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*2018 \"12 best books to give this holiday season\" TODAY Show

*Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone

\"A Best Book of 2017\" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily

*American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads'

*Midwest Indie Bestseller

In an age of confusion, fear, and loss, Hanif Abdurraqib's is a voice that matters. Whether he's attending a Bruce Springsteen concert the day after visiting Michael Brown's grave, or discussing public displays of affection at a Carly Rae Jepsen show, he writes with a poignancy and magnetism that resonates profoundly.

In the wake of the nightclub attacks in Paris, he recalls how he sought refuge as a teenager in music, at shows, and wonders whether the next generation of young Muslims will not be afforded that opportunity now. While discussing the everyday threat to the lives of black Americans, Abdurraqib recounts the first time he was ordered to the ground by police officers: for attempting to enter his own car.

In essays that have been published by the New York Times, MTV, and Pitchfork, among others along with original, previously unreleased essays Abdurraqib uses music and culture as a lens through which to view our world, so that we might better understand ourselves, and in so doing proves himself a bellwether for our times.

\"Funny, painful, precise, desperate, and loving throughout. Not a day has sounded the same since I read him.\" Greil Marcus,

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What Ho! Audie and AudioFile Golden Voice award winning narrator Simon Jones revives the classic pairing of Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves in this dazzling new recording of Right Ho, Jeeves. Straight from his role in the eagerly anticipated Downton Abbey movie, Simon Jones brings the charming, wacky world of everyone’s favorite bumbling aristocrat, Bertie Wooster, and his brilliant, long-suffering manservant Jeeves to sparkling new life.

Right Ho, Jeeves, first published in 1934, features Bertie and Jeeves installed at Brinkley Court, the home of Bertie’s formidable Aunt Dahlia. The usual mayhem betwixt Bertie’s friends and relatives ensues, with Bertie inadvertently – and inevitably – fanning the flames of chaos, leaving Jeeves to come to the rescue of all in the end.

BONUS! We’ve included the first complete Bertie and Jeeves story, “Leave it to Jeeves”, as a special addition. Bertie and Jeeves are in New York City and Bertie attempts to aid his artistic friend Corky in his pursuit of love. All goes dreadfully awry and, naturally, only Jeeves can untangle the knots.

The stories are followed by a delightful interview in which Simon Jones talks with Alison Larkin about England, America, Douglas Adams, P G Wodehouse and his own encounters with the number 42.

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Jane Austen's \"Pride and Prejudice\" is a literary masterpiece that has captivated readers for over two centuries. Published in 1813, the novel remains a quintessential work of English literature, celebrated for its keen social commentary, memorable characters, and enduring themes.

At its core, \"Pride and Prejudice\" is a story of love and societal expectations in early 19th-century England. The novel introduces us to the headstrong and intelligent Elizabeth Bennet and the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Their initial encounters are marked by pride and prejudice, with both harboring preconceived notions about each other. However, as the narrative unfolds, Austen masterfully peels back the layers of pride and prejudice to reveal the vulnerability and depth of these characters.

Austen's exploration of the themes of pride and prejudice goes beyond the romantic relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. It extends to a broader examination of the rigid social hierarchy and the judgments people make based on class and appearances. The characters in the novel, from the haughty Lady Catherine de Bourgh to the witty but judgmental Mr. Collins, represent different facets of societal pride and prejudice. Through these characters, Austen invites readers to reflect on the consequences of holding onto such biases.

One of the enduring strengths of \"Pride and Prejudice\" lies in its timeless relevance. While the novel is firmly rooted in its historical context, the themes it explores—love, marriage, social expectations, and personal growth—are universally applicable. .

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Jane Austen's classic tale of love overcoming preconceptions centers on the two eldest daughters of the Bennet family: Jane and Elizabeth. Elizabeth has to fend off an unwelcome offer of marriage from the Rev. Collins, while mistakenly falling for the charms of the dashing Mr Wickham, before realizing that appearances are deceptive and that her prejudice against Mr Darcy has blinded her to his real character. Witty, humorous and ultimately satisfying, this masterpiece of classic fiction has endured for more than two hundred years.

","https://cdn2.curios.com/covers/partners/inaudio/5362071/d38fb6e7a3cc351ff0ea5158.jpg","0x27c74c88de7a28051d4d5ebff1baadec336d69e3","The Jane Austen Collection",[221,615,362,457],[220,614,361,456],[360,611,612,613],[187],1052631,"https://www.curios.com/buy/1052631",[],[],1793057197000,"romance__historical","historical-fiction__romance","historical-fiction__regency-georgian","romance","Romance","0xcf71fe85d73f925cf32ad464c942cc7cda5cea25",49102,"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes","

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of 12 short stories that were originally illustrated by Sidney Paget. These are the first set of short stories that were published and followed the publishing of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first two novels, A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of the Four.

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Gussie Fink-Nottle can't quite find the pluck to ask the girl of his dreams to marry him. He consults Jeeves of course. But Bertie, feeling his lemon just as supple as his manservant's, steps in and takes over the case.

What follows is a torrent of hilarious hi-jinks, as only P.G. Wodehouse can deliver.

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A fictional town descends into chaos as it becomes the focal point of an attempted revolution, orchestrated by master conspirator Pyotr Verkhovensky. A mysterious aristocratic figure dominates, exercising an extraordinary influence over the hearts and minds of almost all the other characters. The narrative is written in the first person by a minor character, Anton. Young, educated, upright and sensible, Anton is a local civil servant who has decided to write a chronicle of the strange events that have recently occurred in his town.

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Life for the young Kafka and his passion for literature was often made an ordeal by his over-bearing and domineering entrepreneur of a father.

In 1889 Kafka was sent to the Deutsche Knabenschule, an elementary school in Prague. His father would only allow him to be educated in German-speaking schools and even went so far as to limit visits to the synagogue to four a year.

In 1901 he graduated from the classics-oriented Altstädter Gymnasium. Kafka did well there and across a large range of subjects. He now enrolled at the Charles Ferdinand University, to study chemistry, but quickly switched to law for which he obtained his degree in June 1906 and then performed the mandatory year of unpaid service as clerk at the civil and criminal courts.

A job at an Italian insurance company left him little time to write and after a year he took another job with the Worker's Accident Insurance Institute for the Kingdom of Bohemia where he stayed until ill health led to his resignation in 1922.

Although he saw work as a means to pay the bills and to allow him time to write, he received several promotions and was noted as a good employee.

By 1917 Kafka was suffering from tuberculosis, which required frequent periods of convalescence. Interspersed with this, were several intense affairs before he settled in Berlin with Dora Diamant, a 25-year-old kindergarten teacher who herself having left the ghetto now influenced Kafka's interest in the book of Jewish law, the Talmud.

Kafka’s on-going health was littered with problems. Apart from TB there were several other ailments, including migraines, insomnia, boils, depression, all usually brought on by excessive stresses and strains. He attempted to counteract all of this by naturopathic treatments, a vegetarian diet and consuming large quantities of unpasteurized milk.

His tuberculosis still worsened. He returned to Prague, where he died on 3rd June 1924. He was 40.

His literary works are few in number but towering in influence. His masterpieces include ‘The Trial’, ‘The Metamorphosis’ as well as a number of short stories which reveal facets of humankind that truthfully could only be born from Kafka’s brain and pen.

01 - Franz Kafka - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction

02 - In the Penal Colony by Franz Kafka

03 - Before the Law by Franz Kafka

04 - A Country Doctor by Franz Kafka

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George Orwell, a writer deeply concerned with social justice and the corrupting influence of power, penned two of the most influential works of the 20th century: \"1984\" and \"Animal Farm.\" Both novels, though distinct in their narratives, share a common thread in their exploration of totalitarianism, manipulation, and the dangers of unchecked authority.

\"1984,\" set in a dystopian future, immerses readers in a world where the government, under the rule of the Party and its enigmatic leader Big Brother, exerts absolute control over every aspect of life. The protagonist, Winston Smith, struggles with the oppressive regime that seeks to crush individuality, rewrite history, and suppress free thought. Orwell’s depiction of a society under constant surveillance, where even thoughts can be a crime, serves as a chilling warning about the potential for governments to abuse power and erode personal freedoms.

Orwell offers a scathing commentary on the political dynamics of his time, particularly the rise of authoritarian regimes. His works remain profoundly relevant today, as they continue to resonate with readers and serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of vigilance in the face of power.

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