Amphitryo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi by Titus Maccius Plautus: Summary of the Book Titus Maccius Plautus was a Roman playwright, who wrote a series of plays known as the Palliata Comoedia. His works were written during the third century BC, and are among the earliest surviving examples of Latin literature. Among his most famous works … Read more
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg (1987) Summary of the Book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café is a 1987 novel by Fannie Flagg. It tells the story of the small town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, in the 1920s and 30s. The book follows the lives of two … Read more
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn (2009) Summary of the Book Dark Places is a 2009 psychological thriller novel by Gillian Flynn. The novel follows Libby Day, a woman who survived the massacre of her family in 1985 and who, as an adult, is contacted by a group of amateur sleuths who believe one of her … Read more
Integrative Nutrition: Feed Your Hunger for Health and Happiness by Joshua Rosenthal Integrative Nutrition: Feed Your Hunger for Health and Happiness is a book written by Joshua Rosenthal, an expert in nutrition, health and wellness. This book is a comprehensive guide on how to achieve physical and emotional health and overall well-being. Rosenthal’s main focus … Read more
Gulliver’s Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Jonathan Swift Gulliver’s Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, commonly known simply as Gulliver’s Travels, is a classic satire by Irish author Jonathan Swift. Published in 1726, the book follows the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon who is washed ashore at … Read more
Attack on Titan Vol 1 by Hajime Isayama (2010) Introduction Attack on Titan Vol 1 by Hajime Isayama is an action-packed manga novel that was released in 2010. It is the first volume of the popular manga series which follows a group of young warriors who are fighting for their freedom against a race of … Read more
Pointed Roofs by Dorothy Richardson Summary of the Book Pointed Roofs is a novel written by Dorothy Richardson, first published in 1915. It is the first in her 13-volume series known as Pilgrimage. It is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the life of Miriam Henderson, who is sent to a German boarding school by her … Read more
My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk Summary of the Book My Name is Red is a novel by Turkish author Orhan Pamuk. The story takes place in 16th century Istanbul and revolves around the mystery of a murder and a painting. The novel is told from the perspective of multiple characters, including Elegant, a … Read more
Darkmans by Nicola Barker Darkmans is a novel by British author Nicola Barker, published in 2007. The novel is a multi-layered narrative that follows several characters over the course of more than 600 years, from the 14th century to the present day. The novel has been praised for its inventive structure, lyrical prose, and inventive … Read more
Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome I by Alexandre Dumas Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome I by Alexandre Dumas is a classic novel published in 1844. It tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is falsely accused of treason and is sent to prison for life. In this novel, Dantès escapes from prison, … Read more