Books Recommedations From A Voracious Reader
Discover must-read book recommendations from a voracious reader, featuring gripping fiction like Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue, The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint, and Peace Like a River. Explore curated picks and author insights for your next great literary adventure.
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Slammerkin
by Emma Donoghue
Mary Saunders' lust for linen, lace and a shiny red ribbon leads her to a life of prostitution.
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The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint
by Brady Udall
Half Apache and orphaned, Edgar's trials begin on an Arizona reservation at the age of seven when he is run over by the mailman's jeep, after which he is taken from the hospital to a school for delinquents to a Mormon foster family, and eventually to an unexpected home on a quest for the mailman. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.
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Peace Like a River
by Leif Enger
Davy kills two men and leaves home. His father packs up the family in a search for Davy.