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Cold Comfort Farm

Cold Comfort Farm

by Gibbons, Stella

Book - 2006

One of the most hilarious books ever written. A strange satire written in a very dry English style about Flora, an overeducated young lady who goes to liv...Show more One of the most hilarious books ever written. A strange satire written in a very dry English style about Flora, an overeducated young lady who goes to live with less privileged relatives on a strange farm and sets about knocking their provincial ways out of them. Show less

One of the most hilarious books ever written. A strange satire written in a very dry English style about Flora, an overeducated young lady who goes to liv...Show more One of the most hilarious books ever written. A strange satire written in a very dry English style about Flora, an overeducated young lady who goes to live with less privileged relatives on a strange farm and sets about knocking their provincial ways out of them. Show less

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Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season

by Melchor, Fernanda

Book - 2020

Set in a small town in Mexico, this novel centers around the death of a woman everyone called "the Witch." Gritty and sharp, with very few sente...Show more Set in a small town in Mexico, this novel centers around the death of a woman everyone called "the Witch." Gritty and sharp, with very few sentence breaks, it's one of my favorite novels from the past few years. Fernanda Melchor has been a literary darling of Mexico for a while, but only a few of her books have been translated into English. Covering murder, small town gossip, femicide and transphobia, I would highly recommend this one. Show less

Set in a small town in Mexico, this novel centers around the death of a woman everyone called "the Witch." Gritty and sharp, with very few sente...Show more Set in a small town in Mexico, this novel centers around the death of a woman everyone called "the Witch." Gritty and sharp, with very few sentence breaks, it's one of my favorite novels from the past few years. Fernanda Melchor has been a literary darling of Mexico for a while, but only a few of her books have been translated into English. Covering murder, small town gossip, femicide and transphobia, I would highly recommend this one. Show less

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The Summer Book

The Summer Book

by Jansson, Tove

eBook - 2012

Reading this book is like taking a vacation on the Finnish island described in loving detail within it. Better known for her Moomin comics, Tove Jansson a...Show more Reading this book is like taking a vacation on the Finnish island described in loving detail within it. Better known for her Moomin comics, Tove Jansson also wrote incredible, perfect books for adults. This one is told in a series of vignettes following a family on the island they go to every summer off the coast of Finland. The perfect book to read in a warm field or when you need a splash of summer in your life. Show less

Reading this book is like taking a vacation on the Finnish island described in loving detail within it. Better known for her Moomin comics, Tove Jansson a...Show more Reading this book is like taking a vacation on the Finnish island described in loving detail within it. Better known for her Moomin comics, Tove Jansson also wrote incredible, perfect books for adults. This one is told in a series of vignettes following a family on the island they go to every summer off the coast of Finland. The perfect book to read in a warm field or when you need a splash of summer in your life. Show less

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Sirens & Muses

Sirens & Muses

A Novel

by Angress, Antonia

Book - 2022

For fans of A Little Life, this novel is gently written, with compelling characters and an addictive plot. "In 2011, at the elite Wrynn College of Ar...Show more For fans of A Little Life, this novel is gently written, with compelling characters and an addictive plot. "In 2011, at the elite Wrynn College of Art, 19-year-old Louisa Arceneaux has an affair with her roommate, Karina, the mercurial daughter of wealthy art collectors, that forces them to confront their deepest desires and fears as they are unexpectedly thrust into the cutthroat New York art world." -Novelist Show less

For fans of A Little Life, this novel is gently written, with compelling characters and an addictive plot. "In 2011, at the elite Wrynn College of Ar...Show more For fans of A Little Life, this novel is gently written, with compelling characters and an addictive plot. "In 2011, at the elite Wrynn College of Art, 19-year-old Louisa Arceneaux has an affair with her roommate, Karina, the mercurial daughter of wealthy art collectors, that forces them to confront their deepest desires and fears as they are unexpectedly thrust into the cutthroat New York art world." -Novelist Show less

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Oreo

Oreo

by Ross, Fran

Book - 2015

A fantastic, hilarious, experimental odyssey of a novel. "Oreo, a biracial black girl from Philadelphia, searches for her Jewish father in New York C...Show more A fantastic, hilarious, experimental odyssey of a novel. "Oreo, a biracial black girl from Philadelphia, searches for her Jewish father in New York City, navigating the labyrinth of sound studios, brothels, and subway tunnels of Manhattan in a journey of self-discovery." - Novelist Show less

A fantastic, hilarious, experimental odyssey of a novel. "Oreo, a biracial black girl from Philadelphia, searches for her Jewish father in New York C...Show more A fantastic, hilarious, experimental odyssey of a novel. "Oreo, a biracial black girl from Philadelphia, searches for her Jewish father in New York City, navigating the labyrinth of sound studios, brothels, and subway tunnels of Manhattan in a journey of self-discovery." - Novelist Show less

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The Dry Heart

The Dry Heart

by Ginzburg, Natalia

Book - 2019

"The Dry Heart begins and ends with the matter-of-fact pronouncement, “I shot him between the eyes.” Everything in between is a plunge into the chill...Show more "The Dry Heart begins and ends with the matter-of-fact pronouncement, “I shot him between the eyes.” Everything in between is a plunge into the chilly waters of loneliness, desperation, and bitterness—and as the tale proceeds, the narrator’s murder of her flighty husband takes on a certain logical inevitability. In this powerful novella, Natalia Ginzburg’s writing is white-hot, fueled by rage, stripped of any preciousness or sentimentality; she transforms an ordinary dull marriage into a rich psychological thriller that might pose the question: why don’t more wives kill their husbands?" -Novelist Show less

"The Dry Heart begins and ends with the matter-of-fact pronouncement, “I shot him between the eyes.” Everything in between is a plunge into the chill...Show more "The Dry Heart begins and ends with the matter-of-fact pronouncement, “I shot him between the eyes.” Everything in between is a plunge into the chilly waters of loneliness, desperation, and bitterness—and as the tale proceeds, the narrator’s murder of her flighty husband takes on a certain logical inevitability. In this powerful novella, Natalia Ginzburg’s writing is white-hot, fueled by rage, stripped of any preciousness or sentimentality; she transforms an ordinary dull marriage into a rich psychological thriller that might pose the question: why don’t more wives kill their husbands?" -Novelist Show less

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A Manual for Cleaning Women

A Manual for Cleaning Women

Selected Stories

by Berlin, Lucia

Book - 2015

Reading Lucia Berlin's stories feels like going on a rollercoaster ride through her world where every moment is electrifying and utterly alive. One of the best and most underappreciated authors of our times. Reading Lucia Berlin's stories feels like going on a rollercoaster ride through her world where every moment is electrifying and utterly alive. One of the best and most underappreciated authors of our times. Show less

Reading Lucia Berlin's stories feels like going on a rollercoaster ride through her world where every moment is electrifying and utterly alive. One of the best and most underappreciated authors of our times. Reading Lucia Berlin's stories feels like going on a rollercoaster ride through her world where every moment is electrifying and utterly alive. One of the best and most underappreciated authors of our times. Show less

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The Idiot

The Idiot

by Batuman, Elif

Book - 2017

A book that will appeal to everyone, The Idiot is about college student Selin navigating life in the 90s. What makes this book so special is Selin's innoc...Show more A book that will appeal to everyone, The Idiot is about college student Selin navigating life in the 90s. What makes this book so special is Selin's innocence and the dry and humorous manner in which she confronts the absurdity and confusion of everyday interactions. Absolutely hilarious. Show less

A book that will appeal to everyone, The Idiot is about college student Selin navigating life in the 90s. What makes this book so special is Selin's innoc...Show more A book that will appeal to everyone, The Idiot is about college student Selin navigating life in the 90s. What makes this book so special is Selin's innocence and the dry and humorous manner in which she confronts the absurdity and confusion of everyday interactions. Absolutely hilarious. Show less

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Goodbye, Vitamin

Goodbye, Vitamin

A Novel

by Khong, Rachel

Book - 2017

Hilarious and quirky, this is a contemporary novel about a girl returning home to spend time with her ailing father. Mingling grief with the comedy of everyday life, Khong's writing is extremely skillful. Hilarious and quirky, this is a contemporary novel about a girl returning home to spend time with her ailing father. Mingling grief with the comedy of everyday life, Khong's writing is extremely skillful. Show less

Hilarious and quirky, this is a contemporary novel about a girl returning home to spend time with her ailing father. Mingling grief with the comedy of everyday life, Khong's writing is extremely skillful. Hilarious and quirky, this is a contemporary novel about a girl returning home to spend time with her ailing father. Mingling grief with the comedy of everyday life, Khong's writing is extremely skillful. Show less

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Lolly Willowes

Lolly Willowes

Or, The Loving Huntsman

by Warner, Sylvia Townsend

eBook - 1979

This book is also available in print as part of a volume of her works. Lolly Willowes was originally published in 1926. It's about a spinster dependent on...Show more This book is also available in print as part of a volume of her works. Lolly Willowes was originally published in 1926. It's about a spinster dependent on her annoying and nagging family who finally finds inner strength to follow her own path -- with a little help from a coven of local witches and the devil... Show less

This book is also available in print as part of a volume of her works. Lolly Willowes was originally published in 1926. It's about a spinster dependent on...Show more This book is also available in print as part of a volume of her works. Lolly Willowes was originally published in 1926. It's about a spinster dependent on her annoying and nagging family who finally finds inner strength to follow her own path -- with a little help from a coven of local witches and the devil... Show less

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Can't and Won't

Can't and Won't

by Davis, Lydia

Book - 2014

I would highly recommend all of Davis's short stories if you like literary writing. I would highly recommend all of Davis's short stories if you like literary writing. Show less

I would highly recommend all of Davis's short stories if you like literary writing. I would highly recommend all of Davis's short stories if you like literary writing. Show less

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Convenience Store Woman

Convenience Store Woman

by Murata, Sayaka

Book - 2018

A woman who finds complete fulfillment in working at a convenience store struggles to get along in "normal" society. Very quirky. A woman who finds complete fulfillment in working at a convenience store struggles to get along in "normal" society. Very quirky. Show less

A woman who finds complete fulfillment in working at a convenience store struggles to get along in "normal" society. Very quirky. A woman who finds complete fulfillment in working at a convenience store struggles to get along in "normal" society. Very quirky. Show less

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Excellent Women

Excellent Women

by Pym, Barbara

Book - 2006

Hilarious and very English, this is a book about a spinster whose good humor everyone takes a bit too much for granted. Hilarious and very English, this is a book about a spinster whose good humor everyone takes a bit too much for granted. Show less

Hilarious and very English, this is a book about a spinster whose good humor everyone takes a bit too much for granted. Hilarious and very English, this is a book about a spinster whose good humor everyone takes a bit too much for granted. Show less

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Rabbit Cake

Rabbit Cake

by Hartnett, Annie

Book - 2017

A quirky and strange family drama. After the child protagonist's mother sleepwalks to her death, the rest of the family struggles to maintain normalcy. A quirky and strange family drama. After the child protagonist's mother sleepwalks to her death, the rest of the family struggles to maintain normalcy. Show less

A quirky and strange family drama. After the child protagonist's mother sleepwalks to her death, the rest of the family struggles to maintain normalcy. A quirky and strange family drama. After the child protagonist's mother sleepwalks to her death, the rest of the family struggles to maintain normalcy. Show less

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The Hole

The Hole

by Oyamada, Hiroko

Book - 2020

Weird and surreal things are happening in the Japanese countryside. Weird and surreal things are happening in the Japanese countryside. Show less

Weird and surreal things are happening in the Japanese countryside. Weird and surreal things are happening in the Japanese countryside. Show less

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My Brilliant Friend

My Brilliant Friend

by Ferrante, Elena

Book - 2012

Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels are one of the most important series of our times. They have absolutely terrible covers, but don't be put off - it's an...Show more Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels are one of the most important series of our times. They have absolutely terrible covers, but don't be put off - it's an epic tale about two friends growing up poor in Naples, through love, marriage, sexuality, radical leftist politics, and sinister neighborhood bosses. Incredibly written, with such strong mood, characters, and plot. Impossible to put down. Show less

Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels are one of the most important series of our times. They have absolutely terrible covers, but don't be put off - it's an...Show more Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels are one of the most important series of our times. They have absolutely terrible covers, but don't be put off - it's an epic tale about two friends growing up poor in Naples, through love, marriage, sexuality, radical leftist politics, and sinister neighborhood bosses. Incredibly written, with such strong mood, characters, and plot. Impossible to put down. Show less

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The Guest Cat

The Guest Cat

by Hiraide, Takashi

Book - 2014

A neighborhood cat changes the lives of a couple. Quiet in tone and extremely well-written. A neighborhood cat changes the lives of a couple. Quiet in tone and extremely well-written. Show less

A neighborhood cat changes the lives of a couple. Quiet in tone and extremely well-written. A neighborhood cat changes the lives of a couple. Quiet in tone and extremely well-written. Show less

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The Friend

The Friend

by Nunez, Sigrid

Book - 2018

Reflective about grief and friendship, this is a loosely written novel about a woman who starts caring for her friend's dog after his suicide. Reflective about grief and friendship, this is a loosely written novel about a woman who starts caring for her friend's dog after his suicide. Show less

Reflective about grief and friendship, this is a loosely written novel about a woman who starts caring for her friend's dog after his suicide. Reflective about grief and friendship, this is a loosely written novel about a woman who starts caring for her friend's dog after his suicide. Show less

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Braiding Sweetgrass

Braiding Sweetgrass

by Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Book - 2013

One of my favorite nonfiction books of all time. Science writing that reflects on Native life and resistance in the U.S. Powerful and worthy of savoring. One of my favorite nonfiction books of all time. Science writing that reflects on Native life and resistance in the U.S. Powerful and worthy of savoring. Show less

One of my favorite nonfiction books of all time. Science writing that reflects on Native life and resistance in the U.S. Powerful and worthy of savoring. One of my favorite nonfiction books of all time. Science writing that reflects on Native life and resistance in the U.S. Powerful and worthy of savoring. Show less

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Emma

Emma

by Austen, Jane

Book - 1991

I love all of Jane Austen's work, but Emma is my favorite. It's transportive and escapist, like all of her romances, but at its heart it's really about th...Show more I love all of Jane Austen's work, but Emma is my favorite. It's transportive and escapist, like all of her romances, but at its heart it's really about the coming of age and character development of Emma, who like all of us is really not perfect but learns some lessons along the way. Show less

I love all of Jane Austen's work, but Emma is my favorite. It's transportive and escapist, like all of her romances, but at its heart it's really about th...Show more I love all of Jane Austen's work, but Emma is my favorite. It's transportive and escapist, like all of her romances, but at its heart it's really about the coming of age and character development of Emma, who like all of us is really not perfect but learns some lessons along the way. Show less

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The Warmth of Other Suns

The Warmth of Other Suns

The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

by Wilkerson, Isabel

Book - 2010

Another nonfiction favorite. Wilkerson interviewed over 2,000 people for this epic oral history about the Great Migration of African Americans across the ...Show more Another nonfiction favorite. Wilkerson interviewed over 2,000 people for this epic oral history about the Great Migration of African Americans across the U.S. It reads like a novel and contains incredibly important history that is rarely taught in schools. Show less

Another nonfiction favorite. Wilkerson interviewed over 2,000 people for this epic oral history about the Great Migration of African Americans across the ...Show more Another nonfiction favorite. Wilkerson interviewed over 2,000 people for this epic oral history about the Great Migration of African Americans across the U.S. It reads like a novel and contains incredibly important history that is rarely taught in schools. Show less

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My 'Antonia

My 'Antonia

by Cather, Willa

Book - 1996

I love My Antonia... Willa Cather's love letter to an incredible woman on the prairies. I love My Antonia... Willa Cather's love letter to an incredible woman on the prairies. Show less

I love My Antonia... Willa Cather's love letter to an incredible woman on the prairies. I love My Antonia... Willa Cather's love letter to an incredible woman on the prairies. Show less

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Pizza Girl

Pizza Girl

A Novel

by Frazier, Jean Kyoung

Book - 2020

This is a wacky one. The protagonist is 18, pregnant and having a baby, and having trouble coping with her extremely loving and supportive mother and boyfriend. She develops an obsession with a woman she delivers a pizza to. This is a wacky one. The protagonist is 18, pregnant and having a baby, and having trouble coping with her extremely loving and supportive mother and boyfriend. She develops an obsession with a woman she delivers a pizza to. Show less

This is a wacky one. The protagonist is 18, pregnant and having a baby, and having trouble coping with her extremely loving and supportive mother and boyfriend. She develops an obsession with a woman she delivers a pizza to. This is a wacky one. The protagonist is 18, pregnant and having a baby, and having trouble coping with her extremely loving and supportive mother and boyfriend. She develops an obsession with a woman she delivers a pizza to. Show less

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Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary

Provincial Ways

by Flaubert, Gustave

Book - 2010

I love the Lydia Davis translation of this classic novel about a woman who falls from grace. I love the Lydia Davis translation of this classic novel about a woman who falls from grace. Show less

I love the Lydia Davis translation of this classic novel about a woman who falls from grace. I love the Lydia Davis translation of this classic novel about a woman who falls from grace. Show less

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The Flamethrowers

The Flamethrowers

A Novel

by Kushner, Rachel

Book - 2013

This book is really fun to me - it's about the New York art scene in the 70s and Italian leftist politics. Very artsy, with a strong mood. This book is really fun to me - it's about the New York art scene in the 70s and Italian leftist politics. Very artsy, with a strong mood. Show less

This book is really fun to me - it's about the New York art scene in the 70s and Italian leftist politics. Very artsy, with a strong mood. This book is really fun to me - it's about the New York art scene in the 70s and Italian leftist politics. Very artsy, with a strong mood. Show less

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