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1) Bluebird
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If Winton is an aria, Knox is early Rolling Stones.' The GuardianA stunning new novel about longing, regret, redemption and the terrible legacy of decades of secrets buried in an Australian beachside suburb.
A house perched impossibly on a cliff overlooking the stunning, iconic Bluebird Beach. Prime real estate, yet somehow not real estate at all, The Lodge is, like those who live in it, falling apart.
Gordon Grimes has become the accidental keeper...
2) Seduce
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Word has spread that Seduce is dead, and mourners gather for her wake. But with Seduce in her coffin, her memories and consciousness of those around her persist. There are those like Hyacinth who have come to make sure that that " dutty filthy woman" has finally ceased to be the temptation of the husbands of decent, respectable women. Seduce' s daughter, Glory, full of thwarted love...
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Set in the late 1970's England this story follows a disillusioned, educated and introspective young man of mixed heritage as he strives to find acceptance and meaning in his life. He submerges himself into the affairs of a marginalized people who are engaged in a daily struggle to cope with the crime-ridden sub-society in which they are trapped; victims and prey alike. He is befriended and tolerated by most, especially by Errol and Golem, even though...
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K'amnikte' es la búsqueda constante de una identidad a partir del viaje por la memoria, por nuestra historia, por nuestra alegría. La manera de aproximarnos a nuestra raíz que, más allá de un simple concepto, es la fuerza máxima proveniente de los colores, de las flores, de los vientos, del canto, de la música, de la comida y del abrazo de la madre luna.
Las historias que aquí se cuentan, cargadas de pasión y de energía ancestral nos invitan...
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Neighbors welcome a family of Syrian refugees to the small town of Grand Forks. Elderly Uncle Ahmad, still recovering from the trauma of civil war, rewards the kindness of his new friends with his prodigious wood sculpting talent. When a Black church displays his soul-stirring art in a fundraising event to support refugees, Ahmad's skill becomes widely admired in the community. It also incites suspicion and islamophobia among local white nationalists....
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Notre M�re nous avait con�us chacun � midi, mes deux fr�res cadets et moi, et nous avait accouch�s dans la nuit, dans la douleur. Notre vie de mis�rables dess�ch�e par les rayons br�lants de midi, d�gageait une puanteur acerbe que nul enfant de lumi�re ne d�sirerait. C'est le soleil qui m'a br�l�e. Notre P�re, nous ne le voyions qu'une fois la journ�e, les midis o� il n'�tait pas vraiment � nous. C'est Notre M�re...
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Dive into a world of wonder with "Moral Stories" where captivating stories come to life. This delightful collection invites curious minds to join brave adventurers, loyal friends, and clever thinkers on journeys filled with curiosity, courage, and camaraderie.From the thrill of uncovering hidden mysteries to the heartwarming bonds that grow between unlikely companions, these tales illuminate the values of exploration, determination, and the beauty...
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A bloody resistance against colonial invasion that tears Seme's indigenous leadership apart marks the entry of a strange culture into the clan. Osayo, the priest, seeks to protect the clan's religious system from erosion by the Blue-eyed (colonists). He, however, has to face off with a few loose canons, including his own son who escapes to a mission center far from home and ends up falling in love with a convert. In the meantime, a terrible plague...
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A colection of short stories covering varius ganres from historical, fantasy, distopian, sci fi.. Do you enjoy reading, but cant find the time to read long form stories? Do you find yourself with time on your hands between activaties? This book will satisfy to fill your Idle moments.
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Saeed has not returned to Iran after publishing his novel The Imaginary Narrative of a Real Murder for fear of political persecution. He is surprised when Ismael, his father who has never left Iran, announces that he is travelling to Adelaide to visit him. During his short stay, Ismael tells Saeed the story of his unrequited love for Forugh Farrokhzad - the most controversial poet of modern Iran. The story makes Saeed see his father in a new light,...
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Set in 1940s Los Angeles, the compelling final installment in New York Times bestselling author Kate Kerrigan's sweeping immigrant trilogy begun in Ellis Island and City of Hope-a story of family, love, danger, and ambition in Hollywood during World War II.
Irish immigrant Ellie Hogan has finally achieved the American Dream. But her comfortable bohemian life on Fire Island, New York, is shattered when her eldest adopted son, Leo, runs away, lured...
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Rabbi Small takes a break from solving murder cases to investigate a far greater mystery: the intricacies of Judaism In Conversations with Rabbi Small, the rabbi finds himself taking a well-deserved vacation at a Jewish retreat in the mountains, where he reads, plays cards, and furthers his studies, which have been languishing for too long. When the rabbi's wife is called back to the city to deal with an illness in the family, the rabbi meets a curious...
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A passionately realized novel about an affair between a wandering American and cutting-edge female novelist Clancy Sigal's fourth novel centers on expatriate Gus Black, a freethinker who moves to England in search of a new life. He absorbs the native culture by plunging into its dark corners. Amid the upheavals, he lands a job at Vogue, consorting with models like Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, and commences a passionate affair with Rose O'Malley, a brilliant...
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In "The Village," a young man returns home to his village. He finds that his family and friends are gone due to government decree. This decree is based on suspicion and discrimination. The young man takes matters into his own hands. In "The Question," an investigator is given an assignment by an old man to find the source and meaning of life.
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"A moving, splendidly realized story of courage and grit in modern-day Kabul."
-Vikas Swarup, author of Slumdog Millionaire
A harrowing yet tender novel-Bend It Like Beckham in a burka-The Taliban Cricket Club is a moving and unforgettable tale of one woman's courage and guile in the face of terror and tyranny. Set in war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan, this extraordinary new fiction by Timeri N. Murari, acclaimed author of the international bestseller,...
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The Next Generation. The Scent of Lemons delves into the Licata family saga, where addiction, corruption, entitlement, and success shape their destiny. The pursuit of integrity becomes a relentless battle as the American dream converts into an American struggle. Follow the journey of Joe Licata, his Uncle Nick, and his cousin Carlo as they grapple with the persistent struggle to stay faithful to family and to the truth. At the heart of it all, Nick...
19) New Year Magic
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The year always begins with power and energy, we can feel that force like the waves in a sea.We can feel that enthusiasm and that passion, as everyone is ready to go out and to win. A New Year holds so many promises for us, there are so many new things to be done. A fresh New Year is filled with opportunities, a chance to climb mountains and sail seas.As the year progresses, we all slow down. the year seems to stretch on and on. Every day seems so...
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In the heart of South Africa's bustling city of Johannesburg, where the echoes of oppression once reverberated, a tale of love, resilience, and transformation unfolds in "The Power of Love in a Broken World: Emracing hope" by the acclaimed author Khomotjo Peter Mashita.At the center of this gripping narrative are Lerato and Mpho, two young souls whose love for each other becomes the catalyst for a remarkable journey. Lerato, whose name means "love,"...
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