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Meg Wolitzer recommended The House of Mirth in Books (curated)

 
The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth
5.0 (2 Ratings)
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"A great social novel that feels shockingly contemporary as it confronts ideas of class. (Also, it must be said that Wharton’s novels are so deeply pleasurable.)"

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Gabrielle Union recommended Americanah in Books (curated)

 
Americanah
Americanah
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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"One of my favorite novels of all time. A sweeping, beautifully told love story that spans two countries and holds the reader captive to the last page."

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Nia Vardalos recommended My Brilliant Friend in Books (curated)

 
My Brilliant Friend
My Brilliant Friend
Elena Ferrante | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
3.0 (2 Ratings)
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"This is the first book in a fascinating series of four novels that will make you want to hold on tight to your own brilliant best friend."

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Eileen Myles recommended Maud Martha in Books (curated)

 
Maud Martha
Maud Martha
Gwendolyn Brooks | 2006 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry
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"It’s one of the most spatially poetic novels ever. Each room Maud Martha lives in is grown by the very cautious and awesome pace of her language."

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Neil Gaiman recommended Archer's Goon in Books (curated)

 
Archer's Goon
Archer's Goon
Diana Wynne Jones | 2015 | Children, Humor & Comedy, Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
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"She was the best writer of magical children’s fiction of our generation. I don’t know if this is the best of her novels, but it’s my favourite."

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