Books matching: symbol of freedom
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Save:A gripping, gut-wrenching conclusion to the trilogy - you’ll feel every scar and spark of hope. Mockingjay doesn’t shy away from hard truths, which makes it memorable, if not always easy to love.
I stare down at my shoes, watching as a fine layer of ash settles on the worn leather. This is where the bed I shared with my sister, Prim, stood. Over there was the kitchen table. The bricks of the c...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Hunger Games ) - #2
Save:A whimsical, life-affirming classic about daring to live on your own terms - perfect for when you need a dose of courage or a cozy escape.
If it had not rained on a certain May morning Valancy Stirling’s whole life would have been entirely different. She would have gone, with the rest of her clan, to Aunt Wellington’s engagement picnic a... - #3
Save:Magical, thought-provoking, and gentle - Brida invites you on a meditative search for meaning and love. Not Coelho's most powerful, but it resonates deeply for the right reader.
I want to learn about magic,” said the girl. The Magus looked at her. Faded jeans, T-shirt, the challenging look adopted by all shy people precisely when it’s least needed. “I must be twice her age,”... - #4
Save:A House for Mr Biswas is a poignant, vivid, and tragicomic classic - emotionally honest and beautifully observed, but not always a feel-good read. Worth it for those who appreciate rich cultural detail and nuanced, flawed characters.
SHORTLY BEFORE he was born there had been another quarrel between Mr Biswas’s mother Bipti and his father Raghu, and Bipti had taken her three children and walked all the way in the hot sun to the vil... - #5
Save:A charming and thought-provoking fable that invites you to see the world from up in the trees - quirky, clever, and unforgettable if a little unconventional in its storytelling.
It was the fifteenth of June in 1767 when Cosimo Piovasco di Rondò, my brother, sat among us for the last time. I remember as if it were today. We were in the dining room of our villa in Ombrosa, the... A whimsical, smart, and quietly subversive ode to solitude and gardens - best enjoyed by fans of character, setting, and wit over plot. Not a gardening manual, but definitely a literary retreat.
The Project Gutenberg EBook of Elizabeth and her German Garden, by "Elizabeth", AKA Marie Annette Beauchamp This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions what...- #7
Save:A timeless classic that’s brimming with charm, wit, and warmth - for anyone who wants to believe in the power of imagination and the goodness of unexpected family. Perfect for a day when you need a literary hug.
Mrs Rachel Lynde lived just where the Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow, fringed with alders and ladies’ eardrops, and traversed by a brook that had its source away back in the woods... - #8
Save:A beautifully written, gut-wrenching mystery that blends heartbreak with hope; unflinching, compassionate, and highly recommended for those ready for its difficult but important themes.
The abandoned-looking house was in the industrial area next to skid row, where loading docks glistened with moisture and train tracks crossed the broken streets. The windows were covered with boards....
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Naomi Cottle ) - #9
Save:A moving, approachable introduction to trans issues and teenage struggles with identity, best for readers new to LGBTQ+ fiction or seeking a story with heart, but may feel too basic or familiar for some.
My little sister Livvy is barely even singing. At eleven, she’s already decided family birthday parties are tragically embarrassing, leaving Mum and Dad to honk out the rest of the tune, Mum’s reedy s... - #10
Save:A gripping, heartfelt college romance that balances drama, tenderness, and mature themes, perfect for fans of new adult stories that don’t shy away from real life challenges.
I didn’t need to look out the window to check that my parents were driving away. When there are three news vans parked on the edge of your lawn, you don’t raise that door frivolously. Over the past ye...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Ivy Years )
