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De voorlezer

Bernard Schlink

~3 h 20 min book

Explore love and betrayal in post-war Germany with Bernard Schlink's 'De Voorlezer'. A gripping tale of passion, literature, and dark secrets.

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    alice sebold

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    Be Careful He Might Hear You

    Summer Locke Elliot

    ~4 h 30 min book

    Discover the poignant story of PS in 1930s Sydney, exploring family, identity, and the quest for acceptance in Sumner Locke Elliott's touching novel.

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    Open City

    Teju Cole

    ~4 h 40 min book

    Explore Teju Cole's 'Open City', a lyrical novel about identity, migration, and urban life through the eyes of a Nigerian-German psychiatrist.

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    FRANGIPANI HOUSE

    BERYL GILROY

    ~2 h 40 min book

    Explore Beryl Gilroy's 'Frangipani House,' a touching tale of identity, family, and Caribbean heritage set in the 1950s.

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    The Nickel Boys

    Colson Whitehead

    ~4 h book

    Discover Colson Whitehead's powerful novel about two boys facing the brutal realities of a 1960s reform school in Florida.

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    Encountering Riel

    David Orr

    ~5 h book

    Explore David Orr's insightful look at Louis Riel's life and impact on Métis rights in Canada. A must-read for history enthusiasts!

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    Frankenstein

    Mary Shelley

    Explore Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a Gothic masterpiece on ambition, isolation, and the consequences of playing God in early science fiction.

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    Memorial do Convento

    José Saramago

    ~12 h book

    Explore José Saramago's 'Memorial do Convento', a magical realism novel set in 18th-century Portugal, weaving love and history around the Mafra Convent.

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    Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

    Gary D. Schmidt

    ~3 h 40 min book

    Explore the poignant story of Turner and Lizzie's friendship in 1910 Maine, as they confront societal challenges and personal growth.

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    elements of architecture

    koolhaas-r

    ~50 h book

    Explore the key components of architectural design in Rem Koolhaas's 'Elements of Architecture,' blending theory with practical insights.

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    Travellers

    Helon Habila

    ~5 h book

    Explore migration and identity in Helon Habila's 'Travellers', a powerful novel set in Africa and Europe that captures the essence of belonging.

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    Youth without god

    Ödön von Horváth

    ~3 h book

    Explore Ödön von Horváth's 'Youth Without God,' a powerful critique of totalitarianism and its impact on youth in a pre-WWII Europe.

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    bog child

    siobhan dowd

    ~5 h book

    Explore Siobhan Dowd's 'Bog Child,' a gripping tale of self-discovery set in 1980s Northern Ireland amidst the Troubles.

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    Americanah

    Chimamanda Ngozi

    ~9 h book

    Explore Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah,' a powerful tale of love, race, and the immigrant experience across cultures.

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    The secret history

    Donna tartt

    ~11 h book

    Explore the dark allure of elite academia in 'The Secret History' as Richard Papen navigates beauty, intellect, and moral ambiguity.

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    Youht Without God

    Ödön von Horvàth

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    Explore Ödön von Horváth's 'Youth Without God,' a gripping novella on disillusionment and moral dilemmas in a fascist society.

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    Eze Oche Abaghi

    Chuks F. Demson

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    Explore governance and relationships in the Igbo community through Eze Oche's life in 'The Unruly King' by Chuks F. Demson.

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    Cold Sassy tree

    Olive Ann Burns

    ~6 h 40 min book

    Explore love, loss, and tradition in Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns, as 14-year-old Will navigates life in early 1900s Georgia.

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    Uninhabitable earth

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    Explore David Wallace-Wells' chilling insights on climate change and its catastrophic impact on humanity's future in 'The Uninhabitable Earth.'

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    Vendor of sweets

    RK Narayan

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    Discover R.K. Narayan's 'Vendor of Sweets', a poignant tale of tradition and change in India, exploring the life of Jagan and his son Mali.

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