Looking for specific book recommendations that are
superb and by female authors/female authors of color.
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posted by jsturgill
on Nov 8, 2012 -
53 answers
What are the best stories that feature young adults coming of age/coming to terms with life's imperfect realities? By "young adults" I mean "adults who are young," probably roughly 19-30, not "young people who are becoming adults." This maturing process can be central to the work or peripheral. One example: "The Great Gatsby." Short stories, novels, nonfiction, film, television and any other genre are all welcome.
posted by croutonsupafreak
on Oct 30, 2012 -
29 answers
I had an urge yesterday to read a fantasy novel (or sci-fi, sure) about a young, powerless, and reluctant hero(ine) being caught up in events larger than them and growing as a person. I went to the bookstore and didn't really find anything that seemed appropriate. Recommendations?
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posted by jsturgill
on Mar 7, 2012 -
77 answers
Book filter: can you recommend a good political/journalistic novel set in Washington, D.C. that meet the following criteria?
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posted by Tin Man
on Jan 10, 2010 -
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I need a longish, interesting, well-written book (fiction) to read on an upcoming trip. Any suggestions?
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posted by mosessis
on Aug 21, 2008 -
58 answers
Who's written fiction within the last 5-10 years, that deals realistically with the experience of American people under 40?
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posted by toomuchkatherine
on Dec 14, 2007 -
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My brother's birthday is coming up and he has worn his copy of WeaveWorld by Clive Barker into pieces from constant re-reading. I want to buy him some similar books, could you recommend some similar books he might like?
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posted by Cyrie
on Mar 31, 2005 -
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