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    • Wish You Were Here: Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Wish You Were Here, best­selling author Jodi Picoult deliv­ers a grip­ping and emo­tion­al­ly res­o­nant nov­el set against the back­drop of a glob­al pan­dem­ic. The sto­ry fol­lows Diana O’Toole, a young art spe­cial­ist on the brink of her dream career and a planned roman­tic get­away with her sur­geon boyfriend. But when the pan­dem­ic upends their plans, Diana finds her­self strand­ed alone on the Galá­pa­gos Islands—a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter X begins with Henry’s reflective drive back home, a journey that encapsulates his strained relationship with the concept of "home" and the dynamics within his family. The drive from New York City to Newburgh is not just a physical transition from one place to another, but a mental preparation for the complex emotions that come with returning to his family. This internal struggle is heightened by the long-standing roles each family member plays in his life: David, the dependable and structured…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Out Hog Mountain Road, in 1966, Kya and Chase started their morning together with a modest but meaningful breakfast. This quiet moment, set in the familiar surroundings of their shared life, marked a significant milestone—almost a year of being together. Chase, with an unexpected sense of commitment, shared his future plans with Kya, telling her that he wanted to build a home for her, an idea that made Kya feel both cherished and hopeful for a future she had long desired. Her heart, filled with dreams of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 opens with the narrator reflecting on the weight of his past, particularly the story of his sister, Maeve, which he initially set out to tell but finds himself entangled in other aspects of his life. Three years have passed since Maeve’s death, and during this time, his marriage to Celeste has unraveled, adding another layer of loss and change. Celeste, who never fully embraced the Dutch House, finally confesses that she never liked the home, a revelation that contradicts the narrator’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 begins with Lucia preparing an elaborate dinner at seven o’clock, which is served with a focus on fresh vegetables, catering to Maggie and Aidan’s vegan diet. The meal consisted of carefully prepared dishes highlighting flavors from mushrooms, eggplants, and roasted squash, each course pleasantly filling me up. I couldn’t help but express my admiration for Lucia’s culinary skills, telling her that if she cooked for me regularly, I might easily transition to a vegan lifestyle. Throughout…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 delves into the complexities of the relationship between the narrator and their daughter, Maggie, as the realities of adulthood and independence take a toll on their bond. After Maggie completes her college education, she moves to Boston, and the narrator, wanting to support her as she navigates the next stage of her life, agrees to co-sign her lease for a basement studio apartment. Along with the lease, the narrator agrees to help cover her rent for the first year, thinking this would give…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Promises I Made and Meant and Broke begins with the narrator caught in the aftermath of Lark's tragic passing. The narrator, still reeling from the emotional upheaval, is visited by an ambulance driver, someone who had been familiar from past encounters. This brief, almost comforting moment of recognition is short-lived as the police arrive, immediately casting suspicion on the narrator and questioning his involvement in the events surrounding Lark's death. The interrogation grows intense as they demand…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 of Their Eyes Were Watching God highlights a significant emotional shift in Janie Killicks’ marriage to Logan, as she begins to feel the growing distance between them. In the early months of their union, Logan, who once treated Janie with affection and pride, slowly transitions to a more critical and distant partner. Initially, Logan boasted about his ability to manage their household, taking pride in his role as the provider who could chop wood and tend to their home with ease. However, this…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIV takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 1, 1984, where a deeply poignant and emotionally charged scene unfolds between Addie and Luc. In the warm glow of candles that flicker softly in the dimming light of the evening, Addie finds herself in Luc's grasp, his presence both comforting and unsettling. For a moment, it feels as if they are wrapped in the intimacy of a connection that could almost resemble love, a momentary respite from the harsh reality that surrounds them. Yet, as she…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin King of the World, a significant chapter set in 1969, begins with Kya embarking on a journey that marks a key turning point in her life. She sets off in her boat toward the wharf managed by Jumpin’, where she plans to obtain a bus schedule for her upcoming trip to Greenville. This trip holds considerable weight for Kya, as it will be her first face-to-face meeting with her editor, Robert Foster, after years of exchanging letters and notes about her book. Their written exchanges have been filled with deep…
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