Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen Summary of the Book Hedda Gabler is a play written by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1890. It centers on the main character, Hedda, and her relationships with the men in her life. The story follows Hedda and her husband, George Tesman, as they return home from their honeymoon … Read more
Squire Haggard’s Journal by Michael Green Squire Haggard’s Journal by Michael Green is an enthralling historical fiction novel set in the late 18th century. It follows the life of Squire Haggard, a small-town squire in rural England, as he records his thoughts and experiences in his personal diary. Through Haggard’s diary entries, the reader is … Read more
The Hiding Place by Corrie Boom (1971) Summary of the Book The Hiding Place, written by Corrie Boom and published in 1971, is a memoir that tells the story of Corrie and her family as they face the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II. Corrie and her family are forced to go into … Read more
Hurrah for St Trinian’s by Ronald Searle Ronald Searle’s Hurrah for St Trinian’s is a timeless classic, first published in 1941. The book follows the adventures of a group of students from a boarding school in Britain, as they try to outwit their teachers and make their way in the world. It is a humorous … Read more
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift, is one of the most influential works of literature in the English language. Written in 1726, it tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon who embarks on four voyages to strange and exotic lands, encountering bizarre creatures and cultures. Through Gulliver’s travels, Swift … Read more
Exit Music by Ian Rankin Exit Music is a crime fiction novel by Scottish author Ian Rankin. It is the seventeenth book in the Inspector Rebus series, and was first published in 2007. The book takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, and follows the story of Detective Inspector John Rebus, a veteran detective and his partner, … Read more
The Imitation of Christ by à Kempis Thomas The Imitation of Christ is a book written by the medieval priest Thomas à Kempis. It is considered one of the most important Christian spiritual works of all times. The book was written by Thomas à Kempis between 1418 and 1427 and it is a manual for … Read more
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (1990) Summary of the Book Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is a comic fantasy novel published in 1990. The book is a collaboration between the two authors and tells the story of an angel and a demon attempting to prevent the coming of the … Read more
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins (2006) The God Delusion is a book by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, published in 2006. In the book, Dawkins argues that a supernatural creator, God, almost certainly does not exist and that belief in a personal god qualifies as a delusion, which he defines as a persistent false … Read more
Success and Happiness: Quotes to Motivate Inspire & Live by by Atticus Aristotle Summary of the Book Success and Happiness is a self-help book by Atticus Aristotle that applies the wisdom of the ages to modern life. The book is divided into three sections. In the first section, Atticus Aristotle provides a comprehensive overview of … Read more