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#1Broken Verses
Broken Verses is a novel written by Kamilla Shamsie about a woman in search of her activist mother who disappeared many, many years ago. The novel was published on June 1st, 2005 by Mariner Books.
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Sean HansenWritten on April 3, 2018"Broken Verses represents a good book that details life in modern Pakistan. This book also explores mother-daughter relationships after a mother leaves. This book, unfortunat..."Sean HansenWritten on April 3, 2018"Broken Verses represents a good book that details life in modern Pakistan. This book also explores mother-daughter relationships after a mother leaves. This book, unfortunately, does not represent more than one or two genres." -
#2The Brooklyn Follies
The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster is a fiction novel originally published in 2005. This book is preceded by Oracle Night. It tells the story of a 60-year old man who transferred to Brooklyn to wait for the day he'll die.
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"This book is good, but I am not sure if I put it on my must-read list. It is a solid story with a compelling character, but I found it kind of lingers on for longer than it needs to. It really only sticks to one genre so I am not sure if this is really what some people are looking for." -
#3Mr. Vertigo
Mr. Vertigo by Paul Auster is an absurdist fiction novel first published in 1994. This book tells the story of Walter Claireborne Rawley - an orphan living in the streets of St. Louis - until a man adopted him and taught him how to fly.
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#4The Music of Chance
The Music of Chance by Paul Auster is a mystery novel originally published in 1990. This booktells the story of a fireman named Jim Nashe and his wife who left him along with their children.
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"One of the best books I have read in a long time. There are so many surprises that just kept me guessing the whole time I was reading the book. The book easily kept my attention as there wasn't a boring moment to be had. It is also a thrilling story and one that I would call a must read. This author is something else in this genre!" -
#5Pinjar
Pinjar is a book written by a poet and novelist Amrita Pritam. It is about a runaway Hindu girl after an abduction of a Muslim man Rashid and first published in 1950.
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#6Elective Affinities
Elective Affinities by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is fiction novel that was originally published in 1809. Since its publication, it was adapted into films such as The Elective Affinities released in 1996 and Sometime in August in 2009.
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"This book was okay. It doesn't leave any surprise for the reader, it tells you in the beginning what is going to happen. I think it is a good approach to reading about society then and the way things were structured. I didn't mind it because I love learning about life in another time. It's an okay read." -
#7Hymns to the Night
Hymns to the Night by Novalis is a poetry novel originally published in 1800. This book is the third edition in Dick Higgins' collection of translated and bilingual classic books of romantic poems.
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#8The Crimes of Love
The Crimes of Love by Marquis de Sade is an erotic fiction literature originally published in 1800. This book explores selfless love along with the cruelties it comes with. This edition of the book belongs to the Oxford's World Classics.
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#9Night in the Lonesome October
Night in the Lonesome October by Richard Laymon is a speculative horror fiction novel originally published in 2001. This book tells the story of a man who was recently dumped and decided to walk on the cold streets one October night.
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#10The Palace of Illusions
The Palace of Illusions is a novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It is a retelling of the classic Indian epic, Mahabharata, and tells the story of Princess Panchaali, who wedded the five Pandava brothers and helped them regain their kingdom.
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"If you are interested in mythology and ancient stories, this is a great read. Writing from a woman's perspective makes it even more interesting than the usual fare of male protagonists that dominate the genre, which is a refreshing change." -
#11The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman in Cabin 10 is an adventure and mystery book for young adults and adults written by Ruth Ware. It was a Summer Must-Read for both the Entertainment Weekly and the New York Post last 2016.
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#12The Insulted and Humiliated
Originally published in 1861, The Insulted and Humiliated is a novel by acclaimed Russian author, Fyodor Dostoevsky. It tells the story of a prince who fell in love with a girl from a poor family and the troubles that came with it.
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#13River Of Earth
River Of Earth is a novel by James Still. Set in the 20th century and written from the perspective of a seven-year-old boy, it tells the story of his family and their struggles in living in eastern Kentucky.
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#14Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul
Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirit of Educators is a collection of short stories by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. These stories are proof of how teachers influence lives.
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#15In Other Rooms, Other Wonders
In Other Rooms, Other Wonders, a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award in Fiction and the 2009 Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction, is Daniyal Mueenuddin's novel that explores class and power relations in Pakistan.
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#16City of Glass (New York Trilogy)
City of Glass by Paul Auster is a postmodern, mystery fiction novel originally published in 1985. This book is the first in The New York Trilogy followed by Ghosts and The Locked Room.
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#17A Town Like Alice
A Town Like Alice is a novel by Nevil Shute. Set during World War II, it follows the story of Jean Paget, who travels to the outbacks of Australia to look for the Australian soldier who saved her life.
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#18Last Evenings on Earth
Robert Bolaño's Last Evening on Earth, winner of the 2005 PEN Translation Fund Award, is the first collection of short stories in English. The book was published on April 30th, 2007 by New Directions.
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#19A Heart So White
Javier Marías' A Heart So White, winner of the 1997 Dublin IMPAC Prize for the best novel published worldwide in English, is a novel about how a person's past can affect the rest of his life.BooksCheck price
"I was looking for a Christmas gift for my dad. He loves reading new and different things, so I figured I would search for the best must read books in different genres and see what I could find. Luckily, I wound up finding the book " A Heart So White" and was instantly impressed. "A Heart So White" has tons of accolades (including the 1997 Dublin IMPAC Prize for best worldwide novel published in English) and touches on how a person's past can affect the rest of his life. My dad ending up loving "A Heart So White" and I would definitely recommend the book to others. " -
#20The Rings of Saturn
W. G. Sebald's The Rings of Saturn, a novel that has been shortlisted for the 1998 Los Angeles Times Book Award in Fiction, is a story about the east coast of England, told in photographs. The book was published on April 17th 1999 by New Directions.BooksCheck price
"Not many books necessarily quality as absolute must-reads, considering how many books that there truly are and how many are forgettable or unremarkable. It can be somewhat difficult to classify or summarize this book, but it would seemingly mostly appeal to those interested in English history or geography, though it does not necessarily only explore these things in a detached, scholarly tone. There are many diversions into the author's memories and mental state as well. I think it is a good, even very good, but not truly great work, overall." -
#21The Hour of the Star
Clarice Lispector's final novel, The Hour of the New Star is a haunting story about Macabea, a person who has been intensely tried by life. The book was published on February 17th, 1992 by New Directions.BooksCheck price
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#22Q & A
First published in 2005, Q & A is a novel by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup. It is the basis of the award-winning 2008 film, Slumdog Millionaire. It tells the story of Ram Mohammad Thomas, a waiter who won a quiz show.
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#23The Concept of Mind
The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle is a philosophical novel originally published in 1949. This book tackles the illusion of the "mind" supported by logical errors. Its first edition was released by the University of Chicago Press.BooksCheck price
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#24The Late Great Human Road Show
The Late Great Human Road Show is a mature and dystopic novel for young adults and adults written by Paulette Jiles. It was first released in 1986. It is set in a post-nuclear-explosion Toronto.
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#25Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris is an essay book originally published in April 2013. This novel was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Humor and PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay.
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#26The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake
The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake is a collection of twelve short stories by Breece D'J Pancake, published after his death at age twenty-six. The stories are varied in plot but are all set in his birthplace of rural West Virginia.
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"This book has twelve stories in it. The stories aren't too long and actually have a variety in the plots. If you are looking for a book that is focused on a variety of genres, this a pretty good choice. While it is set in specific area, that isn't the focus of the stories. Give this book a try if you are looking for something to read that's has a mixture of literature genres!" -
#27The Atheist's Messiah: Yanif
The Atheist's Messiah: Yanif is a humorous novel for young adults written by Saul Dobney. It was released in April 2015. It is about a boy with a talent for healing and has become world-famous for his power.
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"Saul Dobney has written an interesting and compelling book about religion. The characters are beautifully developed and you will fall in love with the young Yanif and follow along as he becomes a prophet. This book will challenge your religious beliefs and make you ponder on them long after you've finished reading the book.""Great book. If you are looking for a different read. I am going to have to check this one out." -
#28The North Water
The North Water by Ian McGuire is a fiction novel originally published in February 2016. This book focuses on the bloody and ruthless killing of whales in the waters of the North. It won the Chicago Tribune Best Books of the Year 2017.
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"While this book made me a bit queasy, I'm glad that I read it. It isn't afraid to share the gory details about how we treat animals. I really felt for the whales, but also liked that the characters weren't one-dimensional. Not for the faint of heart, but an important book on having empathy for all creatures--not just humans." -
#29The Mapmaker's Wife
The Mapmaker's Wife is written by Robert Whitaker, and it is about the expedition of French scientists. It is also a romance story. It was originally published in 2004.
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"Staged in the beginning of the 18th century, this book dives into the topic of the Earth's shape, a somewhat still ongoing argument. It sets the adventure very well, over mountains, facing jungle cats, insects and other challenges, this book is definitely worth reading ""A book that is a real page-turner. This book is filled with intrigue, suspense and romance - making it a fine blend for the reader. I really enjoyed the book and hard a hard time putting it down." -
#30The Storyteller
The Storyteller is an inspirational, philosophical, and investigative fiction written by Hispanic literary icon Mario Vargas Llosa. It was first published in 1989 as El Hablador. It was translated by Helen Lane for the English release.
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#31Brida
Brida by Paulo Coelho is a fiction novel originally published in 1990. This inspiring and brilliant book follows the journey of Brida on her pursuit of wisdom and her tales of love and spirituality.
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"I needed a new book to read. I found out about Brida. This is a book by Paulo Coelho. It's a fiction novel and was written in the 1990s. I love this book so much. It tells the tale of Brida and follows her on her journey while she finds wisdom, love, and spirituality. It's an amazing story. It's definitely a must-read book and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves books." -
#32Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix is the fifth installment in the seven books of Harry Potter Series. The book is about the challenges that Harry Potter faced in his fifth year at Hogwarts and how he overcome everything.BooksCheck price
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#33Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry potter series. The story revolves around how Harry get past through Lord Voldemort once again. The quidditch cup is also happening and Harry will make sure he will see it.
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#34City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments)
City of Bones is about 15-year-old Clary Fray and a weird murder that she witnessed in a city club. The culprit is invisible, and the body disappeared into thin air then an angel came and everything gets messier when Clary's mother is gone.
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"I was not sure that I would like this book, but I wound up enjoying it even though it's not the typical style of book that I like. I'm not too much into fantasy, but the story was interesting enough to keep me curious and interested. I would recommend it for those who are wanting to try out the fantasy genre and see what it's all about. There's also a tv show that goes along with this book series, so that's something else to check out. " -
#35Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second book in the Harry Potter Series. Harry is on his second year at Hogwarts and more exciting but dangerous things are yet to come.
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#36The Book Thief
The Book Thief is a young adult novel by Markus Zusak set in Germany during the height of the Nazi regime which centers on a young girl named Liesel who is close to her foster parents, friends, and a Jewish fist fighter.
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"I think this book deserves to be on the list of best must read books in different genres since it is a highly ranked classic and has been read by thousands of people around the world even made a film in hollywood based on the book.""The Book Thief is one of the best books that I have ever read! Much of World War II is told in the perspective of logistics and battles, but rarely from a child. 10/10 would read." -
#37Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The third installment in Harry Potter book series. The story revolves around the adventures of Harry Potter. He also discovered all about Sirius Balck and his parents.
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"As for the literature itself, we all know this series is a timeless classic. If you're an adult and have not read this series before (even if you've seen the movies), I encourage you to read the books. Whether it's the originals or these, the series is sure to be one of the best you've read and much better than the movies, of course. Though with the illustrated novels, you will have to wait a year between each book like I had to as a kid, but it'll be even more worth it to have the amazing pictures to accompany it. ""Obviously for any Harry Potter fan this book is a must, but it is for the regular folks out there as well. I've been able to read this new book with my daughter and she has enjoyed it as much as I have always enjoyed Harry Potter. The illustrations are amazing and overall the book is just such high quality and exactly what one would expect from Harry Potter. This book is the size of a textbook with all of the illustrations and it would make a wonderful gift for any Harry Potter fan." -
#38Divergent
Divergent is the first dystopian novel in the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth which is set in a post-apocalyptic society divided into five factions where Beatrice Prior has to choose only one to devote her life to.
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#39Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the seventh book in the Harry Potter Series. Harry and his friends is already on their last year at Hogwarts but the adventure still continues. The battle will begin and many lives will be lost.
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#40The Hobbit
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is a modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable life, but his contentment is disturbed when Gandalf and a group of dwarves arrive on his doorstep.
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#41Eclipse (The Twilight Saga)
Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight Series. The story revolves around the new challenges Bella and Edward faces as vampire to human couple. In this book, Bella will struggle to choose between Edward and his best friend Jacob.
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#42To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird is Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep south and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred. This was first published in 1960.BooksCheck price
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#43Catching Fire (The Hunger Games)
There is civil unrest in the districts, and the Capitol is getting tired of quelling these disturbances. In Catching Fire, the Capitol sends a chilling message to the districts to remind them of who is really in charge.
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#44My Love Lies Bleeding (The Drake Chronicles)
My Love Lies Bleeding is the first book in the series Dark Chronicles. The novel revolves around the only daughter of the Blake family. She is the only female born vampire known to their kind and she possess a threat that scares the vampire queen.
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"This book is a good example of a very different genre. It is geared toward teens and is a science fictions book. I only read it because my niece had a copy and wanted me to try it out. I found the story engaging and interesting. It was a good light read and the vampires made it something very different from my usual books. ""My Love Lies Bleeding (The Drake Chronicles) is a great entry story for the vampire and Dark story. She incorporates a lot of elements of classic literature, updated that appeal to a broad base of reader. If you are looking to widen reading, this is a great book to get familiar and comfortable.""My Love Lies Bleeding (The Drake Chronicles) it is a good genre is enjoyable because of the female born vampire" -
#45The Amen Corner: A Play
The Amen Corner is the first play James Baldwin wrote for the theater. Considered a classic, it's about Sister Margaret and her struggles to keep her godly path despite the troubles she is facing.
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#46The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is the first novel of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins which centers on Katniss Everdeen who volunteers as tribute to replace her younger sister in a game televised and ruled by a dictatorial government.
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#47Narcissus and Goldmund
Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse is a historical and philosophical fiction novel published in 1930. This book tells the story of Goldmund's search for the 'meaning of life' and his friendship with a brilliant teacher - Narcissus.
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"Any story that involves seduction by a young Gypsy girl should be riveting. This is not. It fails to capture one's attention, and reads more like an old time slash fiction than a classic novel. Still, it works in a pinch when there's not something with pictures handy." -
#48The Best American Essays of the Century
The Best American Essays of the Century is a compilation of the notable essays written by famous American writers and icons like Martin Luther King Jr., Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Susan Sontag, and more.BooksCheck price
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#49Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon
Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon is a book written by noted author Chuck Palahniuk. It is considered as an autobiography because it contains some of the author's wonderments and his view of his hometown, Portland.
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"This book is embedded with some of the author's real world experience so some may consider it an autobiography. It is a fun book worth reading but not might be one of the best in it's genre. It has generally garnered favorable reviews so it could very well be worth your time." -
#50Damned
Damned is a young adult novel written by Chuck Palahniuk. The story is regarded as the modern-day Dante's Inferno since it is focused on Madison, an 11-year-old girl who went to hell after dying of marijuana overdose.
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"I was a bit hesitant about this book when I read the details about it but I thought it was pretty decent. There are some strange parts to it but all in all I thought it was good. ""Great book for a teenager. Can't say I agree with the message it gives but still not a horrible book." -
#51Boxing Stories
Boxing Stories is a book written by Robert E. Howard, author of the famous Conan The Barbarian series. This version was published by Bison Books on 2005. It contains 10 stories about Steve Costigan, a hero, and a pugilist.BooksCheck price
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#52Seizure
Seizure by Robin Cook is a medical thriller novel first published in 2003. This book follows the issue of advanced therapeutic cloning. Seizure is at Number 6 for The New York Times Best Seller List in 2003.
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#53Young Men and Fire
Young Men and Fire is a nonfiction written by Norman Maclean about the 15-men of the US Forest Service who stopped a fire in the Montana wilderness in August 1949. It won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1992.BooksCheck price
"It is an account of Norman Maclean's research of the Mann Gulch fire of 1949 and the 13 men who died there. The fire occurred in Mann Gulch in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness on August 5. The book won the National Book Critics Circle Award 1992. It is a fantastic book to enjoy." -
#54Five Point Someone
Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat is a fiction novel originally published in 2004. This book has a movie adaptation popularly known as 3 Idiots which was released in 2009. Five Point Someone won The Publisher's Recognition Award in 2005.
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"Quite a phenomenal book if you're looking for something out of the norm. The writing was great and it really opens you up to different cultures around the world, in this case it's about India. I heard there was a movie based on this book so I plan to check that out too. This was well worth the read." -
#55Making India Awesome
Making India Awesome: New Essays and Columns by Chetan Bhagat is a novel originally published in 2015. This book explores some of India's current issues in poverty, unemployment, violence, and many more.
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#56One Night at the Call Center
One Night at the Call Center by Chetan Bhagat is a fiction novel originally published in 2005. This book follows the story of a group of six call center agents working in a giant call center company.
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"In this 2005 novel, Six friends work nights at a call center in India. They provide technical support for a U.S. appliance corporation. While they take calls and help the callers, the book goes over their own life issues. However the book is rated okay by many readers and not a "must read" top book given its generally tone and plots. " -
#57The Book of Illusions
The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster is a psychological fiction novel published in 2002. This book tells the story of David Zimmer who recently lost his family in a plane crash. It was nominated for International Dublin Literary Award.
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#58Moon Palace
Moon Palace by Paul Auster is a picaresque fiction book originally published in 1989. This novel follows the story of Macro Stanley Fogg and his two previous generations of family. Moon Palace is preceded by In The Country of Last Things.
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#59The Invention of Solitude
The Invention of Solitude by Paul Auster is a memoir novel originally published in 1982. This book is composed of two parts which deal with the sudden death of Auster's father and the author's view about coincidence, life, and death.
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