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Experience the intertwining lives of an aging punk rocker-turned-record-executive and the passionate, troubled young woman he employs in a novel pulsing with music and packed with characters whose pasts collide. Jennifer Egan's A Visit from the Goon Squad is a captivating tale of self-destruction, redemption, and the power of music.
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Waleed ShahidA captivating and honest tale of two women's lifelong friendship set against the backdrop of a seductive yet perilous Naples undergoing epochal change. Follow the brilliant and bookish Elena and the fiery and uncontainable Lila as they navigate the struggles of escaping their neighborhood and confronting conformity, violence, and inviolable taboos. With unmatched brilliance and depth, this final book in a four-volume series will leave readers returning for more revelations.
Lee Pace
2016-09-13T01:38:56.000ZRecommended by
Jia TolentinoA powerful and beautifully written third installment in the Neapolitan Novels, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay explores friendship and a rapidly changing world. Set in late 1960s and 1970s Naples, this book follows the story of two lifelong friends, Lina and Elena, as they navigate the era's dramatic changes in sexual politics and social costumes. With breathtaking vigor and insight, author Elena Ferrante portrays a world of seemingly limitless new possibilities. A must-read for anyone who loves books about human relationships, love, family, and friendship.
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2016-09-13T01:38:56.000ZThis stunning novel delves into the deep complexities of friendship, family, love, and freedom in the context of two remarkable young women living in a specific neighborhood in Naples during the late-1950s through to the modern day. The lifelong bond between Elena and Lila is a central theme that drives the narrative and showcases the author's skill in crafting an immensely moving and nuanced portrayal of their emotional lives. Rooted in a specific time and place, their story nonetheless speaks to our universal longing for connection and belonging.
Lee Pace
2016-09-13T01:38:56.000ZThis modern masterpiece follows two friends, Elena and Lila, as they grow up in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples in the 1950s. Through their intertwined paths, Ferrante tells the story of a changing nation and the nature of friendship. This rich, intense, and generous-hearted book is a must-read for fans of character-driven stories.
Lee Pace
2016-09-13T01:38:56.000ZRecommended by
Emily NussbaumThis thought-provoking work delves into American history and presents a powerful new framework for understanding the nation's current crisis. Through personal narratives and reimagined history, the author addresses the falsehood of "race" and its damaging effects on black men and women. Written as a letter to his son, this emotionally charged book sheds light on the past, confronts the present, and offers a hopeful vision for the future.
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2015-11-28T22:24:11.000ZThis powerful novel follows four college friends as they navigate their way through New York in search of fame and fortune. Tinged by addiction, success, and pride, their relationships deepen over the decades, held together by their devotion to the troubled and enigmatic Jude. A beautiful hymn to brotherhood and a masterful depiction of love in the modern world, A Little Life explores the families we are born into and those we create for ourselves.
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2015-11-28T22:24:11.000ZExplore a unique and captivating world in this bestselling science fiction novel, now available in a deluxe hardcover edition. Set on the harsh desert planet Arrakis, the story follows the young Paul Atreides as he navigates a treacherous political landscape where the only valuable resource is a coveted drug called "spice." As Paul's family is betrayed and destroyed, he embarks on a journey that will lead him to a destiny beyond his wildest dreams. With a stunning blend of adventure, mysticism, and politics, Dune is a triumph of the imagination and a true masterpiece of science fiction.
Lee Pace
2015-04-29T01:12:52.000Z