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We have always lived in the castle

by Shirley Jackson ...

*Mystery, Suspense, and Family Secrets* Discover the dark, atmospheric, and utterly enthralling novel by Shirley Jackson, the master of Gothic horror. "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" tells the story of Merricat Blackwood, who lives with her sister Constance and their Uncle Julian in a secluded mansion, shrouded in mystery and terrorized by the local villagers. The family's dark past and the ... Read more

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*Mystery, Suspense, and Family Secrets* Discover the dark, atmospheric, and utterly enthralling novel by Shirley Jackson, the master of Gothic horror. "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" tells the story of Merricat Blackwood, who lives with her sister Constance and their Uncle Julian in a secluded mansion, shrouded in mystery and terrorized by the local villagers. The family's dark past and the
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A Room with a View

by E. M. Forster, Malcolm Bradbury ...

E.M. Forster's beloved novel of forbidden love, culture clash, and the confines of Edwardian societyVisiting Florence with her prim and proper cousin Charlotte as a chaperone, Lucy Honeychurch meets the unconventional, lower-class Mr. Emerson and his son, George. Upon her return to England, Lucy becomes engaged to the supercilious Cecil Vyse, but she finds herself increasingly torn between the ... Read more

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E.M. Forster's beloved novel of forbidden love, culture clash, and the confines of Edwardian societyVisiting Florence with her prim and proper cousin Charlotte as a chaperone, Lucy Honeychurch meets the unconventional, lower-class Mr. Emerson and his son, George. Upon her return to England, Lucy becomes engaged to the supercilious Cecil Vyse, but she finds herself increasingly torn between the
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Brideshead Revisited

by Evelyn Waugh ...

Selected by Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of the century and called "Evelyn Waugh's finest achievement" by the New York Times, Brideshead Revisited is a stunning exploration of desire, duty, and memory.The wellsprings of desire and the impediments to love come brilliantly into focus in Evelyn Waugh's masterpiece — a novel that immerses us in the glittering and seductive world of ... Read more

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Selected by Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of the century and called "Evelyn Waugh's finest achievement" by the New York Times, Brideshead Revisited is a stunning exploration of desire, duty, and memory.The wellsprings of desire and the impediments to love come brilliantly into focus in Evelyn Waugh's masterpiece — a novel that immerses us in the glittering and seductive world of
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The Winds of War

by Herman Wouk ...

Like no other masterpiece of historical fiction, Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II is the great novel of America's Greatest Generation.Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events, as well as all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of World War II, as it immerses us in the lives of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.The ... Read more

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Like no other masterpiece of historical fiction, Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II is the great novel of America's Greatest Generation.Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events, as well as all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of World War II, as it immerses us in the lives of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.The
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Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury ...

Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television “family.” But when he meets an eccentric young neighbor, Clarisse, who introduces him to a ... Read more

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Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television “family.” But when he meets an eccentric young neighbor, Clarisse, who introduces him to a
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The Haunting of Hill House

by Shirley Jackson ...

Dr Montague, a scientific investigator of ghostly phenomena, has chosen to live for several weeks at Hill House, by repute a place of horror that will brook no human habitation. To check and contribute to his observations, he selects three companions previously unknown to him; two girls, Theo and Eleanor, and Luke, a young man, who is heir to Hill House. What happens cannot, in fairness, be told. ... Read more

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Dr Montague, a scientific investigator of ghostly phenomena, has chosen to live for several weeks at Hill House, by repute a place of horror that will brook no human habitation. To check and contribute to his observations, he selects three companions previously unknown to him; two girls, Theo and Eleanor, and Luke, a young man, who is heir to Hill House. What happens cannot, in fairness, be told.
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The Collector

by John Fowles ...

"A superb novel...Evil has seldom been so sinister." --TimeHailed as the first modern psychological thriller, The Collector is the internationally bestselling novel that catapulted John Fowles into the front rank of contemporary novelists. This tale of obsessive love--the story of a lonely clerk who collects butterflies and of the beautiful young art student who is his ultimate quarry--remains ... Read more

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"A superb novel...Evil has seldom been so sinister." --TimeHailed as the first modern psychological thriller, The Collector is the internationally bestselling novel that catapulted John Fowles into the front rank of contemporary novelists. This tale of obsessive love--the story of a lonely clerk who collects butterflies and of the beautiful young art student who is his ultimate quarry--remains
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The Odyssey

by Homer ...

Translated by Emily Wilson ...

Homer’s great epic of a hero’s journey home—inspiration for the major motion picture by Christopher Nolan—in a bold, contemporary, and refreshingly readable translation."Wilson’s language is fresh, unpretentious and lean. . . . It is rare to find a translation that is at once so effortlessly easy to read and so rigorously considered." —Madeline Miller, author of CirceComposed at the rosy-fingered ... Read more

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Homer’s great epic of a hero’s journey home—inspiration for the major motion picture by Christopher Nolan—in a bold, contemporary, and refreshingly readable translation."Wilson’s language is fresh, unpretentious and lean. . . . It is rare to find a translation that is at once so effortlessly easy to read and so rigorously considered." —Madeline Miller, author of CirceComposed at the rosy-fingered
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East of Eden

by John Steinbeck ...

East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a sweeping novel that intertwines the lives of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, over multiple generations in California's Salinas Valley. The story explores complex themes of good and evil, free will, and the struggle for identity and redemption. The narrative primarily follows the Trask family, beginning with Adam Trask, who moves to California after a ... Read more

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East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a sweeping novel that intertwines the lives of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, over multiple generations in California's Salinas Valley. The story explores complex themes of good and evil, free will, and the struggle for identity and redemption. The narrative primarily follows the Trask family, beginning with Adam Trask, who moves to California after a
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Farewell Summer

A Novel

by Ray Bradbury ...

The master of American fiction returns to the territory of his beloved classic, Dandelion Wine—a sequel 50 years in the makingSome summers refuse to end . . .October 1st, the end of summer. The air is still warm, but fall is in the air. Thirteen-year-old Douglas Spaulding, his younger brother Tom, and their friends do their best to take advantage of these last warm days, rampaging through the ... Read more

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The master of American fiction returns to the territory of his beloved classic, Dandelion Wine—a sequel 50 years in the makingSome summers refuse to end . . .October 1st, the end of summer. The air is still warm, but fall is in the air. Thirteen-year-old Douglas Spaulding, his younger brother Tom, and their friends do their best to take advantage of these last warm days, rampaging through the
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Catch-22

by Joseph Heller ...

“Catch-22" is a satirical novel written by Joseph Heller, first published in 1961. The book is set during World War II and follows the experiences of Captain John Yossarian, an American bombardier stationed on a fictional Mediterranean island. The title refers to a paradoxical military regulation that states if a pilot requests a mental evaluation to avoid dangerous missions, they are deemed sane, ... Read more

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“Catch-22" is a satirical novel written by Joseph Heller, first published in 1961. The book is set during World War II and follows the experiences of Captain John Yossarian, an American bombardier stationed on a fictional Mediterranean island. The title refers to a paradoxical military regulation that states if a pilot requests a mental evaluation to avoid dangerous missions, they are deemed sane,
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1984

by George Orwell ...

Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by English writer George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. Thematically, it centres on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviours within ... Read more

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Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by English writer George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. Thematically, it centres on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviours within
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The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas ...

Translated by Robin Buss ...

The epic tale of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge, in its definitive translationThrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantès is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to use the treasure to plot the destruction of the three men ... Read more

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The epic tale of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge, in its definitive translationThrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantès is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to use the treasure to plot the destruction of the three men
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The Lord Of The Rings

One Volume

by J.R.R. Tolkien ...

Series series The Lord of the Rings
Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic epic fantasy masterpieces behind the films...This special 50th anniversary edition includes three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King), along with an extensive new index—a must-own tome for old and new Tolkien readers alike.One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find ... Read more

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Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic epic fantasy masterpieces behind the films...This special 50th anniversary edition includes three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King), along with an extensive new index—a must-own tome for old and new Tolkien readers alike.One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find
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Circe

by Madeline Miller ...

This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, *TheNew York Times*).**In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her ... Read more

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This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, *TheNew York Times*).**In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her
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The Sun Also Rises

by Ernest Hemingway ...

Ernest Hemingway's quintessential story of the Lost GenerationWith a new introduction by Maria Hinojosa, Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor of Latino USA“A truly gripping story, told in a lean, hard, athletic narrative prose that puts more literary English to shame. . . It is magnificent writing, filled with that organic action which gives a compelling picture of character. This novel is ... Read more

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Ernest Hemingway's quintessential story of the Lost GenerationWith a new introduction by Maria Hinojosa, Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor of Latino USA“A truly gripping story, told in a lean, hard, athletic narrative prose that puts more literary English to shame. . . It is magnificent writing, filled with that organic action which gives a compelling picture of character. This novel is
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Airs Above the Ground

The suspenseful love story from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery

by Mary Stewart ...

'A wonderful book to lose yourself in' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mary Stewart on top form' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A timeless favourite' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Vanessa March's husband Lewis is meant to be on a business trip in Stockholm.So why does he briefly appear in newsreel footage of a fire at a circus in Vienna, with his arm around another woman?Vanessa flies ... ... Read more

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'A wonderful book to lose yourself in' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mary Stewart on top form' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A timeless favourite' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Vanessa March's husband Lewis is meant to be on a business trip in Stockholm.So why does he briefly appear in newsreel footage of a fire at a circus in Vienna, with his arm around another woman?Vanessa flies ...
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The First Man in Rome

by Colleen McCullough ...

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Murder in Mesopotamia

A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

by Agatha Christie ...

Series Book 13 - Hercule Poirot Mysteries
Suspicious events at a Middle Eastern archaeological excavation site intrigue the great Hercule Poirot as he investigates Murder in Mesopotamia, a classic murder mystery from Agatha Christie.**Amy Leatheram has never felt the lure of the mysterious East, but when she travels to an ancient site deep in the Iraqi desert to nurse the wife of a celebrated archaeologist, events prove stranger than she ... Read more

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Suspicious events at a Middle Eastern archaeological excavation site intrigue the great Hercule Poirot as he investigates Murder in Mesopotamia, a classic murder mystery from Agatha Christie.**Amy Leatheram has never felt the lure of the mysterious East, but when she travels to an ancient site deep in the Iraqi desert to nurse the wife of a celebrated archaeologist, events prove stranger than she
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Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck ...

"Of Mice and Men" is a classic novella written by John Steinbeck, first published in 1937. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in the United States, the story revolves around two displaced ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they navigate through the hardships and struggles of their transient lives. George, a small and intelligent man, takes on the role of protector and ... Read more

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"Of Mice and Men" is a classic novella written by John Steinbeck, first published in 1937. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in the United States, the story revolves around two displaced ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they navigate through the hardships and struggles of their transient lives. George, a small and intelligent man, takes on the role of protector and
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Guards! Guards!

A Discworld Novel

by Terry Pratchett ...

Series Book 9 - City Watch
"As traumatic as it is to only choose one Pratchett, this first entry in his Guards sub-series encompasses everything that is brilliant about his writing: terrific characterization and plotting, a completely believable world, and new details that come up with each re-reading. . . . The story of dwarves, dragons and good police work remains fresh, sharp, and incredibly funny." — Telegraph (UK)Magic ... Read more

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"As traumatic as it is to only choose one Pratchett, this first entry in his Guards sub-series encompasses everything that is brilliant about his writing: terrific characterization and plotting, a completely believable world, and new details that come up with each re-reading. . . . The story of dwarves, dragons and good police work remains fresh, sharp, and incredibly funny." — Telegraph (UK)Magic
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Animal Farm

by Animal Farm ...

Overworked, mistreated animals on a farm revolt and take control over it. They set out to create an ideal space brimming with the ideas of progress, justice, and equality only to result in an equally problematic environment. This makes the backdrop of one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, this book chronicles the evolution from revolution ... Read more

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Overworked, mistreated animals on a farm revolt and take control over it. They set out to create an ideal space brimming with the ideas of progress, justice, and equality only to result in an equally problematic environment. This makes the backdrop of one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, this book chronicles the evolution from revolution
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A Clockwork Orange

by Anthony Burgess ...

One of Esquire's 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time"A brilliant novel.… [A] savage satire on the distortions of the single and collective minds."— New York TimesIn Anthony Burgess's influential nightmare vision of the future, where the criminals take over after dark, the story is told by the central character, Alex, a teen who talks in a fantastically inventive slang that evocatively renders his and ... Read more

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One of Esquire's 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time"A brilliant novel.… [A] savage satire on the distortions of the single and collective minds."— New York TimesIn Anthony Burgess's influential nightmare vision of the future, where the criminals take over after dark, the story is told by the central character, Alex, a teen who talks in a fantastically inventive slang that evocatively renders his and
... Read more
Lonesome Dove

A Novel

by Larry McMurtry ...

The 40th anniversary edition of the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic of the American West, with a new foreword by Yellowstone cocreator Taylor Sheridan. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness.“My favorite book: there are so many that I would be afraid to say. Probably if I had to pick anything I’d say Lonesome Dove by Larry ... Read more

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The 40th anniversary edition of the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic of the American West, with a new foreword by Yellowstone cocreator Taylor Sheridan. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness.“My favorite book: there are so many that I would be afraid to say. Probably if I had to pick anything I’d say Lonesome Dove by Larry
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