The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X (1965) Summary of the Book The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a 1965 book by Malcolm X and Alex Haley, published shortly after the death of the former. This book tells the story of the life of Malcolm X, a prominent African-American Civil Rights leader. The book … Read more
Inferno by Dan Brown (2013): Summary of the Book Inferno is a 2013 mystery-thriller novel by American author Dan Brown and the fourth book in his Robert Langdon series. The novel follows the adventures of Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor, as he attempts to prevent a madman from releasing a global pandemic. The novel was … Read more
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson (2003) Summary of the Book A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson was published in 2003. It is a non-fiction book that offers a comprehensive overview of science and scientific knowledge. Bryson examines many topics, such as physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, and geology, providing … Read more
The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers The Riddle of the Sands is a classic spy novel written by Erskine Childers in 1903. The novel follows the story of two Englishmen, Carruthers and Davies, who set sail on a small yacht to explore the German Frisian islands in the North Sea. Through their adventures, … Read more
Tintin in Tibet by Georges Remi Herge Introduction Tintin in Tibet is an adventure comic book written by Belgian author Georges Remi Herge and published in 1960. The plot follows Tintin, the comic book’s main protagonist, and his faithful companion Snowy as they travel to Tibet in search of Tintin’s lost friend Chang Chong-Chen. The … Read more
Chess Strategy by Edward Lasker Summary of the Book Chess Strategy is a book written by Edward Lasker, a chess grandmaster, and published in 1917. The book is considered a classic in the world of chess, and is still used as a reference by grandmasters today. The book is divided into two parts: the first … Read more
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (2004) Summary of the Book Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is a 2004 historical fantasy novel by Susanna Clarke. The novel follows the story of two magicians, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, in an alternative 19th-century England. The novel is set in a period where magic is … Read more
Z by Vassilis Vassilikos Z by Vassilis Vassilikos, first published in 1966, is a Greek novel that has been translated into many languages and has been adapted into a film and a play. The novel is set in Greece during the period of military dictatorship in the 1960s and follows a lawyer, Andreas Zaimis, as … Read more
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barberry (2006) The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barberry is a novel set in Paris, France. It tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl named Paloma, who is bored by the world around her until she meets an elderly concierge named Renée. Paloma and Renée become friends … Read more
Inner Critic Inner Success: Claiming Your Success While Taming the Critics by Stacey Sargent Inner Critic Inner Success is a book written by Stacey Sargent that provides guidance on how to use the power of the inner critic to unlock success. Stacey Sargent has come up with a unique and effective way to help readers … Read more