Song of Susannah by Stephen King (2004): Summary of the book Song of Susannah is the sixth book in Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” series, first published in 2004. This fantasy novel follows the adventures of Roland Deschain, the protagonist of the series, as he works to save his ka-tet and the universe as he knows … Read more
The Children of the Maize: Seven Ancient Mayan Secrets to Spiritual Enlightenment, Peace and Happiness by Arnulfo G. Oxlaj The Children of the Maize is a book written by Arnulfo G. Oxlaj that delves into the ancient Mayan teachings of spiritual enlightenment, peace and happiness. This book is based on the spiritual knowledge of the … Read more
The Women of the Mayflower and Women of Plymouth Colony by Ethel J. R. C. Noyes The Women of the Mayflower and Women of Plymouth Colony by Ethel J. R. C. Noyes is a comprehensive book about the role of women in the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. It is a comprehensive examination of the … Read more
Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore Overview of the Book Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore is a book of fairy tales compiled and translated by the English folklorist R. Nisbet Bain. Originally published in London in 1892, it is a collection of over thirty Russian folk tales and … Read more
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (2004) Summary of the Book The Tale of Despereaux is a 2004 children’s novel written by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a brave mouse named Despereaux Tilling who falls in love with a human princess and embarks on a quest to rescue her from the castle … Read more
The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan (2001) The Bonesetter’s Daughter is a 2001 novel written by Amy Tan. It is a gripping story of family, love, and loyalty set in China during the twentieth century. It follows the lives of a Chinese-American mother and daughter as they face life-altering decisions, struggles, and secrets, while discovering … Read more
Plunkitt of Tammany Hall: a series of very plain talks on very practical politics, delivered by ex-S Introduction George Washington Plunkitt, a leader of New York City’s Tammany Hall political organization, is the author of Plunkitt of Tammany Hall: A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics, Delivered by Ex-Senator George Washington Plunkitt, … Read more
The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V Higgins Summary of the Book The Friends of Eddie Coyle is a classic novel by George V Higgins that follows the story of a small-time hoodlum in Boston and his associates. The novel won the National Book Award for Fiction in 1975 and is widely regarded as … Read more
Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures by Heinrich Hoffmann Summary of the Book Struwwelpeter is a classic collection of children’s stories written in German by Heinrich Hoffmann in 1845. The book is highly acclaimed for its morality tales, humorous rhymes, and funny illustrations. It consists of ten stories, each with its own rhyme, moral lesson, … Read more
Fenimore Cooper’s Literary Offences by Mark Twain – Summary & FAQs Fenimore Cooper’s Literary Offences is a collection of satirical essays written by Mark Twain in 1895. The essays are Twain’s critique of the works of James Fenimore Cooper, an author of the early 19th century. Twain’s essays were originally published in the magazine Harper’s … Read more