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A fearless, gripping novel that spans three continents and numerous lives, Americanah is a must-read story of love and expectation set in a modern globalized world. This Booker Prize-winning novel and ...

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Ever since Donald Trump’s victory, it’s been fascinating to read about all the horrified Hollywood celebrities queuing up to flee the US.Take, for example, Sharon Stone. The star of Basic ...

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