The Possessed (The Devils) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s The Possessed, also known as The Devils, is a novel about the moral and political corruption of a group of people living in a small village in Czarist Russia. Written in 1871-1872 and published in 1872-1873, this novel is considered one of the greatest works of … Read more
The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott: Summary of the Book The Lady of the Lake is a narrative poem by Walter Scott, first published in 1810. It was published in six cantos and was one of Scott’s most popular works. The poem is set in the Trossachs region of Scotland and tells the … Read more
The Millstone by Margaret Drabble The Millstone is a 1965 novel by English novelist and playwright Margaret Drabble. The novel follows the life of Rosamund Stacey, a young woman who faces difficult moral choices in her life. It delves into the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and womanhood in 1960s England, and offers an insight into … Read more
Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott Summary of the Book Walter Scott’s novel Ivanhoe is a classic story of chivalry, romance and adventure set in medieval England. The novel follows the titular character, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, as he attempts to win back the affections of his beloved Rowena and restore his family’s honor. Along the … Read more
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan by John U. Wolff: Summary of the Book Introduction to the Book A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan is an authoritative and comprehensive reference guide written by John U. Wolff. It is the definitive source for learning and understanding the Cebuano Visayan language. The dictionary contains approximately 10,000 entries and is … Read more
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson (2010) Summary of the Book Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand is a 2010 novel by Helen Simonson. It tells the story of a retired English major, who is a widower and lives in a small village in rural England. Despite being of different social classes, the Major begins a … Read more
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (1923) Summary of the Book The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry essays written in 1923 by the Lebanese-American writer Kahlil Gibran. The prophet Almustafa, who has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for 12 years, is about to board a ship which will carry him home. … Read more
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz (2003) Summary of the Book Odd Thomas is the first novel in the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz, released in 2003. The novel follows the titular character, Odd Thomas, a short-order cook living in the small California town of Pico Mundo. Odd is an ordinary young man with a … Read more
The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen The Theory of the Leisure Class is a book by Thorstein Veblen that was first published in 1899. It is a sociological study of the upper classes, and the concept of conspicuous consumption – the idea that people use their wealth to create an impression of … Read more
Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You, Inc. by Simon T. Bailey In Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You, Inc., bestselling author Simon T. Bailey offers an inspiring and practical guide to help readers reach their personal and professional goals. In this book, Simon encourages readers to use their strengths, creativity, and … Read more