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How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett is a practical and motivational book that encourages readers to make the most of their time. Written in 1910, the book offers timeless advice on how to use the 24 hours we all have each day to enrich our lives. Bennett argues that by dedicating even a small portion of our day to self-improvement—through reading, learning, or reflecting—we can achieve personal growth and fulfillment. Blending wit, wisdom, and actionable suggestions, the book inspires readers to rethink their daily routines and invest in their intellectual and spiritual well-being.-
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Angling Sketches by Thomas Tod Stoddart is a collection of charming and reflective essays that blend the art of fishing with vivid descriptions of nature, offering both practical advice and poetic musings on the joys and meditations of angling.-
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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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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a historical novel set during World War II, focusing on the lives of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France, highlighting their courage and resilience as they navigate the dangers of war and resistance.-
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Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury follows two boys who face dark, supernatural forces when a sinister carnival comes to town, challenging them to confront fear and temptation.-
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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 Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma impacts both the brain and body, offering insights into healing through therapies like mindfulness and yoga. A powerful, essential read for understanding and overcoming trauma.-
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James by William Saroyan follows a young boy’s journey of self-discovery as he navigates the challenges of growing up. The novel explores themes of identity, family, love, and loss.-
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