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“Martyr!” is a thought-provoking poetry collection by Kaveh Akbar that explores themes of faith, spirituality, identity, and self-sacrifice. Through powerful, evocative language, Akbar delves into the internal conflict between religious devotion and the human experience, especially focusing on the concept of martyrdom—the tension between surrendering oneself for a cause and the self-affirmation of personal identity. Akbar uses his poems to interrogate the nature of…-
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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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Letters to Dead Authors by Andrew Lang is a unique and imaginative collection of fictional letters addressed to great literary figures of the past, such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Homer. In these witty and reflective letters, Lang pays tribute to their works, explores their influence on literature and culture, and humorously engages with their characters and themes. This charming book is both a celebration of classic literature and a playful meditation on the timeless connection between readers and writers.-
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a witty and heartwarming novel that follows Elizabeth Zott, an unconventional and brilliant chemist in the 1960s, as she navigates sexism in the male-dominated world of science, ultimately becoming an unlikely star of a popular cooking show, where she uses her platform to challenge societal norms.-
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Legends and Lyrics – First Series by Adelaide Anne Procter is a collection of lyrical poems that touch on themes of love, faith, and the human experience, written with emotional depth and spiritual insight. Published in the 19th century, the poems are known for their simplicity and beauty, resonating with readers through their tender reflections on life’s trials and virtues.-
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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann investigates the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma, where members of the Osage Nation were killed for their oil wealth, and the subsequent formation of the FBI to solve the crimes.-
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Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.-
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John Lewis is a biography that tells the life story of the civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman, highlighting his pivotal role in the 1960s activism and his lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent resistance. It celebrates his lasting impact on American history and civil rights.-
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“James: A Novel” by Percival Everett is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” told from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck down the Mississippi River. Everett subverts the original narrative by centering James’s voice, intellect, and agency, exposing the brutal realities of slavery and racial hypocrisy in 19th-century America. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and…-
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Ivanoff by Anton Chekhov is a tragic play that centers on the character of Ivanoff, a man overwhelmed by a sense of purposelessness, guilt, and emotional despair, leading to his strained relationships and ultimate confrontation with his own failures.-
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