5 Underrated Books That Deserve More Attention

In a world overflowing with bestsellers and literary giants, many incredible books get overshadowed.

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Stoner by John Williams

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The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson

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The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

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The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa

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Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

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