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Todd FamilySeries
series2 books2013
Literary & general, reflective in tone, about war and family secrets.
“The companion novel A God in Ruins turns to Ursula's brother Teddy, a bomber pilot, following his one, single life forward from the war through old age.”
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Hidden TreasureNovel
Jessie Burtonstandalone novel2025
Mysterious in tone, about magical artifacts.
“Bo's dad died when she was small and now her brother is off to war.”
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The Book ThiefNovel
Markus Zusakstandalone novel2005
About books and reading and coming of age, set in europe.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2000
Literary & general and superhero, about art and artists, set in north america.
“Together, they create The Escapist, a fictional superhero inspired by Joe’s desire to fight fascism and his struggle to rescue his family from Europe.”
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VolkNovel
Piers Anthonystandalone novel1996
War & military, about war, set in our world and europe.
“Set During World War II, Volk is the story of friendship that transcends politics and war.”
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Utopia AvenueNovel
David Mitchellstandalone novel2020
Literary & general, about music and coming of age, set in mid 20th century.