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#99. I See You’ve Called In Dead by John Kenney (Jul 2026)
I See You’ve Called In Dead is a contemporary dark comedy fiction by John Kenney. It follows Bud Stanley, an obituary writer, who accidentally publishes his own obituary in drunk state after he had a divorce and a bad blind date. When the company wants to fire him, he finds out that he is listed…
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#99. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy (Jul 2026)
The God of Small Things is a fiction written by Indian author Arundhati Roy, published in 1997. The novel follows twins Estha and Rahel as they grow up in Kerala, where their family falls apart after their mother Ammu has a forbidden relationship with Velutha, leading to his death. Estha separates from the family, but…
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#97. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Jun. 2026)
Gone Girl is a crime thriller novel by Gillian Flynn, published in 2012. The book revolves around Nick Dunne, who is framed for murder when his wife, Amy Dunne goes missing on their 5th anniversary. The author delves into the themes of deception, identity and the dark side of marriage. The unreliable narrators Nick and…
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#96. The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien (June 2026)
The Things They Carried is a collection of short stories that are linked together. It was published in 1990, reflecting the American soldier’s perspectives in the Vietnam War. The book follows Jimmy Cross, the lieutenant in the army on duty in Vietnam War through the thoughts and actions of him. In The Things They Carried,…
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#95. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass (May 2026)
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is a autobiography by Frederick Douglass himself, published in 1845. Frederick Douglass was born as American Slave during the era of slavery where the slaves only were forced to work in the fields, supporting the family who bought them. He started to learn English on…
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#94. The Story of My Life by Helen Keller (May 2026)
The Story of My Life is an autobiography written by Helen Keller from her early childhood to her adulthood, mainly her experiences with Anne Sullivan, her teacher who taught her words and how to express her emotions. It was published on 1903, marking itself as one of the most influential memoirs on disability. In Helen…
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#93. Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung (Apr. 2026)
Cursed Bunny is a collection of science fiction and thriller/horror short story collection by a Korean author, Bora Chung, published in 2017. It has ten short stories, all centered around the theme of human desires in oppressive modern society. It has been translated into many languages and was shortlisted for International Booker Prize in 2022.…
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#92. Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner (Apr. 2026)
Crying in H-Mart is a memoir by Michelle Zauner, Korean-American singer and guitarist in the band Japanese Breakfast. It was published in April 20, 2021, following her from her highschool years to post-life after her Korean mother had died. It shares intimate value of family and goes deep into the Korean culture that she explores…
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#91. The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden (Mar. 2026)
The Safekeep is a psychological thriller by Yael Van Der Wouden, published in 2024, as her debut novel. It follows Isabel, a solitary women in her late mother’s home, who meets Eva, her brother’s girlfriend, who came to live in her house. Because of their different personalities, it instigates a conflict between them. The book…
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#90. As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Mar. 2026)
As You Like It is a comedy play by William Shakespeare, published in 1623. It has been performed numerous times, gaining interest about its unique storyline and plots. It follows Rosalind who flees persecution to the Forest of Arden, disguising herself as a man named Ganymede, and meets her romantic interest in the forest. The…
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