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Set against the backdrop of World War II, this unforgettable novel, inspired by the true story of the Council of Books in Wartime, follows three women whose fates become intertwined by their belief in the power and goodness in the written word to triumphover the very darkest moments of war.
"For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who...
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While trying to harness her extraordinary gift--the ability to write stories that make others fall in love--Alice is summoned to the estate of the reclusive Madeline Alger and her mysterious library where she is faced with her most challenging assignmentyet, one that forces her to confront her own guarded heart.
"From the bestselling author of The Bookshop of Yesterdays comes a charming novel about a woman with a special gift—her stories help people...
3) 9 bullets
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Screen Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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A former burlesque dancer turned author discovers a second chance at life and redemption when she risks everything to rescue her young neighbor after he witnesses his parents2 murder. Now on the run from the local crime boss, who happens to be her longtime ex, she makes a desperate attempt to get the boy to safety.
4) Her
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A withdrawn writer, Theodore Twombly, falls in love with his computer's highly advanced operating system named Samantha.
Set in Los Angeles in the slight future, Theodore, a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people. Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. Upon...
5) Heavy
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"Laymon writes eloquently and honestly about the physical manifestations of violence, grief, trauma, and abuse on his own body. He writes of his own eating disorder and gambling addiction as well as similar issues that run throughout his family. Through self-exploration, storytelling, and honest conversation with family and friends, Heavy seeks to bring what has been hidden into the light and to reckon with all of its myriad sources, from the most...
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Decal
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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James and his wife Em have escaped the city for an all-inclusive vacation at a tropical resort. Despite having come to the island of Li Tolqa to cure his writer's block, James finds himself more uninspired than ever until he meets fellow tourists, Gabi and Alban. James is immediately attracted to their glamorous lifestyle and lust for adventure. They invite James and Em on a day trip to a local beach, usually off-limits to tourists, but an accident...
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HBO Home Box Office
Pub. Date
p2015.
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English
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Hannah and Adam are now in a committed and the two are settling into a newfound domesticity in Hannah's apartment. Hannah is also working on her writing career and concentrating on delivering her eBook to her eccentric publisher. Marnie is adjusting to life after a sudden and traumatic breakup with Charlie. Nearing graduation, newly single Shoshanna masterminds a plan to create a healthy (at least on paper) balance between partying and her studies....
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HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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The return of the highly anticipated fifth season of the award-winning hit comedy series that follows the assorted humiliations and triumphs of a group of girls in their mid-20s, each facing new challenges in life and love this season.
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HBO Home Box Office
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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In the fourth season the girls are tentatively edging toward maturity as they take on new personas in new worlds. As the season begins, Hannah leaves New York to attend the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop in the hopes of becoming a more serious writer, while confronting uncertainty in her relationship with Adam. Meanwhile, back in New York, Marnie pursues a music career while balancing her professional and romantic relationship with Desi; Shoshanna...
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