Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane (2003) Summary of the Book Shutter Island is a psychological thriller novel by American author Dennis Lehane, published in 2003. Set in Boston Harbor in 1954, the novel follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner, Chuck Aule, as they investigate the disappearance of an inmate from the Ashecliffe Hospital … Read more
A Primal Wisdom : Nature’s Unification of Cooperation and Competition by V. Frank Asaro Overview In A Primal Wisdom: Nature’s Unification of Cooperation and Competition, author V. Frank Asaro explores the fundamental principles of nature, unifying the seemingly contradictory forces of cooperation and competition. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of ecology and evolutionary biology, Asaro … Read more
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Summary of the Book Tao Te Ching is a classic Chinese text written by the sage Lao Tzu. It is part of a genre of Chinese literature known as Taoist philosophy. The book is comprised of 81 short chapters and is a concise but comprehensive guide to living in … Read more
The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey (2014) Summary of the Book Rick Yancey’s 2014 book, The Infinite Sea, is the second installment in the New York Times Bestselling 5th Wave series. It follows the story of Cassie Sullivan, a 16-year-old girl who must fight to survive in a world that has been invaded by alien … Read more
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (1997) Summary of the Book The Red Tent is a novel written by Anita Diamant. Published in 1997, it tells the story of Dinah, a woman who is only mentioned in the Bible. The novel is written from a feminist perspective and follows Dinah’s life and her struggles in … Read more
The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford The Good Soldier is a novel by Ford Madox Ford, first published in 1915. It tells the story of two seemingly happy couples, the Ashburnhams and the Dowells, who are vacationing together in a German spa town, and their lives unravel as secrets, lies, and betrayals come out. … Read more
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle The Poetics is a book written by Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the 4th century BC. Aristotle wrote this book as part of his philosophical treatise, the Organon, which was a collection of works that aimed to describe the logical principles of science and natural philosophy. The Poetics is one … Read more
Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Keneally Overview Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Keneally is a historical fiction novel about Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The novel is based on real-life events and tells the story of how Schindler risked his life and fortune … Read more
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (2016) The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is a 2016 self-help book written by Mark Manson. The book is based on Manson’s blog, which he has been updating since 2009. Manson’s blog has become popular in the United States and other English-speaking … Read more
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming Casino Royale is the first novel by Ian Fleming in the James Bond series. Published in 1953, it set the tone for the entire series and established Bond as an iconic and dynamic character. The book was a huge success, making Fleming a household name. It also launched the James … Read more