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Dianne Wolfer Author Of Light Horse Boy

From Dianne's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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Dianne's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Dianne Wolfer Why Dianne loves this book

I love books that bring mythology to life. The central character was intriguing and believable. She was frightening and kind and her rage was totally understandable.

By Madeline Miller ,

Why should I read it?

56 authors picked Circe as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The international Number One bestseller from the author of The Song of Achilles, shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction

Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE.

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child - not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift…


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December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg,

Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

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William O. Stephens Author Of Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed

From William's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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A short book of philosophy--the Handbook of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus--has been read by millions for centuries for its liberating wisdom. The clever and witty reinterpretation of this powerful little "manual" by Frank Miles is good fun.

By Frank Miles ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Get a Grip as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Down through the centuries and right up to the present day the Handbook of Epictetus has been considered the go-to source for practical wisdom, all packed into one slim booklet. And you still haven't read it. Because it's considered a classic work of philosophy. Which means it's either hard, or dull, or both.Professional speaker, comedian and occasional stun gun juggler, Frank Miles, comes to the rescue. Fast-paced and funny, Get a Grip recaps all the life-changing ideas you'll find in the original Handbook and offers all the benefits, plus one...You'll probably finish it.


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