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Thom Gunn, Ted Hughes |
Faber
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Faber
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Selected Poems
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First published in 1962 this selection, made by the poets themselves, draws on the volumes they had published up to that date and forms a valuable introduction to their work.
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Phyllis Tickle, Ken Wilson, David P. Gushee |
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Spirit
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A Letter to My Congregation, Second Edition
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"A breakthrough work coming from the heart of evangelical Christianity," writes theologian David Gushee. "Wilson shows how God has led him on a journey toward a rethinking of what the fully authoritative and inspired Bible ought to be taken to mean in the life of the church today." "One of the most exquisite, painful, candid, brilliant pieces ... that I have ever seen," writes Christian author Phyllis Tickle. The second edition of Letter to My Congregation includes expanded material.
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Greece in the age of Heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is nobody, just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles.Achilles, “best of all the Greeks,” is everything Patroclus is not—strong, beautiful, the child of a goddess—and by all rights their paths should never cross. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing and soon their tentative connection gives way to a steadfast friendship. As they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something far deeper—despite the displeasure of Achilles’ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.Fate is never far from the heels of Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate.Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.
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Djuna Barnes
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Sun
&
Moon
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The Book Of Repulsive Women - 8 Rhythms And 5 Drawings
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"The Book of Repulsive Women" celebrates women who defy societal norms through bold poetry and evocative art, making it a must-read for those interested in exploring unconventional female sexuality and rebellion.
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Freshwater is a must-read for individuals who are intrigued with experimental and thought-provoking reads. This novel follows Ada, a young Nigerian woman, who struggles to understand herself and the powerful entities that exist within her. All narrated through the various perspectives of her selves, Freshwater seamlessly blends Igbo spirituality and existential philosophy to deliver a truly unique and captivating read.
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Emily M. Danforth
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Harpercollinspublishers
Plain Bad Heroines
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Our story begins in 1902, at The Brookhants School for Girls. Flo and Clara, two impressionable students, are obsessed with each other and with a daring young writer named Mary MacLane, the author of a scandalous bestselling memoir. To show their devotion to Mary, the girls establish their own private club and call it The Plain Bad Heroine Society. They meet in secret in a nearby apple orchard, the setting of their wildest happiness and, ultimately, of their macabre deaths. This is where their bodies are later discovered with a copy of Mary’s book splayed beside them, the victims of a swarm of stinging, angry yellow jackets. Less than five years later, The Brookhants School for Girls closes its doors forever—but not before three more people mysteriously die on the property, each in a most troubling way. Over a century later, the now abandoned and crumbling Brookhants is back in the news when wunderkind writer, Merritt Emmons, publishes a breakout book celebrating the queer, feminist history surrounding the “haunted and cursed” Gilded-Age institution. Her bestselling book inspires a controversial horror film adaptation starring celebrity actor and lesbian it girl Harper Harper playing the ill-fated heroine Flo, opposite B-list actress and former child star Audrey Wells as Clara. But as Brookhants opens its gates once again, and our three modern heroines arrive on set to begin filming, past and present become grimly entangled—or perhaps just grimly exploited—and soon it’s impossible to tell where the curse leaves off and Hollywood begins. A story within a story within a story and featuring black-and-white period illustrations.
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William S. Burroughs
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Penguin
Books
My Education : A Book of Dreams
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"My Education" is Burroughs' last novel, first published two years before his death in 1997. It is a book of dreams, collected over several decades and as close to a memoir as we will see. The dreams cover themes from the mundane and ordinary - conversations with his friends Allen Ginsberg or Ian Sommerville, feeding his cats, procuring drugs or sex - to the erotic, bizarre and visionary. Always a rich source of imagery in Burroughs' own fiction, in this book dreams become a direct and powerful force in themselves.
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Walt Whitman, Malcolm Cowley |
Penguin
Classics
Leaves of Grass
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“I am large, I contain multitudes”A Penguin Classic When Walt Whitman self-published his Leaves of Grass in July 1855, he altered the course of literary history. One of the greatest masterpieces of American literature, it redefined the rules of poetry while describing the soul of the American character. Throughout his great career, Whitman continuously revised, expanded, and republished Leaves of Grass , but many critics believe that the book that matters most is the 1855 original. Penguin Classics proudly presents that text in its original and complete form, with an introductory essay by the writer and poet Malcolm Cowley.“I celebrate myself, and sing myself,And what I assume you shall assume,For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.”For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Meet an over-the-hill Pop Yé-yé singer with a faulty heart, two conservative middle-aged women holding hands in the Galápagos, and the proprietor of a Laundromat with a penchant for Cantonese songs of heartbreak. Rehash national icons: the truth about racial riot fodder-girl Maria Hertogh living out her days as a chambermaid in Lake Tahoe, a mirage of the Merlion as a ladyboy working Orchard Towers, and a high-stakes fantasy starring the still-suave lead of the 1990s TV hit serial The Unbeatables.Heartfelt and sexy, the stories of Amanda Lee Koe encompass a skewed world fraught with prestige anxiety, moral relativism, sexual frankness, and the improbable necessity of human connection. Told in strikingly original prose, these are fictions that plough, relentlessly, the possibilities of understanding Singapore and her denizens discursively, off-centre. Ministry of Moral Panic is an extraordinary debut collection and the introduction of a revelatory new voice.
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Daylight Gate
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A Master of Djinn is an enchanting blend of historical fiction and fantasy, with a kickass female lead and a unique magical system. This book is perfect for fans of steampunk and alternative history, and anyone who wants to get lost in a thrilling adventure full of political intrigue, unexpected twists, and heartwarming relationships. P. Djèlí Clark's writing is vibrant, witty, and captivating, and his world-building is impeccable. You won't be able to put this book down!
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Seth Whidden, Jean Nicholas Arthur Rimbaud, Wallace Fowlie |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
Rimbaud : Complete Works, Selected Letters, a Bilingual Edition
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Rimbaud's work is a must-read for anyone interested in modern poetry and the French symbolist movement. This bilingual edition is a faithful rendition of Rimbaud's complex verse, and also includes previously omitted versions of poems and letters, making it the best authoritative version of Rimbaud's work available. The book's unique feature is its side-by-side translation, which makes Rimbaud's poetry accessible to readers who are not fluent in French. Overall, this edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for lovers of modern poetry.
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Binh, a Vietnamese cook, flees Saigon in 1929, disgracing his family to serve as a galley hand at sea. The taunts of his now-deceased father ringing in his ears, Binh answers an ad for a live-in cook at a Parisian household, and soon finds himself employed by Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.Toklas and Stein hold court in their literary salon, for which the devoted yet acerbic Binh serves as chef, and as a keen observer of his "Mesdames" and their distinguished guests. But when the enigmatic literary ladies decide to journey back to America, Binh is faced with a monumental choice: will he, the self-imposed "exile," accompany them to yet another new country, return to his native Vietnam, or make Paris his home?
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The #1 New York Times-bestselling sequel to Leigh Bardugo's thrilling Six of Crows.When you can’t beat the odds, change the game.Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets—a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.
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Tyler Oakley
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Gallery
Books
Binge
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Binge could be a good read for someone who is a fan of Tyler Oakley's YouTube channel and loves humorous stories about mishaps and shenanigans. The book is filled with personal anecdotes that Tyler has never shared before, and his trademark humor shines through every page. Readers will be entertained by Tyler's charming personality and relate to the embarrassing moments he shares with them. Overall, Binge is a must-read for anyone looking for a good laugh and an insight into Tyler Oakley's life.
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Under the Udala Trees could be a good read for those interested in historical fiction that explores the intricacies of relationships and the complexities of love in a time of war. The novel is raw and heart-wrenching, exposing the realities of a conflict-ridden nation and the consequences of love in such a perilous environment. Okparanta's fluid writing style makes the novel an engaging and compelling read, with a message that lingers long after the final pages.
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In this spellbinding new exploration of the varieties of love, the author of Call Me by Your Name lets us back into his characters' lives years after their first meetingIn Find Me, Aciman shows us Elio's father, Samuel, on a trip from Florence to Rome to visit Elio, now a gifted classical pianist. A chance encounter on the train upends Sami's visit and changes his life forever.Elio soon moves to Paris, where he, too, has a consequential affair, while Oliver, a New England college professor with a family, suddenly finds himself contemplating a return trip across the Atlantic.Aciman is a master of sensibility, of the intimate details and the nuances of emotion that are the substance of passion. Find Me brings us back inside the world of one of our greatest contemporary romances to show us that in fact true love never dies.
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Alison Bechdel
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Jonathan
Cape
Fun Home : A Family Tragicomic
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Fun Home could be a good read for those interested in a moving and darkly humorous family tale. The graphic illustrations and interweaving of childhood memories, college life, and present day add depth to the story. The complex relationship between Alison and her closeted homosexual father is explored in a way that is both heartbreaking and fiercely funny. Overall, Fun Home is a groundbreaking masterpiece that is definitely worth a read.
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It begins with a painting won in a raffle: fifteen sunflowers, hung on the wall by a woman who believes that men and boys are capable of beautiful things.And then there are two boys, Ellis and Michael,who are inseparable. And the boys become men,and then Annie walks into their lives,and it changes nothing and everything.
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If you're drawn to the darker, more provocative undercurrents of human experience, Dennis Cooper's "Period" could captivate you. Closing his five-book cycle, Cooper doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable, intertwining themes of sex, mortality, and the rebellious pulse of youth culture. Feel the adrenaline of his narrative and the haunting questions he raises about the nature of desire and the shadows it casts.
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Aaron Hartzler
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Little,
Brown
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Rapture Practice
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What happens when the person you’re becoming isn’t the one your family wants you to be? When Aaron Hartzler was little, he couldn’t wait for the The Rapture: that moment when Jesus would come down from the clouds to whisk him and his family up to heaven. But as he turns sixteen, Aaron grows more curious about all the things his family forsakes for the Lord. He begins to realize he doesn’t want Jesus to come back just yet—not before he has his first kiss, sees his first movie, or stars in the school play.Whether he’s sneaking out, making out, or playing hymns with a hangover, Aaron learns a few lessons that can’t be found in the Bible. He discovers that the girl of your dreams can just as easily be the boy of your dreams, and the tricky part about believing is that no one can do it for you.In this funny and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir, debut author Aaron Hartzler recalls his teenage journey from devoted to doubtful, and the search to find his own truth without losing the fundamentalist family who loves him.
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This book is a refreshing and heartwarming coming-of-age story that beautifully combines elements of romance, self-discovery, and the power of resilience. Through Liz's journey, readers will be immersed in a world of diverse characters, where race, identity, and social expectations are explored in a poignant and relatable way. With its smart, hilarious, and unapologetically authentic narrative, "You Should See Me In A Crown" is a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful story that celebrates love, friendship, and the courage to chase your dreams.
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Larry Duplechan
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Arsenal
Pulp
Press
Got 'Til It's Gone
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This book offers a poignant yet uplifting exploration of the midlife experience, touching on themes of love, mortality, and personal growth. It is a great read for those seeking a relatable and heartwarming story about navigating life's challenges and finding hope in unexpected places.
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Hanna Bervoets
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Pan
Macmillan
We Had To Remove This Post
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We Had To Remove This Post is a thought-provoking book that delves into the world of content moderation. It explores the impact of this job on the mental health and morals of the workers, asking important questions about who decides what content is appropriate for social media platforms. This book would be a good read for anyone interested in technology, social media, and the impact of these platforms on society. The story is psychologically astute, emotionally affecting, and leaves a lasting impression on the reader.
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Claire Morgan, Patricia Highsmith |
Bloomsbury
Paperbacks
Carol
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Recommendation: Carol is a beautifully written and atmospheric love story that explores the complexities of love and desire. The forbidden romance between Therese and Carol is captivating and will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys literary fiction and stories that delve into the human heart.
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C.L. Polk
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Tordotcom
Stormsong
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Stormsong is a perfect book for those who love a good mix of magic, politics and romance. The book has a gripping plot with relatable characters who face the consequences of their actions as they try to save their nation from winter storms. The book is particularly unique in the way it explores the challenges faced by its female protagonist Dame Grace Hensley, and the forbidden love affair between her and Avia Jessup. Overall, Stormsong is a beautifully written sequel to Witchmark that will keep you on edge until the very end.
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The Death of Vivek Oji is a powerful and emotional coming-of-age story exploring the complexities of identity and family relationships. Set in Nigeria, the novel offers a unique perspective into a country and culture seldom explored in literature. Emezi's writing is both poetic and vivid, bringing to life a cast of unforgettable characters, each struggling to understand themselves and their place in the world. This book will resonate with anyone who has questioned their identity or felt unseen and misunderstood by those closest to them.
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William S. Burroughs
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Holt,
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The Place of Dead Roads
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If you're intrigued by a blend of cowboy antics and philosophical musings, "The Place of Dead Roads" could captivate you. It's a book that transcends genres, combining the gritty atmosphere of a Western with the avant-garde narrative you might expect from Burroughs. It's for those who appreciate a novel that challenges their perception of reality while offering a wild ride through a reimagined American landscape.
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Victoria Cribb, Sjón |
Sceptre
Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was
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The mesmerising new novel by Iceland's internationally renowned writer Sjón - 'the trickster that makes the world, and he is achingly brilliant' Junot Díaz, 'an extraordinary and original writer' A.S. Byatt.Winner of the Icelandic Literary PrizeThe year is 1918 and in Iceland the erupting volcano Katla can be seen colouring the sky night and day from the streets of Reykjavik. Yet life in the small capital carries on as usual, despite the natural disaster, a shortage of coal and, in the outside world, the Great War grinding on.There, sixteen-year-old Máni Steinn lives for the new fashion - the movies. Asleep he dreams altered versions of them, their tapestry of events threaded with strands from his own life. Awake he hovers on the fringes of society. But then the Spanish flu epidemic comes ashore, killing hundreds and driving thousands into their sick beds. The shadows of existence deepen and for Máni everything changes.Capturing Iceland at a moment of profound transformation, this is the story of a misfit in a place where life and death, reality and imagination, secrets and revelations jostle for dominance. With not a word wasted, this mesmerising and original novel is the work of a major international writer.
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Glitch Feminism could be a good read for anyone who wants to understand the intersections of digital technology and gender identity. The author, Legacy Russell, uses memoir, critical theory, and art to weave together a powerful argument for the potential of the glitch as a site of resistance. By looking at the work of contemporary artists who have explored the glitch in their own practices, Russell shows how we can use technology to break free from traditional gender norms and create new forms of identity. This book is timely, thought-provoking, and a must-read for anyone interested in the future of gender and technology.
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If you're looking for a book that's both a thrilling quest and a heartfelt exploration of love and identity, "I Kissed Shara Wheeler" might be your next favorite read. It's witty, it's subversive, and it's got that perfect combination of humor and depth that keeps the pages turning. Plus, the unity among diverse rivals in pursuit of a mysterious common goal gives it an edge that's both intriguing and entirely heartwarming.
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"The Snow Queen is a poignant tale of love, loss, and spirituality, perfect for those seeking a moving story of personal growth. Cunningham captures the complexity of human emotion with stunning prose and an unflinching look at mortality. The characters are flawed and relatable, each searching for their own path towards a greater understanding of the world and their place in it. Highly recommended for fans of literary fiction."
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A celebration of love in all its frailty, confusion and excess. Set on board the QE2, and in New York and Liverpool, Gut Symmetries explores parallel lives, loves and universes.
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This book is a compelling and emotional story that explores themes of racism, sexism, and abuse, but ultimately it is about the power of resilience and the connections we make with others. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired by the ability of the human spirit to triumph over adversity.
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My Mother - Demonology could be a great read for individuals looking to explore the complexities of feminism and sexuality, and how they intersect with personal experiences. Acker's writing style is raw and unapologetic, diving deep into the inner workings of the human psyche. The book's unique structure, a blend of memoir and fiction, allows for a fully immersive and engaging reading experience. Overall, My Mother - Demonology is a must-read for those who enjoy thought-provoking literature that challenges societal norms.
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Monica Byrne
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Little,
Brown
And
Company
The Girl in the Road
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A gripping novel set in near-future India - and a young woman's journey of escape and revelation.A young woman called Meena wakes up one morning covered in blood. There are mysterious snakebites across her chest. She knows she's in danger but something has happened to her memory. All she can do is run - but why? And from whom?As Meena plots her escape she hears of the Trail - an extraordinary, forbidden bridge that spans the Arabian sea, connecting India to Africa like a silver ribbon. Its purpose is to harness the power of the ocean - Blue Energy - but it also offers a subculture of travellers a chance for sanctuary and adventure.Convinced the Trail is her salvation, Meena gathers supplies - GPS, a scroll reader, a sealable waterproof pod. And so begins her extraordinary journey - both physical and spiritual - from India to Ethiopia, the home of her birth. But as she runs away from the threat of violence she is also running towards a shocking revelation about her past and her family.'The Girl in the Road is a brilliant novel - vivid, intense and fearless, with a kind of savage joy ... utterly unforgettable' - Kim Stanley Robinson
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After a storm has killed off all the island's men, two women in a 1600s Norwegian coastal village struggle to survive against both natural forces and the men who have been sent to rid the community of alleged witchcraft.Finnmark, Norway, 1617. Twenty-year-old Maren Bergensdatter stands on the craggy coast, watching the sea break into a sudden and reckless storm. Forty fishermen, including her brother and father, are drowned and left broken on the rocks below. With the menfolk wiped out, the women of the tiny Northern town of Vardø must fend for themselves. Three years later, a sinister figure arrives. Absalom Cornet comes from Scotland, where he burned witches in the northern isles. He brings with him his young Norwegian wife, Ursa, who is both heady with her husband's authority and terrified by it. In Vardø, and in Maren, Ursa sees something she has never seen before: independent women. But Absalom sees only a place untouched by God and flooded with a mighty evil. As Maren and Ursa are pushed together and are drawn to one another in ways that surprise them both, the island begins to close in on them with Absalom's iron rule threatening Vardø's very existence. Inspired by the real events of the Vardø storm and the 1620 witch trials, The Mercies is a feminist story of love, evil, and obsession, set at the edge of civilization.
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Carmen Maria Machado
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Gardner
Her Body And Other Parties
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A prize-winning, genre-bending collection of short stories that has already achieved cult status, Her Body and Other Parties is unique, unsettling and totally original. Carmen Maria Machado demolishes the borders between magical realism and science fiction, comedy and horror, fantasy and fabulism. Bodies become inconsequential, humans become monstrous, and anger becomes erotic. A dark, shimmering slice into womanhood, Her Body and Other Parties is wicked and exquisite.
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Augusten Burroughs
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St.
Martin's
Press
Running With Scissors
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If you're someone who appreciates a memoir that mines the humor and absurdity out of a dysfunctional childhood, Augusten Burroughs' "Running With Scissors" is for you. This book doesn't just recount a unique upbringing—it revels in its quirky, often disturbing, yet somehow resilient narratives that could only be born from real life. The balance of atrocious and amusing makes it a compelling read for anyone fascinated by the strange ways we survive our pasts.
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Négar Djavadi, Tina Kover |
Europa
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Uk
Disoriental
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In this high-spirited, kaleidoscopic story, key moments of Iranian history, politics, and culture punctuate stories of family drama and triumph.Kimiâ Sadr fled Iran at the age of ten in the company of her mother and sisters to join her father in France. Now twenty-five and facing the future she has built for herself as well as the prospect of a new generation, Kimiâ is inundated by her own memories and the stories of her ancestors, which come to her in unstoppable, uncontainable waves. In the waiting room of a Parisian fertility clinic, generations of flamboyant Sadrs return to her, including her formidable great-grandfather Montazemolmolk, with his harem of fifty-two wives, and her parents, Darius and Sara, stalwart opponents of each regime that befalls them.It is Kimiâ herself––punk-rock aficionado, storyteller extraordinaire, a Scheherazade of our time, and above all a modern woman divided between family traditions and her own “disorientalization”––who forms the heart of this bestselling and beloved novel.
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Meredith Weatherby, Yukio Mishima |
New
Directions
Confessions of a Mask
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This book would be a good read for someone who wants to delve into a thought-provoking exploration of identity and sexuality set in post-war Japan. "Confessions of a Mask" captures the struggle of a young boy, Kochan, who tries to suppress his homosexuality and conform to societal expectations. Yukio Mishima's evocative writing and vivid portrayal of Kochan's inner turmoil make this a powerful and compelling read. Through Kochan's journey, the book invites readers to question societal norms and grapple with the complexities of self-acceptance.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Jonathan
Cape
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Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
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This book would be a good read for someone who is struggling with finding their true identity and a sense of belonging. Jeanette Winterson's memoir is a raw and honest portrayal of her journey to overcome a painful past, find reconciliation with her adoptive mother and search for her biological mother. Her writing is both fierce and funny, showing how literature can provide a beacon of hope in times of struggle.
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Sylvia Townsend Warner, Adam Mars-Jones |
Nyrb
Mr. Fortune's Maggot
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After a decade in one South Seas mission, a London bank-clerk-turned-minister sets his heart on serving a remote volcanic island. Fanua contains neither cannibals nor Christians, but its citizens, his superior warns, are like children—immoral children. Still, Mr. Timothy Fortune lights out for Fanua. Yet after three years, he has made only one convert, and his devotion to the boy may prove more sensual than sacred.Five years after Mr. Fortune's Maggot, the novella The Salutation was published. Now adrift and starving on the Argentinian pampas, Mr. Fortune is rescued by an elderly widow, who delights in having an Englishman about the house. Her heir, however, may beg to differ.Mr. Fortune's Maggot and its sequel are now available for the first time ever in one volume.
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Gore Vidal
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Vintage
The City and the Pillar : A Novel
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Goodreads rating: 3.84
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The City and the Pillar could be a good read for someone looking for a groundbreaking exploration of same-sex relationships, as it was one of the first of its kind to appear in American literature. It offers a forthright and uncompromising portrayal of the unique emotional bonds that can form between men, and the struggles of accepting oneself in a society that may not yet be ready to do so. Readers have hailed the book for its bravery and deep insight into the gay experience.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Vintage
International
Written on the Body
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Goodreads rating: 4.08
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Written on the Body is a secret code only visible in certain lights: the accumulation of a lifetime gather there. In places the palimpsest is so heavily worked that the letters feel like braille. I like to keep my body rolled away from prying eyes, never unfold too much, tell the whole story. I didn't know that Louise would have reading hands. She has translated me into her own book.
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"Pizza Girl" is a unique coming-of-age story that explores themes of grief, motherhood, and obsession in a fresh and funny way. The protagonist's charmingly dysfunctional personality and her complicated relationship with a customer make for a captivating read. The book is perfect for fans of audacious and wryly funny novels like "The Idiot" and "Convenience Store Woman".
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Danez Smith
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Graywolf
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Don't Call Us Dead : Poems
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Goodreads rating: 4.48
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This collection of poems by Danez Smith is a powerful and evocative exploration of the black experience, mortality, and desire. The opening sequence presents a poignant imagining of an afterlife for black men shot by police, offering a place of safety and love that they deserve. Smith's words courageously confront the realities of America, addressing issues of race and inequality head-on. Through their beautiful and thought-provoking poetry, Smith delivers a profound and necessary message that will resonate with readers seeking a deeper understanding of these vital topics.
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Andrew Sean Greer
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Lee
Boudreaux
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Less (Winner Of The Pulitzer Prize) - A Novel
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Goodreads rating: 3.64
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Less could be a good read for people who enjoy romantic comedies with a twist of wit. The protagonist is a lovable character who navigates through life's obstacles with his humorous yet charming personality. The book takes you on a journey around the world, allowing you to escape into different cultures and lifestyles while exploring the complexities of love and relationships. It is a delightful and heartwarming story that will leave you feeling fulfilled and content.
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Twelve-year-old Fee is a shy Korean American boy and a newly named section leader of the first sopranos in his local boys’ choir. But when Fee learns how the director treats his section leaders, he is so ashamed he says nothing of the abuse, not even when Peter, his best friend, is in line to be next. When the director is arrested, Fee tries to forgive himself for his silence. But when Peter takes his own life, Fee blames only himself. In the years that follow he slowly builds a new life, teaching near his hometown. There he meets a young student who is the picture of Peter and is forced to confront the past he believed was gone. Told with “the force of a dream and the heft of a life,”* Edinburgh marked Chee “as a major talent whose career will bear watching” (Publishers Weekly). “A coming-of-age tale in the grand Romantic tradition, where passions run high, Cupid stalks Psyche, and love shares the dance floor with death . . . A lovely, nuanced, never predictable portrait of a creative soul in the throes of becoming.” —Washington PostA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Winner of the James Michener/Copernicus Society Fellowship Prize Lambda Literary Foundation Editor’s Choice Award “[Chee] says volumes with just a few incendiary words.” —New York Times “Arresting . . . profound and poetic . . . Chee’s voice is worth listening to.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Alexander Chee gets my vote for the best new novelist I’ve read in some time. Edinburgh is moody, dramatic—and pure.” —Edmund White
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'The Hours' is a daring and deeply affecting novel inspired by the life and work of Virginia Woolf. It is a passionate, profound and haunting story of love and inheritance, hope and despair.