An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (2006) An Abundance of Katherines by John Green is a young adult novel that was first published in 2006. It tells the story of Colin Singleton, a quirky, 18-year-old, former child prodigy and recent high school graduate who is trying to find his place in the world. He … Read more
The Common Law by Oliver Wendell Holmes Summary of the Book The Common Law is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes and first published in 1881. In this book, Holmes presents his views on the nature of the law and its relationship to society. The book is divided into three parts. In the first … Read more
Woodworking Tools 1600-1900 by Peter C. Welsh Summary of the Book Woodworking Tools 1600-1900 is a book by Peter C. Welsh that discusses the tools used by woodworkers between 1600 and 1900. It looks at the different tools used and how they were used, as well as the design and function of the tools. The … Read more
Institute Benjamenta by Robert Walser Summary of the Book Institute Benjamenta is a book written by Robert Walser in 1954. The book tells the story of Jakob, a young man who enrolls in the Institute Benjamenta, a strange school of service that teaches its students to be servants and housekeepers. Jakob’s brother, Johannes, is already … Read more
The Sacred Book of the Werewolf by Victor Pelevin Summary of the Book The Sacred Book of the Werewolf is a novel written by Russian author Victor Pelevin, first published in 1996. It tells the story of a young werewolf who is forced to confront the dark secrets of his kind. The main character is … Read more
Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits by Wayne W. Dyer Overview of the Book Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits by Wayne W. Dyer is a book about valuable life lessons. It provides readers with tips on how to avoid excuses, change self-defeating habits, and take control of their … Read more
Julie, ou la Nouvelle Heloise by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Julie, ou la Nouvelle Héloïse is a philosophical novel written by the famous Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. It was first published in 1761 and is generally considered Rousseau’s masterpiece. This novel is the most widely read of Rousseau’s works and is still read and studied today. Summary … Read more
The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West The Return of the Soldier is a 1918 novel by Rebecca West. It follows the story of Chris Baldry, a British soldier returning home from the First World War who suffers from shell shock and has forgotten the last ten years of his life. He returns to … Read more
Thank You Jeeves by PG Wodehouse: Summary of the Book Thank You Jeeves is a comedic novel written by P. G. Wodehouse and first published in 1934. It is the fifth novel in the Jeeves series, and it follows the popular Bertie Wooster and his faithful manservant Jeeves as they navigate the complexities of life … Read more
Treasure Island by Robert Stevenson (1882): Summary of the Book Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1882, is an adventure novel set in the 18th century that has become one of the most popular books of all time. The novel follows the journey of young Jim Hawkins, who finds himself involved in a … Read more