Ragged Dick, Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks by Jr. Horatio Alger Ragged Dick, or Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks is a novel written by Jr. Horatio Alger in 1867. It tells the story of a young bootblack from the slums of New York City, and his journey from … Read more
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (2003): Summary of the Book The Devil in the White City is a non-fiction novel by Erik Larson, published in 2003. The novel tells the story of two men, Daniel Burnham and H.H. Holmes, both linked to the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Burnham was the … Read more
Tom Jones by Henry Fielding Tom Jones is an 18th-century comic novel written by Henry Fielding. It is considered to be one of the first novels in the English language and is one of the most influential works in the history of British literature. The novel tells the story of Tom, a foundling, as he … Read more
Untamed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (2008): Summary of the Book Untamed is a 2008 novel co-written by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. It is the fourth novel in the House of Night series, a series of young adult fantasy novels. The story follows Zoey Redbird as she navigates her new life as a … Read more
Living by Henry Green Summary of the Book Living by Henry Green is a novel that was first published in 1929. It tells the story of a young man, Dick Burdon, who moves to the countryside and learns the importance of finding his own place in the world. The novel follows Dick’s journey of growth, … Read more
On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History by Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle’s book, On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History, is a collection of lectures he delivered in 1840 in which he examines the concept of heroism and how it has been interpreted in different eras over the course of history. The book … Read more
Why God Why?: What To Do When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Karen Jensen Salisbury Introduction Why God Why?: What To Do When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Karen Jensen Salisbury is an inspiring book that tackles the difficult questions asked by those who have experienced loss, loneliness, and heartache. In this book, Karen Jensen … Read more
Conquering Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Jamie Buchanan Conquering Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Jamie Buchanan is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth understanding of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and how to treat and manage it. Written by a certified health coach, the book is a guide for those looking to take control of their IBS … Read more
Unless by Carol Shields Summary of the Book Unless is a novel written by Canadian author Carol Shields. It was first published in 2002 as a follow-up to her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Stone Diaries. The book follows a young woman, Reta Winters, who is in the midst of a mid-life crisis. As she struggles … Read more
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff by Christopher Moore (2002) Summary of the Book Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, by Christopher Moore (2002) is a humorous novel about Jesus Christ. This novel tells the story of Jesus from the perspective of his childhood best friend, Biff. Biff tells the story of Jesus’s childhood, his … Read more