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Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem Review From Books In Chronological Order

Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem — A Personal, Noirish Love Letter to Language, Loyalty, and a City That Can’t Sit Still

Every once in a while a novel hijacks your inner monologue. For a few days after finishing Motherless Brooklyn, I caught myself punning on street signs, tapping out syllables on the steering wheel at red lights, and hearing the click-skip-click of a mind trying to make sense of noise. That’s Lethem’s magic trick. He gives…

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Best Historical Fiction Books: 10 Page-Turners Your Club Will Actually Argue About

Best Historical Fiction Books: 10 Page-Turners Your Club Will Actually Argue About

Quick Answer (TL;DR) If your club is overwhelmed by options, start with The Women by Kristin Hannah (Vietnam War nurses; raw, timely, wildly discussable) and The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (cathedral-building obsession; power, faith, desire). Need something lighter-dark? Try The Shadow of the Wind (a love letter to books with a gothic…

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Best Book Club Books for Discussion

Best Book Club Books for Discussion: 10 Unmissable Picks (with questions, why/why not, and meeting prompts)

Quick Answer (TL;DR) If you just want a guaranteed shortlist, here are the best book club books for discussion right now, across genres and vibes: How I Picked These (and how you can, too) When I build a list around best book club books for discussion, I start with five friction points: The 10 titles…

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10 Sweet Read-Alike Series for Fans of Franklin: Cozy, Kind, and Kid-Approved

Looking for books like Franklin the Turtle that keep the warmth, life lessons, and animal-friend charm? You’re in the right pond. Below you’ll find ten tried-and-true picture-book and early-reader series that echo Franklin’s cozy tone: everyday dilemmas, big feelings in small bodies, reassuring resolutions—and lots of laughs. Whether you’re reading aloud at bedtime or nudging…

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Best Science Fiction Books of 2025

Best Science Fiction Books aren’t just about lasers and starships—they’re the big “what ifs” that bend time, rewire futures, and ask what makes us human. From time-twisting romances to eco-thrillers and sentient machines searching for purpose, the year’s standout titles prove the genre can be smart, funny, heartbreaking, and endlessly imaginative. Below is a fast,…

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