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Embark on a journey of knowledge, inspiration, and self-discovery with our collection of books that transcend the ordinary. Immerse yourself in a world where every page holds the promise of growth, enlightenment, and entertainment.

Some of my favorite books that I've read over the years. Always looking for more recommendations. Looking to expand this list over time once I've had a chance to read a few more. Would love some recommendations.
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Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Immerse yourself in captivating worlds where mythical creatures, epic adventures, and extraordinary characters come to life. Stories that explore interesting concepts and stretch the imagination

 
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Hands down one of the most interesting books I've ever read. Jumping both forward and backward in time to explain the story of Addie who cannot be remembered for reasons explained.
The Invisible Life of Addie Larue a book by V. E. Schwab
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A great read that left me wanting more. A unique concept where you can release memories onto paper so that you no longer have to carry that burden.
The Binding a book by Bridget Collins
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The Hobbit. What more can be said about such a great story that lead to the expanded series LOTR. One of the first books I read as a young adult. Brilliant storytelling by J. R.R. Tolkien.
The Hobbit: 75th Anniversary Edition a book by J. R. R. Tolkien and J. R. R. Tolkien
 
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 NARNIA...the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy...the place where the adventure begins. This one really takes me back to my childhood.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a book by C. S. Lewis and Pauline Baynes
 
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Harry Potter - one of the best series of books for people of all ages. A must read. Takes me back to my childhood every time! I must of read these books 100 times growing up. Cannot wait to pass this down to my son when he is old enough.
Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set: Books 1-7 a book by J. K. Rowling
 
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Written 75 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell's chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever...
1984 a book by George Orwell and Erich Fromm
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Other non-fiction books

Fun books, interesting books that don't fit in any specific category. Currently only containing to a single book. Will expand this list over time.

 
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In case you'd like to check to see if you have a world record no one has claimed yet! I'm still working on a few myself.
Guinness World Records 2023 a book by Guinness World Records
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Take a deep breath and dive into the fully updated and revised Guinness World Records 2024! This year's edition compiles the very best of the thousands of new records approved over the past year, confirming once again that the public have an insatiab...
Guinness World Records 2024 a book by Guinness World Records
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Fiction - Mainly Thrillers

Dive into the rich tapestry of the human experience with our compelling collection of fiction books. From poignant tales of love and loss to gripping narratives that explore the complexities of the human psyche, our fiction selection spans genres and...

 
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The Davinci Code - Thrilling to the very end. One of the first books I picked up as an adult. Inspired me to learn more about Leonardo Davinci.
The Da Vinci Code a book by Dan Brown
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His memory is a blank. His bullet-ridden body was fished from the Mediterranean Sea. His face has been altered by plastic surgery. A frame of microfilm has been surgically implanted in his hip. Even his name is a mystery. Marked for death, he is raci...
The Bourne Identity a book by Robert Ludlum
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Thrilling to the very end. James bond meets Jason Bourne. It's epic! A political ride mixed with the element of the unknown.
Deception Point a book by Dan Brown
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The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted "gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession," it is an exquisitely...
The Great Gatsby a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father--a crusading local lawyer--risks ...
To Kill a Mockingbird a book by Harper Lee
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Since its publication fifty years ago, "Animal Farm" has become one of the most controversial books ever written. Animal Farm depicts a group of animals who rebel against humans and become their own masters. Things work smoothly at first, and the ani...
Animal Farm: a book by George Orwell, Russell Baker, and Tea Obreht
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In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud. In this death-filled setting, the movement ...
Romeo and Juliet a book by William Shakespeare, Barbara a. Mowat, and Paul Werstine
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