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Rupert Murdoch recommended The Water Dancer in Books (curated)

 
The Water Dancer
The Water Dancer
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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"This searing debut novel by one of my favorite authors –and author of several Black Panther comics – is one I am savoring now and one that will continue to resonate for years to come."

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Grief is the Thing with Feathers
Grief is the Thing with Feathers
Max Porter | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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"One of the most moving books I have read in recent years. It investigates a father’s suspended state of unexpected loss and grief with a gorgeously wry sense of humor. Captivating, poetic, and surprising."

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Rainn Wilson recommended Rome and Jerusalem in Books (curated)

 
Rome and Jerusalem
Rome and Jerusalem
Martin Goodman | 2020 | History & Politics, Religion
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"My two favorite cities have a storied and contentious history, richly documented in this terrific study. Sparks fly and, meanwhile, Christianity sweeps in and transforms the world in a few short hundred years. Fascinating."

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Thomas Keller recommended Animal Farm in Books (curated)

 
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
George Orwell | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry
7.8 (81 Ratings)
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"Takes me back to my high school years when I was becoming more aware of group dynamics and trying to figure out where I belong. Its commentary on society at large is relevant today."

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Marlon James recommended Palomar in Books (curated)

 
Palomar
Palomar
Gilbert Hernandez | 2003 | Comics & Graphic Novels
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"I sometimes wonder if I’m the only person to realize that the collected Palomar stories, from one half of Los Bros Hernandez, adds up to the finest American novel of the past 30 years?"

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Raymond Pettibon recommended The Art Spirit in Books (curated)

 
The Art Spirit
The Art Spirit
Robert Henri | 2007 | Art, Photography & Fashion, History & Politics
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"Notes collected by Henri's students over the course of his years as a teacher. Still some of the best advice available to art students. Henri is never condescending, always speaks to students as peers."

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ClareR (6001 KP) created a post

Sep 15, 2020 (Updated Sep 15, 2020)  
This book has been one of my most awaited releases of the year! Susanna Clarke wrote Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell 15 years ago, so this really is LONG awaited! #Piranesi
     
Snoopy Stars as the Fitness Freak
Snoopy Stars as the Fitness Freak
Charles M. Schulz | 1989 | Comics & Graphic Novels
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"This book was a Christmas present from my mum to me many years ago. Stolen by Amy, I took it back after she died and always carry it with me.” -Alex Winehouse, Amy’s brother"

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