The first English translation of a book by Israeli novelist Yishai Sarid – a tale of a modern-day Holocaust historian – appears at an opportune time.
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'The Starless Sea' by Erin Morgenstern is an amazing book that is not only a wonderful read but will also encourage you to look at stories in ways you never have before
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'You Exist Too Much' by Zaina Arafat is an unflinching look at the long difficult process of recovery from abuse and addiction without being polemic or preachy.
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So there you have it, a completely subjective list of ten books from 2019 I think will improve the quality of your life. Enjoy.
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In this earthy, magical-realist dive into small-town Southern life two centuries ago, Westover explores the boundaries of medical science and superstition.
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'Quichotte by Salman Rushdie will ease the pain of your heart and make you feel a little less alone in this strange new world.
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'The Quarter' by Naguib Mahfouz is a lovingly executed and as artistic collection of short stories as you're liable to read anywhere.
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'The Traitor's Niche' by Ismail Kadare takes us on a absurd and horrifying journey into the heart of a oppressive regime's nightmare bureaucracy.
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In 'Season of Fury and Wonder by Sharon Butala we meet a remarkable collection of women who are determined to control their own destiny in spite of circumstances and family
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'Red Birds' by Mohammed Hanif is a wonderful, human look at the absurdity and true sadness of modern war. That it also happens to be a great read just makes it even better.
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