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    • The Ways of Men

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      by LovelyMay — The Ways of Men by Eliot Gre­go­ry is a nov­el that exam­ines the com­plex­i­ties of human nature and rela­tion­ships as a young man grap­ples with soci­etal expec­ta­tions, per­son­al ambi­tion, and moral dilem­mas in his pur­suit of self-dis­cov­ery.
      1. Chapter 31 — The Modern Aspasia
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      2. Chapter 32 — A Nation in a Hurry
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      3. Chapter 33 — The Spirit of History
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      Philosophical
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    • The Bab Ballads

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      by LovelyMay — The Bab Ballads by W. S. Gilbert is a delightful collection of humorous and satirical poems accompanied by the author’s own whimsical illustrations. Originally published in the late 19th century, the poems are known for their clever wordplay, absurd scenarios, and sharp wit, showcasing Gilbert’s talent for blending humor with social commentary. Many of these pieces served as inspiration for the celebrated operas he later created with composer Arthur Sullivan. Filled with quirky characters and entertaining narratives, The Bab Ballads remains a timeless classic of light verse and Victorian humor.
      1. Ballad: Bob Polter
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      2. Ballad: The Bishop And The ‘Busman
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      3. Ballad: Gentle Alice Brown
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      Poetry
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    • Tower of Dawn

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — In the next install­ment of the Throne of Glass series, fol­low Chaol West­fall on a sweep­ing jour­ney of dis­cov­ery and heal­ing. While Aelin’s sto­ry takes her east, Chaol and Nes­ryn trav­el south to the leg­endary Torre Cesme in Anti­ca. There, they seek allies for the war loom­ing on the horizon—and heal­ing for the wounds Chaol has suf­fered. But what they find in the south­ern…
      1. Chapter Sixty-Six
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      2. Chapter Sixty-Seven
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      3. Chapter Sixty-Eight
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      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Romance Novel • Young Adult
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    • I Cheerfully Refuse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — ​"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.
      1. The Twelve, Again
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      2. A bold round face and a curving tail
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      3. Perihelion
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      Adventure Fiction
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    • Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass Book 2)

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — In Crown of Mid­night, the grip­ping sec­ond install­ment of the Throne of Glass series, Celae­na Sar­doth­ien has become the King’s Champion—but her loy­al­ty is any­thing but absolute. As she car­ries out her dead­ly duties, Celae­na begins uncov­er­ing dark secrets buried with­in the glass cas­tle, secrets that could shat­ter the king­dom and expose her own mys­te­ri­ous past. Torn between her duty and her heart, she…
      1. Chapter 54
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      2. Chapter 55
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      3. Chapter 56
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      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Romance Novel • Young Adult
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    • Flying Machines: Construction and Operation

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      by LovelyMay — Flying Machines: Construction and Operation is a 1908 book by the aviation pioneer, William J. Hammer. It provides detailed instructions on building and operating early flying machines, covering the principles of flight, materials, and design. The book reflects the early 20th century's fascination with flight and offers insights into the development of aviation technology.
      1. Chapter XXVIII-Flying Machines: Construction and Operation
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      2. Notable Cross-Country Flights of 1911
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      3. Aeroplanes and Dirigible Balloons in Warfare
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      Practical
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    • Crome Yellow

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      by LovelyMay — 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.
      1. Chapter XXVIII ‑Crome yellow
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      2. Chapter XXIX — Crome yellow
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      3. Chapter XXX — Crome Yellow
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      Novel
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    • [Stone Barrington 03] • Dead in the Water

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — In Dead in the Water, ​Stone Bar­ring­ton—New York attor­ney and for­mer cop—finds him­self entan­gled in a dead­ly Caribbean mys­tery while sail­ing in St. Marks. When a beau­ti­ful woman, ​Alli­son Man­ning, is accused of mur­der­ing her wealthy hus­band aboard their yacht, Stone steps in to defend her. But the trop­i­cal par­adise hides dark secrets: cor­rupt offi­cials, a web of deceit, and a tri­al rigged against Alli­son.…
      1. Chapter 62
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      2. Chapter 63
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      3. Epilogue
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      Adventure Fiction • Fiction • Thriller
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    • The Fever Code

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — 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…
      1. Chapter 62
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      2. Chapter 63
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      3. Chapter 64
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      Science Fiction • Young Adult
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    • The Girl Who Played With Fire

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — 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.
      1. Chapter 3
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      2. Chapter 2
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      3. Chapter 1
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      Novel
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