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1. 1. The Lost Language of Cranes

   

   The book is a poignant narrative about a young man who, after coming to terms with his own homosexuality, decides to come out to his parents. Unbeknownst to him, his father is also struggling with his own closeted homosexuality. The story is a deep exploration of family dynamics, secrets, and the struggle for self-acceptance. It also delves into the impact of societal norms and expectations on individual identity and relationships.

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2. 2. Shelter In Place

   

   Set against the backdrop of a politically tumultuous America, this novel follows the lives of a group of friends and family members as they navigate personal and societal upheavals. The narrative centers around Eva, a wealthy New Yorker, who grapples with the implications of the 2016 presidential election and its impact on her privileged world. As she retreats to her Italian villa, the story unfolds through a series of witty and introspective dialogues, exploring themes of privilege, identity, and the search for solace in a rapidly changing world. The characters' interactions reveal their struggles with loyalty, love, and the desire for a sense of belonging amidst uncertainty.

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3. 3. The Indian Clerk

   

   A fictionalized account of the meeting between self-taught Indian mathematical prodigy Srinivasa Ramanujan and English mathematician G. H. Hardy, tracing Ramanujan’s fraught journey from Madras to Cambridge and the clash of cultures, class, and faith that shapes their intense intellectual partnership. Told through multiple perspectives, it explores genius, jealousy, love, and the personal costs of ambition against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain and the First World War.