Grant M. Overton
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Cargoes for Crusoes
Categories: Non-Fiction » Literary Criticism
A castaway on a lonely island finds crates of books washed ashore from a wrecked ship. Tales of adventure, war critiques, and essays on human folly spark his spirit. This whimsical anthology of literary treasures celebrates stories that bridge isolation and ignite the soul’s voyages in a boundless sea of imagination.
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American Nights Entertainment
Categories: Non-Fiction » Literary Criticism
A captivating anthology of essays illuminating the literary stars of the 1920s, from the dramatic depths of John Galsworthy to the whimsical worlds of Booth Tarkington. Delve into the minds behind timeless tales of romance, adventure, and social intrigue, as four visionary publishers unveil the season's must-read gems. Perfect for book lovers seeking inspiration in the golden age of fiction.
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Mermaid
Categories: Fiction » Adventure
A captivating story of mystery and the supernatural, where the allure of the sea conceals secrets and danger. Encounters with a mermaid lead to unexpected adventures, challenging perceptions of reality, desire, and the unknown depths that lie beneath the surface.
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Why Authors Go Wrong, and Other Explanations
Categories: Non-Fiction » Literary Criticism
A lively tour through the trials of writing, this collection explores how ambition, vanity, muddled purpose, and sheer bad luck can derail creative work. With sharp humor and affectionate insight, it reveals the quirks, delusions, and rare triumphs that shape the literary life, offering a witty mirror to anyone who has ever tried to create.
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The Women Who Make Our Novels
Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography
Step into an era when fiction’s brightest new voices were women, and follow a passionate critic as he maps their rise from the circulating library to the literary canon. Portraits, anecdotes, and sharp readings reveal how these novelists reshaped love stories, social satire, and realism, and why their work still feels startlingly modern.
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When Winter Comes to Main Street
Categories: Fiction » Literature
In a small American town settling under first snow, shopkeepers, editors, and drifters brace for the lean season ahead. Gossip, grudges, and quiet romances flare as streets grow whiter and nights longer, revealing who will cling to old ways, who will risk change, and how community survives the hardest weather with humor, stubborn pride, and unexpected grace.
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