31 Ironweed | — | William Kennedy | 1984 | Historical Fiction | Viking Press | Depicts the life of a homeless man in 1930s Albany, New York, grappling with guilt and seeking redemption. |
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32 Foreign Affairs | — | Alison Lurie | 1985 | Literary Fiction | Random House | Two American academics in London confront unexpected personal and romantic challenges during their sabbaticals. |
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33 Lonesome Dove | — | Larry McMurtry | 1986 | Western Fiction | Simon & Schuster | An epic tale of two former Texas Rangers leading a cattle drive from Texas to Montana, exploring themes of friendship and adventure. |
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34 A Summons to Memphis | — | Peter Taylor | 1987 | Southern Fiction | Alfred A. Knopf | A middle-aged man reflects on his family's move to Memphis and the lasting impact on their relationships and lives. |
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35 Beloved | — | Toni Morrison | 1988 | Historical Fiction | Alfred A. Knopf | A haunting story of a former enslaved woman confronted by the ghost of her deceased daughter, exploring the traumas of slavery. |
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36 Breathing Lessons | — | Anne Tyler | 1989 | Literary Fiction | Alfred A. Knopf | A day in the life of a married couple, examining the complexities, challenges, and enduring nature of their relationship. |
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37 The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love | — | Oscar Hijuelos | 1990 | Literary Fiction | Farrar, Straus and Giroux | Chronicles the lives of Cuban brothers who become famous mambo musicians in 1950s New York City, exploring themes of love, fame, and cultural identity. |
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38 Rabbit At Rest | — | John Updike | 1991 | Literary Fiction | Alfred A. Knopf | The final installment in the "Rabbit" series, following Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as he contemplates his life, health, and family in late middle age. |
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39 A Thousand Acres | — | Jane Smiley | 1992 | Literary Fiction | Alfred A. Knopf | A modern retelling of Shakespeare's "King Lear," set on a family farm in Iowa, delving into themes of power, betrayal, and family dynamics. |
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40 A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain | — | Robert Olen Butler | 1993 | Short Stories | Henry Holt & Co. | A collection of stories narrated by Vietnamese immigrants in Louisiana, reflecting on their experiences and memories of Vietnam. |
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