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The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcases the author’s mastery in portraying the nuances of human emotions and relationships. The title story, *The Witch*, delves into themes of superstition and human folly, while the other tales explore a range of subjects, from love and loss to the absurdities of daily life, often with a mix of humor and poignant observation. Chekhov’s characteristic focus on ordinary people and their inner lives makes the collection both relatable and deeply insightful.-
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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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The Berry Pickers by Mary Jean Anderson follows a group of workers in a rural town as they pick berries, facing poverty, family struggles, and personal dreams. The novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the bonds formed in the pursuit of a better life.-
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The Breadwinner
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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara follows the complex lives of four friends in New York City, focusing particularly on Jude, whose traumatic past and struggles with pain, abuse, and love are gradually revealed.-
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The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a speculative science fiction novel about a hidden, advanced subterranean civilization with telepathic powers, exploring themes of technology, utopia, and human progress.-
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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett explores the lives of twin sisters who grow up in a small, racially divided town and take vastly different paths—one living as a Black woman and the other passing for white—while delving into themes of identity, race, and family secrets.-
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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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The Dutch House by Ann Patchett is a family saga that follows siblings Danny and Maeve, who are haunted by their childhood home, the grand Dutch House, and the complex legacy of love, loss, and betrayal tied to it.-
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Cyrano de Bergerac is a classic play by Edmond Rostand about a noble, witty, and eloquent swordsman with an extraordinary nose, whose self-doubt leads him to hide his love for the beautiful Roxane by helping another woo her.-
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