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Save:A Little Life is a devastating, beautifully written saga of trauma, love, and friendship. You'll either be deeply moved or emotionally wrung out - approach with caution, but expect unforgettable characters and writing that stays with you long after the last page.
THE ELEVENTH APARTMENT had only one closet, but it did have a sliding glass door that opened onto a small balcony, from which he could see a man sitting across the way, outdoors in only a T-shirt and... - #2
Save:Beloved is a beautifully written, challenging, and unforgettable novel - absolutely worth reading if you’re ready for a powerful, complex exploration of history, trauma, and the power of love.
124 WAS SPITEFUL. Full of a baby’s venom. The women in the house knew it and so did the children. For years each put up with the spite in his own way, but by 1873 Sethe and her daughter Denver were it... - #3
Save:Inventive, moving, and beautifully written - a must-read for fans of book club fiction and historical novels who aren’t afraid of a little narrative experimentation.
SYLVIE WAS WOKEN by a dazzling sliver of sunlight piercing the curtains like a shining silver sword. She lay languidly in lace and cashmere as Mrs Glover came into the room, proudly bearing a huge bre... - #4
Save:A rich, slow-burning, emotionally powerful fantasy about loyalty, loneliness, and survival - ideal for those who love character depth and intricate world-building, but a little heavy for anyone seeking fast-paced adventure.
A history of the Six Duchies is of necessity a history of its ruling family, the Farseers. A complete telling would reach back beyond the founding of the First Duchy, and if such names were remembered... - #5
Save:A classic, character-driven space opera with loads of heart, smart political commentary, and a satisfying dose of adult romance - flaws and all, totally worth the ride (and a must for Vorkosigan newbies).
A sea of mist drifted through the cloud forest—soft, gray, luminescent. On the high ridges the fog showed brighter as the morning sun began to warm and lift the moisture, although in the ravine a cool... - #6
Save:A brilliantly bonkers kickoff to Discworld - witty, ridiculous, and endlessly inventive. Not Pratchett’s most polished, but essential if you want to see where fantasy’s funniest universe began. Give it a shot, and don’t be afraid to skip ahead in the series if it doesn’t click right away!
FIRE ROARED through the bifurcated city of Ankh-Morpork. Where it licked the Wizards’ Quarter it burned blue and green and was even laced with strange sparks of the eighth color, octarine; where its o... - #7
Save:A fresh, immersive spin on urban fantasy that’s equal parts quirky, dark, and heartwarming - just be aware of sensitive content and a leisurely pace. Perfect for readers craving inventive world-building and offbeat found-family dynamics.
Half blinded by the storm, she stumbled into the open area between two buildings. Hoping to hide from whomever was hunting for her as well as get some relief from the snow and wind, she followed an an... - #8
Save:A spectacular, ambitious epic for true fantasy lovers - massive in scope, dense in detail, but totally worth the journey if you’re ready to invest the time. This is the gold standard for modern high fantasy.
“You’ve killed me. Bastards, you’ve killed me! While the sun is still hot, I die!” —Collected on the fifth day of the week Chach of the month Betab of the year 1171, ten seconds before death. Subject... - #9
Save:A fun, serviceable military fantasy with memorable characters and plenty of action - just don’t expect it to reinvent the genre. If you’re in the mood for a solid adventure with humor and heart, this one delivers.
The agony of the rock vibrated beneath the paws of a small, brown squirrel crouched low behind a boulder near the summit. The frigid night air thrummed in sympathetic harmony with the mountain, blurri... - #10
Save:A dark, atmospheric fantasy with a killer concept and unforgettable anti-hero. Worth a try if you crave original worlds and don’t mind a slow burn!
Damien Kilcannon Vryce looked like he was fully capable of handling trouble, for which reason trouble generally gave him a wide berth. His thick-set body was hard with muscle, his hands textured with...
