Belles Lettres Papers: A Novel by Charles Simmons Belles Lettres Papers is a novel written by Charles Simmons and published in 1982. It tells the story of a young man named Edward who is trying to find his place in the world. He is an aspiring writer and is searching for his true purpose in … Read more
A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States by George T. Flom Introduction George T. Flom’s A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States is an in-depth look at the history of Norwegian immigrants in the United States. Through the use of personal accounts, interviews, and historical records, Flom paints a vivid picture … Read more
The Ambassadors by Henry James Summary of the Book The Ambassadors by Henry James is a novel written in 1903. It is an exploration of the themes of self-discovery and maturity, and is considered by many to be one of James’s finest works. The novel tells the story of Lambert Strether, a middle-aged man from … Read more
Congo by Michael Crichton (1980): Summary of the Book Congo, written by Michael Crichton in 1980, is a science fiction novel that follows the adventures of a group of people led by Karen Ross. The team is sent to the Congo to find a lost team of geologists and to investigate the mysterious death of … Read more
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Stevenson (1886) Summary of the Book The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886. It tells the story of a scientist, Dr. Jekyll, who creates a serum that transforms him into … Read more
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King (2014): Summary of the Book Mr. Mercedes is a 2014 crime-thriller novel by Stephen King, which follows the story of retired detective Bill Hodges and his attempt to catch a killer who has been terrorising the city. The novel was nominated for multiple awards, including the Edgar Award for Best … Read more
The Mechanical Properties of Wood by Samuel J. Record Summary of the Book The Mechanical Properties of Wood by Samuel J. Record is a book that examines the physical properties of wood and their relationship to the mechanical behavior of wood-based materials. In this book, the author explores the relationship between the physical and mechanical … Read more
Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh Decline and Fall is a novel by British author Evelyn Waugh. It first appeared in 1928 and was Waugh’s first full-length novel. It tells the story of Paul Pennyfeather, a naïve young man who is wrongly dismissed from Oxford and subsequently falls into a life of crime, jail and … Read more
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell (2011) Summary of the Book Attachments is a 2011 novel written by Rainbow Rowell. The story follows the relationship between two protagonists: Beth and Jennifer, who are connected to Lincoln, a man with whom both of them have a special bond. The novel is set in Omaha, Nebraska, where Lincoln works … Read more
The Lonely Londoners by Samuel Selvon Summary of the Book The Lonely Londoners, written by Samuel Selvon, is a 1956 novel about the lives of West Indian immigrants living in London in the 1950s. The novel follows the stories of several characters as they struggle to make a life in a new country. Through the … Read more