Sour Sweet by Timothy Mo Sour Sweet is a novel written by British author Timothy Mo and first published in 1984. The book tells the story of a Chinese family living in London and the struggles they face when trying to adapt to their new country. It also examines themes such as racial discrimination, cultural … Read more
Fireflies by Shiva Naipaul Fireflies is a mesmerizing and captivating novel written by Shiva Naipaul. The story is set in the small Indian village of Rampur, where the main character, Lalita, lives with her family. She is a young girl who dreams of going to school, but her dreams are thwarted when her father arranges … Read more
The Case of Comrade Tulayev by Victor Serge The Case of Comrade Tulayev is a novel by Victor Serge, a Russian writer and revolutionary. It was published in France in 1949 and is considered to be one of Serge’s greatest works. The novel tells the story of the investigation into the assassination of a high-ranking … Read more
La Bete Humaine by Emile Zola La Bete Humaine is a novel by French writer Emile Zola, published in 1890. It is the tenth novel in Zola’s 20-volume Les Rougon-Macquart series, which tells the story of two branches of a family living in France during the Second Empire. La Bete Humaine is set in the … Read more
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (2013) Summary of the book The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of 2013. It tells the story of Theo Decker, a teenager living in New York City who, amidst a terrorist attack, is left with a priceless work of art: the titular Goldfinch. As Theo’s life … Read more
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw Mrs. Warren’s Profession is a play written by Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, first performed in London in 1902. The play is considered a classic of modern drama, and it has been widely praised for its wit, intellectual depth, and originality. The play tells the story of a mother … Read more
Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene Our Man in Havana is a novel by British author Graham Greene, first published in 1958. Set in Cuba during the Cold War, the novel follows the exploits of James Wormold, a vacuum cleaner salesman who is secretly recruited by the British Secret Service to act as an … Read more
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde Summary of the Book Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of eight fairy tales written by the Irish author and poet in 1888. These timeless stories have captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world since their initial publication. … Read more
An Ice-Cream War by William Boyd Introduction An Ice-Cream War is a historical novel by British author William Boyd published in 1982. The novel is set during World War I and follows the lives of two British soldiers, Wilfred Despard and Charles Apperly, who are sent to East Africa to fight in the Congo campaign. … Read more
Fall of Giants by Ken Follett (2010) Summary of the Book Ken Follett’s bestselling novel Fall of Giants, published in 2010, is set during the tumultuous events of World War I, the Russian Revolution and the women’s suffrage movement. Spanning five countries and three generations, the story is told through the eyes of five different … Read more