10 Books You Can Finish in a Weekend

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Animal Farm

Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegorical novella where farm animals revolt against their oppressive human farmer, seeking equality. As they establish their own governance, power dynamics shift, revealing deep-rooted corruption and hypocrisy among the leaders. The story delves into themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of revolutionary movements.

Yellowface

Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang explores the story of a struggling writer who seizes an opportunity by publishing a deceased rival's manuscript under her own name, delving into themes of identity, cultural appropriation, and the complexities of the modern literary world.

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Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a heartwarming tale set in a small Tokyo café where patrons can travel back in time. Through a single, unique seat, four visitors confront unresolved moments in their lives, with the caveat that their visit must end before their coffee cools. This gentle exploration delves into themes of love, loss, and the importance of living in the present.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré is a riveting espionage thriller set during the Cold War. It follows Alec Leamas, a British spy tasked with one last mission before retirement. He becomes embroiled in a complex web of deception, attempting to outwit the Eastern bloc adversaries, while exploring themes of loyalty, morality, and the harsh realities of espionage.

Metamorphosis: Popular Penguins

Metamorphosis: Popular Penguins by Franz Kafka tells the unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. As he grapples with his new identity and the ramifications on his family and life, the narrative explores themes of alienation, guilt, and the absurd nature of human existence.

Norwegian Wood

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami is a poignant coming-of-age story set in 1960s Tokyo. It follows Toru Watanabe, a university student, as he navigates love, loss and the complexities of growing up. The novel delves deeply into themes of romance, mental health and the passage of time.

The Convenience Store by the Sea

A special night edition to celebrate the success of The Convenience Store by the Sea. Everything you loved about the original in a stunning new companion package. Welcome to Tenderness. Our doors are always open. The Convenience Store by the Sea is the heartwarming international bestseller from award-winning Japanese author Sonoko Machida. A series of interconnected vignettes set in a 24/7 Japanese convenience store, the novel tells the delightfully quirky and heartfelt stories of the store's customers and employees, offering us all a unique recipe for a good, fulfilling life. Translated by Bruno Navasky. 'The Convenience Store by the Sea makes magic from life's simple moments . . . an unexpected treasure revealing what's truly important in life. I will hold it close for when I need a reminder!'...

I Who Have Never Known Men

The ultimate feminist dystopian novel. Discover the haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic tale of female friendship and intimacy set in a deserted world. Deep underground, thirty-nine women live imprisoned in a cage. Watched over by guards, these women have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only vague recollections of their lives before. As the burn of electric light merges day into night and numberless years pass, a young girl—the fortieth prisoner—sits alone and outcast in the corner. But soon she will show herself to be the key to the others' escape and survival in the strange world that awaits them above. A haunting post-apocalyptic tale - Guardian An intriguingly dark thought experiment told by a compellingly alien voice...strangely fascinating - The Times With an...