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A Little Life A Little Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 948,746 ratings — published 2015
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Dune (Dune, #1) Dune (Dune, #1)
by (shelved 23 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,645,513 ratings — published 1965
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Anna Karenina Anna Karenina (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.10 — 940,872 ratings — published 1878
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,541,107 ratings — published 2020
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The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
by (shelved 17 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.41 — 3,179,132 ratings — published 1954
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Outlander (Outlander, #1) Outlander (Outlander, #1)
by (shelved 17 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,161,594 ratings — published 1991
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
by (shelved 16 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.45 — 2,754,957 ratings — published 1996
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Circe Circe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,376,768 ratings — published 2018
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,278,825 ratings — published 2011
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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
by (shelved 14 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.57 — 3,647,662 ratings — published 2023
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Babel Babel (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.14 — 489,919 ratings — published 2022
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A Promised Land A Promised Land (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.31 — 278,854 ratings — published 2020
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The Goldfinch The Goldfinch (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 3.96 — 1,050,785 ratings — published 2013
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House of Leaves House of Leaves (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.09 — 203,563 ratings — published 2000
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Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
by (shelved 13 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,732,116 ratings — published 2025
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0) The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)
by (shelved 13 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 3.99 — 1,213,466 ratings — published 2020
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Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,168,229 ratings — published 2015
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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (The Wicked Years, #1) Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (The Wicked Years, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 3.50 — 689,589 ratings — published 1995
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 12 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,333,753 ratings — published 2018
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The Nightingale The Nightingale (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.65 — 2,182,777 ratings — published 2015
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The Stand The Stand (Audiobook)
by (shelved 12 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.35 — 841,990 ratings — published 1978
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It It (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,283,159 ratings — published 1986
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House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.45 — 1,164,861 ratings — published 2020
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The Song of Achilles The Song of Achilles (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.30 — 2,037,909 ratings — published 2011
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The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1) The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.16 — 500,322 ratings — published 2018
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The Secret History The Secret History (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,052,016 ratings — published 1992
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A Gentleman in Moscow A Gentleman in Moscow (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.32 — 677,368 ratings — published 2016
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.15 — 4,302,696 ratings — published 2015
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Infinite Jest Infinite Jest (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.25 — 102,417 ratings — published 1996
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Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)
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avg rating 4.49 — 1,001,637 ratings — published 2006
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Wuthering Heights Wuthering Heights (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 3.90 — 2,175,268 ratings — published 1847
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Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 4,859,956 ratings — published 1813
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Les Misérables Les Misérables (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.21 — 848,423 ratings — published 1862
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Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.36 — 2,672,835 ratings — published 2023
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Demon Copperhead Demon Copperhead (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 822,369 ratings — published 2022
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A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3) A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.46 — 2,759,096 ratings — published 2017
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A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.63 — 3,264,950 ratings — published 2016
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Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.22 — 201,733 ratings — published 2004
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War and Peace War and Peace (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.17 — 368,814 ratings — published 1869
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.16 — 827,677 ratings — published 1989
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Good Omens Good Omens (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.25 — 829,660 ratings — published 1990
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A Clash of Kings  (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.42 — 1,028,327 ratings — published 1998
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1984 1984 (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,541,830 ratings — published 1948
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Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1) Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.15 — 985,954 ratings — published 2023
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Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3) Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3)
by (shelved 9 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.45 — 1,607,425 ratings — published 2014
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A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #5) A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #5)
by (shelved 9 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.45 — 2,132,277 ratings — published 2021
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Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2) Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2)
by (shelved 9 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.57 — 779,094 ratings — published 2016
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.51 — 177,119 ratings — published 2013
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.35 — 288,268 ratings — published 2014
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A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1) A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as taking-a-break)
avg rating 4.02 — 560,422 ratings — published 2011
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Khristin Wierman
“When you’re constantly barreling forward, you’re not really paying attention to what’s happening around you.” A small smile played around Olivia’s lips. “Not really giving yourself a chance to change course.”
Khristin Wierman, This Time Could Be Different

Mitta Xinindlu
“Take naps when tired.”
Mitta Xinindlu

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