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#39. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (Nov. 2024)
Introduction:The Phantom of the Opera is one of the famous classic novels by a French author, Gaston Leroux. The story is set in the Palais Garnier Opera House, France. The book follows an opera singer, Christine Daae, who gets kidnapped in the middle of the show by Erik, the Phantom of the Opera. The book…
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#38. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (Nov. 2024)
Introduction:Of Mice and Men is a classic novella by John Steinbeck, published in 1932. Set during the Great Depression, it follows two ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they navigate the harsh realities of life in California. It is known for its historical twist. This was made into a movie in 1992. It…
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#37. The Lion, the Witch, and the Warbdrobe by C.S. Lewis (Nov. 2024)
Introduction: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a fantasy novel by C.S. Lewis, published in 1950. The book follows four siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy who are sent to Professor Kirke to live with him during World War II. They go into a wardrobe and into the world of Narnia. They meet…
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#36. Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Oct. 2024)
Introduction:It is a novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, published in 1864. The book follows a bitter Russian man who describes his identity and his philosophy and description of his life. The book is divided into two sections. The first part explains the main character’s philosophy and thoughts. The second part explains the character’s experiences when he…
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#35. The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart by Lauren DeStefano (Oct. 2024)
Introduction:The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart is a fantasy and absurd novel by Lauren DeStefano, published in 2019. The story follows two main characters, Marybeth and Lionel. Lionel is a naughty, disobedient boy who is close friends with Marybeth, who is quiet and kind. One day, something blue goes into Marybeth’s body, drastically changing…
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#34. The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (Oct. 2024)
Introduction:The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1894. The first story is about a boy who lives with animals in the jungle. Following, the second story is about a seal who tries to find a haven for the seals. The third story follows a mongoose who returns the favor…
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#33. Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (Oct. 2024)
Introduction:Metamorphosis is an absurd novella written by Franz Kafka. It was published in 1915. The novella starts with Gregor Samsa, the story’s main character, realizing he has turned into an insect. It is known for its unique and interesting plotline of the life of Gregor Samsa, and how it changed over just one night. It…
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#32. The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff (Sep. 2024)
Introduction:The Replacement is a dark fantasy novel by Brenna Yovanoff. It was published in 2010. The story is set in the small town of Gentry where Mackie, the main character, lives. However, he comes from the underworld of Gentry as a Replacement. He desperately wants to find where he belongs and live a normal life…
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#31. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (Sep. 2024)
Introduction:The Hate U Give is a coming-of-age novel by Angie Thomas. It was published in 2017 and was made into a film in 2018. The story is set in Gardening Heights, where Starr Carter, the protagonist of the book, lives. She goes through an incident that gives her trauma but ends up standing up for…
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#30. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (Sep. 2024)
Introduction:The Bean Trees is a novel by Barbara Kingsolver, published in 1988. The story is set in Kentucky with Taylor Greer and her mother. Taylor Greer leaves her hometown after earning enough money. She meets different people, such as refugees and a baby. She goes through hardships with the people around her and finds her…
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