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Long Island

by testsuphomeAdmin — Long Island is a 2024 novel by Colm Tóibín, which serves as a continuation of his critically acclaimed novel Brooklyn. The story follows the life of Eilis Lacey, now in her 40s, living on Long Island with her husband Tony Fiorello and their two teenage children. Despite her years in America, Eilis has remained deeply connected to her Irish roots and has never returned…
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2. Part Seven:ii
  
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3. Part Seven:iii
  
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The Circus Boys Across the Continent

by LovelyMay — The Circus Boys Across the Continent by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous novel that follows the journey of two young men working in a circus as they travel across America, facing thrilling challenges and uncovering excitement along the way.
1. CHAPTER VI ‑The Circus Boys Across the Continent
  
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2. CHAPTER VII — The Circus Boys Across the Continent
  
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3. CHAPTER XXIV — The Circus Boys Across the Continent
  
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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories

by LovelyMay — 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.
1. PANIC FEARS
  
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2. SMALL FRY
  
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3. THE SHOEMAKER AND THE DEVIL
  
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Parade

by testsuphomeAdmin — Rachel Cusk's Parade is a sharp meditation on performance, identity, and art. Following a renowned theater director, the novel explores the blurred lines between reality and illusion as she navigates creative ambition and personal disillusionment. With Cusk’s signature precision, Parade questions the roles we play in life.
1. The Midwife
  
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2. The Diver
  
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3. The Spy
  
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Fantastic Fables

by LovelyMay — Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of sharp, satirical, and darkly humorous fables that offer biting commentary on human nature, politics, and societal norms through clever, allegorical tales filled with irony and wit.
1. Aesopus Emendatus
  
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2. The Ingenious Patriot
  
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3. The City of Political Distinction
  
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Animal Farm

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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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2. Chapter IX
  
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3. Chapter X
  
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Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed

by LovelyMay — Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed by Edna Ferber is a humorous yet heartfelt novel that tells the story of Dawn O'Hara, a lively young journalist who moves to a small town to recover from a nervous breakdown and a troubled marriage. As she rebuilds her life, she encounters an array of quirky characters, navigates romantic possibilities, and rediscovers her joy and resilience. Published in 1911, the novel reflects Ferber's wit and insight into the complexities of relationships, personal growth, and the importance of laughter and self-reliance in overcoming life's challenges.
1. CHAPTER XIX ‑Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed
  
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2. CHAPTER XX ‑Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed
  
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3. CHAPTER XXI — Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed
  
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A Mountain Woman

by LovelyMay — A Mountain Woman by Ridgwell Cullum is a captivating tale set in the wilderness, following the life of a determined and resourceful woman who faces the harsh realities of mountain life while dealing with love, survival, and the complexities of human relationships. The novel explores themes of strength, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of the frontier.
1. Up the Gulch
  
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2. A Michigan Man
  
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3. A Lady of Yesterday
  
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James: A Novel

by testsuphomeAdmin — “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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2. Part Three:Chapter 11
  
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3. Part Three:Chapter 12
  
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The Witchand Other Stories

by LovelyMay — The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's mastery in portraying the nuances of human emotions and relationships. The title story, *The Witch*, delves into themes of superstition and human folly, while the other tales explore a range of subjects, from love and loss to the absurdities of daily life, often with a mix of humor and poignant observation. Chekhov's characteristic focus on ordinary people and their inner lives makes the collection both relatable and deeply insightful.
1. Chapter XVI — The witch and other Stories
  
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2. Chapter XI — The witch and other Stories
  
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3. Chapter IX — The Witchand Other Stories
  
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