Book Summaries

The Path To Awakening: How Buddhism’s Seven Points of Mind Training Can Lead You to a Life of Enlightenment and Happiness by Shamar Rinpoché The Path to Awakening by Shamar Rinpoché is a book that guides readers on the journey towards enlightenment, using the teachings of Buddhism and its seven points of mind training. With … Read more

No Bed for Bacon by Caryl Brahms and SJ Simon Summary of the Book No Bed for Bacon is a romantic comedy play written by Caryl Brahms and SJ Simon that was first performed in London in 1932. It tells the story of two couples who were formerly in love but had a falling out. … Read more

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore (2011) The Power of Six is a 2011 science fiction novel written by Pittacus Lore. The novel is the second book in the Lorien Legacies series, a spin-off of the I Am Number Four series. The book follows the adventures of Six, a teenage girl with special powers, … Read more

Original Short Stories — Volume 04 by Guy de Maupassant Guy de Maupassant is considered one of the greatest French authors in history. His work is renowned for its realism and naturalism, as well as its psychological insight. His short stories are particularly admired, and Original Short Stories — Volume 04 is one of his … Read more

The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories by H. G. Wells is a collection of science-fiction short stories by the renowned English author. It was first published in 1911, and has since become a classic of the genre. The book contains seven … Read more

The Asphalt Jungle by WR Burnett: Summary of the Book The Asphalt Jungle is a 1949 crime novel written by W.R. Burnett. It was later adapted into a movie with the same title in 1950. The story follows a group of criminals as they plan and execute a daring burglary in a small Midwestern city. … Read more

The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean The Guns of Navarone is a book written by Alistair MacLean and published in 1957. The story follows the adventures of a British Commando team during World War II, led by Captain Keith Mallory. The team is sent to the Greek island of Navarone, in order to destroy … Read more

True History of the Ned Kelly Gang by Peter Carey The True History of the Ned Kelly Gang is a historical novel by Peter Carey, published in 2000. It tells the story of Australia’s most famous outlaw and the gang of bushrangers he led in the late 19th century. The novel re-imagines the life of … Read more

Shirley by Charlotte Bronte: Summary of the Book Shirley is a novel written in 1849 by the English author Charlotte Bronte. The novel portrays the life of two young women in the 19th century, Shirley and Caroline Helstone, as they experience a range of difficulties and joys. Shirley is a strong and independent woman, while … Read more

Nice Work by David Lodge – A Summary David Lodge’s classic novel Nice Work tells the story of two people who have very different views on life, work, and love. Robyn Penrose is a young female academic who is stuck in a tedious job at the local university. Vic Wilcox is an old-fashioned businessman who … Read more