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Best Novels of All Time: 4

  Best Novels Of All Time - By  Avi Bains 16. Anna Karenina |  Leo Tolstoy It's a novel by Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Writers consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of literature ever & Tolstoy called Anna Karenina his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger. It deals with themes of betrayal, faith, family, marriage, Imperial Russian Society, desire & rural vs. city life. The plot centers on an extramarital affair between Anna & dashing cavalry officer Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky that scandalizes the social circles of Saint Petersburg & forces the young lovers to flee to Italy in search for happiness. After they return to Russia, their lives further unravel. Trains are a recurring motif throughout the novel, which takes place against the backdrop of rapid transformations as a result of the liberal reforms initiated by Emperor Alexander II of ...
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Best Novels of All Time: 3

Best Novels Of All Time - By  Avi Bains 11. Animal Farm |  George Orwell It's an allegorical novel by George Orwell, first published on 17 August 1945. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free & happy. However, the rebellion is betrayed & the farm ends up in a state as bad as it was before, under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon. Animal Farm is most famous in the West as a stinging critique of the history & rhetoric of the Russian Revolution of 1917. Retelling the story of the emergence & development of Soviet Communism in the form of an Animal Fable. Buy:  https://amzn.to/3yvQ0DM Get the Audiobook 12. Things Fall Apart |  Chinua Achebe It's the debut novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. Its story chronicles precolonial life in the southeastern part of Nigeria & the arrival of Europeans during the lat...
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Best Novels of All Time: 2

  Best Novels Of All Time - By  Avi Bains 6. Moby-Dick |  Herman Melville It's a novel by Herman Melville, published in 1851. The book is the sailor Ishmael's narrative of the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship 'Pequod', for revenge on Moby Dick (a fictional giant sperm whale) that on the ship's previous voyage bit off Ahab's leg at the knee. Its opening sentence, "Call me Ishmael", is among world literature's most famous. Buy:  https://amzn.to/3iu0IoD Get the Audiobook 7. War and Peace |  Leo Tolstoy It's a novel by Russian author Leo Tolstoy, published in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements & remains a classic of world literature. The novel chronicles the French invasion of Russia & the impact of the Napoleonic Era on Tsarist society through the stories of five Russian aristocratic families: 'The Bezukhovs', 'The Bolkonskys', 'The Rostovs', 'The Kuragi...
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Best Novels of All Time: 1

Best Novels Of All Time - By  Avi Bains 1. 1984 |  George Orwell It's a dystopian novel by George Orwell, published in 1949. The novel follows the life of Winston Smith a low-ranking member of the ruling Party of London, in the nation of Oceania. He is frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of his Party who watches him everywhere he goes even his house. He secretly hates the party & the omniscient leader of the Party known only as 'Big Brother'. The Party controls everything in Oceania, even the people's history & language. Winston works in the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records to fit the needs of the Party. After entering a forbidden relationship with a beautiful dark-haired coworker, Julia, his life changes. Buy:  https://amzn.to/3jBaqVJ Get the Audiobook 2. Gone with the Wind |  Margaret Mitchell It's novel by Margaret Mitchell, published in 1936. The Story take place in Clayton Country & Atlanta both in Georgia, it begins in 1861, da...
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Best Business Books Everyone Should Read

Best Business Books Everyone Should Read - By Avi Bains "Top CEOs read over 50 books per year, while the average person merely reads 1." 1. The Richest Man in Babylon |  George S. Clason T he Richest Man in Babylon is a fundamental book in term of thinking about your life in relation to money & what it means to buy your freedom. If you're at the beginning of your journey, start with this book. Buy:  https://amzn.to/3fFJbrR Get the Audiobook 2. Rich Dad Poor Dad |  Robert Kiyosaki It advocates the importance of financial literacy, financial independence & building wealth through investing in assets, real estate investing, starting & owning businesses, as well as increasing one's financial intelligence to improve one's business & financial aptitude. Buy:  https://amzn.to/3fGokoi Get the Audiobook 3. The Millionaire Fastlane |  MJ Demarco It points out what's wrong with the old model of get a degree, get a job, work hard, retire rich & defines...
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Best Books That will Improve your Life.

1. The Alchemist The Alchemist is a beautifully written novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, first published in 1988. The novel was originally written in Portuguese, but become a widely translated international bestseller, translated in 67 different languages.The Alchemist follows the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd. It's a story about your place in the world, about one's ability to turn his life into gold, finding meanings, & being part of something bigger than yourself. It's fairly short & easy to read book. Buy:  https://amzn.to/3Al8Xtu Get the Audiobook 2. The Secret The Secret is a self-help book by Rhonda Byrne. It's based on the belief of the Law of Attraction (which states that thoughts can change a person's life directly). The book has been translated into 50 different languages. Buy:  https://amzn.to/3juJtmp Get the Audiobook 3. Think & Grow Rich Think & Grow Rich is a self-improvement & personal development book by Napoleon H...
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