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 The Last Man by Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley speculates on the end of mankind from an incurable plague

Known widely as the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley horrified us with her notorious monster brought to life with more humanity than we care to admit. She wrote much more than Frankenstein, however, and her later, lesser-known novel The Last … Continue reading

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Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen

A bestselling memoir that explores aging and the lessons we learn along the way

Let’s put it simply: I’m still young.  I have no concept of what it means to age.  I do know, though, that it can’t be that bad if more and more positive reports keep popping up on the bestseller list.  … Continue reading

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