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Lady Tan and her Circle of Women – Lisa See

I’ve always been drawn to historical fiction. There’s something captivating about delving into the past and uncovering the everyday lives, loves, and struggles of people in eras long gone. While history often emphasizes the significant moments, historical fiction provides a window into the intricacies of daily existence and the rich tapestry of the human experience. What fascinates me most is how, despite the passage of … Continue reading Lady Tan and her Circle of Women – Lisa See

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Hamnet – Maggie O’ Farrel

Hamlet is a name widely recognized and celebrated. It is the name of one of the most noteworthy works of Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright. But Hamlet/Hamnet (Interchangeable in the middle ages) was also the name of Shakespeare’s long forgotten son who tragically died when he was just 11. This book is Hament’s story from what little of it is known and the rest interpreted … Continue reading Hamnet – Maggie O’ Farrel

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The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray begins with a young innocent and beautiful Dorian Gray, living in late 19th century high society Britain. When his new friend and painter Basil paints a picture of him that ages instead of him, Dorian is blessed with the gift of remaining young and beautiful forever. This novel follows Dorian Gray’s moral degeneration and corruption arc. The Picture of Dorian … Continue reading The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde

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Homo Deus – Yuval Noah Harari

I would recommend this book to someone who wants to send themselves into an existential crisis Homo Deus is an exceptional introduction to the ideas of technology, the human mind, consciousness, AI and other modern problems that are exponentially gaining importance and slowly taking over our lives. However, if one is already well-read and well researched in these fields this book might be surface level … Continue reading Homo Deus – Yuval Noah Harari

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz

In April 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his captors discover that he speaks several languages, he is put to work as a Tätowierer (the German word for tattooist), tasked with permanently marking his fellow prisoners. Imprisoned for more than two and a half years, Lale witnesses horrific atrocities and barbarism—but also incredible acts of bravery and … Continue reading The Tattooist of Auschwitz

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Percy Jackson – magic, mythology and mischief

Percy Jackson – magic, mythology and mischief Synopsis Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological … Continue reading Percy Jackson – magic, mythology and mischief

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