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items 📚 Dive into the world of books! From gripping historical sagas to thought-provoking social novels, and from heart-pounding thrillers to spine-chilling horror stories, my collection has something for every reader. Each book opens a new world—whether ...
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History Books
“History books open a window to the past, helping us understand how the world we live in was shaped. They teach us the rise and fall of civilizations, the lessons learned from great leaders, and the consequences of human choices. By reading history,...
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It focuses less on just the famous founders and more on ordinary people affected by the Revolution.
It includes stories of:
Women
Enslaved people
Free Black Americans
Native American nations
Loyalists who opposed the Revolution
It aims to sho...
History Books: American, Ancient, European, World & More
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Alexander of Macedon: 356–323 B.C. by Peter Green —
Alexander of Macedon 356-323 B.C.: Biography
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A powerful and emotional book — it shows genius, pressure, and the heavy cost of creating beauty at the highest level of fashion.
Gods and Kings: Rise & Fall of McQueen & Galliano
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A sweeping masterpiece of love, courage, and destiny set against the thunder of Napoleon’s war perfect for readers who enjoy rich characters and epic history.
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
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A beautifully written, emotional journey through Nazi Germany where words become hope and a young girl discovers the power of stories in the darkest times.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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A stunning tale of a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives cross in wartime , poetic, heartfelt, and full of light even in the shadows of WWII.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
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An epic story of ambition, love, and faith in medieval England ,where building a cathedral becomes a thrilling fight for power, hope, and survival.
The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) by Ken Follett
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A brilliantly vivid portrait of Tudor politics ,following Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power in a world of ambition, secrets, and royal danger.
Wolf Hall (Thomas Cromwell, #1) by Hilary Mantel
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A gripping classic of love and sacrifice set amid the chaos of the French Revolution ,rich drama, unforgettable characters, and a powerful message of redemption.
A Tale of Two Cities
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A deeply moving story of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France courage, love, and sacrifice shining through the darkest moments of war.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
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A powerful story of friendship, guilt, and redemption ,tracing Afghanistan’s history through a bond that is tested by time, choices, and the search for forgiveness.
The Kite Runner (20th Anniversary Edition)
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A dark and intellectual medieval mystery set in a monastery secrets, symbols, and suspense woven into a brilliant historical puzzle.
The Name Of The Rose
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An epic tale of love, loss, and survival during the American Civil War — a timeless story of resilience, passion, and the human spirit.
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
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This book tells the true story of a 2015 expedition into the remote Mosquitia rainforest of Honduras, where researchers used lidar (laser mapping) to locate the remains of a long-rumored ancient city called La Ciudad Blanca (“The White City”), also p...
The Lost City of the Monkey God (2018)
Social
Why I recommend these books.because Social books focuson people communities, cultures, and the issues that shape our everyday lives.
They help us see how society works from relationships and family to education, justice, history, and human behavior. ...
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Reading of social books opening our minds to new ideas and better ways of living together.
The Best Books on Europe - Five Books Expert Recommendations
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A powerful story about justice, empathy, and standing up against prejudice.
To Kill A Mockingbird: Winner Of The Pulitzer Prize For Fiction 1961
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A gripping tale of a controlled society, showing the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of freedom and truth.
1984 (Readings Classics)
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A moving story of struggle and resilience, highlighting poverty, social injustice, and the human spirit during hard times.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
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A thought-provoking vision of a controlled society, exploring the cost of comfort, conformity, and the loss of individuality.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
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A powerful story of resilience and empowerment, shedding light on racism, sexism, and the journey to self-discovery.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker