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Explore a curated list of books blending fiction, religion, politics, and philosophy. Discover thought-provoking reads that challenge perspectives and deepen understanding across these interconnected themes.
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Ripley Bogle
by Robert McLiam Wilson
A young man without a future flees Northern Ireland to find that England is no panacea. Although there is less violence and more work, he …
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
by Michael Chabon
This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. …
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The Book
by Alan Watts
A revelatory primer on what it means to be human, from "the perfect guide for a course correction in life" (Deepak Chopra)—and a mind-opening manual …
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The World's Religions
by Huston Smith
Introduction to the world's religions that has been completely revised and updated.
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The Source
by James Albert Michener
In this compelling novel, Michener sweeps readers back through time to the very beginnings of the Jewish faith, thousands of years ago, to experience the …
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The Golden Age of Zen
by Jingxiong Wu
This unique edition of Hawthorne’s writing collects all five novels and a generous selection of his stories in a single hard-cover volume.
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Immortality
by Milan Kundera
Milan Kundera's sixth novel springs from a casual gesture of a woman to her swimming instructor, a gesture that creates a character in the mind …
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Everything Is Illuminated
by Jonathan Safran Foer
With only a yellowing photograph in hand, a young man -- also named Jonathan Safran Foer -- sets out to find the woman who may …
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A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
by Dave Eggers
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • A "A beautifully ragged, laugh-out-loud funny and utterly unforgettable book" (San Francisco Chronicle) that redefines both family and …
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The Haj
by Leon Uris
“The narrative is fast paced, bursting with action, and obviously based on an intimate grasp of the region, its peoples, their tradition and age-old ways …
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A Prayer for Owen Meany
by John Irving
A story of friendship through adversity, faith and destiny, and the search for God.
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The Lexus and the Olive Tree
by Thomas L. Friedman
From one of our most perceptive commentators and winner of the National Book Award, a comprehensive look at the new world of globalization, the international …
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From Beirut to Jerusalem
by Thomas L. Friedman
Examines Israeli-Palestinian relations, the PLO, Israeli politics, Lebanese factions, news reporting from the Middle East, and other issues of the Middle East.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
Relates a sailor's preparation for and execution of revenge against the three men responsible for his fifteen years in prison.
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David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens
Hugely admired by Tolstoy, David Copperfield is the novel that draws most closely from Charles Dickens's own life. Its eponymous hero, orphaned as a boy, …
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The Power and the Glory
by Graham Greene
A tormented, alcoholic priest is pursued by an idealistic lieutenant during an anti-clerical persecution in Mexico.
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
by Robert M. Pirsig
The modern epic that transformed a generation and continues to inspire millions -- a penetrating examination of how we live and how to live better. …
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Catch-22
by Joseph Heller
Catch-22 is like no other novel. It is one of the funniest books ever written, a keystone work in American literature, and even added a …
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Manufacturing Consent
by Edward S. Herman
A "compelling indictment of the news media's role in covering up errors and deceptions" (The New York Times Book Review) due to the underlying economics …
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A People's History of the United States
by Howard Zinn
Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell …
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The Logic of Life
by Tim Harford
Analyzes the underlying economic logic behind seemingly irrational behavior, explaining how people are responding to future costs and benefits and how socially tragic outcomes have …
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Gang Leader for a Day
by Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh
The story of the young sociologist who studied a Chicago crack-dealing gang from the inside captured the world's attention when it was first described in …
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The Happiness Myth
by Jennifer Hecht
Jennifer Michael Hecht explodes the myths about happiness, liberating us from the message that there's only one way to care for our hearts, minds, and …