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• The Soul of An Octopus

  a Playful Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

  Montgomery, Sy

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  Readers are treated to the extraordinary intelligence and emotional depth of octopuses through this intimate and captivating exploration into the mysterious world of these remarkable creatures. Through personal encounters and scientific insights, Sy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Night Circus

  [a Novel]

  Morgenstern, Erin

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  A dazzling and ethereal circus known as Le Cirque des Rêves arrives unexpectedly, captivating visitors with its enchanting and magical displays. Unbeknownst to the mesmerized audience, it serves as the battleground for a life-and-death competition…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Stroke of Insight

  a Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

  Taylor, Jill Bolte, 1959-

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  Harvard-trained brain scientist Jill Taylor recounts her harrowing experience when a stroke rendered her unable to walk, talk, read, or write. Through her journey of recovery, Taylor not only shares insights into the distinct functions of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Goldfinch

  Tartt, Donna

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  A coming-of-age novel that revolves around the life of Theo Decker, who survives a tragic event and becomes entangled with a priceless painting, leading him into a world of art, loss, and redemption.

• The Immortalists

  Benjamin, Chloe

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  Four teenage siblings secretly go to a travelling psychic known for predicting when people will die. After that, for five decades, they keep what they learned hidden from each other.

• The Elegance of the Hedgehog

  Barbery, Muriel, 1969-

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  Following the lives of two characters, a precocious twelve-year-old girl named Paloma and Renée, the discreet concierge of the luxurious Parisian apartment building where Paloma resides. As their paths intersect, the novel delves into philosophical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Nightingale

  a Novel

  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

• The Reason I Jump

  the Inner Voice of a Thirteen-year-old Boy With Autism

  Higashida, Naoki, 1992-

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  "The Reason I Jump" offers a unique and empathetic glimpse into the mind of a thirteen-year-old boy with severe autism. Through painstakingly spelled-out answers to common questions, Higashida challenges stereotypes, explores complex issues like…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Alice Network

  a Novel

  Quinn, Kate

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  "The Alice Network" intertwines the stories of two women-Charlie, a young and pregnant American searching for her missing cousin in post-World War II Europe, and Eve, a former spy haunter by her past experiences during World War I. As they join…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rosie Project

  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

• A Man Called Ove

  Backman, Fredrik, 1981-

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  A heartwarming and humorous tale about Ove, a curmudgeonly and seemingly cantankerous man whose life takes an unexpected turn when new neighbors and an unlikely friendship disrupt his meticulously planned world, revealing a softer side beneath his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

  a Novel

  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 Language of Flowers

  [a Novel]

  Diffenbaugh, Vanessa

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  Victoria Jones is an emancipated foster child with a deep connection to the Victorian language of flowers, learns to navigate the challenges of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Through the symbolic power of flowers, the novel beautifully…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Giver of Stars

  Moyes, Jojo, 1969-

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  Inspire by true events, this story of a group of women in Depression-era Kentucky who join the Pack Horse Library Project, delivering books to remote areas to promote literacy. As they face various challenges, the novel explores friendship,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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