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    • STRANGE,  BUT  TRUE Cover
      by LovelyMay During a luncheon at Oxford with his cousin George, an animated and usually jovial member of the university, the narrator is first struck by George's unusual silence and dejected mood. After the meal, as they stroll through the Park, George reveals to his cousin, whom he addresses fondly as "Sam, old boy," that he is miserably in love, prompting a conversation about the perplexing and paradoxical nature of his feelings. George describes being in love as both a torturous condition akin to "Hades" and yet…
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      SORROW

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      by LovelyMay In the bleak mid-winter of the Galtchinskoy district, Grigory Petrov, renowned for his craftsmanship yet infamous for his folly, embarks on a harrowing journey with his ailing wife, Matryona, to seek medical help from the esteemed Pavel Ivanitch. Battling against a fierce snowstorm that obfuscates the path ahead, Grigory drives his frail horse through the relentless blizzard, motivated by a mixture of hope and desperation. As the cold wind howls and snow engulfs them, Grigory engages in a one-sided…
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      SMALL FRY

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      by LovelyMay In "Small Fry," a story from "The Schoolmistress and Other Stories," the reader is introduced to a petty clerk named Nevyrazimov, laboring over an Easter congratulatory letter in a dimly lit, dingy office. The setting is lonely and desolate, emphasized by the presence of a stray cockroach and the distant sound of a porter cleaning his boots, suggesting a mundane and unfulfilling life. Nevyrazimov's musings reveal his dissatisfaction and yearning for a different existence, contrasted sharply with the…
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      Signs

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      by LovelyMay In "Signs," the narrative illustrates the changing behavior of children as Christmas approaches, emphasizing their sudden adoption of good manners and obedience, as incited by the anticipation of Santa Claus's arrival. Through poetic verses, it paints a picture of young ones, who ordinarily may not always heed advice or tidy up after themselves, now transforming into paragons of virtue at the whisper of Santa's imminent visit. The text captures this seasonal transformation with lines that speak to…
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      Savvy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Savvy by Ingrid Law follows 13-year-old Mibs Beaumont, who discovers her magical powers on her birthday. As she embarks on an adventure, she learns about family, strength, and self-discovery.
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      Reward

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      by LovelyMay Chapter 5 delves into the appreciation of simple pleasures and resilience in the face of life's challenges, while also highlighting the value of humility and the unique joy of familial bonds over material or external success. The chapter opens with a verse that underscores a contentment found in nature's simplicity rather than in the pursuit of glory or riches. The author expresses a sense of fulfillment in escaping to fish by a stream under blue skies, valuing these moments over any material wealth or…
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      RETRIBUTION

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      by LovelyMay In "Retribution," the narrator, Mr. Carter, recounts a humorous altercation resulting from a series of misunderstandings and social faux pas involving Miss Dolly Foster and her fiancé, the Earl of Mickleham, intertwined with the disapproval of the Earl's mother, Lady Mickleham. The chapter opens with Carter's resolve to be more cautious in his actions and particularly vigilant about Dolly Foster's antics, hinting at her playful, if somewhat reckless, disposition. Carter is summoned by Lady Mickleham,…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin Readers Club Guide: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo This reading group guide for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. Introduction Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally…
    • PART. XII -Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay *Where the Car Turns at 18th* tells the poignant story of Eddie Houghton, a young man from a small town whose life is transformed and ultimately destroyed by his decision to join the Navy. Inspired by a vivid billboard and the persuasive pitch of a recruiting officer, Eddie leaves his idyllic small-town life, filled with soda fountains, high school achievements, and a loving mother, for the promise of adventure, travel, and manhood offered by the Navy. However, the grim realities of military life,…
    • PART. XI -Buttered Side Down Cover
      by LovelyMay In "Sun Dried," Mary Louise, an aspiring writer and former teacher from Escanaba, Michigan, grapples with the challenges of city life in New York and her quest to break into the magazine world. The chapter opens with a universal moment of realization for many women—the sudden need to wash their hair. This seemingly mundane act sets the stage for Mary Louise's day as she temporarily abandons her struggling story, where her hero frustratingly remains lifeless, to attend to her personal care. Amidst her…
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