The twelve stories explore themes of inheritance, maternal lineage, and haunting legacies, often focusing on women grappling with familial and societal burdens. Aguda’s prose weaves unsettling yet deeply human narratives, where everyday life intersects with spectral presences. Notable stories include “Breastmilk,” which delves into…-
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