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The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.)The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.) by Barbara Kingsolver
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Kingsolver's best. A great adventure in Africa that will provoke thought.
The Namesake: A NovelThe Namesake: A Novel
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Fantastic novel, Lahiri's best work in my opinion. Perhaps the best novel about family I've ever read.
PlainsongPlainsong by Kent Haruf
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Short and sweet by highly compelling
Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club)Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) by Jeffrey Eugenides
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Highly original and utterly engrossing. It's got history and modern dilemmas.
My Sister's Keeper: A NovelMy Sister's Keeper: A Novel by Jodi Picoult
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My favorite of Picoult's novels. An easy but very enjoyable read.
Girl with a Pearl Earring, Deluxe EditionGirl with a Pearl Earring, Deluxe Edition by Tracy Chevalier
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Beautiful book. The movie is also excellent.
The Red Tent: A NovelThe Red Tent: A Novel by Anita Diamant
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Great read filled with history, religion and a little feminism
Suite FrancaiseSuite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
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Engrossing and unique collection
AtonementAtonement by Ian McEwan
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Great WWII novel. My favorite by McEwan.
The English PatientThe English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
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Great book. Great movie. The complement each other.
The Blind Assassin: A NovelThe Blind Assassin: A Novel by Margaret Atwood
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Atwood's best.
The God of Small Things: A NovelThe God of Small Things: A Novel by Arundhati Roy
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Best romance ever.
Empire FallsEmpire Falls by Richard Russo
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Gripping novel about ordinary people.
Snow Falling on CedarsSnow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
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As a resident of the Northwest, I can't help but love this book.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle)The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) by Mary Ann Shaffer
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Best book I've read recently.