Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini is a renowned book on the subject of influence and persuasion. The book explains the six universal principles of influence, which are reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity. Cialdini outlines the principles and … Read more
Candide by Voltaire (1759) Summary of the book Candide is a satire novel written by the French philosopher and writer Voltaire in 1759. This literary work is considered one of the most important works of the Age of Enlightenment. The main character is Candide, a young man who, after a series of misfortunes, searches for … Read more
Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini: Summary of the Book Captain Blood is a historical adventure novel written by Rafael Sabatini, first published in 1922. The novel follows the story of Dr. Peter Blood, an Irish physician who is arrested and sold into slavery after his involvement in an anti-government uprising in England. Forced to work … Read more
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (2012) Overview The Raven Boys is a novel by Maggie Stiefvater, released in 2012. It is the first novel in the Raven Cycle, a four-book series. The novel follows four teenagers – Adam, Gansey, Ronan and Noah – as they search for the mystical Glendower, a long-dead Welsh king. … Read more
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri (1999) Introduction Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri is a collection of short stories that explore the lives of Indian immigrants and their experiences in America. The stories were published in 1999, and the book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making it the first book by an Indian-American … Read more
The Art of Money Getting; Or, Golden Rules for Making Money by P. T. Barnum First published in 1880, The Art of Money Getting; Or, Golden Rules for Making Money is a timeless classic written by P. T. Barnum. This book is a collection of advice on how to be successful in business, and it … Read more
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness (2008) Plot Summary The Knife of Never Letting Go is a young adult novel by Patrick Ness, released in the year 2008. It is the first book in the dystopian Chaos Walking trilogy. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has killed … Read more
The Great Life Redesign—change how you work, live how you dream and make it happen today by Caroline Cameron Summary of the Book The Great Life Redesign by Caroline Cameron is a life-changing book that will help readers to take control of their lives and design a great life. It encourages readers to break free … Read more
Weaveworld by Clive Barker: Summary of the Book Weaveworld is a 1987 fantasy novel by British author Clive Barker. It tells the story of a hidden magical world, called the Weave, which is accessible through a carpet in a shop in the English city of Liverpool. The novel follows the lives of a group of … Read more
The Host by Stephanie Meyer (2008) – Summary of the Book The Host is a science fiction novel written by Stephanie Meyer and published in 2008. It is the story of a young woman named Wanderer, who is implanted with the soul of an alien named Soul. Together they must find a way to coexist … Read more