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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion, set in near future.
Flowers for AlgernonNovel
Daniel Keyesstandalone novel1966
About genetic engineering and loneliness, set in contemporary.
“A man with a low IQ becomes the subject of an experimental medical procedure which raises his IQ well over genius level.”
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When You Reach MeNovel
Rebecca Steadstandalone novel2009
Mystery & detective, mysterious in tone, about friendship.
LandlineNovel
Rainbow Rowellstandalone novel2014
Contemporary romance, about second chance, set in contemporary.
“Rowell stated that aspects from the novel are loosely based on her own life such as the fact that Georgie is incredibly career-driven while her husband is a stay-at-home dad.”
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The House on Mango StreetNovel
Sandra Cisnerosstandalone novel1984
Literary & general and magical realism, about race and racism.
“In a series of inter-connected vignettes, this is the story of a young girl growing up in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago.”
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Afternoon of the ElvesNovel
Janet Taylor Lislestandalone novel1989
Fantasy and literary & general, about friendship.
“Afternoon of the Elves was a Newbery Medal Honor Book in 1990.”
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