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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #mystery)

📖 THE LAKE OF DEAD LANGUAGES 📖
by Carol Goodman

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🏫 A Suspenseful Mystery Unfolding in the Halls of a Boarding School.
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"The Lake of Dead Languages" by Carol Goodman is a mystery novel set in a boarding school nestled in the mountains of New York. The story follows Latin teacher Jane Hudson as she returns to her alma mater, where she uncovers dark secrets from her past and becomes entangled in a web of intrigue surrounding a series of deaths. The novel blends elements of suspense, psychological drama, and Gothic atmosphere.

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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #psychological)

📖 THE WAKING LAND 📖
by Callie Bates

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🌿 A Fantasy Tale of Magic, Politics, and Identity.
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"The Waking Land" by Callie Bates is a fantasy novel that follows the journey of Elanna Valtai, a young woman with a forbidden magical gift. When she is accused of regicide, Elanna must navigate political intrigue and confront her own identity to reclaim her power. The novel blends elements of magic, adventure, and self-discovery in a richly imagined world.

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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #mystery)

📖 THE DEVOTION OF SUSPECT X 📖
by Keigo Higashino

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🔍 A Gripping Psychological Mystery from Japan.
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"The Devotion of Suspect X" by Keigo Higashino is a psychological mystery novel that follows the intricate cat-and-mouse game between a brilliant mathematician and a detective. When a murder occurs, the mathematician becomes involved in a plan to cover up the crime. The novel explores themes of obsession, sacrifice, and the complexity of human relationships.

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📖 THE SISTERS BROTHERS 📖
by Patrick deWitt

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🤠 A Darkly Humorous Western Tale of Assassins on a Mission.
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"The Sisters Brothers" by Patrick deWitt is a darkly humorous Western novel that follows the adventures of Eli and Charlie Sisters, notorious assassins in the Old West. As they embark on a mission to hunt down a gold prospector, the brothers encounter a series of eccentric characters and unexpected twists. The novel blends humor, violence, and introspection into a captivating narrative.

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📚 Books made into movies 2023📚

🔻A Hallowe'en Party/A Haunting in Venice by Agatha Christie
🔻Maigret and the Dead Girl by Georges Simenon
🔻Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
🔻American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird & Martin Sherwin
🔻The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa
🔻The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard
🔻Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
🔻American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

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📖 THE HOUSE OF SILK 📖
by Anthony Horowitz

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🔎 A Gripping Sherlock Holmes Mystery for Modern Readers.
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"The House of Silk" by Anthony Horowitz is a mystery novel authorized by the Conan Doyle Estate, featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Set in London in 1890, the story follows Holmes as he investigates the case of a man who claims to be tormented by a mysterious, menacing figure. Horowitz's faithful recreation of the Holmesian world and intricate plotting make it a must-read for mystery enthusiasts.

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🥰My personal list of favourite books🥰

🔻"Castle" by Franz Kafka
🔻"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoevsky
🔻"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien
🔻"His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman
🔻"Harry Potter" (series) by J.K. Rowling
🔻"Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand
🔻"Speak, Memory" by Vladimir Nabokov
🔻"1984" by George Orwell
🔻"The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #psychological)

📖 THE WASP FACTORY 📖
by Iain Banks

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🐝 A Disturbing and Dark Exploration of a Troubled Mind.
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"The Wasp Factory" by Iain Banks is a psychological novel that delves into the mind of a disturbed teenager named Frank who lives on a remote Scottish island. The novel follows Frank's rituals and disturbing behaviors as he navigates his troubled past and confronts the secrets of his family. Banks' writing is unsettling and provocative, leaving readers questioning the nature of identity and morality.

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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #magicalrealism)

📖 THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS 📖
by Isabel Allende

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🔮 A Multigenerational Tale of Love, Magic, and Political Upheaval.
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"The House of the Spirits" by Isabel Allende is a sweeping family saga set in an unnamed Latin American country. The novel follows the Trueba family through multiple generations, blending elements of magical realism with historical events and social commentary. Allende's rich storytelling and vivid characters make it a captivating read.

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📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #historical)

📖 A BRIEF HISTORY OF SEVEN KILLINGS 📖
by Marlon James

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🇯🇲 A Multifaceted Epic Set in Jamaica, Exploring Political Turmoil.
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"A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James is a historical novel that spans decades and explores the political unrest in Jamaica during the 1970s and 1980s. The novel weaves together multiple perspectives and voices, offering a complex and nuanced portrayal of the social and political landscape of the time.

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📖 THE KIND WORTH KILLING 📖
by Peter Swanson

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🔪 A Twist-Filled Psychological Thriller with Intriguing Characters.
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"The Kind Worth Killing" by Peter Swanson is a psychological thriller that follows the twisted plot of two strangers who meet on a flight and devise a plan to murder each other's "problems." As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the lines between right and wrong blur. With unexpected twists and morally ambiguous characters, it's a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts.

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📜 Best Books about unrequited love 📜

1️⃣ "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" by Holly Ringland: This novel follows Alice Hart as she navigates family secrets and heartbreak, including unrequited love, while learning the language of flowers for healing.

2️⃣"Our Chemical Hearts" by Krystal Sutherland: A young adult novel that explores the complexities of first love and unrequited feelings through the protagonist's relationship with a mysterious new girl at school.

3️⃣"When You Read This" by Mary Adkins: A contemporary novel told through emails, blog posts, and other documents, delving into themes of grief, friendship, and unrequited love in the digital age.

4️⃣"If Beale Street Could Talk" by James Baldwin: While perhaps better known for his other works, this novel tells the story of Tish and Fonny, whose love is tested by racial injustice and Fonny's wrongful imprisonment, leading to moments of unrequited longing.

5️⃣"The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender: This whimsical novel follows Rose Edelstein, who discovers she can taste the emotions of the people who cook her food, leading to an exploration of family dynamics, loneliness, and unfulfilled desires.

6️⃣ "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez: While the author is well-known, this novel may be less familiar to some readers. It spans decades and explores the enduring love of Florentino Ariza for Fermina Daza, despite her marriage to another man.

7️⃣"Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined" by Danielle Younge-Ullman: A young adult novel that follows Ingrid, who grapples with her mother's past as a famous opera singer, as well as her own unrequited feelings for a fellow musician.

8️⃣"The History of Love" by Nicole Krauss: This novel weaves together multiple narratives, including the story of a young girl named Alma and her unrequited love for a boy named Bird, who emigrated to America during World War II.

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📚 Books that examine the impact of technology on society

1. "The Circle" by Dave Eggers
2. "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
3. "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson
4. "The Circle" by Sara B. Elfgren and Mats Strandberg
5. "Zeroes" by Chuck Wendig
6. "Super Sad True Love Story" by Gary Shteyngart
7. "The Light of Other Days" by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter
8. "Neuromancer" by William Gibson

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