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Mom Over Miami by Annie Jones
07 Nov 2025
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The provided text is an excerpt from a work of fiction titled Mom Over Miami by Annie Jones, which includes praise for the author's previous work,...
In Defense of Food An Eaters Manifesto by Michael Pollan
07 Nov 2025
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The source text is comprised of excerpts from Michael Pollan's book, "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto," which critiques the...
Highborn by Yvonne Navarro
07 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts come from the work of fiction "Highborn" by Yvonne Navarro, detailing the experiences of the protagonist, Brynna, a fa...
Elephant Winter by Kim Echlin
07 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts offer an extensive look into Kim Echlin’s novel, Elephant Winter, a story about Sophie Walker, who returns to rural southern O...
Death comes as the end by Agatha Christie
07 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the novel "Death Comes as the End" by Agatha Christie, which is set in ancient Egypt around 2000...
Truths Unveiled by Kimberly Alan
06 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts, taken from the book Truths Unveiled, focus on the complicated reunion and burgeoning relationship between Dr. Pam Harrington an...
The Devils Novice by Ellis Peters
06 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of extended excerpts from "The Devil's Novice," the eighth installment in the Brother Cadfael mystery series ...
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
06 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the novel "Natural Born Charmer" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, detailing several chapters and var...
Jimmy the Hand by Raymond E Feist
06 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the fantasy novel, "Jimmy the Hand," co-authored by Raymond E. Feist and S. M. Stirling, identif...
How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara ONeal
06 Nov 2025
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This collection of excerpts is from Barbara O’Neal’s novel, "How to Bake a Perfect Life," with some sections presenting praise for her o...
Doctor Who Spiral Scratch by Gary Russell
06 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the science fiction novel Doctor Who: Spiral Scratch by Gary Russell, originally published in 2005. The fi...
Deadly Games by Cate Noble
06 Nov 2025
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These excerpts from "Deadly Games" by Cate Noble (Copyright © 2011 by Kathleen Holzapfel) detail a complex thriller involving CIA agent Roc...
The Memory of Earth by Orson Scott Card
06 Nov 2025
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These excerpts are from Orson Scott Card's science fiction novel, "The Memory of Earth," the first volume in the Homecoming series, focu...
Look at the birdie by Kurt Vonnegut
06 Nov 2025
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The provided text offers a comprehensive look at an anthology of previously unpublished short stories by Kurt Vonnegut, titled Look at the Birdie. The...
The Wings of the Dove by Henry James
05 Nov 2025
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The provided text offers excerpts and an introduction from Henry James’s novel, The Wings of the Dove, detailing the author's career, the novel&...
The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northcutt
05 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from Wendy Northcutt's book, The Darwin Awards Countdown to Extinction, which chronicles stories of individ...
The Castle of Adventure by Enid Blyton
05 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the children's novel "The Castle of Adventure" by Enid Blyton, centering on a group of child...
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
05 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of numerous excerpts and chapter headings from the novel "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein, which de...
Star Wars Boba Fett 3 Maze of Deception by Elizabeth Hand
05 Nov 2025
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This text consists of extended excerpts from the book Star Wars: Boba Fett 3: Maze of Deception by Elizabeth Hand, detailing a significant adventure i...
Asylum by Patrick McGrath
05 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts offer an intimate perspective on the unraveling of Stella Raphael's life following her affair with Edgar Stark, a patient co...
A Farewell to Legs An Aaron Tucker Myst by Jeffrey Cohen
05 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts, likely from the mystery novel "A Farewell to Legs: An Aaron Tucker Mystery" by Jeffrey Cohen, primarily detail two in...
1861 The Civil War Awakening by Adam Goodheart
05 Nov 2025
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The provided text offers excerpts from a historical narrative titled "1861: The Civil War Awakening," which explores the dramatic events lea...
The Turnaround by George P Pelecanos
05 Nov 2025
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These excerpts are from the novel "The Turnaround" by George P. Pelecanos, offering a detailed look into the lives of two men, Alex Pappas a...
Thunderbird Falls by C E Murphy
04 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from a fantasy novel titled "Thunderbird Falls" by C. E. Murphy, primarily focusing on the experience...
The Q Continuum 01 Q Space by Greg Cox
04 Nov 2025
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The excerpts primarily focus on the Enterprise's mission to penetrate the galactic barrier, a massive energy field that encircles the Milky Way, l...
The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain
04 Nov 2025
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The provided text offers extensive excerpts from "The Paleo Diet" by Loren Cordain, advocating for a return to the eating patterns of Paleol...
The Man With the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren
04 Nov 2025
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The provided text is comprised of excerpts from and commentary about the novel "The Man with the Golden Arm" by Nelson Algren, focusing on t...
Scend of the Sea by Geoffrey Jenkins
04 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the book "Scend of the Sea" by Geoffrey Jenkins, featuring copyright information, publication hi...
Doctor Who The Massacre by John Lucarotti
04 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from John Lucarotti's novelization, Doctor Who: The Massacre, which is Number 122 in the Target Doctor Who ...
Doctor Who Apollo 23 by Justin Richards
04 Nov 2025
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This excerpt is primarily from the Doctor Who novel, Apollo 23 by Justin Richards, focusing on a contemporary adventure involving the Eleventh Doctor ...
A World Without Ice by H N Pollack
04 Nov 2025
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The provided text offers a comprehensive overview of the critical role of ice in Earth’s climate system, discussing its influence on global weather ...
A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
04 Nov 2025
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This extensive text is comprised of excerpts from the novel "A Fraction of the Whole" by Steve Toltz, primarily following the first-person n...
Sister of the Dead by Barb Hendee
03 Nov 2025
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The provided text offers excerpts from the fantasy novel Sister of the Dead, focusing on the continued journey and supernatural struggles of the prota...
After the Darkness by Sidney Sheldon
03 Nov 2025
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The provided text is comprised of excerpts from a novel titled "Sidney Sheldon's After the Darkness" by Tilly Bagshawe, which continues ...
On Writing A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
03 Nov 2025
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This excerpt is taken from Stephen King's memoir and guide, "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft," providing an overview of its structure ...
Marc Bekoff by The Animal Manifesto Six Reasint
03 Nov 2025
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The provided text is comprised of excerpts from Marc Bekoff's book, The Animal Manifesto: Six Reas\_int, which advocates for a fundamental shift i...
Lost Boys by Orson Scott Card
03 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts, apparently from Orson Scott Card's work "Lost Boys," primarily detail the tumultuous life of the Fletcher family—...
Ill Never Get Out of This World Alive by Steve Earle
03 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the novel I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive by Steve Earle, which features a Table of Contents, c...
Doctor Who The Stealers of Dreams by Steve Lyons
03 Nov 2025
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The excerpts come from Doctor Who: The Stealers of Dreams by Steve Lyons, detailing a dystopian future where fiction and imagination are banned on Col...
Acqua Alta by Donna Leon
03 Nov 2025
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These excerpts detail an investigation led by Commissario Brunetti into a brutal assault on Dottoressa Brett Lynch, an American archaeologist, and the...
A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K Hamilton
03 Nov 2025
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The provided text is comprised of excerpts from the urban fantasy novel "A Kiss of Shadows" by Laurell K. Hamilton, focusing on the protagon...
The Art of the Moving Picture by Vachel Lindsay
02 Nov 2025
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The provided text offers extensive excerpts from Vachel Lindsay’s seminal work on early cinema, The Art of the Moving Picture, including a contempor...
The 6th Target by James Patterson
02 Nov 2025
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These excerpts primarily follow Sergeant Lindsay Boxer and her colleagues, including Inspector Warren Jacobi and Inspector Richard Conklin, as they ta...
One Good Soldier by Travis S Taylor
02 Nov 2025
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This source provides extensive excerpts from a work of science fiction titled One Good Soldier by Travis S. Taylor, explicitly noting it is a fictiona...
Enchanted by Nora Roberts
02 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts from Nora Roberts' "Enchanted" introduce a dual narrative focused on two central characters: Liam Donovan, a solit...
Dust of Dreams Book Nine of the Malazan by Steven Erikson
02 Nov 2025
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These excerpts present various intense situations within a fantasy world, highlighting the Malazan army's ongoing campaigns and the looming threat...
Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis
02 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts originate from the fantasy novel "Dragons of Spring Dawning" by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, offering a sprawling ...
Dead in the Dregs A Babe Stern Mystery by Peter Lewis
02 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the novel Dead in the Dregs: A Babe Stern Mystery by Peter Lewis, which details the protagonist Babe Stern...
Dava Sobel by Longitude
02 Nov 2025
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The source provides extensive excerpts from Dava Sobel’s historical account, "Longitude," detailing the centuries-long struggle to determi...
Bleak Seasons by Glen Cook
02 Nov 2025
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The excerpts chronicle the experiences of Murgen, Standardbearer of the Black Company, as he records the ongoing Annals following the death of Croaker...
The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
01 Nov 2025
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This text provides excerpts from the novel "The Summoning," the first book in the Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong. The narrative f...
Stiltsville by Susanna Daniel
01 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the novel Stiltsville by Susanna Daniel, which details the life and relationships of the narrator, Frances...
Star Wars The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers
01 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts from Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers establish the immediate aftermath of the Empire's defeat at Endor, focusi...
Simon Baron Cohen by The Science of Evil On Empathlty
01 Nov 2025
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This excerpt comes from the book "The Science of Evil: On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty" by Simon Baron-Cohen, which attempts to redefi...
Robot Adept by Piers Anthony
01 Nov 2025
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These excerpts reveal a complex narrative involving two parallel worlds, Phaze (ruled by magic and Adepts) and Proton (governed by science and Citizen...
One Wild Wedding Night Getaway by Leslie Kelly
01 Nov 2025
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The provided text is an excerpt from the novel Getaway by Leslie Kelly, which is the first installment of the One Wild Wedding Night series, as indica...
Indignation by Philip Roth
01 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists primarily of excerpts from the novel Indignation by Philip Roth, including its cover epigraphs, which showcase highly posit...
Geralds Game by Stephen King
01 Nov 2025
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The provided excerpts come from Stephen King's novel, "Gerald's Game," as indicated by the title page information. The narrative cen...
Five run away together by Enid Blyton
01 Nov 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from a chapter book, likely part of the Enid Blyton series Five Go Adventuring Again, detailing the start of a ...
Void Moon by Michael Connelly
31 Oct 2025
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The provided text is comprised of excerpts from Michael Connelly’s novel, “Void Moon,” which includes praise for the book and author from public...
The Ring by Danielle Steel
31 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of extended excerpts from Danielle Steel's novel, "The Ring," detailing the tumultuous life of Kassandra von ...
Star Wars Lost Tribe of the Sith Savor by John Jackson Miller
31 Oct 2025
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The primary source provides excerpts from John Jackson Miller's Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith: Savior, a work of fiction that details the live...
Star Wars Jedi Apprentice 12 The Evil Experiment by Jude Watson
31 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from a science fiction novel, Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice 12: The Evil Experiment, focusing on the intertwined p...
Slayer by D L Snow
31 Oct 2025
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The provided excerpts come from three romantic fantasy sources, "Slayer" by D. L. Snow, "Wolf" by Cara Carnes, and "Savage Ki...
Risky Pleasures by Brenda Jackson
31 Oct 2025
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The provided text is an extended excerpt from the romance novel "Risky Pleasures" by Brenda Jackson, which is dedicated to the author's ...
Medusa by Clive Cussler
31 Oct 2025
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The source provides excerpts from a novel, focusing on several interconnected plot threads involving global conspiracy and marine science. One major p...
Gauntlgrym by R A Salvatore
31 Oct 2025
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The provided excerpts from Gauntlgrym, Book I of the Neverwinter Trilogy by R. A. Salvatore, introduce readers to the fantasy world of Faerûn, a sett...
Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer
31 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the fantasy novel "Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex" by Eoin Colfer, detailing a complicate...
Your Money or Your Life by Eric Tourssaint
30 Oct 2025
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This extensive text from Eric Toussaint's "Your Money or Your Life" analyzes the mechanisms of global capitalism and its impact, particu...
Young Sherlock Holmes Death Cloud by Andrew Lane
30 Oct 2025
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This document contains excerpts from "Young Sherlock Holmes: Death Cloud" by Andrew Lane, focusing on Sherlock's unexpected summer holid...
You Shall Know Our Velocity - Dave Eggers
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from Dave Eggers' novel, "You Shall Know Our Velocity!" The review snippets at the beginning offe...
You Can Be a Stock Market Genius by Joel Greenblatt
30 Oct 2025
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This text offers insights into finding overlooked investment opportunities in the stock market, moving beyond traditional analysis to focus on special...
You Become What You Think by Shubham Singh
30 Oct 2025
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Shubham Singh's "You Become What You Think" is a self-help book drawing upon a wide range of philosophical and psychological concepts. I...
You Are Not Your Brain by Jeffrey M. Schwartz
30 Oct 2025
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This source, excerpted from "You Are Not Your Brain," presents a system for overcoming negative thought patterns and unhelpful habits. It in...
You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
30 Oct 2025
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"You Are a Badass" is a self-help book aimed at empowering readers to overcome self-doubt and live an "awesome life." The author, ...
Yesterday, I Cried_ Celebrating the Lessons of Living and Loving - Iyanla Vanzant
30 Oct 2025
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This collection of excerpts provides an overview of Iyanla Vanzant's book, "Yesterday, I Cried: Celebrating the Lessons of Living and Loving,...
Year's Best SF 15 - David G. Hartwell
30 Oct 2025
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This compilation features diverse science fiction stories from 2009, showcasing the evolving landscape of the genre. Several narratives explore altern...
Year of wonders by Geraldine Brooks
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from Geraldine Brooks’ novel, Year of Wonders, including fictional narrative chapters, critical reviews, an a...
Wyrms by Orson Scott Card
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text offers excerpts from Orson Scott Card's novel "Wyrms," focusing on the protagonist Patience, who is the daughter of Lo...
Witness in Death by Nora Roberts
30 Oct 2025
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The excerpts recount a complex murder investigation led by Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD, centered on the on-stage stabbing of acclaimed actor Ri...
Witch Fire by Anya Bast
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from a novel titled "Witch Fire" by Anya Bast, which details a supernatural romance and conflict with...
Winners by Danielle Steel
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text, excerpts from the novel "Winners" by Danielle Steel, details the aftermath of a catastrophic ski lift accident that leave...
Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast
30 Oct 2025
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The excerpts provide an overview of the novel Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast, offering both critical reviews and samples of the narrative alongside p...
Wicked by Sara Shepard
30 Oct 2025
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These excerpts from Sara Shepard's novel, Wicked, which is part of the Pretty Little Liars series, chronicle the immediate aftermath of the initia...
Where Mercy Is Shown Mercy Is Given by D D Chapman
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text is an excerpt from Duane "Dog" Chapman's book, "Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given," co-authored with Laur...
What We Keep by Elizabeth Berg
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text offers excerpts from the novel What We Keep by Elizabeth Berg, beginning with several positive critical reviews highlighting the boo...
Water The Epic Struggle for Wion by Steven Solomon
30 Oct 2025
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The provided excerpts offer an extensive overview of world history through the lens of water and hydraulic engineering, arguing that the ability to ma...
Wait until spring by John Fante
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text offers excerpts from John Fante’s novel, Wait Until Spring, Bandini, which is introduced by his son, Dan Fante. The introduction d...
Venusian Lullaby by Paul Leonard
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the novel "Venusian Lullaby" by Paul Leonard, part of the "DR WHO – THE MISSING ADVENTURE...
Use of Weapons by Iain M Banks
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text consists of excerpts from the science fiction novel "Use of Weapons" by Iain M. Banks, featuring several critical assessme...
Until the End of Time by Danielle Steel
30 Oct 2025
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These excerpts are from the novel Until the End of Time by Danielle Steel, as indicated by the title page information and copyright details. The text ...
Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands by Nancy Ortberg
30 Oct 2025
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The provided excerpts come from Nancy Ortberg’s book, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands, which focuses on principles of effective leadership, par...
Trial by Ice The True Story of Murder by Richard Parry
30 Oct 2025
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This text provides extensive excerpts from a book by Richard Parry, titled Trial by Ice: The True Story of Murder a -, focusing on the ill-fated Polar...
Travels with Myself and Another by Martha Gellhorn
30 Oct 2025
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The excerpts provide an overview of the author's extensive travels and experiences, highlighting her life as a dedicated travel writer since the a...
Til Dice Do Us Part by Gail Oust
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text contains excerpts from the novel 'Til Dice Do Us Part by Gail Oust, including publication details indicating a First Printing in...
Tick Tock by Dean Koontz
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text contains extensive excerpts from the novel "Tick Tock" by Dean Koontz, primarily focusing on the protagonist Tommy Phan, a...
The wrong Venus by Charles Williams
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text is an excerpt from a 1966 novel titled "The Wrong Venus" by Charles Williams, offering readers several chapters that intro...
The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure by Storm Constantine
30 Oct 2025
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These excerpts from The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure chronicle the complex lives and struggles of several individuals within the Wraeththu world, spec...
The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text is comprised of excerpts from the novel The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran, along with supplementary material such as the tab...
The wandering fire by Guy Gavriel Kay
30 Oct 2025
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The provided text is comprised of excerpts from "The Wandering Fire," the second book in Guy Gavriel Kay's "The Fionavar Tapestry&q...