Turtles All the Way Down – John Green (2017) Turtles All the Way Down by John Green is a young adult novel published in 2017. It tells the story of a teenage girl named Aza Holmes who is dealing with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She and her best friend Daisy are investigating the disappearance … Read more
Good Behaviour by Molly Keane Good Behaviour is a novel written by Molly Keane and published in 1981. It is a story of two families, the Gores and the Budds, who are bound together by marriage and a powerful sense of loyalty. The novel is set in Ireland in the early 20th century and follows … Read more
The Towers of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay The Towers of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay is a classic novel of adventure and exploration. The novel follows a group of British travelers as they visit the ancient city of Trebizond in Turkey, and explore its many wonders. Along the way, they discover the secrets of this mysterious … Read more
The Allegory of the Cave by Plato The Allegory of the Cave is one of Plato’s most famous works and is considered a cornerstone of Western philosophy. This allegory, written in approximately 360 BC, depicts a group of people who have been chained in a cave since childhood, so that they can only see the … Read more
Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz Palace Walk is a novel by Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz, first published in 1956. It is the first of a trilogy of books known as The Cairo Trilogy and tells the story of a wealthy, conservative Muslim family living in the city of Cairo in the early 20th century. The … Read more
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kasey (1962) Summary of the Book One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a novel written by Ken Kasey in 1962. It tells the story of a man, Randle McMurphy, who is sent to a mental institution, where he meets a wide range of characters, from the … Read more
Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims by François duc de La Rochefoucauld Introduction François duc de La Rochefoucauld was a French writer, famous for his Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims, a collection of moral maxims and reflections on human nature. This set of reflections and maxims has been highly influential throughout the centuries, and … Read more
Spies by Michael Frayn Spies is a book written by Michael Frayn, first published in 2002. It is a mystery novel set in a small English suburb during the 1950s, when the Cold War was at its peak. The story follows Stephen Wheatley, a twelve-year-old boy who is unintentionally dragged into the world of espionage … Read more
Mood Fashions: Summary of the Book Mood Fashions is a book written by author Erica Ford, which explores the idea of fashion as a form of self-expression. The book explores the concept of fashion as a way to communicate personal feelings and moods. Mood Fashions is a unique exploration of style and self-expression, offering a … Read more
The Sorrow of War by Bao Ninh: A Summary of the Book The Sorrow of War is a novel written by Bao Ninh and published in 1991. It tells the story of Kien, a soldier in the North Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War, and his struggles to come to terms with the war’s aftermath. … Read more