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• The Years of Lyndon Johnson. [3], Master of the Senate

  Caro, Robert A.

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  Third in an award-winning series chronicling Lyndon Johnson's life and career, this biography features intricate political maneuvers that would appeal to any Game of Thrones fan. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, among other awards. "Caro portrays an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crime and Punishment

  Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881

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  In The Sopranos, Dr. Krakower recommends that Tony should read Crime and Punishment. This classic Russian novel deals with the same themes of morality and existentialism that the characters in the show struggle with.

• The Worst Hard Time

  the Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl

  Egan, Timothy

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  Timothy Egan grounds his account of the Dust Bowl in the experiences of a handful of families. By bringing the cast of historical figures to life, historical fact becomes painful, affecting, and personal. Winner of the National Book Awards, among…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Small World

  a Novel

  Evison, Jonathan

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  This novel moves between a group of people brought together by a train wreck in 2019 and their ancestors in the 1850s. "[T]he story thrives because [Evison's] eye for the particulars of each character’s life is so sharp: [...] when their lives do…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Then We Came to the End

  a Novel

  Ferris, Joshua

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  The staff of a Chicago ad agency at the turn of the century faces layoffs as business dries up. As the layoffs continue, anxiety increases and pranks, stolen chairs, and an absurd assignment they've been given become fixations for the staff. Winner…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Several People Are Typing

  a Novel

  Kasulke, Calvin

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  Exploring the landscape of the office in the current work-from-home era, this novel proceeds from the premise that Gerald, an employee at a PR firm, finds his consciousness uploaded into Slack.

• The Raven Tower

  Leckie, Ann

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  This complex epic fantasy is narrated by a millenia old god recounting its own history alongside that of Eolo, a warrior whose master's uncle has usurped his right to the throne. This novel was shortlisted for the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jade City

  Lee, Fonda

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  Crime families battle for control of a city and the jade that magically enhances their abilities. Winner of the Prix Aurora Best Novel Award and the World Fantasy Award for novels.

• The Given Day

  Lehane, Dennis

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  Danny Coughlin, a police officer from a family of police officers, grew up knowing that it's better to be on the winning side. When he starts to sympathise with officers who want to unionise, it tears at his loyalties to his family and forces him to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cubed

  a Secret History of the Workplace

  Saval, Nikil

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  A witty history of the white-collar workplace from which The Office draws its humor.

• The Priory of the Orange Tree

  Shannon, Samantha, 1991-

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  Both sides of a divided realm fear the return of an ancient, world-destroying dragon. This doorstopper epic fantasy is full of deep worldbuilding as seen through the eyes of well-developed characters on all sides of the conflict. Winner of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lancaster and York

  the Wars of the Roses

  Weir, Alison, 1951-

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  This book chronicles the human side of the War of the Roses, a historical period which heavily influenced Game of Thrones. Winner of the Booklist Editors' Choice - Best History Books award.

• City on Fire

  a Novel

  Winslow, Don, 1953-

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  "Don Winslow’s terrific new novel, “City on Fire,” does for Rhode Island what David Chase’s “The Sopranos” did for New Jersey." -- Washington Post