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"The Great Believers" is a heart wrenching story of the AIDS pandemic in the 80s and how it affected the lives of the people, their relationships, and the aftermath. The novel explores a deep friendship and the impact of the tragic pandemic on the lives of the people around them. Through the story, the author captures the essence of the AIDS epidemic and the emotional toll it took on people's lives. A must-read for anyone interested in exploring the social and emotional impacts of the pandemic.
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Recommendation: "Hood" is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of love, grief, and self-discovery. Set in the 1970s in Ireland, it delves into the lives of two complex women and their unbreakable bond. Recommended for those who enjoy a deep exploration of characters and relationships amidst tragedy.
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Ursula K. Le Guin, Charlie Jane Anders, David Mitchell |
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The Left Hand of Darkness : 50th Anniversary Edition
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50th Anniversary Edition, with a new introduction by David Mitchell and a new afterword by Charlie Jane AndersUrsula K. Le Guin’s groundbreaking work of science fiction—winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.A lone human ambassador is sent to the icebound planet of Winter, a world without sexual prejudice, where the inhabitants’ gender is fluid. His goal is to facilitate Winter’s inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the strange, intriguing culture he encounters...Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction.
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Sassoon, who lived through World War One and who died in 1967, was, as the introduction to this book tells us, irritated in his later years at always being thought of as a "war poet". Understandable perhaps from the point of view of the poet: readers on the other hand might wish to demur. The poems gathered here and chronologically ordered, thereby tracing the course of the war, are an extraordinary testimony to the almost unimaginable experiences of a combatant in that bitter conflict. Moving from the patriotic optimism of the first few poems (" ... fighting for our freedom, we are free") to the anguish and anger of the later work (where "hope, with furtive eyes and grappling fists / Flounders in mud ... "), there comes a point when the reality of trench-warfare and its aftershocks move beyond comprehension: Sassoon knows this, and it becomes a powerful element in his art. As a book, the images have a cumulative relentlessness that make it almost impossible to read more than a few poems in one sitting. Unlike the avant-garde experiments developing in Europe in the first decades of this century, Sassoon's verse is formally conservative--but this was perhaps necessary, for as one reads the poems, one feels that the form, the classically inflected tropes, the metre and rhyme, apart from ironising the rhetoric of glory and battle were necessary techniques for containing the emotion (and indeed, a tone of barely controlled irony may have been the only means by which these angry observations would have been considered publishable at the time). When Sassoon's line begins to fragment, as it does in several of the later poems, it is under the extreme pressure to express the inexpressible. Compassion and sympathy are omnipresent here, in their full etymological sense of suffering with or alongside others--something the higher echelons of command (those " ... old men who died / Slow, natural deaths--old men with ugly souls") were never able or willing to contemplate. But Sassoon intuited the future of warfare, could sense that this was not "the war to end all wars": the mock-religious invocation of the final poem prefigures the vicious euphemisms of more recent conflicts: "Grant us the power to prove, by poison gases, / The needlessness of shedding human blood." Sassoon's bile-black irony signals a deep-felt pessimism: it was with good reason. --Burhan Tufail
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Alice Walker
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The Color Purple
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The Color Purple is a highly recommended book for people interested in reading stories that evoke compassion, empathy and empowerment. The book narrates the tale of Celie, an African American girl, who is resilient and goes through numerous oppressions in her life. However, with time, she finds courage in the solidarity of black women, which helps her leave her past behind and lead a life of her own choice. The book stands out due to its strong themes of sisterhood and female empowerment and is perfect for individuals who enjoy reading inspiring stories of female resilience.
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Glennon Doyle, Glennon Doyle Melton |
The
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Untamed
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If the thought of living a life true to yourself rather than the one expected by society resonates with you, "Untamed" is a must-read. Glennon Doyle's journey is a powerful testament to self-discovery and breaking free from cultural conditioning. It's a book that will likely provoke a visceral reaction, inspiring you to question and potentially redefine what it means to live honestly and passionately.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Vintage
Art and Lies: A Piece for Three Voices and a Bawd
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In a near-future London, Sappho, Picasso and Handel each set upon the same plan - to flee the city by train. Finding themselves fellow passengers, the poet, the painter and the musician discover their fates drawn together by the curious agency of a book.As stories within stories unfold and journeys intersect, another world comes to the fore - one of painful beauty, where language has the power to heal.
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Jeanette Winterson
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The World and Other Places : Stories
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"The World and Other Places" is a perfect read for those who are looking for a diverse collection of stories that range from the unusual (like a world where sleep is banned) to the everyday struggles of owning a pet. Jeanette Winterson's stories are unique, imaginative, and deeply emotional. The collection presents a range of worlds and emotions that will have you hooked until the very end.
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Sarah Waters
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Fingersmith : Hachette Essentials
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Fingersmith is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, with its carefully crafted plot and vivid portrayal of 19th century London. Sarah Waters' unique writing style beautifully captures the characters' complex emotions, making them feel like real people rather than caricatures. The novel's surprise twists and turns will keep you engrossed until the very end, making this book unputdownable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an engrossing and immersive read.
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Becky Chambers
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Hodder
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A Closed and Common Orbit
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If you relish tales that blend human-like AI with the vast expanse of space, "A Closed and Common Orbit" is bound to satisfy. It's not just science fiction; it's a story of self-discovery and friendship against the backdrop of the cosmos. Becky Chambers crafts a world where technology and emotion interweave, making you ponder what it means to be alive. It’s a great pick for a dive into a universe that explores the essence of consciousness and reflects on what defines us as individuals.
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Augusten Burroughs
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Atlantic
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Running With Scissors
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This is the story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of grandeur) gave him away to be raised by her psychiatrist, a dead ringer for Santa Claus and a certifiable lunatic into the bargain. Suddenly at the age of 12, Augusten found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian house in perfect squalor. The doctor's biza
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For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the internet, Tyler Oakley has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first book: he experienced a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; he had a fashion stand-off with the White House secret service; he crashed a car in front of his entire high school in his fast food restaurant server's uniform; he projectile vomited while bartering with a grandmother. With millions of fans clamouring for more Tyler Oakley, he delivers his best untold, hilariously side-splitting moments with trademark flair in Binge. Now in paperback!
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André Leon Talley
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Ballantine
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The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir
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Diving into "The Chiffon Trenches," you'll find yourself swept up in the whirlwind that is high fashion, as seen through the eyes of an icon who's lived it. André Leon Talley delivers not just a memoir but a vibrant tapestry of the fashion industry’s glittering highs and sharp-toothed lows, infused with his unique voice and experiences. It's as educational as it is enthralling, perfect for those who are fascinated by both the allure and the battles of the world of style.
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Michel Foucault
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Vintage
The History of Sexuality : An Introduction
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Michel Foucault offers an iconoclastic exploration of why we feel compelled to continually analyze and discuss sex, and of the social and mental mechanisms of power that cause us to direct the questions of what we are to what our sexuality is.
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Okechukwu Nzelu
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Dialogue
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Here Again Now : 'Written in exquisite prose and told with compassion and tenderness' Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half
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Here Again Now is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the challenges of rebuilding after tragedy. Nzelu's exquisite prose delves deep into the complex relationships between fathers and sons, lovers, and friends, exposing both the joy and heartbreak of human connection. It's a must-read for anyone who has experienced grief or loss, or who wants to better understand the power of family, both the one into which we are born and those we choose for ourselves.
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Naomi Alderman
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Penguin
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Disobedience : From the author of The Power, winner of the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction 2017
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"Disobedience" offers a glimpse into the life of an orthodox jewish suburb in north London as well as the journey of a woman who left it behind to build a new life in New York. Alderman's portrayal of Ronit's struggle to reconcile her current self with her past and the reunion with her childhood love interest, Esti, makes for an engaging and thought-provoking read.
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This book could be a good read for someone looking for a fresh perspective on modern relationships. The author brilliantly captures the complexities of love and desire in a unique setting, presenting a love triangle that is both intriguing and unpredictable. With sharp, witty prose and honest portrayal of personal and financial dynamics, Exciting Times offers a thought-provoking exploration of the uncertainties and freedoms in modern love.
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Kae Tempest
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Bloomsbury
The Bricks That Built The Houses
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The Bricks That Built The Houses takes readers on a journey through the grit and glamour of London's underbelly, exploring the lives of young Londoners Becky, Harry, and Leon as they navigate love, money and morality. Kate Tempest's powerful introspection and evocative storytelling keep the reader engrossed throughout, as she weaves together intimate tales of ordinary people. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience a raw and immersive glimpse into the city's lesser-known corners.
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Who says you can't run away from your problems? You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the mail: your boyfriend of the past nine years is engaged to someone else. You can't say yes--it would be too awkward--and you can't say no--it would look like defeat. On your desk are a series of invitations to half-baked literary events around the world.QUESTION: How do you arrange to skip town?ANSWER: You accept them all.What would possibly go wrong? Arthur Less will almost fall in love in Paris, almost fall to his death in Berlin, barely escape to a Moroccan ski chalet from a Saharan sandstorm, accidentally book himself as the (only) writer-in-residence at a Christian Retreat Center in Southern India, and encounter, on a desert island in the Arabian Sea, the last person on Earth he wants to face. Somewhere in there: he will turn fifty. Through it all, there is his first love. And there is his last.Because, despite all these mishaps, missteps, misunderstandings and mistakes, Less is, above all, a love story.
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Kirsty Logan
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Harvill
Secker
Things We Say In The Dark
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A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction, by a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter.So here we go, into the dark.Some things can’t be spoken about in the light of day. But we can visit our fears at night, in the dark. We can turn them over and weigh them in our hands and maybe that will protect us from them. But maybe not.The characters in this collection find their aspirations for happy homes, happy families and happy memories dissected and imbued with shimmering menace. Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that follows her by submerging herself in an overgrown pool. Couples wrestle with a lack of connection to their children; a schoolgirl becomes obsessed with the female anatomical models in a museum; and a cheery account of child’s day out is undercut by chilling footnotes.These dark tales explore women’s fears with electrifying honesty and invention and speak to one another about female bodies, domestic claustrophobia, desire and violence. From a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter, Things We Say in the Dark is a powerful contemporary collection of feminist stories, ranging from vicious fairy tales to disturbing horror and tender ghost stories.KIRSTY LOGAN WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF BRITAIN'S TEN MOST OUTSTANDING LGBTQ WRITERS by Val McDermid for the International Literature Showcase in 2019
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Sara Collins
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Penguin
The Confessions of Frannie Langton : The Costa Book Awards First Novel Winner 2019
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They say I must be put to death for what happened to Madame, and they want me to confess. But how can I confess what I don't believe I've done?1826, and all of London is in a frenzy. Crowds gather at the gates of the Old Bailey to watch as Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder. The testimonies against her are damning - slave, whore, seductress. And they may be the truth. But they are not the whole truth.For the first time Frannie must tell her story. It begins with a girl learning to read on a plantation in Jamaica, and it ends in a grand house in London, where a beautiful woman waits to be freed.But through her fevered confessions, one burning question haunts Frannie Langton: could she have murdered the only person she ever loved?
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Emma Donoghue
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Virago
The Woman Who Gave Birth To Rabbits
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If you're interested in the unknown, peculiar incidents, and unaccustomed stories that shaped the British and Irish life over the last seven centuries, then you should give "The Woman Who Gave Birth To Rabbits" a read. Emma Donoghue takes these historical oddities, and provides a narrative that is both captivating and thought-provoking. Each story offers something new to learn about people you may have otherwise never heard of.
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Becky Chambers
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Hodder
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet : Wayfarers 1
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When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn’t expecting much. The ship, which has seen better days, offers her everything she could possibly want: a small, quiet spot to call home for a while, adventure in far-off corners of the galaxy, and distance from her troubled past.But Rosemary gets more than she bargained for with the Wayfarer. The crew is a mishmash of species and personalities, from Sissix, the friendly reptillian pilot, to Kizzy and Jenks, the constantly sparring engineers who keep the ship running. Life on board is chaotic, but more or less peaceful – exactly what Rosemary wants.Until the crew are offered the job of a lifetime: the chance to build a hyperspace tunnel to a distant planet. They’ll earn enough money to live comfortably for years… if they survive the long trip through war-torn interstellar space without endangering any of the fragile alliances that keep the galaxy peaceful.But Rosemary isn’t the only person on board with secrets to hide, and the crew will soon discover that space may be vast, but spaceships are very small indeed.
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Helen Oyeyemi
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Pan
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What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours
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From the award-winning author of Boy, Snow, Bird and Mr. Fox comes an enchanting collection of intertwined stories. Playful, ambitious, and exquisitely imagined, What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours is cleverly built around the idea of keys, literal and metaphorical. The key to a house, the key to a heart, the key to a secret—Oyeyemi’s keys not only unlock elements of her characters’ lives, they promise further labyrinths on the other side. In “Books and Roses” one special key opens a library, a garden, and clues to at least two lovers’ fates. In “Is Your Blood as Red as This?” an unlikely key opens the heart of a student at a puppeteering school. “‘Sorry’ Doesn’t Sweeten Her Tea” involves a “house of locks,” where doors can be closed only with a key—with surprising, unobservable developments. And in “If a Book Is Locked There’s Probably a Good Reason for That Don't You Think,” a key keeps a mystical diary locked (for good reason). Oyeyemi’s creative vision and storytelling are effervescent, wise, and insightful, and her tales span multiple times and landscapes as they tease boundaries between coexisting realities. Is a key a gate, a gift, or an invitation? What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours captivates as it explores the many possible answers.
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"The Line of Beauty" is a seductive journey through the extravagant 80s in Britain, seen through the eyes of Nick Guest. If you're intrigued by the era's interplay of beauty, wealth, and power, coupled with the personal growth and explorations of a young man, this book beautifully captures that transformative period. Hollinghurst’s prose is rich and rewarding, offering both a poignant personal story and a critique of the social and political climate of the time.
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A seductive psychological thriller about obsession, jealousy and deceit, and a Japanese classic Sonoko Kakiuchi is a cultured Osaka lady in an uninspiring marriage. When she decides to take an art class in town she meets the extraordinary Mitsuko, a woman as beautiful and charismatic as she is cunning. They begin a passionate affair and Sonoko soon finds herself infatuated by Mitsuko, and ensnared in a web of sex, humiliation and deceit. With an introduction by Kristen Roupenian, author of 'Cat Person'
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"Sing You Home" is a touching story of loss, love and redemption that will appeal to readers who enjoy heartwarming tales. Jodi Picoult's emotive language and attention to detail draws out the emotional journey of the protagonist, Zoe Baxter, as she navigates her way from despair to hope through the aid of music therapy. The book also sensitively touches on the issue of LGBT rights and family values, making it a meaningful read for those interested in contemporary social issues.
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Frances de Pontes Peebles
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Riverhead
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The Air You Breathe : A Novel
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The story of an intense female friendship fueled by affection, envy and pride--and each woman's fear that she would be nothing without the other.Skinny, nine-year-old orphaned Dores is working in the kitchen of a sugar plantation in 1930s Brazil when in walks a girl who changes everything. Graça, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy sugar baron, is clever, well fed, pretty, and thrillingly ill behaved. Born to wildly different worlds, Dores and Graça quickly bond over shared mischief, and then, on a deeper level, over music.One has a voice like a songbird; the other feels melodies in her soul and composes lyrics to match. Music will become their shared passion, the source of their partnership and their rivalry, and for each, the only way out of the life to which each was born. But only one of the two is destined to be a star. Their intimate, volatile bond will determine each of their fortunes--and haunt their memories.Traveling from Brazil's inland sugar plantations to the rowdy streets of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro, from Los Angeles during the Golden Age of Hollywood back to the irresistible drumbeat of home, The Air You Breathe unfurls a moving portrait of a lifelong friendship--its unparalleled rewards and lasting losses--and considers what we owe to the relationships that shape our lives.
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Gore Vidal
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Abacus
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The City And The Pillar
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The City and the Pillar by Gore Vidal is a groundbreaking novel that explores the hidden world of gay love and relationships in America during the 1940s. The book provides a unique and authentic glimpse into a time when homosexuality was considered taboo and a social outcast. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities and nuances of love, sexuality, and identity. With its raw and unflinching portrayal of gay life, The City and the Pillar remains a powerful and relevant social document today.
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Glennon Doyle
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Untamed
Untamed : Stop Pleasing, Start Living: THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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This book, Untamed, is a powerful and liberating read for women who feel trapped in societal expectations. It encourages you to listen to the voice deep inside you and embrace your untamed self. With soulful storytelling and thought-provoking insights, Glennon Doyle inspires you to let go of the world's expectations and reclaim your true identity. Through her own journey of self-discovery, she shows you the importance of setting boundaries, honoring your emotions, and unleashing your wildest instincts. This book will empower you to be brave and live life on your own terms.
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Ministry of Moral Panic could be a good read for someone who is interested in unconventional, thought-provoking stories that explore the complexities of Singaporean culture and society. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its use of moral ambiguity and frank exploration of sexual themes. Readers may appreciate the way author Amanda Lee Koe challenges traditional notions of morality and societal norms.
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Alfred H. Marks, Yukio Mishima |
Vintage
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Forbidden Colors
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From one of Japan's greatest modern writers comes an exquisitely disturbing novel of sexual combat and concealed passion, a work that distills beauty, longing, and loathing into an intoxicating poisoned cocktail. An aging, embittered novelist sets out to avenge himself on the women who have betrayed him. He finds the perfect instrument in Yuichi, a young man whose beauty makes him irresistible to women but who is just discovering his attraction to other men.As Yuichi's mentor presses him into a loveless marriage and a series of equally loveless philanderings, his protégé enters the gay underworld of postwar Japan. In that hidden society of parks and tearooms, prostitutes and aristocratic blackmailers, Yuichi is as defenseless as any of the women he preys on. Mordantly observed, intellectually provocative, and filled with icy eroticism, Forbidden Colors is a masterpiece.
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"A Boy's Own Story is a moving, poetic exploration of one boy's journey towards self-acceptance amidst a society that shuns him. With beautiful prose and searing honesty, Edmund White illuminates the struggles of growing up gay in mid-20th century America, while also celebrating the transformative power of literature and imagination. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to better understand the complexities of the LGBTQ+ experience."
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The book explores the concept of gender through an intriguing alien culture, making it a great read for those interested in sociology and psychology. Le Guin's writing is thoughtful and thought-provoking, urging readers to examine their own biases and preconceptions. The Left Hand of Darkness is a classic of science fiction that has stood the test of time due to its exploration of timeless themes.
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Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Simon
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
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"The Kingdoms" is a thrilling time-travel adventure that takes place on the high seas. Pulley's writing keeps the reader on edge with unpredictable twists and turns. The book is highly recommended for fans of complex and intricate storytelling.
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Freya Marske
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Tor
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A Marvellous Light
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A Marvellous Light is a fantastical adventure full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The author's vivid imagination shines in her depictions of magic and the otherworldly, while her characters are charming and full of personality. If you're a fan of fantasy and looking for a tale of discovery, magic, and adventure, this book is for you.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Grove
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Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
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In 1985 Jeanette Winterson's first novel, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, was published. It was Jeanette's version of the story of a terraced house in Accrington, an adopted child, and the thwarted giantess Mrs Winterson. It was a cover story, a painful past written over and repainted. It was a story of survival.This book is that story's silent twin. It is full of hurt and humour and a fierce love of life. It is about the pursuit of happiness, about lessons in love, the search for a mother, and a journey into madness and out again. It is generous, honest, and true.
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I met Reda on Christmas Eve 2012, at around four in the morning. He approached me in the street, and finally I invited him up to my apartment. He told me the story of his childhood and how his father had come to France, having fled Algeria.We spent the rest of the night together, talking, laughing. At around 6 o'clock, he pulled out a gun and said he was going to kill me. He insulted me, strangled and raped me. The next day, the medical and legal proceedings began.History of Violence retraces the story of that night, and looks at immigration, class, racism, desire and the effects of trauma in an attempt to understand a history of violence, its origins, its reasons and its causes.
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Augusten Burroughs
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Hachette
Australia
Running With Scissors
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In this unforgettable memoir Augusten Burroughs recounts the bizarre events of his childhood. After his parents’ divorce, his mother, a delusional poet, left him in the care of her psychiatrist, a man who might have benefited from a little therapy himself. Suddenly, at age twelve, Augusten found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian mansion with the doctor’s bizarre family and a few patients. In the psychiatrist’s house, there are no rules, only chaos. The Christmas tree stayed up until summer, Valium was eaten like Pez and, if things got dull, there was always the vintage electroshock-therapy machine under the stairs. Running with Scissors is a true story, compelling and maniacally funny. Above all, it chronicles an ordinary boy’s survival under the most extraordinary circumstances.
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Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone |
Jo
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This Is How You Lose the Time War
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If a sweeping, interstellar love story tucked within the folds of a high-stakes time war entices you, "This Is How You Lose the Time War" is crafted just for your taste. It's a dance of words between two masterful authors, Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, that blurs boundaries and coaxes empathy for characters who are pitted against each other by fate. This novella will captivate your imagination with its inventive narrative structure and the poignant evolution of a rivalry into something profoundly unexpected.
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Torrey Peters
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One
World
Detransition, Baby : A Novel
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A whipsmart debut about three women—transgender and cisgender—whose lives collide after an unexpected pregnancy forces them to confront their deepest desires around gender, motherhood, and sex.Reese almost had it all: a loving relationship with Amy, an apartment in New York City, a job she didn't hate. She had scraped together what previous generations of trans women could only dream of: a life of mundane, bourgeois comforts. The only thing missing was a child. But then her girlfriend, Amy, detransitioned and became Ames, and everything fell apart. Now Reese is caught in a self-destructive pattern: avoiding her loneliness by sleeping with married men.Ames isn't happy either. He thought detransitioning to live as a man would make life easier, but that decision cost him his relationship with Reese—and losing her meant losing his only family. Even though their romance is over, he longs to find a way back to her. When Ames's boss and lover, Katrina, reveals that she's pregnant with his baby—and that she's not sure whether she wants to keep it—Ames wonders if this is the chance he's been waiting for. Could the three of them form some kind of unconventional family—and raise the baby together?This provocative debut is about what happens at the emotional, messy, vulnerable corners of womanhood that platitudes and good intentions can't reach. Torrey Peters brilliantly and fearlessly navigates the most dangerous taboos around gender, sex, and relationships, gifting us a thrillingly original, witty, and deeply moving novel.
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Nightwood has a rich and unique writing style that immerses the reader in a world of complex relationships and identities, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Readers who appreciate modernist literature and rich, descriptive language will find themselves drawn into Barnes' world. While its unconventional narrative structure may not be for everyone, those who enjoy exploring complex characters and relationships will find Nightwood to be a rewarding read.
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Erin Morgenstern
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Random
House
Uk
The Starless Sea
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This book could be a good read for you if you are captivated by the idea of diving into a magical underground world filled with love, adventure, and the power of stories. Get ready to be completely swept away into a mesmerizing labyrinth of enchantment, as you follow Zachary's journey of self-discovery and unravel the mysteries hidden within the pages of a magical book. With its vivid descriptions and intricate plot, The Starless Sea will transport you to a realm where imagination knows no bounds and where the power of literature holds the key to unlocking hidden truths.
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Wilder Girls is a compelling and eerie story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The book's most unique feature is its strong feminist theme, which highlights the resilience and courage of young women even in the face of a deadly contagion. If you enjoy dystopian novels and stories with strong female protagonists, this book is definitely for you.
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Naoise Dolan
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W&n
Exciting Times : Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021
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Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance and sharp humor. Dolan's clever observations about her characters' relationships and personalities will keep readers entertained and engaged until the very end. The book follows Ava, a young woman who moves to Hong Kong to teach English and becomes entangled in a complicated love triangle. With its witty writing style and relatable characters, Exciting Times is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a clever, modern love story to enjoy during the summer months.
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Avital Ronell, Valerie Solanas |
Verso
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Scum Manifesto
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"SCUM Manifesto" could resonate with you if you're intrigued by the more extreme edges of feminist thought. Valerie Solanas delivers her vision with a raw intensity that's as thought-provoking as it is controversial. Despite its historical context, it continues to be a powerful and radical expression of frustration and a call for change, which might enlighten or incite you depending on your perspective on gender politics and societal structures.
Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Schuster
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" lures you into a glittering world of a bygone era, but it's not just the glamour that will captivate you. As Evelyn Hugo reveals her layered and tumultuous life, you'll find yourself reflecting on the pressures and decisions that shape us all. It's a story that interweaves ambition, identity, and the complexities of love, resonating with anyone who has faced the act of balancing public perception with their private truths.
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This book is a must-read for anyone questioning their identity or struggling with self-acceptance. Through the captivating story of Felix Love, it beautifully explores the complexities of being transgender and the journey of finding love and embracing oneself. With its honest portrayal of the challenges faced by marginalized communities, it is an inspiring and empowering read that encourages readers to recognize and embrace the love they deserve.
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Christopher Isherwood
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Single Man
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"When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, determined to persist in the routines of his daily life. An Englishman and a professor living in suburban Southern California, he is an outsider in every way, and his internal reflections and interactions with others reveal a man who loves being alive despite everyday injustices and loneliness. Wry, suddenly manic, constantly funny, surprisingly sad, this novel catches the true textures of life itself."--BOOK JACKET.