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In The Virginia Room by Arlo Bates

In The Virginia Room by Arlo Bates appears in the short story collection The Intoxicated Ghost and Other Stories, published in 1908. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. In The Virginia Room by Arlo Bates In The Virginia Room by Arlo Bates “Childless,” was […]

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Oromay by Baalu Girma

When Ethiopian novelist Baalu Girma disappeared in February 1984, just months after publishing Oromay, the literary world lost one of its most distinctive voices. Now, forty years later, this groundbreaking work has finally been translated into English, allowing a new generation of readers to experience Girma’s masterful blend of political intrigue, doomed romance, and unflinching […]

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Source Code – My Beginnings by Bill Gates

In “Source Code: My Beginnings,” Bill Gates strips away the well-worn narratives of the tech titan who revolutionized personal computing and the philanthropist who’s working to solve global challenges. Instead, he presents something more intimate and revealing: the story of a precocious, sometimes difficult child whose unique combination of intelligence, drive, and family support helped […]

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Punished by Ann-Helén Laestadius

Ann-Helén Laestadius follows up her critically acclaimed novel Stolen with Punished, the second installment in the Sapmitrilogin series. This gripping and emotionally searing narrative delves into the horrifying reality of Sweden’s forced assimilation of the Sámi people, focusing on the experiences of five children torn from their families in the 1950s and their lives thirty […]

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Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius

In her emotionally charged debut novel “Stolen,” Ann-Helén Laestadius crafts a compelling narrative that delves deep into the heart of Sápmi, the ancestral lands of the Sámi people. Through the eyes of young Elsa, Laestadius unveils a world where traditional reindeer herding collides with modern threats, creating a tapestry of cultural preservation, coming-of-age struggles, and […]

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Isola by Allegra Goodman

In her latest novel Isola, Allegra Goodman crafts an enthralling narrative that seamlessly blends historical fiction with profound psychological insight. Drawing inspiration from the true story of Marguerite de la Rocque, a 16th-century French noblewoman, Goodman weaves a tale that explores themes of survival, faith, love, and personal transformation. While the historical bones of the […]

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Isola by Allegra Goodman

In her latest novel Isola, Allegra Goodman crafts an enthralling narrative that seamlessly blends historical fiction with profound psychological insight. Drawing inspiration from the true story of Marguerite de la Rocque, a 16th-century French noblewoman, Goodman weaves a tale that explores themes of survival, faith, love, and personal transformation. While the historical bones of the […]

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The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest

In her latest contemporary romance novel, The Love Lyric, USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest delivers a poignant story about second chances, healing, and the transformative power of love. As the final installment in the Greene Sisters trilogy, following The Neighbor Favor and The Partner Plot, this book brings us the story of eldest sister […]

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The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest

The Partner Plot is the second installment in Kristina Forest’s delightful Greene Sisters series, following The Neighbor Favor. With her signature blend of warmth, wit, and authenticity, Forest crafts a compelling second-chance romance that explores themes of personal growth, professional ambition, and the courage to love again. The Greene Sisters Series: A Fresh Voice in […]

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The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

The Neighbor Favor marks Kristina Forest’s enchanting debut into adult contemporary romance, following her successful young adult novels. As the first installment in The Greene Sisters series, this book introduces us to the accomplished Greene family, particularly focusing on Lily Greene, the youngest of three sisters. Forest expertly crafts a story that combines the charm […]