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Pride and Prejudice, a classic novel by Jane Austen, is a timeless and engaging story that explores themes of love, marriage, societal expectations, and the human capacity for growth and self-awareness. Set in the early 19th-century English countryside, the novel …
The Catcher in the Rye, a classic novel by J.D. Salinger, is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, alienation, and the challenges of adolescence. The novel follows the experiences of Holden Caulfield, a disenchanted …
Misery is a gripping psychological horror novel by Stephen King that tells the story of a successful author, Paul Sheldon, who finds himself at the mercy of a dangerously obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes, after a car accident leaves him injured …
It is a sprawling horror novel by Stephen King that masterfully weaves together the coming-of-age story of a group of friends with their terrifying encounters with a shape-shifting, malevolent entity that preys on the town of Derry, Maine. Through its …
Of Mice and Men, a novella by John Steinbeck, is a poignant tale of friendship, dreams, and the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. The novel, set in California’s Salinas Valley, tells the story of two displaced migrant …
Catch-22 is a satirical, anti-war novel by Joseph Heller, set during World War II, that tells the story of Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier in the United States Army Air Forces. The novel explores themes of bureaucracy, the absurdity of …
Animal Farm is a satirical allegorical novella by George Orwell, which explores the themes of power, corruption, and betrayal through the lens of a group of farm animals who overthrow their human farmer to create a utopian society. The story …
The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults, is a dark and thought-provoking exploration of human nature, social dynamics, and the complex tapestry of relationships within a seemingly ordinary English village. Set in the fictional town of Pagford, the …
Career of Evil, the third installment in the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling), is a chilling and masterfully plotted crime thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature, exploring themes of revenge, …
The Silkworm, the second installment in the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling), is a captivating and intricately plotted crime thriller that delves into the dark and twisted world of the publishing industry. Continuing the …