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Cover of Big Little Lies

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty

Set in a seemingly perfect town, the lives of three women collide in a tragic event. The book combines humor and suspense as it explores themes of domestic violence, parenting, and schoolyard drama.

Contemporary FictionMysteryDrama
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My Year of Rest and Relaxation

Ottessa Moshfegh

A young woman in New York City attempts to escape her life through sleep while exploring themes of addiction and identity.

Contemporary FictionMental Health
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Conversations with Friends

Sally Rooney

Two college students, Frances and Bobbi, become involved in a complicated relationship with a married couple, revealing the intricacies of love and friendship.

Contemporary FictionRelationshipsFriendship
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Birds of America

Lorrie Moore

A series of interlinked stories capturing the complexities of modern life and relationships, infused with sharp humor and insight.

Literary FictionShort StoriesContemporary Fiction
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Yellowface

R.F. Kuang

The novel explores themes of cultural appropriation and the literary world, focusing on a writer who steals the work of her deceased friend and must navigate the consequences of her deceitful actions.

ThrillerContemporary Fiction
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Joy School

Elizabeth Berg

A heartfelt exploration of love and growing up from a young girl's perspective.

contemporary fictionrelationshipsself-discovery
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A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

An isolated man finds his life transformed by unexpected friendships.

contemporary fictionhumor
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The Last List of Mabel Beaumont

Laura Pearson

An 86-year-old widow learns to embrace life after isolation.

contemporary fictionaging
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Earthlings

Sayaka Murata

A story about love, identity, and belonging intertwining with the surreal experiences of its protagonist.

literary fictioncontemporary fiction
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