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Steven Galloway

~3 h 20 min book2008

Explore Steven Galloway's poignant tale of resilience during the Siege of Sarajevo, where music becomes a symbol of hope in despair.

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    the cellist of summart

    ~4 h 30 min book

    Discover 'The Cellist of Summart,' a moving tale of resilience and the transformative power of music in a war-torn world.

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    Grace Land

    Chris Abani

    ~3 h 20 min book

    Explore Chris Abani's 'GraceLand', a coming-of-age tale of Elvis, a boy chasing rock star dreams amidst Nigeria's 1980s turmoil.

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    Esperanza Rising

    Pam Munoz Ryan

    ~3 h 30 min book

    Esperanza Rising is a historical novel about a Mexican girl's journey from privilege to farm labor in 1930s California. Discover themes, characters, and…

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    Telling Tales

    AQA

    ~2 h 30 min book

    Explore Telling Tales, the AQA short story anthology. Get summaries, themes, characters, and analysis of all ten stories.

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    The Nightengale

    Kristin Hannah

    ~8 h book

    Discover the powerful story of two sisters in WWII France in Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale. Read a summary, themes, quotes, and more.

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    A Thousand Splendid Suns

    Khaleo Hosseini

    4.3(134)~8 h book2007

    Discover Khaled Hosseini's powerful novel about friendship and survival in war-torn Afghanistan. Explore the lives of Mariam and Laila.

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    The Nickel Boys

    Colson Whitehead

    4.4(13)~4 h book2019

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

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    demon copperhead

    barbara kingsolver

    ~11 h 20 min book2022

    Explore Barbara Kingsolver's 'Demon Copperhead,' a powerful novel inspired by Dickens, tackling love and systemic challenges in Appalachia.

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    Travellers

    Helon Habila

    ~5 h book2019

    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 book2019

    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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    Youht Without God

    Ödön von Horvàth

    ~4 h book

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

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    five little indians

    michelle good

    2020

    Discover Michelle Good's powerful novel about five Indigenous children overcoming trauma from residential schools in Canada.

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    Beautiful Lives

    Catherine Davey

    ~7 h book

    Explore the interconnected lives in 'Beautiful Lives' by Catherine Davey, a touching tale of relationships, struggles, and the pursuit of happiness.

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    the count of monte cristo

    alexander dumas

    ~30 h 40 min book1940

    Discover Alexandre Dumas' gripping story of Edmond Dantès' betrayal, treasure, and vengeance in 19th-century France.

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    L’après

    Émilie Ouellette

    ~3 h 30 min book

    Explore resilience and healing in 'L’après' as friends confront grief and loss after a shared tragedy. A poignant journey of recovery.

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    East of Eden

    John Steinbeck

    ~12 h book

    Explore John Steinbeck's East of Eden: a family saga of good vs. evil, free will, and redemption. Get a detailed summary, themes, and FAQs.

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    Number the Stars

    Lois Lowry

    ~2 h 20 min book

    Discover the story of Number the Stars, a historical novel about bravery and friendship in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Learn about characters, themes, and more.

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    Les Victorieuses

    Laetitia Colombani

    ~4 h 10 min book

    Les Victorieuses: a novel about a burnt-out lawyer who finds purpose at a women's shelter, interwoven with the story of its founder.

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    Different Seasons

    Simon and Schuster

    ~12 h book

    Explore Stephen King's Different Seasons, a collection of four novellas including Shawshank Redemption and The Body. Discover themes, characters, and more.

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    Native Son

    Richard Wright

    ~8 h book

    Native Son by Richard Wright is a powerful novel about racism, fear, and violence in 1930s Chicago. Read a summary, themes, and more.

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