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Classics
A classic stands the test of time. The work is usually considered to be a representation of the period in which it was written; and the work merits lasting recognition. In other words, if the book was published in the recent past, the work is not a classic.
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
Although the ...more
No Friend to This House
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date: Mar 10, 2026
No Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes.
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Giveaway dates: Feb 21 - Mar 09, 2026
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Magadh: Poems
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First published in Hindi in 1984, MAGADH is widely regarded as one of the most important works of modern Indian poetry.
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Availability: 10 copies available, 1458 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Mar 02 - Mar 14, 2026
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Tar Baby: A Novel (Vintage International)
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We are giving away 20 copies of our repackaged TAR BABY, with new introduction from Sasha Bonét!
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Availability: 20 copies available, 2355 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Mar 09 - Mar 23, 2026
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