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08/24/2024

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Husband on the other hand. Nothing yet hah

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08/16/2024

"Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen is a novel that follows the lives and romantic entanglements of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, after their father's death leaves them financially strained. Elinor, representing "sense," is practical and reserved, while Marianne, embodying "sensibility," is emotional and impulsive. The story explores their contrasting approaches to love and life as they navigate relationships with Edward Ferrars, John Willoughby, and Colonel Brandon. Through a series of misunderstandings, heartbreaks, and revelations, the sisters learn valuable lessons about love, responsibility, and the importance of balancing reason with emotion.

Paperback - $8

08/16/2024

08/16/2024

"Uprooted" by Naomi Novik is a fantasy novel about Agnieszka, a young woman taken by a powerful wizard called the Dragon to serve him. She discovers her own magical abilities and becomes key in the battle against the dark, corrupting force of the Wood. The story is a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the fight against evil.

Paperback - $12

08/16/2024

"New People" by Danzy Senna is a novel about Maria, a biracial woman living in 1990s Brooklyn with her fiancé, Khalil, who is also biracial. On the surface, Maria's life seems perfect, but she becomes increasingly obsessed with a black poet she barely knows. This obsession leads her to question her identity, her relationships, and the life she’s built. The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the complexities of being biracial in America, revealing the tensions between personal desires and societal expectations.

Hardcover - $10

08/16/2024

"Beasts of a Little Land" by Juhea Kim is a historical novel set in Korea during the Japanese occupation and the Korean War. The story follows the intertwined lives of several characters, including Jade, a young girl sold to a courtesan school, and JungHo, an orphan who becomes a street boy. Their lives, along with those of other characters, are shaped by love, betrayal, and the tumultuous events of their time. The novel explores themes of survival, identity, and the impact of history on individual lives, offering a rich tapestry of Korean culture and history.

Paperback - $10

08/16/2024

The Shining by Stephen King is a horror novel about Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado. Jack moves to the hotel with his wife, Wendy, and his young son, Danny, who possesses psychic abilities known as "the shining." As the winter progresses, the hotel’s malevolent forces begin to influence Jack, driving him into madness and putting his family in grave danger. The novel explores themes of isolation, addiction, and the destructive power of unchecked rage.

Paperback - $8

08/16/2024

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell is a psychological thriller that centers on Libby Jones, a young woman who inherits a mansion in London on her 25th birthday. Libby discovers that the house has a dark history involving a mysterious and tragic event that occurred when she was a baby. As she investigates, the story unfolds through multiple perspectives, including a woman named Lucy and a man named Henry, who each have connections to the house's past. The novel delves into themes of family secrets, manipulation, and the haunting impact of past traumas.

Paperback - $10

08/16/2024

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell is a non-fiction book that examines the factors contributing to high levels of success. Gladwell challenges the traditional notion of individual talent and hard work being the sole determinants of success. Instead, he explores how external factors—such as cultural background, timing, opportunities, and the "10,000-Hour Rule" (the idea that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field)—play a significant role. The book argues that success is often the result of a combination of personal effort and situational advantages.

Paperback - $10