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The Fault in Our Stars
By: John Green
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At her cancer support group, Hazel Grace Lancaster meets Augustus Waters, another teen inflicted with cancer. With an uncertain future ahead of them, the two teens embark on an unforgettable adventure, filled with spontaneity, romance, and heartbreak.
Lab Girl
By: Hope Jahren
A brief memoir of Hope Jahren's life, Lab Girl dives into how her childhood fascination with her father's community college laboratory spiraled into her lifelong career and investment in scientific research. Jahren's passion for plant life is prominent throughout the novel, as it becomes evident that this childhood passion is what drives her scientific research.
Modern Love
By: Multiple Authors
Modern Love is a series of true, short love stories submitted to The New York Times. The stories tell tales of finding love, the highs and lows of relationships, and life-altering encounters.
Perks of Being a Wallflower
By: Stephen Chbosky
As a socially awkward teen, Charlie struggles to find a place he belongs. This is until two high school seniors, Sam and Patrick, take Charlie under their wings and show him the joys of intimate relationships and friendships, while providing him with an improved life outlook.
The Kite Runner
By: Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir, a Sunni Muslim, from Kabul, Afghanistan. With the backdrop of a war-torn country, Hosseini portrays the ups and downs of familial relationships, as Amir struggles to come to terms with his past.
All the Bright Places
By: Jennifer Niven
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Struggling with mental illness, Violet Markey and Theodore Finch find comfort in each other's presence. Together, they venture across Indiana to view the many local wonders. However, as Violet's mental health begins to improve, Theodore's worsens, placing a strain on their newly formed friendship.
Little Fires Everywhere
By: Celeste Ng
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In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, Mia Warren and her teenage daughter Pearl rent a house from Elena Richardson. When old family friends attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town - and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides.
Little Women
By: Louisa May Alcott
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Set in Boston during and just after the Civil War and follows the four March sisters as they struggle to overcome poverty and grow into proper young ladies. Even as the girls bicker like all siblings, they keep their loving home together as they wait for their father to return from the war.
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The Great Gatsby
By: F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Set in Jazz Age New York, the novel tells the tragic story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth.
