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"Explore the thrilling and tumultuous world of the Krakoan age in Immortal X-Men, Vol. 1. As the Quiet Council seeks to hold their nation together, their secrets are exposed and tensions rise. Magneto's departure leaves a void, and the mutant seer Destiny's prophecies prove timely. Don't miss out on this page-turning collection."
Waleed Shahid
2022-12-31T16:46:55.000ZA bold debut exploring the complexities of sex and sexuality. Eve, a young and queer woman in Brooklyn, seeks answers through exploring her desire. After a impulsive action online, she meets Olivia and Nathan leading to a relationship that raises questions about responsibility and the extent to which desires determine who we are. Acts of Service takes an incisive look at our ideas about desire and power, challenging readers to face the contradictions written all over them. It's both juicy and intellectually stimulating, making it a must-read for anyone seeking thought-provoking fiction.
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2022-12-31T16:46:55.000Z"The Lying Life of Adults" by Elena Ferrante is a compelling coming-of-age novel that explores the complexities of self-discovery and identity. Protagonist Giovanna struggles with her changing appearance and the notion that she may be turning into her despised Aunt Vittoria. In her search for truth, Giovanna navigates the conflicting worlds of refined and vulgar Naples. Author Elena Ferrante, a widely celebrated and influential writer, delivers another captivating and unforgettable story that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Waleed Shahid
2022-12-31T16:46:55.000ZRecommended by
Rob DelaneyExperience 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.
Waleed Shahid
2022-12-31T16:46:55.000ZRecommended by
Lee PaceExplore the paradoxical union of domesticity and sexual desire with a bold and provocative new take on intimacy and sex. This therapist's bestselling book draws on over 20 years of experience to examine the complexities of sustaining desire in long-term relationships. With case studies and lively discussion, discover how to bring playful and even poetic sex back home. Wise, witty, and revelatory, Mating in Captivity will transform the way you live and love.
Waleed Shahid
2022-12-31T16:46:55.000ZFollow Sneha as she navigates post-college life in the midst of an American recession. Her corporate job in Milwaukee brings her financial stability, new friendships, and even a budding romance with a beautiful dancer. But as painful secrets and unexpected obstacles arise, Sneha must learn to open up and confront her problems before it's too late. Full of complex characters and unexpected twists, this book is a must-read for anyone struggling to find their place in the world.
Waleed Shahid
2022-12-31T16:46:54.000ZThis award-winning novel takes readers on a journey through time and space, from 1912 Vancouver Island to a dystopian moon colony 300 years in the future. Follow the lives of three interconnected characters, including a writer trapped in a pandemic-ravaged Earth. Seamlessly blending science fiction, metaphysics, and humanity, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure.
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2022-12-31T16:46:54.000ZRecommended by
Kurt BusiekThis debut novel explores the life of King Rao, a tech CEO and leader of a corporate-led global government, through the eyes of his daughter Athena. With climate change threatening the planet, Athena believes saving it requires a radical act of communion. She sets out to tell the world about King's life on a South Indian coconut plantation, migration to the U.S., marriage to an ambitious artist, and invention of his most ambitious creation - Athena herself. Written by a former Wall Street Journal tech reporter, this book blurs the line between literary and speculative fiction, historical and dystopian, exploring the age of technological capitalism and where our actions may lead.
Waleed Shahid
2022-12-31T16:46:54.000ZExperience a unique and urgent exploration of the social media landscape with this genre-defying book. Follow a woman who grapples with an unshakable conviction that a vast chorus of voices is now dictating her thoughts, while existential threats loom. As reality collides with the increasingly absurd antics of the portal, the woman confronts a world that seems to contain both empathy and injustice. Written in a fragmentary and omniscient style, No One Is Talking About This offers a profound meditation on love, language, and human connection from a singular voice in American literature.
Waleed Shahid
2022-12-31T16:46:54.000ZEverything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan
The Socialist Manifesto by Bhaskar Sunkara
Frederick Douglass by David W. Blight
A Quiet Revolution by Jimmy Carter Mary King
Prisoners of the American Dream by Mike Davis
Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men by Eric Foner