Scourge: Confronting the Global Issue of Addiction by Bradford Smith Scourge: Confronting the Global Issue of Addiction is a book by Bradford Smith that looks at the national and global problem of addiction and its various psychological, social, and economic impacts, primarily in the United States. Smith examines the history of addiction in America, what … Read more
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (2011) Summary of the Book Leviathan Wakes is a science fiction novel by James S.A. Corey, a pen name shared by collaborators Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. It was first published in June 2011 and is the first book in the Expanse series. The novel tells the story of … Read more
Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter Synopsis of the Book Last Seen Wearing, by Colin Dexter, is a mystery novel set in Oxford, England, and is the first of the Inspector Morse series. The protagonist, Detective Chief Inspector Morse, is a policeman who is more intellectual than most of his peers. He is a solitary … Read more
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien (1990) The Things They Carried is a 1990 novel by American author Tim O’Brien. It is based on his personal experiences in the Vietnam War and consists of a series of interconnected stories about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War. It is considered to be … Read more
Uglies by Scott Westerfield (2005) – Summary of the Book Uglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfield. It is the first book in the Uglies series. The story follows Tally Youngblood, a fifteen-year-old girl living in a future dystopian world where everyone must undergo extreme cosmetic surgery upon reaching a certain age … Read more
The Blackguard by Roger Pocock: Summary of the Book The Blackguard is a novel written by Roger Pocock, first released in 2005. This book is a thrilling story of revenge, set in the England of the 1930s. It tells the story of a young man who, after the death of his father, decides to take … Read more
Grieving Futures: How I Survived the Deaths of My Parents, My Home, and My Future by KimBoo (KBS) York Grieving Futures is a book written by KimBoo York that tells her story of dealing with the deaths of her parents, her home, and her future. She shares her experiences, her thoughts, and her feelings in … Read more
Room at the Top by John Braine Summary of the Book Room at the Top is a novel by John Braine, published in 1957. It tells the story of Joe Lampton, a young man from a working-class family who moves to the industrial town of Warley looking for a better life. Joe is determined to … Read more
First Harvests by Frederic Jesup Stimson: Summary of the Book First Harvests by Frederic Jesup Stimson is a book about farming and food production. The book covers the basics of farming, from soil preparation to harvesting. It is filled with practical advice and tips on how to maximize crop yields and produce better-tasting food. Additionally, … Read more
Piccadilly Jim by PG Wodehouse Introduction Piccadilly Jim is a comedic novel written by British author P.G. Wodehouse. It follows the story of an English gentleman, Jim Crocker, and his adventures navigating the upper-class society of London. The novel is a lighthearted and often humorous look at the intricacies of high society and the often … Read more