Historical Fiction – Book Collection

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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.
1. Epilogue: The Call Out
  
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2. Acknowledgments
  
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3. About the Author
  
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There Are Rivers in the Sky

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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.
1. Epigraph
  
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2. Dedication
  
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3. About the Author
  
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The Berry Pickers

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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.
1. Dedication
  
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2. Contents
  
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3. Prologue
  
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Mother Night

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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.
1. Chapter 45
  
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2. Editor’s Note
  
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3. Dedication
  
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The Giver of Stars (Jojo Moyes)

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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.
1. Chapter 18
  
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2. Chapter 1
  
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3. Acknowledgements
  
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The Dutch House (Ann Patchett)

by testsuphomeAdmin — The Dutch House by Ann Patchett is a family saga that follows siblings Danny and Maeve, who are haunted by their childhood home, the grand Dutch House, and the complex legacy of love, loss, and betrayal tied to it.
1. Chapter 10
  
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2. Chapter 17
  
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3. Chapter 20
  
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Lessons in Chemistry A Novel (Bonnie Garmus)

by testsuphomeAdmin — Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a witty and heartwarming novel that follows Elizabeth Zott, an unconventional and brilliant chemist in the 1960s, as she navigates sexism in the male-dominated world of science, ultimately becoming an unlikely star of a popular cooking show, where she uses her platform to challenge societal norms.
1. Chapter 36: Life and Death
  
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2. Chapter 38: Brownies
  
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3. Chapter 41: Recommit
  
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The Vanishing Half (Brit Bennett)

by testsuphomeAdmin — The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett explores the lives of twin sisters who grow up in a small, racially divided town and take vastly different paths—one living as a Black woman and the other passing for white—while delving into themes of identity, race, and family secrets.
1. Chapter 15: Kennedy’s Journey of Self-Discovery Through Career and Identity Shifts
  
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2. Chapter 16: Stella Vignes’ Family Reconciliation and the Price of Identity
  
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3. Chapter 17: Grief and Transformation in Times of Change
  
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The Heaven Earth Grocery Store A Novel

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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.
1. 17. The Bullfrog
  
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2. 15. The Worm
  
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3. About the Author
  
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The Library

by LovelyMay — 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.
1. THE LIBRARY
  
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2. THE BOOKS OF THE COLLECTOR
  
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3. ILLUSTRATED BOOKS {8}
  
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