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the lovely bones

alice sebold

~5 h 40 min book

Explore Alice Sebold's 'The Lovely Bones', a gripping story of grief, family, and the afterlife through the eyes of Susie Salmon.

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    The Labors Of Hercules Beal

    Gary D. Schmidt

    Join Hercules 'Herk' Beal in a witty coming-of-age tale filled with adventure, identity, and mythological challenges.

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    Nothing but life

    Brent van staalduinen

    ~5 h book

    Explore family dynamics and personal growth in 'Nothing but Life' as a teenage boy navigates identity, loss, and resilience in a small Canadian town.

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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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    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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    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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    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 Book Theif

    Markus Zusak

    ~9 h 10 min book

    Explore Markus Zusak's 'The Book Thief', a poignant story of love, loss, and the power of words set in Nazi Germany.

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    Life of Pi

    Yann Martel

    ~6 h 30 min book

    Explore the extraordinary tale of Pi Patel, survival, and spirituality with a Bengal tiger. Discover resilience in Yann Martel's 'Life of Pi.'

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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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    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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    Imijelo Yegazi

    Zanemvula S Zotwana

    ~5 h book

    Explore identity and heritage in post-apartheid South Africa through Zanemvula S Zotwana's compelling narrative in 'Imijelo Yegazi'.

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    five little indians

    michelle good

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

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    Eyes of Eagles

    William W. Johnstone

    ~5 h 20 min book

    Dive into 'Eyes of Eagles', a thrilling Western novel filled with vengeance, redemption, and the wild American frontier.

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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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    The Song of Achilles

    Madeline Miller

    ~6 h 40 min book

    Discover the passionate romance of Achilles and Patroclus in Madeline Miller's reimagining of Greek mythology set during the Trojan War.

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    A Thousand Splendid Suns

    Khaleo Hosseini

    ~8 h book

    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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    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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    The Famished World

    Ben Okri

    ~6 h book

    Explore Ben Okri's 'The Famished World', a profound tale of resilience in post-colonial Nigeria, blending magic realism with stark social themes.

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