The Devil to Pay in the Backlands by Joao Guimaraes Rosa The Devil to Pay in the Backlands, by João Guimarães Rosa, is a classic Brazilian novel published in 1956. It’s the story of an epic journey through the Brazilian sertão, or backlands, and the country’s tumultuous history. The Plot of The Devil to Pay … Read more
A Season in Sinji by JL Carr A Season in Sinji is a beautiful novel written by JL Carr and published in 1981. The novel follows the story of a young Englishman who leaves his homeland to travel to Japan in search of a new life. He arrives in the city of Sinji and soon … Read more
Judgment in Stone by Ruth Rendell Judgment in Stone is a mystery novel written by British author Ruth Rendell. It was first published in 1977 and is the eighth installment in her Inspector Wexford series. The novel follows the story of a family that is brutally murdered in a small English village. It is up … Read more
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien (1955): Summary of the Book The Return of the King is the third and final installment of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings. Published in 1955, the book is set in Tolkien’s fictional world of Middle-earth and tells the story of Frodo Baggins’ … Read more
Bill’s Im-Perfect Time Management Adventure by Francis Wade Bill’s Im-Perfect Time Management Adventure by Francis Wade is an inspiring and entertaining book about time management. It follows the story of Bill, a businessman who is struggling to manage his time and who, after a series of misadventures, finally succeeds in learning a few valuable lessons … Read more
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum (1980) Summary of the Book The Bourne Identity is a classic spy novel by Robert Ludlum, published in 1980. It follows the story of a man who wakes up in the Mediterranean Sea with no memory and two bullet wounds in his body. As he tries to discover his … Read more
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson (1998) – Summary of the Book Who Moved My Cheese? is the title of a book written by Spencer Johnson, published in 1998. It is a motivational business book. It is the story of two characters, two mice named Sniff and Scurry and two little people, Hem and … Read more
Austerlitz by WG Sebald Overview Austerlitz is a novel by W.G. Sebald, first published in 2001. It tells the story of Jacques Austerlitz, a man who comes to terms with his past after discovering his true identity and heritage. Austerlitz is a story of memory and history, exploring the effects of the Holocaust on the … Read more
Night Shift by Stephen King (1978) Summary of the Book Night Shift is a collection of short stories by Stephen King, written and published in 1978. It is a compilation of horror, suspense, and science fiction stories, mainly revolving around the supernatural. It was King’s first collection of short stories and was nominated for the … Read more
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (2015): Summary of the Book An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is a 2015 young adult fantasy novel. It tells the story of two characters who, although from different backgrounds, are forced to join forces in order to survive in a brutal world. The novel … Read more