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CLASSIC FICTION1813

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

Follows Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family expectations, and social class, questioning first impressions and her own judgments.

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DYSTOPIAN FICTION1949

1984

George Orwell

Imagines a totalitarian society where surveillance, propaganda, and the manipulation of language threaten truth, freedom, and individual thought.

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CLASSIC FICTION1925

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Explores wealth, longing, and the American Dream through the mysterious Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan in the Jazz Age.

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SCIENCE & THE UNIVERSE1988

A Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking

Introduces the big questions of cosmology, from the origins of the universe and the nature of time to black holes and the laws of physics.

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BIOGRAPHY & INNOVATION2011

Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson

Traces the life of Apple’s cofounder, examining how his creativity, perfectionism, and intense personality shaped his work, relationships, and products.

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BIOGRAPHY & TECHNOLOGY2023

Elon Musk

Walter Isaacson

Examines Musk’s life and leadership through his ventures in electric vehicles, space exploration, and social media, including the tensions behind his ambitions.

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MONEY & MINDSET1997

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Robert T. Kiyosaki

Contrasts two approaches to money, exploring financial education, assets, and the beliefs that shape how people earn and build wealth.

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AUSTRALIAN PERSONAL FINANCE2016

The Barefoot Investor

Scott Pape

Presents a straightforward Australian money-management system covering everyday spending, debt, saving, superannuation, and long-term financial goals.

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MONEY & LIFE2020

Die With Zero

Bill Perkins

Argues for balancing saving with meaningful experiences, considering how time, health, and money change across different stages of life.

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MONEY & TIMELESS LESSONS1926

The Richest Man in Babylon

George Samuel Clason

Uses parables set in ancient Babylon to explore saving, controlling expenses, investing carefully, and building lasting financial habits.

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AUSTRALIAN PERSONAL FINANCE1987

Making Money Made Simple

Noel Whittaker

Explains the foundations of money management, investing, borrowing, and wealth building in clear language, with a focus on Australian finances.

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