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The Secret History appears in 10 book lists on Shepherd.

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The best mysteries with literary motifs or settings

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The best books about the college campus and its craziness

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The best novels about ruthless social climbers

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The best novels to make you wish you joined that book club

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The best young adult books that illustrate the ripple effect of one bad decision

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The best crime books that won’t have you skipping description (to get to plot)

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The best books about communities with cult-like tendencies

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The best YA books about secret societies

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