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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

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The Silence of the Girls
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The Silence of the Girls
by Pat Barker
Imagine that you're collateral damage to the 10-year Trojan War, imagine that you've been claimed by Achilles as a war spoil, then by the Agamemnon to show his power, and imagine that you are a witness to the final brutal days of Troy - ...
tagged: historical-fiction and mythology
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
Read this book in one sitting, wholeheartedly rooting all the way that something will turn out joyful for this fiercely independent, hardworking, smart girl with a fantastic vocabulary who's had a rough past (kudos to the lad who saw the...
tagged: contemporary-fiction
Circe
it was amazing
Circe
by Madeline Miller
Absolutely lyrical prose from start to finish, pitch perfect, and lines that you'll want to read again and again - high ten to the dialogues between Circe and Medea, Athena, Penelope, and Odysseus.
tagged: mythology
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece
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Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece
by Stephen Fry
Students, if you're finding yourself stuck in your Greek mythology assignments, this book brings the grandeur, ruthlessness, foibles, and escapades of the gods and goddesses to a wholly entertaining and contextualized level.
tagged: mythology
The Last Hours
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The Last Hours
by Minette Walters
The Black Plague, which decimated about 60% of Europe's population in the 14th century and created massive cracks in the political, cultural, and religious structures, also brought opportunities to those brave, adventurous, and determine...
tagged: historical-fiction
Becoming
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Becoming
by Michelle Obama
Aspiring, striving, achieving, finding meaning, drawing personal boundaries, celebrating love and family, maintaining the moral high ground, and making one's voice heard even if the significant other is one of the most powerful men in th...
tagged: memoir
Selfie
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Selfie
by Will Storr
And here's the takeaway from the long history of the individualistic view of the perfectible self which has captivated us since 2500 B.C. - stop the war of perfection that's happening in your head; invest and pursue projects that are not...
tagged: non-fiction and motivational
Sister Queens: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile
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Sister Queens: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile
by Julia Fox
Notwithstanding that the full weight of the Establishment was thrown upon them to break their will and spirit, these royal political pawns in the chessboard of European politics showed themselves true daughters of the formidable Queen Is...
tagged: history
The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey Summary & Study Guide
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The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey Summary & Study Guide
by BookRags
Scotland Yard inspector investigates a missing persons case from the 14th century: clears Richard Plantagenet from the rumours that he instigated the murder of the Princes in the Tower, unmasks the real true perpetrator, and revises Tudo...
tagged: historical-mystery
The Barefoot Lawyer: A Blind Man's Fight for Justice and Freedom in China
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The Barefoot Lawyer: A Blind Man's Fight for Justice and Freedom in China
by Chen Guangcheng
Chinese dissident Chen Guancheng's determination to change his life's course despite his physical disability, grinding poverty, and the cultural stigma against differently-abled persons is inspiring in itself but what makes his personal ...
tagged: memoir
The Rules of Inheritance
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The Rules of Inheritance
by Claire Bidwell Smith
At the end of the dark long tunnel of denial, anger, bargaining, and depression, we all hope that there will be acceptance and a celebration of the life beautifully lived rather than the one lost (warning: this book could give you a few ...
tagged: memoir
Smart Couples Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner
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Smart Couples Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner
by David Bach
Clear and specified common values underpin the nine steps outlined here to achieve financial security - and yes, bringing lunch to work and making your own coffee do make a difference (don't "latte" your future away!).
tagged: non-fiction and motivational
Brief Answers to the Big Questions
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Brief Answers to the Big Questions
by Stephen Hawking
The bad news is, in the next 1,000 years we are headed towards annihilation just by the present exponential growth in population; the good news is, we have a fighting chance if we are able to explore the solar system and find out where h...
tagged: non-fiction
If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...: Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice
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If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...: Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice
by Richard Reed
A collection of advice from "remarkable" people which, if not for Reed's tongue-in-cheek style, could be easily dismissed as trite, ludicrous, or simply bizarre (check out Pepsico CEO Indra Nooyi's admonition NOT to take holidays).
tagged: self-improvement
Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen
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Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen
by Tracy Borman
Intriguing narrative on the females who revolved around one of the greatest monarchs in history - her loyal supporters, the claimants to the Crown, the sycophants, and the perennial plotters.
tagged: non-fiction and history
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
by Margareta Magnusson
Decluttering taken to the grim level by asking the guiding principle: "Will anyone I know be happier if I save this?"
tagged: motivational
The Bite in the Apple: A Memoir of My Life with Steve Jobs
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The Bite in the Apple: A Memoir of My Life with Steve Jobs
by Chrisann Brennan
Steve Jobs from the perspective of a girlfriend with whom he had a love child - the memoir raises the question whether genius excuses less than ideal behaviour (my answer is a flat NO).
tagged: memoir
The Last Tudor
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The Last Tudor
by Philippa Gregory
A heartbeat away from the throne, this is a gripping tale of the Grey sisters' determination to live meaningful lives amidst the political intrigues and manipulations of Renaissance England.
tagged: historical-fiction
Frieda: A Novel of the Real Lady Chatterley
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Frieda: A Novel of the Real Lady Chatterley
by Annabel Abbs
tagged: historical-fiction
I, Mona Lisa
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I, Mona Lisa
by Jeanne Kalogridis
tagged: historical-fiction
The Violinist of Venice: A Story of Vivaldi
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The Violinist of Venice: A Story of Vivaldi
by Alyssa Palombo
Mozart's Sister
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Mozart's Sister
by Nancy Moser
The Boleyn Inheritance
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The Boleyn Inheritance
by Philippa Gregory
tagged: historical-fiction
Three Sisters, Three Queens
it was ok
Three Sisters, Three Queens
by Philippa Gregory
tagged: historical-fiction
The King's Curse
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The King's Curse
by Philippa Gregory
tagged: historical-fiction
The White Princess
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The White Princess
by Philippa Gregory
tagged: historical-fiction
The Red Queen
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The Red Queen
by Philippa Gregory
tagged: historical-fiction
The White Queen
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The White Queen
by Philippa Gregory
tagged: historical-fiction
The Lady of the Rivers
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The Lady of the Rivers
by Philippa Gregory
tagged: historical-fiction
Augustus
it was amazing
Augustus
by John Williams
tagged: historical-fiction
The Stars Are Fire
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The Stars Are Fire
by Anita Shreve
tagged: contemporary-fiction
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
by John Grisham
tagged: thriller, ya, and legal-fiction
The Fear Index
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The Fear Index
by Robert Harris
tagged: thriller
Enigma
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Enigma
by Robert Harris
tagged: historical-fiction and thriller
Zorro
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Zorro
by Isabel Allende
tagged: historical-fiction
Run
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Run
by Ann Patchett
tagged: contemporary-fiction
The Pact
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The Pact
by Jodi Picoult
tagged: contemporary-fiction and ya
Pachinko
it was amazing
Pachinko
by Min Jin Lee
tagged: historical-fiction
The Ghost
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The Ghost
by Robert Harris
tagged: thriller
Fatherland
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Fatherland
by Robert Harris
tagged: contemporary-fiction and thriller
Dictator
it was amazing
Dictator
by Robert Harris
tagged: historical-fiction
Lustrum
it was amazing
Lustrum
by Robert Harris
tagged: historical-fiction
Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
it was amazing
Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
by Robert Harris
tagged: historical-fiction
All That I Am
it was amazing
All That I Am
by Anna Funder
tagged: historical-fiction
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
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The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
by David Lagercrantz
The Gate to Women's Country
it was amazing
The Gate to Women's Country
by Sheri S. Tepper
tagged: mythology
Left Bank
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Left Bank
by Kate Muir
tagged: contemporary-fiction
Fall of Kings
it was amazing
Fall of Kings
by David Gemmell
tagged: historical-fiction and mythology
Shield of Thunder
it was amazing
Shield of Thunder
by David Gemmell
tagged: historical-fiction and mythology
Lord of the Silver Bow
it was amazing
Lord of the Silver Bow
by David Gemmell
tagged: historical-fiction and mythology

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