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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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    Chris Abani

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    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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    Life of Pi

    Yann Martel

    4.0(154)~6 h 30 min book2000

    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    the cellist of sarajevo

    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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    Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

    Gary D. Schmidt

    ~3 h 40 min book1999

    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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    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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    Encountering Riel

    David Orr

    ~5 h book2017

    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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    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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    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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    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 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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    The Little Prince

    Antoine De Saint-Exupery

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    Join the Little Prince on a poetic journey exploring love, loss, and the absurdity of adulthood in this timeless tale by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry.

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    Nothing but life

    Brent van staalduinen

    ~5 h book2020

    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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    Watchful Care Volume 1

    Marianne Bankert

    Explore the emotional journey of caregivers in 'Watchful Care Volume 1' by Marianne Bankert. Discover resilience, empathy, and self-care strategies.

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    The Song of Achilles

    Madeline Miller

    4.3(139)~6 h 40 min book2011

    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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    Open City

    Teju Cole

    ~4 h 40 min book2011

    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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    10 minutes and 38 seconds in this strange world

    Elif Shafak

    2019

    Dive into '10 Minutes and 38 Seconds' as Tequila Leila's memories reveal the struggles of identity, friendship, and societal issues in Istanbul.

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