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The Giver of Stars

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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…
1. Chapter 26: Twenty-six
  
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2. Chapter 27: Twenty-seven
  
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3. Chapter 28: Twenty-eight
  
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The Storyteller

by testsuphomeAdmin — In The Storyteller, Jodi Picoult weaves a haunting multi-generational narrative that confronts the legacy of the Holocaust and the complex nature of forgiveness. The story follows Sage Singer, a reclusive baker grappling with grief, who befriends an elderly man named Josef Weber—a beloved small-town figure and Holocaust survivor. When Josef reveals a shocking secret from his past and makes an unthinkable request, Sage is forced…
1. Chapter 15: Sage 8
  
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2. Chapter 16: eo 4
  
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3. Chapter 17: Sage 9
  
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All the Light We Cannot See

by testsuphomeAdmin — All the Light We Cannot See is a beautifully written historical novel that tells the parallel stories of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl, and Werner, a German orphan and gifted radio technician, whose paths converge during World War II in the occupied French town of Saint-Malo. Marie-Laure flees Paris with her father as the Nazis invade, carrying a mysterious and potentially cursed diamond from…
1. Sea of Flames
  
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2. Frederick
  
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3. Part Thirteen: 2014
  
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Historical Fiction • Literary Fiction

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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 43: St. George and the Dragon …
  
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2. Chapter 44: “Kahm-Boo …”
  
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3. Chapter 45
  
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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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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard

by LovelyMay — 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.
1. Chapter III — The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
  
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2. Chapter IV — The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
  
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3. The Last Page
  
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Derrick Vaughan, Novelist

by LovelyMay — Derrick Vaughan, Novelist is a novella by Edna Lyall, published in 1889. It tells the story of Derrick Vaughan, a young man who discovers his passion for writing and achieves success as a novelist. The narrative explores his journey through the literary world, the sacrifices he makes for his art, and the personal challenges he faces, including the tension between love and ambition. The book provides insight into the life of a writer in Victorian England, addressing themes of creativity, ethics, and perseverance, with Lyall's characteristic emphasis on moral integrity and social values.
1. Chapter VII ‑Derrick Vaughan–Novelist
  
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2. Chapter VIII-Derrick Vaughan–Novelist
  
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3. Chapter IX — Derrick Vaughan–Novelist
  
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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 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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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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