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Here are some of the most unforgettable books to earn the Women’s Prize for Fiction from celebrated authors like Zadie Smith, Téa Obreht, and others.

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The Stonewall Book Award celebrates LGBTQ+ literature and includes standouts from authors like Alison Bechdel, Rivers Solomon, and Michael Cunningham.

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They may not all have a happy ending, but the passion their pages contain is enough to keep you captivated.

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2. The shopping center has its own zip code.

From Bumpass to Bugtussle, America's small towns have a flair for humor.

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Hans Christian Andersen once stayed with Charles Dickens. By the end of the five-week visit, Dickens was so exasperated with Andersen he ended the friendship.

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Target employees go out of their way to make sure customers leave happy, but they really hope you're not a "Karen" or a hardcore Funko collector.

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