The Book Thief (Markus Zusak)

This complex story is about a girl stealing, and thereby saving books since she couldn't even read. Set in World War II this story, narrated by Death, is about life in the darkest of days.

https://rookreading.com/2020/06/14/the-book-thief-marcus-zusak/

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Orpheus Girl (Brynne Rebele-Henry)

Two teenage girls are sent to a conversion camp to ‘cure’ them from their lesbian feelings. A gruesome mythic story on family dysfunction, fighting against prejudice and survival.

https://rookreading.com/2020/06/14/orpheus-girl-brynne-rebele-henry/

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High Fidelity (Nick Hornby)

After his latest relationship stranded, music shop owner Rob comes to on of his tops fives: top 5 most heartbreaking break-ups and journeys through his past. A romance with a twist.

https://rookreading.com/2020/06/14/high-fidelity-nick-hornby/

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A Long Way Down (Nick Hornby)

Four people meeting each other on the rooftop of a building on New Year's Eve. Different ages, different walks of life, different reasons, one shared purpose: suicide.

https://rookreading.com/2020/06/14/a-long-way-down-nick-hornby/

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Nocturnes (Kazuo Ishiguro)

Five stories connected by the power of music and how that forms us as individuals and guides our opinions and decisions.

https://rookreading.com/2020/06/14/nocturnes-five-stories-of-music-and-nightfall-kazuo-ishiguro/

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