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• Lavinia

  Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018

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  Taking a minor character from Virgil's Aeneid, Le Guin gives Lavinia, the king's daughter, a long overdue voice of her own.

• Gods of Jade and Shadow

  Moreno-Garcia, Silvia,

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  The Mayan God of Death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore.

• Home Fire

  Shamsie, Kamila, 1973-

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  A diverse, contemporary and subtle retelling of the the ancient Greek play of Antigone set in London and featuring second generation Pakistani immigrants.

• The Lady Brewer of London

  a Novel

  Brooks, Karen (Australian author),

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  In 1405, the daughter of a wealthy merchant suddenly finds her family bankrupted when her father's ship is lost at sea. Forced to find a way to provide for herself and her siblings, Anneke turns to her late mother's family business: brewing ale.

• The Stand

  a Novel

  King, Stephen, 1947-

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  A devastating plague leaves only a few survivors who, while experiencing dreams of a battle between good and evil, move toward an actual confrontation in Boulder, Colorado.

• Xena, Warrior Princess

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  Xena is a smart, tough, and fearless fighter who travels the dangerous roads of ancient Greece, defending the innocent from the forces of darkness and seeking redemption for her cruel misdeeds of the past.

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