📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary #emigrants)
📜EXIT WEST📜
by Mohsin Hamid
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➡️ A Poignant Tale of Love and Migration.
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📗About:
"Exit West" by Mohsin Hamid is a thought-provoking novel set in 2017. The story follows Nadia and Saeed, two young lovers in an unnamed city on the brink of civil war.
As the conflict escalates, mysterious doorways begin to appear, offering a way for people to flee to safer lands. Nadia and Saeed embark on a journey through these doors, experiencing different cities and grappling with the challenges of love, identity, and displacement.
If you're intrigued by a beautifully written narrative that explores the human experience of migration and the search for a better life, "Exit West" is a poignant and timely novel that reflects on the complexities of our world. 📖✨🌍
📜EXIT WEST📜
by Mohsin Hamid
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➡️ A Poignant Tale of Love and Migration.
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📗About:
"Exit West" by Mohsin Hamid is a thought-provoking novel set in 2017. The story follows Nadia and Saeed, two young lovers in an unnamed city on the brink of civil war.
As the conflict escalates, mysterious doorways begin to appear, offering a way for people to flee to safer lands. Nadia and Saeed embark on a journey through these doors, experiencing different cities and grappling with the challenges of love, identity, and displacement.
If you're intrigued by a beautifully written narrative that explores the human experience of migration and the search for a better life, "Exit West" is a poignant and timely novel that reflects on the complexities of our world. 📖✨🌍
📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📜THE LACUNA📜
by Barbara Kingsolver
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➡️ A Rich Historical Novel Spanning Decades.
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📗About:
"The Lacuna" by Barbara Kingsolver is a captivating novel set in 2009, primarily exploring the life of Harrison Shepherd, a man with a complex identity, against the backdrop of historical events.
The story traces Shepherd's life from his childhood in Mexico to his experiences working for famous figures like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Through Shepherd's eyes, the novel weaves a narrative that encompasses the Mexican Revolution, McCarthyism, and the Red Scare in the United States.
If you're drawn to richly layered narratives that blend history, politics, and personal stories, "The Lacuna" offers a beautifully written and insightful exploration of identity, culture, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. 📖🌎🎨
📜THE LACUNA📜
by Barbara Kingsolver
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➡️ A Rich Historical Novel Spanning Decades.
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📗About:
"The Lacuna" by Barbara Kingsolver is a captivating novel set in 2009, primarily exploring the life of Harrison Shepherd, a man with a complex identity, against the backdrop of historical events.
The story traces Shepherd's life from his childhood in Mexico to his experiences working for famous figures like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Through Shepherd's eyes, the novel weaves a narrative that encompasses the Mexican Revolution, McCarthyism, and the Red Scare in the United States.
If you're drawn to richly layered narratives that blend history, politics, and personal stories, "The Lacuna" offers a beautifully written and insightful exploration of identity, culture, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. 📖🌎🎨
📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary #2016)
📖 THE VEGETARIAN 📖
by Han Kang
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🌱 An Unsettling Exploration of Identity and Rebellion.
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"The Vegetarian" by Han Kang delves into the life of Yeong-hye, a woman who decides to stop eating meat after a series of vivid dreams. This decision sets off a chain reaction in her life, exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and the boundaries of personal choice.
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📖 THE VEGETARIAN 📖
by Han Kang
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🌱 An Unsettling Exploration of Identity and Rebellion.
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📗 About:
"The Vegetarian" by Han Kang delves into the life of Yeong-hye, a woman who decides to stop eating meat after a series of vivid dreams. This decision sets off a chain reaction in her life, exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and the boundaries of personal choice.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📖 THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA 📖
by TJ Klune
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🏠 A Heartwarming Tale of Magic and Acceptance.
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"The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune is a delightful and heartwarming story following Linus Baker, a caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. His life takes an unexpected turn when he's sent to observe an orphanage for magical children and meets its extraordinary inhabitants. This charming tale explores themes of love, acceptance, and the power of found family.
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📖 THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA 📖
by TJ Klune
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🏠 A Heartwarming Tale of Magic and Acceptance.
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📗 About:
"The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune is a delightful and heartwarming story following Linus Baker, a caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. His life takes an unexpected turn when he's sent to observe an orphanage for magical children and meets its extraordinary inhabitants. This charming tale explores themes of love, acceptance, and the power of found family.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary #modern)
📖 THE DEATH OF VIVEK OJI 📖
by Akwaeke Emezi
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🌟 A Poignant Exploration of Identity and Loss.
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"The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi unravels the life and death of Vivek Oji, a young Nigerian whose sudden demise leaves behind a trail of unanswered questions. Through vibrant storytelling and multiple perspectives, this novel delves into themes of identity, family, and the search for self-understanding in a culture steeped in tradition and change.
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📖 THE DEATH OF VIVEK OJI 📖
by Akwaeke Emezi
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🌟 A Poignant Exploration of Identity and Loss.
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📗 About:
"The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi unravels the life and death of Vivek Oji, a young Nigerian whose sudden demise leaves behind a trail of unanswered questions. Through vibrant storytelling and multiple perspectives, this novel delves into themes of identity, family, and the search for self-understanding in a culture steeped in tradition and change.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary #2021)
📖 THE SWEETNESS OF WATER 📖
by Nathan Harris
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🌾 An Intimate Story of Freedom and Resilience After the Civil War.
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"The Sweetness of Water" by Nathan Harris paints a vivid portrait of the post-Civil War South, following two brothers who forge an unexpected friendship with two newly emancipated men. This novel navigates themes of race, love, and the pursuit of freedom in a landscape marked by the legacy of war and social upheaval.
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📖 THE SWEETNESS OF WATER 📖
by Nathan Harris
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🌾 An Intimate Story of Freedom and Resilience After the Civil War.
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📗 About:
"The Sweetness of Water" by Nathan Harris paints a vivid portrait of the post-Civil War South, following two brothers who forge an unexpected friendship with two newly emancipated men. This novel navigates themes of race, love, and the pursuit of freedom in a landscape marked by the legacy of war and social upheaval.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📖 LESS 📖
by Andrew Sean Greer
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🌍 A Comic and Heartwarming Journey of Self-Discovery.
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"Less" by Andrew Sean Greer follows Arthur Less, a failed novelist about to turn fifty, who embarks on a global journey to escape his ex-lover's wedding. This comedic and heartwarming novel takes readers on a delightful adventure as Less navigates through unexpected experiences and discovers the true meaning of love and happiness.
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📖 LESS 📖
by Andrew Sean Greer
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🌍 A Comic and Heartwarming Journey of Self-Discovery.
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📗 About:
"Less" by Andrew Sean Greer follows Arthur Less, a failed novelist about to turn fifty, who embarks on a global journey to escape his ex-lover's wedding. This comedic and heartwarming novel takes readers on a delightful adventure as Less navigates through unexpected experiences and discovers the true meaning of love and happiness.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📖 THE LAST SAMURAI 📖
by Helen DeWitt
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📚 An Intellectually Rich Exploration of Identity and Purpose.
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"The Last Samurai" by Helen DeWitt is a lesser-known contemporary novel that follows the journey of a single mother and her son. The narrative explores themes of education, identity, and the search for purpose, offering a unique and intellectually rich reading experience.
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📖 THE LAST SAMURAI 📖
by Helen DeWitt
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📚 An Intellectually Rich Exploration of Identity and Purpose.
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📗 About:
"The Last Samurai" by Helen DeWitt is a lesser-known contemporary novel that follows the journey of a single mother and her son. The narrative explores themes of education, identity, and the search for purpose, offering a unique and intellectually rich reading experience.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📖 WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING 📖
by Delia Owens
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🌿 A Poetic and Evocative Tale of Nature and Solitude.
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"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens is a contemporary novel that follows the life of Kya Clark, the "Marsh Girl," as she grows up isolated in the wild marshes of North Carolina. The novel beautifully weaves themes of nature, loneliness, and resilience, capturing the essence of the human spirit.
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📖 WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING 📖
by Delia Owens
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🌿 A Poetic and Evocative Tale of Nature and Solitude.
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📗 About:
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens is a contemporary novel that follows the life of Kya Clark, the "Marsh Girl," as she grows up isolated in the wild marshes of North Carolina. The novel beautifully weaves themes of nature, loneliness, and resilience, capturing the essence of the human spirit.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📖 ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE 📖
by Gail Honeyman
🌺 A Moving and Life-affirming Story About an Unlikely Heroine.
📖 About:
"Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman is a heartwarming novel about a socially awkward woman who isn't keen on social interactions but possesses a heart full of kindness. Through her journey of self-discovery and an unexpected friendship, Eleanor learns that she is capable of change, and in fact, she's completely fine just being herself.
📘 О книге:
"Элеонора Олифант в полном порядке" Гейл Ханиман - это трогательный роман о социально неловкой женщине, которая не стремится к социальным взаимодействиям, но обладает сердцем, полным доброты. Через её путь самопознания и неожиданную дружбу Элеонора узнает, что способна на изменения, и на самом деле ей совершенно нормально быть самой собой.
Если нужна книга, пишите @janesmall1985
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📖 ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE 📖
by Gail Honeyman
🌺 A Moving and Life-affirming Story About an Unlikely Heroine.
📖 About:
"Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman is a heartwarming novel about a socially awkward woman who isn't keen on social interactions but possesses a heart full of kindness. Through her journey of self-discovery and an unexpected friendship, Eleanor learns that she is capable of change, and in fact, she's completely fine just being herself.
📘 О книге:
"Элеонора Олифант в полном порядке" Гейл Ханиман - это трогательный роман о социально неловкой женщине, которая не стремится к социальным взаимодействиям, но обладает сердцем, полным доброты. Через её путь самопознания и неожиданную дружбу Элеонора узнает, что способна на изменения, и на самом деле ей совершенно нормально быть самой собой.
Если нужна книга, пишите @janesmall1985
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📖 EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING 📖
by Nicola Yoon
💖 A Whirlwind YA Romance Tackling Life, Love, and Illness.
📕 About:
"Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon explores the life of Maddy, a teenager who's allergic to the outside world and has spent her life in a sterile, sealed environment. Her quiet existence changes when a moving truck next door brings Olly, a thoughtful boy who piques Maddy's interest. Through emails and charades from windows, their friendship blossoms into something deeper in this heartwarming novel that makes us question the price of safety and the power of love.
📘 О книге:
«Все, все» Николы Юн рассказывает о жизни Мэдди, подростка, которая аллергична к внешнему миру и провела свою жизнь в стерильной, герметично закрытой среде. Ее тихое существование меняется, когда встречает Олли - задумчивого парня, который пробуждает интерес Мэдди. Через электронную почту и шарады из окна их дружба превращается в нечто более глубокое в этом трогательном романе, заставляющем нас задуматься о цене безопасности и силе любви.
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📖 EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING 📖
by Nicola Yoon
💖 A Whirlwind YA Romance Tackling Life, Love, and Illness.
📕 About:
"Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon explores the life of Maddy, a teenager who's allergic to the outside world and has spent her life in a sterile, sealed environment. Her quiet existence changes when a moving truck next door brings Olly, a thoughtful boy who piques Maddy's interest. Through emails and charades from windows, their friendship blossoms into something deeper in this heartwarming novel that makes us question the price of safety and the power of love.
📘 О книге:
«Все, все» Николы Юн рассказывает о жизни Мэдди, подростка, которая аллергична к внешнему миру и провела свою жизнь в стерильной, герметично закрытой среде. Ее тихое существование меняется, когда встречает Олли - задумчивого парня, который пробуждает интерес Мэдди. Через электронную почту и шарады из окна их дружба превращается в нечто более глубокое в этом трогательном романе, заставляющем нас задуматься о цене безопасности и силе любви.
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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #contemporary)
📖 THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN 📖
by Garth Stein
🐾 A Heartwarming Tale of Love, Loss, and Hope—Told by a Dog.
📕 About:
"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein is a touching novel narrated by a wise and philosophical dog named Enzo. Through his eyes, readers experience the life of his owner, race car driver Denny Swift, as he navigates love, loss, and the pursuit of his dreams. Beautifully written, this unique narrative explores the journeys we all undertake and the wisdom we can glean from man's best friend.
📘 О книге:
Книга Гарта Штайна - это трогательный роман, рассказанный мудрой и философской собакой по имени Энцо. Через его глаза читатели переживают жизнь его хозяина, гонщика Денни Свифта, который проходит через любовь, потерю и следует за своей мечтой. Прекрасно написанная, этот увлекательный рассказ исследует пути, которым мы следуем, и ту мудрость, которую мы можем подчерпнуть у четырех-ногого друга.
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📖 THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN 📖
by Garth Stein
🐾 A Heartwarming Tale of Love, Loss, and Hope—Told by a Dog.
📕 About:
"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein is a touching novel narrated by a wise and philosophical dog named Enzo. Through his eyes, readers experience the life of his owner, race car driver Denny Swift, as he navigates love, loss, and the pursuit of his dreams. Beautifully written, this unique narrative explores the journeys we all undertake and the wisdom we can glean from man's best friend.
📘 О книге:
Книга Гарта Штайна - это трогательный роман, рассказанный мудрой и философской собакой по имени Энцо. Через его глаза читатели переживают жизнь его хозяина, гонщика Денни Свифта, который проходит через любовь, потерю и следует за своей мечтой. Прекрасно написанная, этот увлекательный рассказ исследует пути, которым мы следуем, и ту мудрость, которую мы можем подчерпнуть у четырех-ногого друга.
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