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The Names by Florence Knapp and Flashlight by Susan Choi 

Sudden life-altering events shape human experience; The Names and Flashlight explore divergent consequences through contrasting narrative styles.
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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 

A gripping novel of hardship and resilience, this story explores addiction, poverty, and personal triumph in a forgotten rural America.
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Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg 

A deeply moving novel exploring grief, guilt, and the transformative power of forgiveness through interwoven voices and emotional clarity.
06.10.25 645

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck 

A haunting, claustrophobic novel exploring obsession, power, and control against the oppressive backdrop of East Germany’s final years.
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The Magician: A Novel by Colm Tóibín 

Thomas Mann's journey through genius, identity, and moral dilemmas, capturing the intimate struggles of art and life in turbulent times.
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Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

A deeply human exploration of grief, meaning, and connection, Martyr! brilliantly redefines martyrdom through art, healing, and love.
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Knife by Salman Rushdie

Recovery from trauma isn’t linear. Doctors think in long-term progress, while patients crave quick fixes, hoping for the moment when they’re finally told they’re "fine."
09.27.24 1099

This Other Eden by Paul Harding

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Maine, this novel explores a marginalized community’s struggles with identity, resilience, and love amid historical injustice and tragedy.
08.05.24 1030

Time’s Echo by Jeremy Eichler

This book masterfully blends music and history, showcasing how composers transformed the horrors of war into powerful, enduring musical memorials.
06.24.24 1063

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Murray masterfully weaves fate and free will, offering profound insights into the human condition in a turbulent world.
05.30.24 1095
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