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One of the New York Times' 20 Books to Read in 2020
"A tonic . . . Splendid . . . A respite . . . A summer cocktail of a book."—Washington Post
"Unforgettable . . . Behind her brilliantly witty and uplifting message is a remarkable vulnerability and candor that reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles—and that we can, against all odds, get through them."—Lori Gottlieb, New...

A teen plunges into a downward spiral of addiction in this classic cautionary tale.
January 24th
After you've had it, there isn't even life without drugs...

It started when she was served a soft drink laced with LSD in a dangerous party game. Within months, she was hooked, trapped in a downward spiral that took her from her comfortable home and loving family to the mean streets of an unforgiving city. It was a journey...

“Gay Life in Paris” is a book written by Anonymous, which provides an overview of the life and culture of Paris in the 19th century. The author details the various aspects of Parisian life, such as the nightlife, dining, fashion, and social norms of the time. The book provides a window into the world of Paris in the late 1800s and is likely to be of interest to anyone interested in social history, cultural studies, or the history of Paris.

Slender Man is a unique spine-tingling story and a brilliant, frightening look at one of the most fascinating—and diabolical—modern mythical figures.
One man's search for the truth about one of the most intriguing urban legends ever—the modern bogeyman, Slender Man—leads him down a dark, dangerous path in this creepy supernatural fantasy that will make you question where the line between dark myth and terrifying reality begins.
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Originally published in 1915, this work gives a first-hand account of what life was like for a front line nurse during the First World War. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating...

Did you know that "cabbage odor" can be avoided by dropping two English walnuts (uncracked) into the kettle while cooking? Or did you know that meringue will always stand up high and perfect if a generous pinch of baking soda is added to beaten egg whites? Also: The "fresh paint smell" can be eliminated by placing a pail of cold water in the room, changing it every two or three hours. These are just some of the 200 plus tips in Household Hints.

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Considered one the four canonical texts of the Hindu religion, known collectively as "The Vedas", "The Rig Veda" is one of the most important works of Hindu scripture. The work is a collection of poems, sayings, prayers, and origin myths. Written sometime between 1700-1100 BCE, "The Rig Veda" is one of the oldest works of the Indo-European languages. The hymns included in the collection are dedicated to various deities in Hindu mythology, including...

Meet Johnny Anonymous. No, that’s not his real name. But he is a real, honest-to-goodness pro football player. A member of the League. A slave, if you will, to the NFL. For the millions of you out there who wouldn’t know what to do on Sundays if there wasn’t football, who can’t imagine life without the crunch of helmets ringing in your ears, or who look forward to the Super Bowl more than your birthday, Johnny Anonymous

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In The Romance of Lust, well-endowed narrator Charlie Roberts recounts the varied and prolific Victorian-era sexual experiences of his youth. Still considered scandalous by modern standards, the novel discusses subjects considered to be completely taboo at the time of its publication in the 1870s, including incest, masturbation, and homosexuality. Like many similar works of erotic fiction, The Romance of Lust was banned for a period of time. HarperPerennial...

Excerpt: "On going to my room to dress for dinner, I found a servant-girl engaged in making some of the arrangements which the change of apartments had necessitated. On my entrance she was going to leave the room, but seeing that she was a very nice-looking young girl, I said she need not run away in such a hurry, that surely she was not afraid of me. She gave me an arch look as if taking the measure of my capacities, and replied with a smile that...