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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 Library
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.-
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The Last Page
On August 21, 1869, within the confines of his study and nearing the completion of his book on the interaction between insects and flowers, Monsieur Sylvestre Bonnard reflects on the intricate relationships within nature. He articulates the crucial role insects play in the process of pollination, emphasizing the evolutionary adaptations flowers have undergone to attract these vital agents. Through detailed observations and references to esteemed scholars like Sprengel, Bonnard marvels at the purposeful…-
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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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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France is a charming and philosophical novel that tells the story of Sylvestre Bonnard, a kind-hearted and scholarly antiquarian whose passion for rare books leads him into unexpected adventures. Through Bonnard’s reflections and actions, the novel explores themes of love, justice, and morality, often with subtle humor and irony. France’s elegant prose and insightful observations create a rich portrait of a man whose intellectual pursuits are intertwined with his humanity, earning the book the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1905.
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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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Reading Group Guide
Reading Group Guide: In The Ministry of Time, set in a near-future Britain, the narrative takes readers on a captivating journey through the eyes of the narrator, known as "the bridge," who has recently assumed a government position in a newly established ministry tasked with time-travel experiments. Despite her ambiguous role, she is assigned to monitor Commander Graham Gore, a 19th-century naval officer rescued from the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, as he adjusts to the modern world. Gore, alongside…-
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Prologue opens with the narrator, isolated and in physical discomfort, sitting with their back against a wall. The flat pillows they lean on remind them of the absence of the comfort they once found in their sister, Mae. Mae’s absence brings with it a sense of loneliness, and the narrator feels a growing distance between themselves and the warmth of family. Holding a photograph of Leah, a figure who existed before the narrator even knew her, they reflect on the deep and profound impact women, especially…-
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Prologue begins with an email from the California Department of Education, marking a pivotal moment for the California School for the Deaf in Riverside. The email celebrated the football team’s unprecedented playoff appearance, a milestone in a seven-decade history where they had never before reached a championship. The communication from the department highlighted the team’s growing recognition, but it also underscored the need for facility upgrades, a request motivated by the team's newfound…-
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