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All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
A blind French girl on the run from the German occupation and a German orphan-turned-Resistance tracker struggle with their respective beliefs after meeting on the Brittany coast.
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Emma Pei Yin "Amidst the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, three women; Mingzhu, Qiang, and Biyu, must navigate their roles in a war-torn world, balancing survival, resistance, and their bond as their paths diverge, with the hope of reuniting in the face of relentless danger." |
Shokoofeh Azar "Spanning fifty years in the history of modern Iran, this lush, layered story embraces politics and family, revolution and reconstruction, loss and love as it recounts the colorful destinies of twelve children who get lost one long-ago night inside a mysterious palace." |
Kyra Davis Lurie "In 1945 L.A., Charlie is drawn into the glamour of Sugar Hill, where Black success clashes with white privilege, he uncovers hidden tensions, personal betrayals, and a court battle that threatens the community's future." |
Alison Weir "Cardinal Thomas Wolsey rises from humble origins to become Henry VIII’s closest advisor, but his loyalty and efforts to maintain peace unravel when the king’s desire to divorce Katherine of Aragon for Anne Boleyn pits Wolsey against powerful enemies and personal tragedy." |
Hazel Gaynor "Chicago, 1924: Emily and new husband, Henry, leave Chicago for the Kansas prairie, though she hates leaving behind sister Annie; in 1932, when tragedy strikes, their orphaned niece Dorothy lands on their doorstep, and when past secrets are exposed, Emily fears she’ll lose her." |
Katherine Reay "Set in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece." |
Olivia Wolfgang-Smith "At the turn of the 20th century, Vivian operates a preeminent manufacturer of soap, perfume, and candles, from behind the image of Oscar Schmidt and Squire Clancey, and when Oscar and Squire fall in love, the trio form a new partnership, in this story of queer romance and power." |
Eliza Knight "In 1960s New York, copyeditor Bernadette Swift is determined, despite her sexist boss and jealous coworker, and with the support of her dog, her book club buddies, and a charismatic editor, to become the first female CEO in the publishing industry." |
Mia McKenzie "Seeking an abortion in 1960s Atlanta, seventeen-year-old Doris Steele is exposed to a world of activism, celebrity, and self-discovery, while questioning her own desires amid the influence of her favorite teacher, her childhood best friend, and a swirling cast of urbanites." |
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