The Luck of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray The Luck of Barry Lyndon is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published as a serial in the magazine Fraser’s Magazine in 1844 and is a classic example of the picaresque genre of fiction. It tells the story of Redmond Barry, an Irishman who rises … Read more
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (2002) Summary of the Book This Lullaby is a young adult novel written by Sarah Dessen and published in 2002. The book follows the story of Remy, a cynical and independent high schooler who is determined to never get too close to another person. She has been conditioned to believe … Read more
Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot by Austin Craig In his book Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot, Austin Craig gives readers an in-depth look at the life and teachings of Dr. José Rizal, one of the most important figures in Philippine history. This book covers Rizal’s life and … Read more
I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (2010): Summary of the book Published in 2010, I Am Number Four is the first book in the Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore. This young adult science fiction novel is the story of an alien named John Smith, the last of a group of nine survivors from … Read more
P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern (2003) Summary of the Book P.S. I Love You is a novel by Irish author Cecelia Ahern, originally published in 2004. The story follows Holly Kennedy, a young Irish woman whose life is turned upside down after her beloved husband, Gerry, dies from a brain tumor. With the … Read more
Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson (2011) Summary of the Book Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson is a psychological thriller that was first published in 2011. The story begins with a woman named Christine Lucas who wakes up every morning with no memory of who she is. As Christine embarks … Read more
Character Concert by Craig W. Dressler Character Concert is a book authored by Craig W. Dressler that teaches readers how to recognize the character traits that lead to success. The book is divided into two parts: the first part explains the character traits that are necessary for success in life and the second part explains … Read more
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798 Summary of the Book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798 is a book written by the legendary Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova. It details Casanova’s life and experiences, from his travels around the world, to his love affairs, and his many escapades. The book is filled … Read more
Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding (1996): Summary of the Book Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones’s Diary is a charming and entertaining novel that follows the life of the eponymous Bridget Jones, a single woman in her thirties living in London. Originally published in 1996, the novel was an immediate success, quickly becoming a bestseller and … Read more
De Profundis by Oscar Wilde Summary of the Book De Profundis is a book by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1905. It is a 50,000-word letter written by Wilde to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, while he was imprisoned in Reading Gaol. The letter is an emotional and philosophical exploration of Wilde’s spiritual journey through … Read more