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The Best American Short Stories Centurty
John Updike,The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John Updike with Katrina Kenison, is a landmark anthology that gathers the most memorable and influential short fiction published in the United States throughout the 20th century. Featuring works by iconic authors such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor, Raymond Carver, and many others, the collection highlights the evolution of American storytelling across different decades and styles. Each story reflects the cultural, social, and artistic spirit of its time, offering readers both entertainment and deep insight into the American experience. This volume is an essential treasure for students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to explore the richness of American fiction.
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The O. Henry Prize Stories
Laura Furman,The O. Henry Prize Stories is an annual collection that celebrates the finest short fiction published in American magazines. Named after the master storyteller O. Henry, the anthology brings together a diverse selection of contemporary writers whose works reflect the richness, creativity, and variety of modern literature. Each story is chosen for its artistic merit, emotional depth, and originality, making the collection both engaging and thought-provoking. This book is an essential read for those who appreciate the art of the short story and want to discover some of the best voices in American writing today.
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Great American Short Stories
Mary Stegner,Great American Short Stories is a classic collection that brings together some of the finest works in American literature. Featuring a range of authors, styles, and themes, the anthology introduces readers to the richness of American storytelling—from tales of everyday life to profound reflections on society and human nature. Each story captures a unique moment in history and culture, offering both entertainment and insight. This volume is perfect for students, literature lovers, and anyone wishing to explore the best of American short fiction.
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Harry Poter and the deathly hallows
J.K.Rowling,J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final and most intense installment of the Harry Potter series. No longer safe at Hogwarts, Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out on a perilous journey to find and destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes, which hold the key to his immortality.
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Harry Poter and the half blood prince 6
J.K.Rowling,J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth book in the Harry Potter saga, where the story takes on a darker and more mature tone. As Voldemort’s power grows stronger, both the wizarding and Muggle worlds are thrown into chaos. Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was, and danger lurks even within its walls.
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Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix 5
J.K.Rowling,J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth and one of the darkest installments in the series. Returning to Hogwarts for his fifth year, Harry feels isolated and frustrated as the wizarding authorities deny Voldemort’s return. At the same time, the Ministry of Magic interferes with the school, sending the strict and cruel Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
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Harry Potter and the goblet of fire 4
J.K.Rowling,K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the legendary Harry Potter series, filled with suspense, mystery, and darker twists. As Harry enters his fourth year at Hogwarts, the school hosts the famous Triwizard Tournament, a magical competition between three wizarding schools. Though underage, Harry is unexpectedly chosen by the Goblet of Fire as a fourth champion, forcing him to compete in dangerous tasks that test his courage, intelligence, and determination.
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Harry Potter and the prisoner of azkaban 3
J.K.Rowling,J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third installment in the magical Harry Potter series. As Harry begins his third year at Hogwarts, the wizarding world is alarmed by the escape of Sirius Black, a dangerous prisoner from Azkaban who is believed to be after Harry.
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Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets
J.K.Rowling,J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets continues the thrilling adventures of the young wizard Harry Potter. After a difficult summer with the Dursleys, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year, despite warnings from a mysterious house-elf, Dobby, that great danger awaits him there.
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Harry Poter and the sorcerer's stone
J.K.Rowling,J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first book in the world-famous fantasy series that introduces readers to the magical universe of wizards, spells, and adventures. The story begins with an ordinary boy, Harry Potter, who has grown up as an orphan with his unkind relatives, the Dursleys. On his eleventh birthday, Harry discovers that he is a wizard and is invited to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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The Last Battle 7
C.S.Lewis,The Last Battle is the final book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. The story tells of the end of Narnia, where good and evil face their ultimate confrontation. As a false Aslan deceives many, King Tirian and his loyal friends struggle to save the kingdom. With the return of the Pevensie children and Aslan’s final judgment, the fate of Narnia is decided once and for all. Rich with Christian allegory, deep symbolism, and a moving conclusion, the book brings the beloved saga of Narnia to a powerful and unforgettable close.
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The Silver Chair 6
C.S.Lewis,Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years. This is a complete stand-alone read, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
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The Voyage of The Dawn Treadeader 5
C.S.Lewis,"The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. It follows Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their cousin Eustace Scrubb, as they sail on the ship Dawn Treader with Prince Caspian to the Eastern Seas to find seven lost lords. Their journey beyond charted waters leads them to new adventures, dangerous encounters, and a profound encounter with Aslan.
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Prince Caspian 4
C.S.Lewis,Prince Caspian 4" refers to Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia, the fourth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. In the story, the Pevensie children return to Narnia after more than a hundred years to find the land under the rule of a false king and help the rightful heir, Prince Caspian, reclaim his throne with the help of Narnia's magical inhabitants and Aslan
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The Horse and His Boy 3
C.S.Lewis,An unlikely pair of runaways trying to escape their misfortunes collides in a chance meeting of fate. The magical land of Narnia promises them both a chance for happiness and freedom, if they can survive the perils and traps lying in wait. But who can they trust on their journey? And what if they aren't the only ones headed north? And there is more to the adventure. The Horse and His Boy is the third book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to return to Narnia, read Prince Caspian, the fourth book in The Chronicles
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The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe 2
C.S.Lewis,The full-color jacket features art by three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner. The interior includes gorgeous black-and-white illustrations by Pauline Baynes, the original illustrator of Narnia. Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice. Journey into the land beyond the wardrobe! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been captivating readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like journey back to Narnia, read The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
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The Magician's Nephew 1
C.S.Lewis,THIS IS A STORY ABOUT SOMETHING that happened long ago when your grandfather was a child. It is a very important story because it shows how all the comings and goings between our own world and the land of Narnia first began.
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Rilla of Ingleside 8
L. M. Monotgomery,Rilla of Ingleside (1921) is the eighth and last novel in the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery, but was the sixth "Anne" novel in publication order. This book draws the focus back onto a single character, Anne and Gilbert's youngest daughter Bertha Marilla "Rilla" Blythe. It has a more serious tone, as it takes place during World War I and the three Blythe boys—Jem, Walter, and Shirley—along with Rilla's sweetheart Ken Ford, playmates Jerry Meredith and Carl Meredith—end up fighting in Europe with the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
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Rainbow Vaalley 7
L. M. Monotgomery,Rainbow Valley is the seventh book in the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery, focusing on the adventures of Anne's children and their neighbors' children, especially the Meredith family, in their hidden hideout known as Rainbow Valley. The story follows the children as they try to bring happiness back to their widowed minister father by finding him a suitable stepmother.
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Anne of Ingleside 6
L. M. Monotgomery,Anne is the mother of five, with never a dull moment in her lively home. And now, with a new baby on the way and insufferable Aunt Mary Maria visiting—and wearing out her welcome—Anne's life is full to bursting.