Five book club picks for a literary · long · avoiding historical fiction group
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The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt
Epic story with moral ambiguity that divides readers productively
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- 2.Shuggie Bainby Douglas Stuart
Booker winner about a boy's fierce love for his mother - raw and unforgettable
- 3.One Hundred Years of Solitudeby Gabriel García Márquez
Magical realism masterpiece that rewards a patient group read
- 4.Demon Copperheadby Barbara Kingsolver
Pulitzer winner with strong opinions on every page - great for discussion
- 5.The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksby Rebecca Skloot
Science, race, and ethics collide in this true story of HeLa cells
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