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Hillbilly Elegy is a deeply personal memoir by J.D. Vance that examines his upbringing in a poor Rust Belt town and offers a powerful insight into the struggles of America’s white working class. Raised in Middletown, Ohio, by a family with roots in the Appalachian region of Kentucky, Vance tells a story marked by instability, addiction, violence, and poverty. Despite these challenges, he eventually…-
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Gulliver of Mars by Edwin L. Arnold is a science fiction novel that follows the adventures of a man named Gulliver who, after a mysterious journey, finds himself stranded on Mars, where he encounters strange alien life forms, advanced civilizations, and a series of thrilling challenges that test his courage and intellect. The novel combines elements of adventure, exploration, and social commentary, drawing inspiration from Jonathan Swift's *Gulliver's Travels* while offering a unique take on interplanetary exploration.-
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In Gregor the Overlander, Gregor, an ordinary 11-year-old boy from New York City, is thrust into an extraordinary adventure when he and his toddler sister, Boots, fall through a laundry grate into the Underland—a hidden world beneath the city. This subterranean realm is home to giant rats, bats, cockroaches, and pale, violet-eyed humans who live in the underground kingdom of Regalia. When Gregor arrives, he…-
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In Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane, Gregor’s adventures in the Underland continue as he is summoned back to fulfill another ancient prophecy—one that speaks of a terrifying creature called the Bane, a giant white rat destined to bring destruction to the Underland. When Boots, Gregor’s toddler sister, is kidnapped by rats, Gregor must team up with his Underland allies—including the brave princess Luxa and…-
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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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In Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods, Gregor returns to the Underland on a desperate mission: a deadly plague called the “Curse of the Warmbloods” is ravaging the land, threatening humans, bats, and even his own mother, who falls ill after joining him. Guided by a new prophecy, Gregor and his allies—including Luxa, Ares, and Boots—journey to the Jungle of Hadesland, a toxic region…-
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In the epic conclusion to the Underland Chronicles, Gregor faces his most harrowing challenge yet as the Underland teeters on the brink of all-out war. The Prophecy of Time has foretold a final, devastating battle between the humans of Regalia and the rat army led by the monstrous Bane. With the fate of the Underland hanging in the balance, Gregor must: Decipher the Code of…-
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Grass of Parnassus by Andrew Lang is a lyrical collection of poetry that captures the beauty of nature, the charm of mythology, and the poignancy of human emotion. Through elegant verse, Lang weaves themes of love, longing, and the fleeting nature of life into a timeless celebration of art and imagination.-
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The spellbinding conclusion to Serpent & Dove trilogy. Lou and Reid have risked everything to build a life together—but enemies old and new gather around them. Morgane’s shadow looms large, and an ancient evil stirs. With magic surging out of control and loyalty tested at every turn, Lou and Reid must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice to save those they love… and the…-
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Frivolous Cupid by Anthony Hope is a charming romantic comedy set in the aristocratic circles of 19th-century England, where the antics of a spirited young woman, her romantic pursuits, and the complications of love and social expectations lead to a series of humorous and heartwarming events.-
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