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if you love books. Join me on https://youtube.com/@gmbookshop?sub_confirmation=1 for book reviews to help you pick your next adventure.
The Inheritance of Loss 📚💙.
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Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas and the immigrant experience in America, this tale invites you to explore the lives of characters grappling with their dreams and harsh realities.
The Inheritance of Loss - Kiran Desai
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November 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Diplomatic Pounds and Other Stories 📚💙.
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We explore Aidoo’s witty and thought-provoking narratives that tackle the complexities of belonging and body image, all while serving up sharp satire.
Diplomatic Pounds and Other Stories - Ama Ata Aidoo
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November 28, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Amsterdam 📚💙.
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This gripping narrative follows two old friends, Clive, a highbrow composer, and Vernon, a desperate newspaper editor, who reunite at the funeral of their shared love, Molly.
Amsterdam - Ian McEwan
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November 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Devil May Care 📚💙.
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In this light-hearted retelling, we dive into the world of James Bond, where the stakes may be high but the thrill is surprisingly low.
Devil May Care - Sebastian Faulks | A light read?
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November 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Portrait of an Artist, as an Old Man 📚💙.
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Eugene Pota, an aging writer grappling with the weight of his past success.
Portrait of an Artist, as an Old Man - Joseph Heller
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November 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Frankenstein 📚💙.
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Victor, a college student who abandons normalcy to create life in his secret lab, only to face the horrifying aftermath of his obsession
The original Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
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November 14, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The Art of War 📚💙.
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Sun Tzu's Timeless Strategy. A humorous yet insightful exploration of this ancient text that transforms warfare strategies into life lessons.
The Art of War - Sun Tzu Overview/Summary
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November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Journey 📚💙.
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A coming-of-age story set in Ghana that explores the struggles of youth, the realities of the North-South divide, and the search for identity in a changing world.
Journey - G. A Agambila Overview/Summary
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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Growing Yams in London 📚💙.
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Makeeda, a British girl navigating the ups and downs of teenage romance while facing the unique challenges posed by her Ghanaian parents.
Growing Yams in London - Sophia Acheampong
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November 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Women Leading Africa: Conversations with Inspirational African Women, Edited 📚💙.
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Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah's book that showcases the relentless fight for women’s rights across the continent.
Women Leading Africa: Conversations with Inspirational African Women
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The Corrections 📚💙.
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Enid Lambert's desperate wish for a perfect Christmas spirals into a revealing family drama filled with secrets and scandals.
The Corrections - Jonathan Franzen
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November 7, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Season of Migration to the North 📚💙.
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How the return of a poet from England ignites curiosity and obsession, leading to the haunting revelations of Mustafa's troubled past.
Season of Migration to the North - Tayeb Salih
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November 6, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"Northanger Abbey 📚💙.
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The hilarious misadventures of Catherine Morland, a naive bookworm whose imagination runs wild with Gothic fantasies."
Northanger Abbey - Jane Austen
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November 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The Repudiation 📚💙.
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A novel that was banned in Algeria for eleven years due to its brutal critique of patriarchal society.
The Repudiation - Rashid Boudjedra
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November 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The Godfather 📚💙.
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The intricacies of power, family loyalty, and betrayal in the iconic Mafia saga.
The Godfather - Mario Puzo
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November 3, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Unjumping 📚💙.
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From love and regret to workplace humor and political critique, each poem evokes deep emotions, sharp social commentary, and a touch of irony.
Unjumping - Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyunva
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October 31, 2025 at 5:06 AM
A Month and a Day & Letters 📚💙.
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The compelling story of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni people, exploring themes of environmental activism and corporate greed.
A Month and a Day & Letter by Ken Saro-Wiwa
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October 31, 2025 at 4:50 AM
If I'm So Successful, Why do I feel Like a Fake? - The Impostor Phenomenon 📚💙.
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Ever felt like you’re just winging it while everyone thinks you’re a genius? You’re not alone!
If I'm So Successful, Why do I feel Like a Fake: The Impostor Phenomenon - Joan with Cynthia
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October 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Cut off My Tongue 📚💙.
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You know you’re in for something powerful when a poet looks you straight in the eye, figuratively or literally, and says, “Must I cut off my tongue?
Cut off My Tongue - Sitawa Namwalie
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October 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
The Book Thief 📚💙.
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The heart-wrenching yet beautiful tale crafted by Markus Zusak, highlighting how small gestures of love can illuminate the darkest times.
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
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October 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The Rational Optimist - How Prosperity Evolves 📚💙.
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Ridley’s data-driven optimism invites you to rethink the narratives surrounding poverty, innovation, and the power of trade.
The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves - Matt Ridley
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October 27, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Dante Club 📚💙.
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This historical whodunit brings together literary legends like Longfellow and Holmes as they tackle a string of murders inspired by Dante’s *Inferno*.
The Dante Club - Matthew Pearl
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October 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable 📚💙.
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We explore a thought-provoking parable that sheds light on the unpredictable nature of life and economics.
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable - Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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October 23, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The Bluest Eye 📚💙.
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Pecola Breedlove, an eleven-year-old girl whose tragic longing for blue eyes illuminates the darker sides of beauty standards and identity in post-Emancipation America.
The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison
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October 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The Great Gatsby 📚💙.
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Set against the backdrop of 1920s New York, this story blends romance and drama with a sharp critique of the American Dream.
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
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October 21, 2025 at 6:40 AM