Walden, and On The Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau Walden, and On The Duty of Civil Disobedience is a book written by the American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau. It is an autobiographical account of Thoreau’s two-year stay at Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts, and his reflections on the duty of civil … Read more
The Antichrist by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche The Antichrist by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise that was published in 1895 and addresses Nietzsche’s views on religion and morality. The book is divided into four parts, each of which addresses a different aspect of religion and morality. In The Antichrist, Nietzsche argues against the belief … Read more
McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader, Revised Edition by William Holmes McGuffey Overview McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader, Revised Edition by William Holmes McGuffey is a famous American educational book that was first published in 1836. It is considered a landmark in American education and was widely used in the early 20th century. The book is a collection … Read more
The Happiness Animal by Will Jelbert Summary of the Book The Happiness Animal, written by Will Jelbert, is an inspiring self-help book that focuses on teaching readers how to find true happiness by understanding their emotions and reactions to life’s events. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is an exploration of … Read more
An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser: Summary of the Book Theodore Dreiser’s An American Tragedy is a tragic novel about Clyde Griffiths, a man from a working-class family who dreams of becoming a successful businessman. The book follows his journey into a world of wealth, ambition, and ultimately tragedy. Through his story, Dreiser explores themes … Read more
Roget’s Thesaurus by Peter Mark Roget. Summary of the Book Roget’s Thesaurus, written by Peter Mark Roget and first published in 1852, is undoubtedly the most famous thesaurus in the English language. It is made up of more than one million words and phrases, classified into 1,000 categories and subcategories. Roget’s Thesaurus is a guide … Read more
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris (2008) When You Are Engulfed in Flames, released in 2008, is a collection of non-fiction stories written by the American author and humorist David Sedaris. Sedaris is famous for his often humorous writing, which often uses satire, wit and self-deprecation. In this book, he tells a … Read more
The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr Summary of the book John Dickson Carr’s novel, The Hollow Man, is a thrilling mystery that follows the story of Dr. Gideon Fell and his attempts to solve a series of murders that took place in a castle. The novel is set in the English countryside, and follows … Read more
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter (2015) Summary of the Book Pretty Girls, by Karin Slaughter, is a psychological thriller novel published in 2015. The book follows the story of sisters Claire, Lydia, and Julia, who have been estranged for almost two decades. When Lydia is found dead in a hotel room, the sisters are forced … Read more
Poetic Justice by Amanda Cross Poetic Justice by Amanda Cross is a heart-warming story of love, loss, and redemption. It follows the intertwining lives of five characters as they navigate their way through life in the small town of Croom, Georgia. The story is set in the 1950s and follows the lives of a white … Read more