There's no one that knows more about books than librarians. That's why BuzzFeed decided to ask a bunch of different librarians which one book they think that every single person should read. Here are their answers:
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The Bird Artist by Howard Norman
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Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
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Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
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When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
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Famous QuotesAristotle
Happiness depends upon ourselves.
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Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L’Engle
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The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman
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Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
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Comments
shannon: Catcher in the Rye
Shelby: Fahrenheit 451
Zoë: It's a pity that there isn't a synopsis...if these books are recommended, one would want to know what & why to choose. The picture on the cover?
shannon: Of mice and men
Indi: To kill a mockingbird is a brilliant book. Definitely recommend to everyone
Desiree: I agree with Zoë: synopsis?
simply: Falling Leaves and the kite runner!
pinkloo: Second Americanah. Such an important book.
Jen: I loved To Kill a Mockingbird and Hoot
Kayna: @Beetha the alchemist is the best one ❤️
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