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by Lee, Harper

Book - 2006

One of the greatest race relation stories ever told. The novel tells the story of a divided Alabama town during the Great Depression. The story unfolds fr...Show more One of the greatest race relation stories ever told. The novel tells the story of a divided Alabama town during the Great Depression. The story unfolds from the perspective of a young girl, Scout, when her father begins defending a young black man accused of rape. This was Lee's only novel until it was recently announced that she would be releasing Go Set a Watchman, the sequel to Mockingbird. Show less

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The Catcher in the Rye

by Salinger, J. D.

Book - 1991

Although Salinger wote more than just The Catcher in the Rye, this was his only full-length novel. Adolescents and adults still relate to this story, and the novel's protaganist, Holden Caufield, even though it was published in the 1950s. Although Salinger wote more than just The Catcher in the Rye, this was his only full-length novel. Adolescents and adults still relate to this story, and the novel's protaganist, Holden Caufield, even though it was published in the 1950s. Show less

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A Confederacy of Dunces

by Toole, John Kennedy

Book - 1980

Technically, Toole also wrote the novel, The Neon Bible, but considering both of his novels were published posthumously, I think this gets a pass. Toole c...Show more Technically, Toole also wrote the novel, The Neon Bible, but considering both of his novels were published posthumously, I think this gets a pass. Toole committed suicide in 1969, and following his death, Toole's mother made it her mission to have Dunces published. She succeeded, and the novel even went on to receive the distinguished Pulitzer Prize for Fiction award. Show less

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Gone With the Wind

by Mitchell, Margaret

Book - 2008

Mitchell would only ever write the tome that is Gone with the Wind. A novel that beautifully strings together the struggles of the Civil War, the Reconstr...Show more Mitchell would only ever write the tome that is Gone with the Wind. A novel that beautifully strings together the struggles of the Civil War, the Reconstruction era of the south, and the traditions of Southern hospitality and romance. More than just a love story, Mitchell brings this period of the United States alive in every page of the novel. Show less

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by Shaffer, Mary Ann

Book - 2008

Mary Ann Shaffer took on many literary roles in her short life, bookstore employee, librarian, and finally writer. However, this would be th only novel Sh...Show more Mary Ann Shaffer took on many literary roles in her short life, bookstore employee, librarian, and finally writer. However, this would be th only novel Shaffer completed before an illness took her life. This historical novel uses correspondence between Juliet Ashton and a Guernsey man to create an interesting plot. Perfect selection for book clubs. Show less

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The Help

by Stockett, Kathryn

Book - 2009

This debut novel, and only novel by Stockett so far, was so popular that a film adapation was released in 2011. The novel primarily focuses on three African American maids in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960s. This debut novel, and only novel by Stockett so far, was so popular that a film adapation was released in 2011. The novel primarily focuses on three African American maids in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960s. Show less

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Memoirs of A Geisha

by Golden, Arthur

Book - 1998

In Golden's debut novel, "we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl's virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women ...Show more In Golden's debut novel, "we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl's virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men; and where love is scorned as illusion. It is a unique and triumphant work of fiction - at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful - and completely unforgettable."-Bibliocommons Show less

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Wilde, Oscar

Book - 2008

In a short summary, one could say that Wilde's only novel is the story of the "perfect" man who through moral corruption meets his inevitable do...Show more In a short summary, one could say that Wilde's only novel is the story of the "perfect" man who through moral corruption meets his inevitable downfall. His body remains young and beautiful, but his recently painted portrait tells a different story. The portrait grows more and more grotesque with each evil Gray commits. An exceptional Gothic novel. Show less

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Raintree County

Which Had No Boundaries in Time and Space, Where Lurked Musical and Strange Names and Mythical and Lost Peoples, and Which Was Itself Only A Name Musical and Strange

by Lockridge, Ross

Book - 2007

Another sad end to a celebrated author, Lockridge committed suicide after suffering from depression, shortly after the publication of Raintree County. The...Show more Another sad end to a celebrated author, Lockridge committed suicide after suffering from depression, shortly after the publication of Raintree County. The novel is set in 1892, as John Shawnessy recalls the great moments of his life: from the love affairs of his youth in Indiana, to the battles of the Civil War, to the politics of the Gilded Age, to his homecoming as schoolteacher, husband, and father. Show less

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Wuthering Heights

by Brontë, Emily

Book - 2003

Emily Bronte died just a year after Wuthering Heights' publication, thus never living to really see the success of her only novel. She was only 30 years o...Show more Emily Bronte died just a year after Wuthering Heights' publication, thus never living to really see the success of her only novel. She was only 30 years old at the time of her death, and she believed that the local climate and poor sanitary conditions led to her weakened health. Heights was her masterpiece and is considered an English classic. Show less

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