Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky Summary of the Book Suite Francaise is a historical novel by Irene Nemirovsky, published posthumously in 2004. Set during the German occupation of France in the Second World War, it tells the story of a small rural village in France, and the people living in it. The novel is divided … Read more
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (2007) Summary of the Book The Well of Ascension is the second novel in the Mistborn trilogy written by Brandon Sanderson and published in 2007. It is set in the world of Scadrial, a planet that is in a state of chaos after the events of the first … Read more
Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley (1976) Roots: The Saga of an American Family is a 1976 novel by Alex Haley, tracing his family’s history from the time of his African ancestor Kunta Kinte’s enslavement to his own life in the 20th century. The novel was adapted as a miniseries on … Read more
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is a classic novel written by Howard Pyle in 1883. It is the story of Robin Hood and his adventures around Nottinghamshire, England in the 12th century. A band of merry outlaws led by Robin Hood fight against the tyranny … Read more
Novo Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa by Cândido de Figueiredo Novo Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa is a book written by Cândido de Figueiredo, a professor of Portuguese philology, which was published in 1846. Since its publication, it has become a classic reference in the study of the Portuguese language in Brazil. Novo Dicionário is an important … Read more
The Noble and Gentle Men of England by Evelyn Philip Shirley The Noble and Gentle Men of England is a classic book by Evelyn Philip Shirley, written in 1857. The book is a series of biographies of several members of the British elite, including knights, baronets, and barons, who lived during the reign of Queen … Read more
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is an acclaimed novel by Gail Honeyman published in 2017. This book has been praised by readers and critics alike, and has become an international bestseller. It tells the story of Eleanor Oliphant, a socially awkward and lonely young woman who … Read more
A Work in Progress — Life Love Fun Living in Australia (Part 1) by Beverly Dowdell Summary of the book The book “A Work in Progress — Life Love Fun Living in Australia (Part 1) by Beverly Dowdell” is a story about the life of a young woman who moves to Australia from the United States. It follows her … Read more
Sophie’s Choice by William Styron: Summary of The Book Sophie’s Choice is a 1979 novel by American author William Styron. It tells the story of a Polish Catholic woman named Sophie Zawistowska and her life in Brooklyn, New York, after World War II. The novel was made into a movie starring Meryl Streep in 1982 … Read more
The Aeneid by Virgil: Summary of the Book The Aeneid is a Latin epic poem written by the Roman poet Virgil between 29 and 19 BC. It tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who was the son of the goddess Venus and the mortal Anchises, and chronicled his adventures in Italy after the … Read more