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The Giver of Stars
Set in the rugged mountains of 1930s Kentucky, The Giver of Stars follows Alice Wright, a spirited Englishwoman who escapes her stifling marriage by joining the Packhorse Library Project—a WPA initiative that delivers books to remote Appalachian communities. Alongside a group of extraordinary women, including the fearless Margery O’Hare, Alice braves harsh terrain, societal prejudice, and personal demons to bring literacy and hope to the isolated…-
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a gripping novel set in a 1940s racially segregated town, centered around a mysterious murder at a local grocery store. Through rich characters, the story explores themes of race, community, and the impact of history on personal lives.-
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There Are Rivers in the Sky by Radhika Maira Tabrez follows two women in contemporary India, exploring themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging. The novel delves into memory and the quiet strength found in everyday lives.-
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The Berry Pickers
The Berry Pickers by Mary Jean Anderson follows a group of workers in a rural town as they pick berries, facing poverty, family struggles, and personal dreams. The novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the bonds formed in the pursuit of a better life.-
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The Boys of Riverside
The Boys of Riverside by L.B. Johnson follows a group of young boys in a small town as they navigate friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up. The novel explores themes of loyalty, self-discovery, and the complexities of adolescence.-
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Mother Night
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut follows Howard W. Campbell Jr., an American playwright turned Nazi propagandist, who later claims he was a spy for the Allies. From his prison cell in 1961, he reflects on his role in the war, exploring the blurred lines between truth, morality, and guilt in a darkly comic narrative.-
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You Dreamed of Empires
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.-
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a compelling novel set in a small, segregated town, exploring themes of race, identity, and community through a mysterious death. A powerful, thought-provoking read with rich storytelling.-
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Ghostroots
“Ghostroots” by ‘Pemi Aguda is a debut short story collection set in Lagos, Nigeria, blending the mundane with the supernatural. The twelve stories explore themes of inheritance, maternal lineage, and haunting legacies, often focusing on women grappling with familial and societal burdens. Aguda’s prose weaves unsettling yet deeply human narratives, where everyday life intersects with spectral presences. Notable stories include “Breastmilk,” which delves into…-
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The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes is a historical novel set in 1930s Kentucky, following a group of women who become traveling librarians, facing personal and societal challenges while forming deep bonds and making a lasting impact on their community.-
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