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History: A Novel

by Elsa Morante and William Weaver (translator)

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Our most recommended books

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Desire Discrimination Determination: Black Champions in Cycling
by Marlon Moncrieffe

End to End
by Paul Jones

Regeneration
by Pat Barker

Made to Stick
by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

A Farewell To Arms
by Ernest Hemingway

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by Rex Briggs and Gregg Stuart