Prey by Michael Crichton (2002) Summary of the Book Prey is a science-fiction novel written by Michael Crichton and published in 2002. It follows the story of Jack Forman, a computer engineer, and his wife, Julia, who is a research scientist. Jack and Julia are both working for Xymos, a nanotechnology company located in the … Read more
All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy Summary of the Book All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy is an American classic novel that was published in 1965. It is one of McCarthy’s earliest works and has become a classic of the American literature canon. The book follows the story of sixteen-year-old John Grady Cole, … Read more
Legend by Marie Lu (2011) Summary of the Book Legend by Marie Lu is a thrilling dystopian novel set in the future. The novel follows the story of two teenagers, Day and June, who live in two different worlds. Day is a criminal from the slums of Los Angeles, while June is a prodigy from … Read more
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss Summary of the Book Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss is a classic children’s book first published in 1990. This book has become a beloved classic for children and adults alike. It follows the journey of a character, known as “The Kid,” as they travel … Read more
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (2009) Summary of the Book Wolf Hall is a historical novel by Hilary Mantel, first published in 2009. It tells the story of Thomas Cromwell, an adviser to King Henry VIII, and his rise from an ordinary blacksmith’s son to one of the most powerful and influential people in the … Read more
The Plague by Albert Camus (1947) Summary of the book Albert Camus’ 1947 novel, The Plague, is one of the most influential works of 20th-century literature. The novel follows a group of people in the French Algerian town of Oran, who must come to terms with a devastating outbreak of plague. Through this narrative, Camus … Read more
How We Think by John Dewey John Dewey’s book How We Think is a classic work of educational philosophy that has been widely read and discussed since its initial publication in 1910. In it, Dewey argues that the process of thinking can be divided into three distinct parts – perception, inference, and judgment – and … Read more
Alms for Oblivion by Simon Raven Alms for Oblivion is a book written by British writer and playwright Simon Raven and first published in 1966. It is the second installment of Raven’s novel sequence The First-Born of Egypt, and tells the story of the fictional British aristocratic family, the Mallorys, in the years between the … Read more
The Reframe: Reframe Relationships by Brian Maddox Summary of the Book The Reframe: Reframe Relationships by Brian Maddox is a book that explores the power of reframing relationships. It is a practical guide for deepening and strengthening relationships, both personal and professional. The book outlines the main concepts of reframing and offers various tools, frameworks, … Read more
Baby Proof by Emily Giffin (2006) Summary of the Book Emily Giffin’s 2006 novel, Baby Proof, follows the story of Claudia Parr, a successful editor at a magazine in New York City. After a failed marriage and an unsuccessful attempt at having a baby, she is finally content with her life and loves being single. … Read more