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Jeanette Winterson
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Frankissstein : A Love Story
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Frankissstein isn’t just a novel; it’s a cerebral journey that intertwines technology, romance, and identity. If you enjoy layered narratives that challenge both society's norms and the boundaries of storytelling, this book will captivate you. Winterson's prowess in adapting a classic tale to address modern existential issues makes this an enlightening read that stays with you.
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Find Me is a captivating read that explores the power of love and how it shapes our lives. Aciman's skillful storytelling and attention to detail offer an intimate portrayal of the characters, drawing readers into their stories and making them feel as though they are a part of their journey. Whether you're a fan of Call Me By Your Name or simply looking for a thought-provoking novel about relationships, Find Me is a must-read that will leave you thinking about love and human connection long after you've turned the last page.
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"Insatiable" might just mirror the restlessness you've felt in seeking something more out of life. Daisy Buchanan mixes wit with raw emotion, making you laugh and ponder in equal measure. It appeals to anyone who's ever found themselves at a crossroads, chasing dreams and desires, only to wonder if they're what you truly want. It's for the seeker and the dreamer who's not afraid of a little — or a lot of — real talk about what it means to yearn for more.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Vintage
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
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This book could be a good read for someone who is seeking a fresh and unorthodox coming-of-age story with a queer twist. Jeanette Winterson's semi-autobiographical novel explores themes of identity, sexuality, and religion in a way that is both thought-provoking and captivating. The incorporation of unconventional fairy tales adds a touch of whimsy, challenging traditional narratives of gender and power. Overall, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the journey of self-discovery.
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Rakesh Satyal
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Picador
No One Can Pronounce My Name - A Novel
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One of Goodreads’ Best Books of the Month One of BuzzFeed’s 31 Incredible New Books You Need to Read This SpringOne of The Millions' Most Anticipated Books of the YearA HUMOROUS AND TENDER MULTIGENERATIONAL NOVEL ABOUT IMMIGRANTS AND OUTSIDERS—THOSE TRYING TO FIND THEIR PLACE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY AND WITHIN THEIR OWN FAMILIESIn a suburb outside Cleveland, a community of Indian Americans has settled into lives that straddle the divide between Eastern and Western cultures. For some, America is a bewildering and alienating place where coworkers can’t pronounce your name but will eagerly repeat the Sanskrit phrases from their yoga class. Harit, a lonely Indian immigrant in his mid forties, lives with his mother who can no longer function after the death of Harit’s sister, Swati. In a misguided attempt to keep both himself and his mother sane, Harit has taken to dressing up in a sari every night to pass himself off as his sister. Meanwhile, Ranjana, also an Indian immigrant in her mid forties, has just seen her only child, Prashant, off to college. Worried that her husband has begun an affair, she seeks solace by writing paranormal romances in secret. When Harit and Ranjana’s paths cross, they begin a strange yet necessary friendship that brings to light their own passions and fears.Rakesh Satyal's No One Can Pronounce My Name is a distinctive, funny, and insightful look into the lives of people who must reconcile the strictures of their culture and traditions with their own dreams and desires.
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Bret Easton Ellis
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Picador
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The Rules of Attraction
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Lauren, who changes her course subject every time she changes her sleeping partner, is at the centre of a curious love triangle which involves the shrewd and passionate bisexual Paul, and Shaun, whose ambivalence and cynicism conceal - even from himself - his own romantic yearnings.
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Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
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Sceptre
Starling Days
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Recommended for those seeking diverse, poignant fiction.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Mariner
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The Stone Gods
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This book is a captivating blend of sci-fi and romance. The author takes us on a journey to a future version of Earth and explores the themes of love, colonization, and the consequences of our actions. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the unexpected time-travel element that adds a fascinating twist to the narrative. Readers who enjoy thought-provoking stories with a touch of romance will be thoroughly engaged in this imaginative tale.
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Allen Ginsberg
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Penguin
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Television Was A Baby Crawling Towards That Death Chamber
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If you're keen on delving into the Beat Generation's heart, Ginsberg's work won't disappoint. This book serves as a snapshot of his vivid, often surreal imagery and a penetrating examination of society and self. Readers find themselves on a literary journey that defies the mundane, reflecting the revolutionary spirit of an era.
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Sarah Waters
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The Paying Guests
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It is 1922, and London is tense. Ex-servicemen are disillusioned; the out-of-work and the hungry are demanding change. And in South London, in a genteel Camberwell villa—a large, silent house now bereft of brothers, husband, and even servants—life is about to be transformed, as impoverished widow Mrs. Wray and her spinster daughter, Frances, are obliged to take in lodgers.With the arrival of Lilian and Leonard Barber, a modern young couple of the “clerk class,” the routines of the house will be shaken up in unexpected ways. Little do the Wrays know just how profoundly their new tenants will alter the course of Frances’s life—or, as passions mount and frustration gathers, how far-reaching, and how devastating, the disturbances will be.
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"Who Was Killed?" is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Cher Bonfis weaves a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and murder that will leave readers guessing until the very end. The most unique aspect of this book is its intricate plot and well-developed characters, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
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How to be Both explores the art and its versatility in a unique manner, blending two tales of different times. It has been praised for its ability to bend genres and keep readers constantly engaged. Recommended for those who appreciate novels that push boundaries and experiment with form.
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Shehan Karunatilaka
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Penguin
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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida : WINNER OF THE 2022 BOOKER PRIZE
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"The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" is a gripping, dark yet humorous novel that follows the journey of Maali Almeida, a war photographer, who wakes up dead and must contact his loved ones in the afterlife. The book beautifully interweaves Sri Lankan history, politics and culture with Maali's personal story. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is its engaging exploration of the afterlife and its vividly depicted characters. Recommended for those who enjoy historical fiction with a twist.
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A scathingly funny, wildly erotic, and fiercely imaginative story about food, sex, and god from the acclaimed author of The Pisces and So Sad Today.Rachel is twenty-four, a lapsed Jew who has made calorie restriction her religion. By day, she maintains an illusion of existential control, by way of obsessive food rituals, while working as an underling at a Los Angeles talent management agency. At night, she pedals nowhere on the elliptical machine. Rachel is content to carry on subsisting—until her therapist encourages her to take a ninety-day communication detox from her mother, who raised her in the tradition of calorie counting. Early in the detox, Rachel meets Miriam, a zaftig young Orthodox Jewish woman who works at her favorite frozen yogurt shop and is intent upon feeding her. Rachel is suddenly and powerfully entranced by Miriam—by her sundaes and her body, her faith and her family—and as the two grow closer, Rachel embarks on a journey marked by mirrors, mysticism, mothers, milk, and honey. Pairing superlative emotional insight with unabashed vivid fantasy, Broder tells a tale of appetites: physical hunger, sexual desire, spiritual longing, and the ways that we as humans can compartmentalize these so often interdependent instincts. Milk Fed is a tender and riotously funny meditation on love, certitude, and the question of what we are all being fed, from one of our major writers on the psyche—both sacred and profane.
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Kate Tempest, winner of the Ted Hughes Prize for Brand New Ancients and widely regarded as the UK's leading spoken word poet, has produced a new poem-sequence of electrifying power. Based on the myth of the blind prophet Tiresias, Hold Your Own is a riveting tale of youth and experience, sex and love, wealth and poverty, community and alienation. Walking in the forest one morning, a young man disturbs two copulating snakes - and is punished by the goddess Hera, who turns him into a woman. This is only the beginning of his journey . . . Weaving elements of classical myth, autobiography and social commentary, Tempest uses the story of the gender-switching, clairvoyant Tiresias to create four sequences of poems: 'childhood', 'manhood', 'womanhood' and 'blind profit'. The result is a rhythmically hypnotic tour de force - and a hugely ambitious leap forward for one of the UK's most talented and compelling young writers.
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A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST. A MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST. WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE.A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century.When four classmates from a small Massachusetts college move to New York to make their way, they’re broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition. There is kind, handsome Willem, an aspiring actor; JB, a quick-witted, sometimes cruel Brooklyn-born painter seeking entry to the art world; Malcolm, a frustrated architect at a prominent firm; and withdrawn, brilliant, enigmatic Jude, who serves as their center of gravity. Over the decades, their relationships deepen and darken, tinged by addiction, success, and pride. Yet their greatest challenge, each comes to realize, is Jude himself, by midlife a terrifyingly talented litigator yet an increasingly broken man, his mind and body scarred by an unspeakable childhood, and haunted by what he fears is a degree of trauma that he’ll not only be unable to overcome—but that will define his life forever.
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Dorothy Baker
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Cassandra at the Wedding
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"Cassandra at the Wedding" is a timeless coming-of-age story about sisterhood, self-discovery, and the struggles of societal expectations. A must-read for fans of American literature, this novel beautifully captures the essence of women's relationships, complex emotions, and rebellion against the norms. With stunning prose and unforgettable characters, "Cassandra at the Wedding" will leave readers questioning their own assumptions and rooting for the unconventional heroine.
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Sphinx
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Sphinx is the remarkable debut novel, originally published in 1986, by the incredibly talented and inventive French author Anne Garréta, one of the few female members of Oulipo, the influential and exclusive French experimental literary group whose mission is to create literature based on mathematical and linguistic restraints, and whose ranks include Georges Perec and Italo Calvino, among others.A beautiful and complex love story between two characters, the narrator, "I," and their lover, A***, written without using any gender markers to refer to the main characters, Sphinx is a remarkable linguistic feat and paragon of experimental literature that has never been accomplished before or since in the strictly-gendered French language.Sphinx is a landmark text in the feminist and LGBT literary canon appearing in English for the first time.Anne Garréta (b. 1962) is a lecturer at the University of Rennes II and research professor of literature and Romance studies at Duke University. She joined the Oulipo in 2000, becoming the first member to join born after the Oulipo was founded. Garréta won France's prestigious Prix Médicis in 2002, awarded each year to an author whose "fame does not yet match their talent," for her novel Pas un jour.Emma Ramadan is a graduate of Brown University and received her master's in literary translation from the American University of Paris. Her translation of Anne Parian's Monospace is forthcoming from La Presse. She is currently on a Fulbright Fellowship for literary translation in Morocco.
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"Art & Lies" may enchant you if you're interested in a lyrical exploration of the human condition from a philosophical and queer perspective. Jeanette Winterson has a knack for blending beautiful prose with deep existential queries. Dive in to appreciate the interplay of art and truth, a signature experience from an author celebrated for pushing boundaries.
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Akwaeke Emezi
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Faber
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Freshwater * Exp *
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Freshwater could be a good read for those who are looking for a deeply introspective and thought-provoking book. Through the journey of Ada, this book explores the complex nature of identity, mental health, and spirituality in a uniquely captivating way. It delves into themes of trauma, dissociation, and the struggle to find oneself, offering a powerful and raw portrayal of the human psyche. Freshwater will leave you questioning the boundaries of self and challenging your perception of reality.
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Deborah Levy
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Penguin
The Man Who Saw Everything
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LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE 2019'An utterly beguiling fever dream of a novel... Its sheer technical bravura places it head and shoulder above pretty much everything else on the [Booker] longlist' Daily Telegraph 'An ice-cold skewering of patriarchy, humanity and the darkness of the 20th century Europe' The Times
'The man who had nearly run me over had touched my hair, as if he were touching a statue or something without a heartbeat...'
In 1988 Saul Adler (a narcissistic, young historian) is hit by a car on the Abbey Road. He is apparently fine; he gets up and goes to see his art student girlfriend, Jennifer Moreau. They have sex then break up, but not before she has photographed Saul crossing the same Abbey Road.Saul leaves to study in communist East Berlin, two months before the Wall comes down. There he will encounter - significantly - both his assigned translator and his translator's sister, who swears she has seen a jaguar prowling the city. He will fall in love and brood upon his difficult, authoritarian father. And he will befriend a hippy, Rainer, who may or may not be a Stasi agent, but will certainly return to haunt him in middle age.Slipping slyly between time zones and leaving a spiralling trail, Deborah Levy's electrifying The Man Who Saw Everything examines what we see and what we fail to see, the grave crime of carelessness, the weight of history and our ruinous attempts to shrug it off.'Levy writes on the high wire, unfalteringly' Marina Warner'It's clever, raw and doesn't play by any rules' Evening Standard'Intelligent and supple...a dizzying tale of life across time and borders' Finanical Times
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This book of poetry by Paul Verlaine is a must-read for anyone who loves to be swept away by the emotional power of verse. Verlaine's writing is raw and evocative, capturing the essence of the human experience in beautifully crafted stanzas. A true gem for all lovers of poetry.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Vintage
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Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit
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This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate, she seems seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts.At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves. Innovative, punchy and tender, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a few days ride into the bizarre outposts of religious excess and human obsession.
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Edmund White
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Forgetting Elena : A Novel
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For readers who enjoy social satire and sharp writing, Forgetting Elena is a hilarious debut novel that explores the absurdity of social conventions and the desire for acceptance. Set in a privileged island community, the novel follows a self-conscious narrator as he navigates the strict rules and rituals of this world. White's precise language and glittering wit make this a must-read for fans of the comedy of manners.
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Jason Erik Lundberg, Kristine Ong Muslim, E.C. Myers |
Math
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LONTAR Issue #2
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This second issue of LONTAR presents speculative writing from and about Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.Inside these pages, you’ll find: a metamorphic love story near the Korean DMZ from award-winner E.C. Myers; a brand new supernatural crime tale from bestselling author John Burdett; a cautionary tale about Singaporean elitism from Tiffany Tsao; an examination of the illusory facets of love from Victor Fernando R. Ocampo; a haunting and beautiful evocation of a fantastical Vietnamese floating market from Eliza Chan; and speculative poetry from Jerrold Yam, Tse Hao Guang, Ang Si Min, Shelly Bryant and Daryl Yam.
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T.S. Eliot, Jeanette Winterson, Djuna Barnes |
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Nightwood
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Nightwood, Djuna Barnes' strange and sinuous tour de force, "belongs to that small class of books that somehow reflect a time or an epoch" (TLS). That time is the period between the two World Wars, and Barnes' novel unfolds in the decadent shadows of Europe's great cities, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna—a world in which the boundaries of class, religion, and sexuality are bold but surprisingly porous. The outsized characters who inhabit this world are some of the most memorable in all of fiction—there is Guido Volkbein, the Wandering Jew and son of a self-proclaimed baron; Robin Vote, the American expatriate who marries him and then engages in a series of affairs, first with Nora Flood and then with Jenny Petherbridge, driving all of her lovers to distraction with her passion for wandering alone in the night; and there is Dr. Matthew-Mighty-Grain-of-Salt-Dante-O'Connor, a transvestite and ostensible gynecologist, whose digressive speeches brim with fury, keen insights, and surprising allusions. Barnes' depiction of these characters and their relationships (Nora says, "A man is another person—a woman is yourself, caught as you turn in panic; on her mouth you kiss your own") has made the novel a landmark of feminist and lesbian literature. Most striking of all is Barnes' unparalleled stylistic innovation, which led T. S. Eliot to proclaim the book "so good a novel that only sensibilities trained on poetry can wholly appreciate it." Now with a new preface by Jeanette Winterson, Nightwood still crackles with the same electric charge it had on its first publication in 1936.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Vintage
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The Powerbook
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This book is perfect for those who seek a truly immersive experience that blurs the boundaries of reality. Jeanette Winterson takes you on a thought-provoking ride where you can become the protagonist of your own story, but be prepared for the consequences. Prepare to delve into shifting dimensions and question the nature of identity and freedom. "The PowerBook" is a literary gem that challenges conventional storytelling and invites readers to explore the power of imagination. Get ready to have your mind blown!
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Kae Tempest
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Blooms
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The Bricks That Built The Houses
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The Bricks That Built The Houses could be a great read for anyone looking for a unique and character-driven story about complicated relationships and moral dilemmas. Kate Tempest's novel combines poetry and prose to create a vivid and visceral portrait of a group of friends trying to navigate their way through life while staying true to themselves and each other. The book's strongest feature is its ability to capture the intricacies of human connection and the way our pasts shape our present and future. Overall, this is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and urban realism.
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William S. Burroughs
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Queer
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William S. Burroughs' "Queer" is a genuine dive into raw emotional landscapes and the social isolation of being different in a conservative time. If you're drawn to literature that breaks boundaries and expresses the deep nuances of human desire and alienation, "Queer" will resonate with you. It's a classic that articulates an experience often silenced in its era.
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"The First Bad Man" is a peculiar and eccentric novel that tells the story of Cheryl and Clee, two vastly different people who are brought together in unexpected ways. It is a heartwarming story that explores the depths of love and the ways that it can transform us. Miranda July's unique writing style captures the essence of her characters in a way that is both humorous and insightful, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys an unconventional love story.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Amanda Lee Koe
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Epigram
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Ministry of Moral Panic
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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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Torrey Peters
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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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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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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.