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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 17m

Book of the day:

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass

This autobiographical work chronicles Frederick Douglass's journey from slavery to freedom.

Check it out: https://geni.us/L5cSsNL

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 12h

Reading a great book is both thrilling and devastating.

You want to finish it, but you never want it to end.

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 1d

Book of the day:

Heroes by Stephen Fry

Following the success of Mythos, Stephen Fry stylishly retells the captivating and enduring tales of Greek heroes.

Check it out: https://geni.us/u4qwvC3

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 1d

Books Like Ikigai

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 2d

Book of the day:

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

This collection of twelve short stories features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson.

Check it out: https://geni.us/48SFRVi

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 2d

Elon Musk Book Recommendations

Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur, inventor, and CEO known for founding and leading companies that have transformed multiple industries.

#bookrecommendations #booklover #booksky

https://bookseek.co/recommendations/elon-musk

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 3d

Book of the day:

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

Set in 1980s Brisbane, Boy Swallows Universe follows twelve-year-old Eli Bell as he navigates a tumultuous life marked by crime, love, and loss.

Check it out: https://geni.us/JXrFfg

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 4d

Book of the day:

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

American Psycho is a satirical novel set in 1980s Manhattan, following Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer.

Check it out: https://geni.us/4yXtT

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 4d

Me at a bookstore: Just browsing.

Also me: Buys 7 books I’ll read in 2031.

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 5d

Book of the day:

Tested by Pat Cummins

In Tested, Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins explores the essence of resilience and leadership through a series of interviews with prominent Australians.

Check it out: https://geni.us/HaBAa9y

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 5d

Warren Buffett Book Recommendations

Warren Buffett is an American investor, business tycoon, and philanthropist, widely regarded as one of the most successful investors of all time.

#bookrecommendations #booklover #booksky

https://bookseek.co/recommendations/warren-buffett

BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 6d

Book of the day:

Monkey Grip by Helen Garner

Helen Garner's Monkey Grip offers an intimate portrayal of life in 1970s Melbourne, focusing on single mother Nora and her tumultuous relationship with heroin addict Javo.

Check it out: https://geni.us/CAmCl

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 7d

Book of the day:

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

Douglas Stuart's heartbreaking second novel depicts the precarious life and burgeoning love of a young gay boy in working-class Glasgow amidst sectarian violence and social hardship.

Check it out: https://geni.us/4kZXA

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 7d

If you can’t find me, I’m probably in the fantasy section.

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 7d

Book of the day:

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

Paul Lynch's Prophet Song presents a dystopian vision of Ireland descending into authoritarianism.

Check it out: https://geni.us/emWkXV

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 8d

Books Like The Alchemist

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 8d

Book of the day:

Cloudstreet by Tim Winton

Tim Winton's Cloudstreet chronicles the lives of two working-class families, the Pickles and the Lambs, who share a large house in Perth over two decades.

Check it out: https://geni.us/cSR9e6M

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 9d

Mark Cuban Book Recommendations

Mark Cuban is an American billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and television personality best known for his role on Shark Tank and as the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.

#bookrecommendations #booklover #booksky

https://bookseek.co/recommendations/mark-cuban

BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 9d

Book of the day:

The Woman In Me by Britney Spears

In her memoir The Woman In Me, Britney Spears candidly recounts her journey from a young pop sensation to a woman seeking autonomy.

Check it out: https://geni.us/HR0CKv4

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 11d

What’s your all-time favorite book quote?

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 11d

Book of the day:

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Samantha Harvey's Orbital unfolds over a single day aboard the International Space Station, following six astronauts as they orbit Earth.

Check it out: https://geni.us/0A9GIIM

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 12d

Ali Abdaal Book Recommendations

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https://bookseek.co/recommendations/ali-abdaal

BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 12d

Book of the day:

Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

In The Final Empire, Brandon Sanderson introduces a world where ash falls from the sky, and mist dominates the night.

Check it out: https://geni.us/BisMEd

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 13d

Book of the day:

Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance

Ashlee Vance's biography, Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, chronicles the life of the visionary entrepreneur.

Check it out: https://geni.us/A3pwLa

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BookSeek @bookseek.bsky.social · 14d

This book: slightly emotional
Me: 😭 “I was not prepared!”

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