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The best books which help people see the need for and necessity of thinking effectively

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The best literary novels on the heroism and the flaws of the English during WWII

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The best books set in dystopian worlds of our own making

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The best science fiction books explore how technological advances come with a double-edged sword

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The best books to read for a glimpse at humanity

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The best books about WW2 that will inform and inspire

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