The Los Angeles Book Club

"Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight is a 2013 book written by a female law professor under the pen- name of M.E. Thomas, describing her up-and-down life as a sociopath. The book describes sociopathy as a disorder that consists of a spectrum of behaviors, rather than the more simplistic stereotype of serial killers. Thomas claims sociopathy helped her be a better lawyer, and in an interview, she suggests that revealing herself in the book helps keep her in check: "Because there's that much pressure and scrutiny, I think I actually will be more successful in continuing to be a good member of society." Lacking her own moral code, she relies on the teachings of her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."- Wikipedia

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"A Thousand Splendid Suns is a 2007 novel by Khaled Hosseini that tells the story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, whose lives become intertwined through marriage to the same abusive man, Rasheed, in war-torn Kabul from the 1960s to the 2000s. The book explores themes of love, friendship, sacrifice, and survival as the women form a powerful bond, finding strength and salvation in each other amidst the violence and oppression of their country's history. It is a story of female resilience, contrasting with Hosseini's previous novel, The Kite Runner, by focusing on women's experiences in Afghanistan."

"Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell is a critically acclaimed historical fiction novel that imagines the life and death of William Shakespeare's son and how this profound loss may have inspired his play Hamlet. The novel is praised for its emotional depth and lyrical writing."

Historical context: Set in 1580s England, it blends historical fact with O'Farrell's imaginative storytelling, filling in the gaps of a little-known story.

Reception: It was a bestseller and received critical acclaim for its emotional depth.

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"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life, a 2016 nonfiction self-help book by American blogger and author Mark Manson.The book covers Manson's belief that life's struggles give it meaning and argues that typical self-help books offer meaningless positivity which is neither practical nor helpful. It was a New York Times and Globe and Mail bestseller.
Critics have been quick to note that the apparent lack of sophistication in language and style of the book is a clever disguise for more serious value-related content of the book." - Wikipedia