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Records of a Family of Engineers by George H. B. Ward is a memoir detailing the history and accomplishments of the Ward family, focusing on their contributions to engineering and their involvement in significant projects, while also offering insights into their personal lives and values across generations.-
4.7 K • Nov 8, '24
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Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope is a collection of witty and humorous vignettes, published in 1894, featuring sharp exchanges between the charming Dolly and her admirers. The book captures the nuances of Victorian society and relationships with clever dialogue and satire.-
4.4 K • Nov 8, '24
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The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix is a darkly humorous horror novel about Southern housewives battling a vampire in the 1990s. With a blend of suspense, humor, and social commentary, it's perfect for fans of quirky, thrilling reads.-
6.5 K • Jan 8, '25
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All the Colors of the Dark by Alessandra Zecchini follows a woman confronting grief and trauma as eerie, supernatural events blur reality and the unknown. The novel explores fear, self-discovery, and the psychological toll of unresolved pain in a tense, atmospheric narrative.-
4.8 K • Jan 23, '25
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Álvaro Enrigue’s You Dreamed of Empires reimagines the 1519 meeting of Hernán Cortés and Moctezuma, blending history with hallucinatory storytelling. With dark humor and rich prose, it explores power, conquest, and the distortions of history.-
3.2 K • Mar 27, '25
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The Assassin and the Desert is the second novella in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass prequel series, chronicling the early adventures of Celaena Sardothien before the events of Throne of Glass. After being punished by the King of the Assassins for defiance, Celaena Sardothien is sent to the Red Desert to train with the Silent Assassins. There, she must earn their trust and…-
1.9 K • May 17, '25
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The Obelisk Gate continues N.K. Jemisin’s Hugo Award-winning Broken Earth trilogy, plunging readers deeper into a world ravaged by apocalyptic climate disasters. As the Fifth Season—a catastrophic climate event—unfolds, the story follows: Essun, a grieving mother and powerful orogene, who seeks refuge in the underground comm of Castrima while hunting her daughter’s kidnapper. Nassun, Essun’s missing daughter, whose emerging powers draw her into a dangerous faction with…-
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In The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl from the impoverished District 12, volunteers to take her younger sister’s place in the annual Hunger Games—a televised fight to the death between 24 children, orchestrated by the tyrannical Capitol to suppress rebellion in Panem, the dystopian remains of North America. Thrust into the arena with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, Katniss must use her hunting skills,…-
2.4 K • Jul 23, '25
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The Library Book by Susan Orlean is a compelling blend of history, investigation, and memoir, centered on the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire. Through vivid storytelling, Orlean explores the mystery of the devastating blaze, celebrates the enduring role of libraries in communities, and pays tribute to the passion of librarians who preserve knowledge and culture.-
4 • Nov 8, '24
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The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton is a timeless celebration of the art of fishing, blending practical advice, philosophical reflections, and pastoral poetry to explore the harmony between nature, leisure, and the human spirit.-
4.3 K • Nov 8, '24
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