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by George Orwell
3.8(12,162)
A middle-aged man, disillusioned with his suburban life, seeks solace in his childhood village, only to find it changed by progress and on the brink of war.
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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A hidden princess, tired of waiting, emerges from the shadows to reclaim her throne, only to discover the decoy princess has a different, and equally compelling, story.
by Lisa Maxwell
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A time-traveling Mageus thief must journey to 1902 New York to steal a powerful book and unravel the secrets of a magical barrier, risking betrayal and her own future to save her kind from extinction.
by Apuleius
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A curious young man's quest for magic goes awry when he's accidentally turned into a donkey, journeying through Roman society before finding spiritual redemption with the goddess Isis.
by Henry David Thoreau
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Thoreau's essay argues that individual conscience must guide citizens to resist unjust laws through nonviolent action.
by Cory Doctorow
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In a future where death is a minor inconvenience, a young man fights to preserve the analog purity of Disney World against a new wave of immersive digital experiences, even if it kills him (again).
by Nikos Kazantzakis
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Kazantzakis’s controversial masterpiece explores the human struggles of Jesus, who battles doubt, fear, and the appeal of a normal life before accepting his divine sacrifice.
by Sara Raasch
4.0(12,129)
As a world-devouring Decay spreads, a queen must master forbidden magic, a king must rally his shattered people, and a princess must confront a shocking betrayal, all while battling a resurrected tyrant and the ultimate sacrifice looming.
by Nancy Springer
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Armed with wit, disguises, and an indomitable spirit, Sherlock Holmes's rebellious younger sister, Enola, plunges into the grimy heart of Victorian London to unravel her mother's disappearance, only to find herself entangled in a marquess's kidnapping and constantly evading her famous brother.
by Cassandra Clare
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Forbidden love becomes a curse when Emma and Julian's parabatai ritual ignites dangerous magic, threatening their bond and the Shadowhunter world.
by Hafsah Faizal
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Inspired by ancient Arabia, a disguised huntress and a reluctant assassin go on a dangerous quest for a lost artifact. They do not know their intertwined fates could either save their kingdom from a growing darkness or unleash a greater evil.
by Robert A. Heinlein
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A jaded combat veteran answers a mysterious ad, embarking on a swashbuckling, dimension-hopping adventure with a cosmic empress that blurs the lines between reality and the most glorious fantasy.
by Henry H. Neff
4.0(12,086)
From suburban Chicago to a secret academy, Max McDaniels uncovers a hidden world of ancient Celtic magic, disappearing children, and a growing power within himself as he is thrust into an age-old battle between light and shadow.
by Jessi Kir
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by Albert Camus
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Camus examines humanity's urge to revolt, from its ancient roots to modern history, showing how the desire for freedom often leads to new forms of oppression.
by Kaye Gibbons
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In 1950s North Carolina, a family of independent Birch women, led by the self-taught healer Charlie Kate, handles life's difficulties with practical wisdom and strong love.
by Bella Andre
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by Roger Lancelyn Green
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Robin Hood and his Merrie Men emerge from Sherwood Forest to outwit Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, bringing justice to the poor with skill and wit.
by Alice Oseman
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A cynical teen blogger navigates mental health, first love, and a mysterious online game threatening to unravel her fragile world.
by Trudi Canavan
4.0(12,057)
As Sachaka nears collapse, Lorkin, a feared black magician with forbidden gemstone power, must create an alliance between his people and the Traitor rebels, risking his life and his place in a world on the edge of magical change.
by V.C. Andrews
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In the shadowy bayou, an innocent Cajun girl's first love and artistic dreams are shattered by a family's dark secrets, forcing her into a New Orleans mansion riddled with lies and torment to uncover her true parentage.
by Jason F. Wright
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A determined reporter's quest to uncover the origins of anonymous 'Christmas Jars' filled with money for the needy leads her to a heartwarming discovery about community, compassion, and her own forgotten past.
by Yukio Mishima
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Haunted by his father's death and a severe stutter, Mizoguchi seeks identity in Kyoto's Golden Pavilion, only to become obsessed with its beauty and eventually destroy it to feel free.
by Richard Brautigan
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A bizarre and often funny journey through an America where fishing for trout becomes a stand-in for everything from mayonnaise to the hard-to-pin-down American dream.