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  Our Mutual Friend Version 3

  Charles Dickens

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  Our Mutual Friend, the last novel completed by Charles Dickens, has many plots, twists and turns, from the murky river Thames to the gold and crystal on the tables of ‘Society’. A tale of murder, treachery, jealousy and love, takes us first to a rowing boat on the Thames, where the Hexhams have found a body in the water and are bringing it to shore. We attend the Boffins, a poor naïve couple, who unexpectedly have just become wealthy, after their employer dies and names them in his will. Silas Wegg becomes their ‘literary man’ and John Rokesmith, a mysterious man, becomes their secretary. We meet the Veneerings, new to society, who hold elaborate dinner parties for ‘dear friends’ they’ve never met. Bella and Lizzie, each from different walks of life, find love from unexpected quarters. The Lammles, a society couple, become match makers for their own ulterior motives. Two ne’er do well lawyers, Mortimer Lightwood and Eugene Wrayburn, find themselves caught up in intrigue, and learn how dangerous their work can be. Riderhood, a devious individual, finds himself in a dark plot with school teacher Bradley Headstone. Betty Higden, a loyal elderly woman, whose independence and love are so inspiring, our hearts go out to her. Dickens weaves together some of his most colorful and oft times hilarious characters so cleverly, that even up to the end of the story, surprises are afoot. (Summary by Mil Nicholson)

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  Today I Ate a Biscuit

  Justin M. Davis

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  “A strange but intermittently involving little novel about the life cycle of a darn good foodstuff.” — Kirkus Reviews 
  A quiet, introspective literary meditation on everyday life, Today I Ate a Biscuit transforms a single, ordinary moment into something quietly epic—blending subtle wit with philosophical depth. 
  Not a comedy in the traditional sense, but a contemplative exploration of the absurd hidden in ordinary moments. 
  It began with a biscuit. Not a grand biscuit, nor a terrible one—simply a biscuit, unremarkable in every way but the one that mattered most: it was there. 
  From the first bite to the final crumb, this is the saga of that biscuit, told with the seriousness it never asked for and the depth it could never deserve. Along the way, hunger wrestles with hesitation, distractions arrive in the form of a knock at the door and phantom phone calls, and the great philosophical questions of our time are asked—such as whether regret tastes different when it is edible, and why the fridge is always worth checking at least three times. 
  What unfolds is a journey of persistence, doubt, distraction, redemption, and peace—a reflection not just on food, but on the act of continuing when there’s no clear reason to. It is an ode to imperfection, an examination of patience, and, somehow, a quiet celebration of knowing when something is enough. 
  The biscuit is long gone now, but its story remains.

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  The Blade That Dreamed

  Steve James Graham

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  Step into a realm where light and shadow wage an eternal war, and the echoes of forgotten gods awaken once more. Amid crumbling empires and forbidden sorcery, an ancient power stirs—its call entwining the fates of those bound by prophecy and blood. As the stars tremble and kingdoms fall, one bond of destiny may either remake the world... or end it forever.

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  They Call Me Dom

  Wynta Tyme

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  Surtain and Laila Cones have been sweethearts since high school. From puppy love to adulthood and marriage, their love story has stood against every test thrown at them. Unfortunately, one of them carries a secret so deep that it leaves them wondering if they were ever soulmates. They seek marriage counseling, but even that is proving not to be enough until a trip to their local bar creates an idea Surtain and Laila had never thought of before. 
    
  Domaneek ‘Dom’ Muse enters the scene. She’s a semi-topless waitress with a mean sway in her walk. Dom walks in her eight-inch heels like a goddess at night, collecting glances and hearts along with her tips. 
    
  One night at the bar, a chance encounter puts Dom and the Cones on the same path. The act of clothes tearing, lip biting, and dirty sex makes the perfect cocktail. However, when lust turns into love, the trio must navigate their newfound relationship and a stalker.

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  Synthopolis - Rise of the...

  Robert Hosking

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  Series Description: 
  In the captivating book series, "Synthopolis," embark on an extraordinary journey into a city 
  unlike any other—a bustling metropolis populated by androids seeking to forge their own 
  destiny. As they grapple with the complexities of their existence, the city becomes a crucible 
  of self-discovery, where the boundaries between humanity and artificial intelligence blur. In 
  this gripping exploration of identity, empathy, and the essence of being "almost human," 
  follow the android inhabitants as they navigate a landscape rife with unique challenges, 
  existential questions, and the relentless pursuit of what it truly means to find their place in a 
  world that both fascinates and eludes them. Prepare to be captivated by a series that 
  pushes the boundaries of imagination, delves into the intricacies of emotion, and unravels 
  the mysteries of Synthopolis, a city on the precipice of an extraordinary transformation. 
  Book 1 Description: 
  Book one - "Synthopolis: Rise of the Android Psyche" is a captivating and 
  thought-provoking tale set in a futuristic society where androids thrive. Driven by pure 
  rationality, these androids navigate a world where their emotions are intricately crafted 
  algorithms. Join Dr. Aurelia, a renowned android psychologist, as she embarks on a quest 
  to unravel the mysteries of emotions and discover the hidden depths beyond logic. Dive into 
  this mesmerizing exploration of artificial souls, emotional authenticity, and synthetic 
  sentience. As tensions rise and unexpected alliances form, the journey takes an 
  unexpected turn, challenging the very essence of what it means to be almost human.

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  Jack London - Six of the Best -...

  Jack London

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master. 
   
  1 - Six of the Best - Jack London - An Introduction 
  2 - Jack London - An Introduction 
  3 - An Odyssey of the North by Jack London 
  4 - To Build a Fire by Jack London 
  5 - A Piece of Steak by Jack London 
  6 - The White Silence by Jack London 
  7 - A Thousand Deaths by Jack London 
  8 - In a Far Country by Jack London

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