Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (1958) Introduction Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a classic novel originally published in 1958. Set in the late 19th century in Nigeria, it tells the story of Okonkwo, a powerful man of the Ibo tribe. The novel follows Okonkwo’s rise and fall in the face of the … Read more
A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar (1998) Summary of the Book A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar is a biography of Nobel Prize-winning mathematician and economist John Nash. It was first published in 1998 and was an immediate bestseller. The book is an exploration of Nash’s life, his genius, and his struggle with mental illness. … Read more
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920) The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written by Agatha Christie in 1920, is a classic mystery novel that follows the exploits of Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective. The novel is set in the English countryside and follows Poirot as he investigates the death of Emily Inglethorp, … Read more
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a classic novel written by Mark Twain in 1884. It follows the adventures of the young Huckleberry Finn, who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. The novel is set in the pre-Civil War era and follows Huck’s journey … Read more
The Tommyknockers by Stephen King (1987) Summary of the Book Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers is a novel about a small town called Haven, Maine, and its mysterious inhabitants. It follows the story of Bobbi Anderson, an author who finds an alien spaceship buried in her backyard. The spaceship contains a mysterious, powerful force that has … Read more
Visions, Goals, Top Performances! How to Strengthen Your Personality, A Book Not Just For Entrepreneurs by Boris M. Riek Visions, Goals, Top Performances! How to Strengthen Your Personality, A Book Not Just For Entrepreneurs by Boris M. Riek is a book about self-improvement and personal development. Written by the renowned author, Boris M. Riek, it … Read more
Waiting for the Barbarians by JM Coetzee Waiting for the Barbarians is a highly acclaimed novel written by South African novelist JM Coetzee. It was first published in 1980, and won the Booker Prize in 1983. The novel tells the story of a Magistrate who lives in a small colonial outpost on the edge of … Read more
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (1990) Summary of the Book The Eye of the World is a fantasy novel by bestselling American author Robert Jordan, first published in 1990. It is the first book in The Wheel of Time series, and is followed by The Great Hunt and The Dragon Reborn. This … Read more
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) Summary of the Book Frankenstein is a novel by Mary Shelley, published in 1818, which tells the story of a scientist named Victor Frankenstein, who creates a creature from various body parts of corpses and endows it with life. The creature, initially affectionate and kind, is rejected by its creator … Read more
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (2013) The Cuckoo’s Calling is a 2013 crime fiction novel written by Robert Galbraith, a pseudonym of British author J. K. Rowling. It follows the story of private investigator Cormoran Strike as he investigates the high-profile murder of model Lula Landry. It is the first novel in the Cormoran … Read more