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The CrossingThe Crossing by Cormac McCarthy
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Another of McCarthy's great novels. Second in the Border Trilogy. A harrowing look at death and the heartbreak of a loving brother.
A Mercy (Vintage International)A Mercy (Vintage International) by Toni Morrison
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This most recent of Morrison's work, traces the origins of slavery in a haunting and most poetic prose. A short masterpiece.
Beloved (Everyman's Library)Beloved (Everyman's Library) by Toni Morrison
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"Beloved" is a classic, haunting work that showcases Morrison's versatile and authoritative writing style and positions her as one of the 20th century's most influential authors.
Slaughterhouse-Five: A NovelSlaughterhouse-Five: A Novel by Kurt Vonnegut
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One of Kurt Vonnegut's best. S-5 is a classic work that has influenced generations of writers and it is as relevant today, as it was when originally published in 1960's.
Love in the Time of Cholera (Vintage International)Love in the Time of Cholera (Vintage International) by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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This amazing work tells of a love affair unlike any other. It is both lyrical and eye-opening in G.G. Marquez' approach to story-telling. A masterpiece of illuminating depth and a sensitive understanding of the heart.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (P.S.)The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (P.S.) by David Wroblewski
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This is a hybrid mix of high literature that succeeds despite its shortcomings. An ambitious work that borders on becoming a modern classic in its own right.