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    In the City of Shy Hunters by Tom Spanbauer
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    In the City of Shy Hunters by Tom Spanbauer is a novel set in New York City during the '80s AIDS epidemic, featuring a cast of diverse characters including performance artists, drug addicts, waiters, and Native Americans. The story follows Will Parker, a boy from Idaho, as he navigates the vibrant yet tumultuous world of the East Village, encountering love, loss, and self-discovery along the way. The narrative style is described as raw, honest, and filled with vivid characterizations that make it a book about living rather than dying.

    The book delves into themes of love, friendship, loss, and self-realization against the backdrop of a time marked by disco, partying, and the shadow of the AIDS crisis. Spanbauer's writing captures the essence of the era with poignant descriptions of both the beauty and ugliness of human nature, creating a narrative that is both heartbreaking and mesmerizing.

    The airplane landed at La Guardia, August 3, 1983. My first time ever in New York City, and in all the world, I was leaning up against a cement wall, an unrelenting fluorescent light above me, the bil...

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    The Knife of Never Letting Go - Chaos Walking by Patrick Ness
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    In a world where everyone's thoughts are audible, Todd, the last boy in Prentisstown, is on the cusp of manhood when he discovers a patch of silence, leading him to flee his town. Along with a girl named Viola, Todd embarks on a journey to find Haven, a settlement rumored to have no Noise, all while being pursued by the men from Prentisstown. The book explores themes of identity, friendship, and survival in a post-apocalyptic setting, with a unique writing style that immerses readers in the protagonist's thoughts and emotions.

    We’re walking across the wild fields south-east of town, those ones that slope down to the river and head on towards the swamp. Ben’s sent me to pick him some swamp apples and he’s made me take Manche...

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    The Eyre Affair
    Book 1 in the series:Thursday Next

    The Eyre Affair - Thursday Next by Jasper Fforde
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    The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde is a whimsical and witty tale set in an alternate world where literature is a passion and characters from books come to life. The story follows Thursday Next, a SpecOps officer, as she delves into a dangerous mystery involving the kidnapping of Jane Eyre. With elements of time travel, literary references, and a touch of humor, the plot unfolds as Thursday jumps into the story to rescue Miss Eyre, navigating through different dimensions and encountering quirky characters along the way.

    The writing style of The Eyre Affair is clever and imaginative, filled with puns, literary allusions, and witty wordplay. Fforde creates a society obsessed with literature, incorporating unique ideas and clever jokes that keep the reader engaged. The book offers a mix of humor, adventure, and mystery, making it a delightful read for bibliophiles and fans of speculative fiction.

    ‘. . . There are two schools of thought about the resilience of time. The first is that time is highly volatile, with every small event altering the possible outcome of the earth’s future. The other v...

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    Small Gods
    Book 13 in the series:Discworld

    Small Gods - Discworld by Terry Pratchett
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    'Small Gods' by Terry Pratchett is a humorous and philosophical novel set in the Discworld series, focusing on the god Om who has been reduced to a grumpy tortoise due to lack of believers. The story follows Brutha, Om's one faithful follower, as he embarks on an epic adventure to restore his god's power. The book cleverly explores themes of religion, belief, and power, while blending satire and wit to create an engaging narrative that delves into the nature of faith and the human condition.

    The tortoise is a ground-living creature. It is impossible to live nearer the ground without being under it. Its horizons are a few inches away. It has about as good a turn of speed as you need to hun...

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    The Colour of Magic
    Book 1 in the series:Discworld

    The Colour of Magic - Discworld by Terry Pratchett
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    'The Colour of Magic' by Terry Pratchett is the first book in the Discworld series, introducing readers to the adventures of Twoflower, the Disc's first tourist, and Rincewind, a failed wizard who becomes his guide. The book is a humorous and whimsical fantasy satire that cleverly turns fantasy tropes on their heads, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and imaginative situations. The writing style of Terry Pratchett is described as witty, clever, and full of clever wordplay that creates a detailed and fantastical world for readers to explore.

    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...

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    After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz
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    "After Sappho" by Selby Wynn Schwartz is a richly woven tapestry of interconnected stories spanning different time periods and featuring both fictional and real excerpts from the lives of famous feminist artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into the history of women's rights in Italy, while exploring themes of desire, rage, and feminist ambition. Schwartz's writing style seamlessly blends history and fiction, creating a beautiful and thought-provoking narrative that lingers with the reader long after finishing the book.

    The novel follows a lineage of creative Sapphic women who strive to break free from societal constraints in search of more freedom, time, connection, and ways to love. Through a mosaic of fragmented yet interconnected stories, readers are introduced to writers, dancers, playwrights, actresses, and painters who come alive on the page, inviting the reader to immerse themselves in the lives of these women as they navigate their desires and aspirations.


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    Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell
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    Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell is a dark retelling of Peter Pan, taking readers on an exciting and unique adventure to Neverland. The story follows Gwen, who gets kidnapped and brought to a mysterious place where she meets the alluring Captain Rowan. The book is praised for its fantastic world-building, vivid descriptions, and captivating writing style, making readers feel fully immersed in the story. The plot unfolds with twists and turns, introducing morally gray characters and a darker version of Neverland that deviates from the traditional fairy tale.

    Once upon a time, there was a boy not so very far from being a man. He crossed a sea to venture to London, for he wanted to find his brother, who was the bravest of soldiers. He carried with him only ...

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    The Club of Queer Trades by G.K. Chesterton
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    'The Club of Queer Trades' by G.K. Chesterton is a collection of clever and original short stories where things are never what they seem. Each story starts with a wildly improbable scenario that is sensibly explained by members of the Club of Queer Trades, a club dedicated to creating unique new professions. The book is described as a delightful and surreal collection of detection puzzles, with interconnected stories that feature unusual trades and quirky characters. The writing style is praised for being well done, funny, and original, with a touch of oddness that makes it both off-putting and interesting.

    Rabelais, or his wild illustrator Gustave Dore, must have had something to do with the designing of the things called flats in England and America. There is something entirely Gargantuan in the idea o...

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    Between the Rivers by Harry Turtledove
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    'Between the Rivers' by Harry Turtledove is an alternative history novel set in a world similar to ancient Mesopotamia where the gods are real. The book explores the premise of how the ancient gods lost their powers and the interactions between gods, ghosts, and living characters. It follows the rulers of rival city-states, a merchant family, and delves into the relationship between man and the gods.

    The writing style in 'Between the Rivers' has been described as original and well thought out, with a speech pattern that adds value and authenticity to the narrative. The book is highly imaginative, well-researched, and offers a mix of historical fiction, fantasy, and vivid imagination, providing a unique take on the Bronze Age world with real gods and intricate character development.


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    Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
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    'Norse Mythology' by Neil Gaiman is a collection of retellings of Norse myths, centered around gods like Odin, Thor, and Loki. Gaiman's writing style has been described as engaging and reminiscent of oral storytelling, with a mix of humor, seriousness, and a touch of fantasy. The book covers various incidents such as Odin becoming the All Father, Thor's journey to the Land of the Giants, and the coming of Ragnarok, the end of all days.

    Gaiman's interpretations bring new life to familiar characters like Thor, Odin, and Loki, adding depth and humor to their personalities. The book offers a fresh take on Norse mythology, making the ancient tales accessible and entertaining for a wide audience. Through short stories and narratives, Gaiman navigates through the complex world of gods, giants, and magic, providing an engaging and quick read for both newcomers and mythology enthusiasts alike.

    Loki was handsome, and he knew it. People wanted to like him, they wanted to believe him, but he was undependable and self-centered at best, mischievous or evil at worst. He married a woman named Sigy...

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