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• The Nightingale

  Hannah, Kristin

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  Sisters Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac have an estranged relationship due to their differences and past wounds. When World War II disrupts their lives, they are forced to confront their loyalties and make difficult choices that test their bonds as they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Pretend This Never Happened

  (a Mostly True Memoir)

  Lawson, Jenny, 1973-

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  Jenny Lawson's illustrated memoir regales readers with amusing anecdotes from her life, spanning her quirky upbringing in Texas and the unique dynamics of her marriage.

• Shrill

  Notes From a Loud Woman

  West, Lindy

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  A candid exploration of Lindy West's experiences, highlighting her journey through life as a strong-willed woman and tackling issues such as body image, feminism, and self-acceptance. Through her witty and insightful narrative, West celebrates the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hyperbole and a Half

  Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

  Brosh, Allie

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  Allie Brosh provides readers with a unique blend of webcomic and memoir where she combines humour and poignant reflections to explore her own experiences with mental health, childhood, and adulthood. Through quirky illustrations and candid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Oona Out of Order

  Montimore, Margarita

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  'Oona Out of Order' combines elements of 'Time Traveller's Wife' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' As Oona Lockhart experiences life out of sequence, leaping to different ages at random, the story unfolds to explore the enduring nature of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Light Between Oceans

  a Novel

  Stedman, M. L.

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  The story unfolds on a secluded Australian island, where a couple without children quietly tends to a lighthouse. Their tranquil existence is disrupted when a boat arrives, bearing an unexpected baby.

• Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

  Honeyman, Gail

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  In this touching novel, the eccentric Eleanor grapples with her struggle to connect with others, leading a solitary life until a chance encounter with the new IT colleague disrupts her routines. As they witness an elderly man's collapse, Eleanor's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rosie Project

  a Novel

  Simsion, Graeme C.

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  Brilliant geneticist Don Tillman approaches dating with a meticulous precision, relying on a comprehensive questionnaire to find a suitable match. However, when he encounters the spontaneous and free-spirited Rosie Jarman, she challenges his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dry

  Harper, Jane (Jane Elizabeth)

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  Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his hometown after receiving a note demanding his presence at the funeral of his best friend, Luke, who had once provided him with an alibi during a murder accusation twenty years earlier. As Falk investigates…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In the Woods

  French, Tana

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  In 'In the Woods,' Detective Rob Ryan, haunted by the violent disappearances of childhood friends in his Dublin suburb two decades ago, is drawn into a new investigation when a chillingly similar murder occurs in the same wooded area. As he further…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Demon Copperhead

  a Novel

  Kingsolver, Barbara

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  Set in southern Appalachia mountains, a boy born to a teen mother navigates the challenges of his upbringing with a caustic wit and fierce survival instinct. Facing modern perils such as foster care, child labour, addiction, and heartbreaking…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Woman in Cabin 10

  Ware, Ruth

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  In 'The Woman in Cabin 10', journalist Lo Blacklock embarks on a dream assignment aboard the luxurious ship Aurora. However, her idyllic journey turns into a chilling nightmare when she witnesses a woman being thrown overboard, only to find that all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

  Jonasson, Jonas, 1961-

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  A centenarian with a penchant for explosives and vodka decides that his life in a nursing home is not the end. On his 100th birthday, he escapes in his slippers, setting off on a hilarious and unexpected journey involving a suitcase full of cash,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Born a Crime

  Noah, Trevor, 1984-

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  Trevor Noah shares his uproarious coming-of-age journey during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the chaotic aftermath of its liberation. Born to a white Dutch father and a black Xhosa mother during a time when such unions were illegal,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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