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The Assassin and the Pirate Lord is a thrilling novella in the Throne of Glass universe that takes place before the events of the main series. It follows Celaena Sardothien, a deadly teenage assassin, as she embarks on a mission on behalf of the Assassin’s Guild. Sent to the remote Pirate Lord’s stronghold on a supposed mission of business, Celaena quickly discovers the Guild’s…-
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Champion is the explosive finale to Marie Lu’s bestselling Legend trilogy, a dystopian saga blending political intrigue, high-stakes action, and heart-wrenching romance. Set in a fractured future where the Republic and Colonies wage a cold war, the story follows two iconic protagonists: June Iparis, the Republic’s brilliant prodigy turned rebel, now a high-ranking official struggling to prevent war. Day, the Republic’s most wanted criminal-turned-hero, whose deteriorating health…-
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In Gregor and the Marks of Secret, Gregor returns to the Underland for a mission that begins as a rescue—and spirals into a chilling discovery. When his bond with the Underland’s bats deepens, he learns of a sinister plot: the rats are systematically exterminating the mice, a gentle species crucial to the Underland’s balance. Teaming up with Luxa, Ares, and Boots, Gregor follows cryptic clues—the…-
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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a poignant collection of short stories capturing the complexities of human nature, societal struggles, and the quiet tragedies of everyday life. With his characteristic wit and empathy, Chekhov explores themes of love, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of happiness.-
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The Warden by Anthony Trollope is the first novel in the *Barsetshire Chronicles*, focusing on the moral and legal dilemmas faced by Reverend Septimus Harding, the warden of an almshouse, as he is embroiled in a public scandal over the fairness of his salary and the institution's finances.-
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Lazarillo of Tormes is a 16th-century Spanish novel, anonymously written, that tells the story of Lázaro, a young boy who grows up in poverty and is apprenticed to various masters. Through his adventures, the novel critiques society, highlighting themes of social class, hypocrisy, and survival. Written in the form of a first-person narrative, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the picaresque genre.-
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a gripping tale of a Hollywood icon's life, love, and secrets. Through a journalist’s interview, Evelyn reveals the truth behind her seven marriages, delivering a powerful and emotional story of ambition and sacrifice.-
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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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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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Animal Farm (1945) is a satirical allegorical novella by George Orwell that critiques totalitarianism, particularly Stalinism, through the lens of a farm where animals overthrow their human oppressors. The story begins with the animals of Manor Farm rebelling against their exploitative owner, Mr. Jones, inspired by the ideals of Old Major (a pig representing Karl Marx/Lenin). They establish a new society based on equality, summarized…-
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