Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite by Molière Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite is a comedy play written by the French playwright Molière. It was first performed in 1664 and has since become one of the most popular and widely-read plays of all time. The story follows the titular character, Tartuffe, a man who pretends to be pious … Read more
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier (1999) Summary of the book Girl with a Pearl Earring is a historical novel written by Tracy Chevalier in 1999. It is a story about the young Dutch girl Griet and the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, and their relationship as the painter’s assistant and subject of his … Read more
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Written by Washington Irving in 1820, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a short story based on a German folktale. It focuses on the mysterious events that take place in the small town of Sleepy Hollow, New York. It tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious … Read more
Love for Lydia by HE Bates Summary of the Book Love for Lydia is a novel written by the British author HE Bates, first published in 1952. The novel tells the story of a young girl, Lydia, and her coming of age. Set in an English village in the 1920s, the novel follows Lydia as … Read more
Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs by Bryan Mattimore Summary of the Book Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn how to lead and inspire creative breakthroughs in their organization. Written by Bryan Mattimore, the book offers practical advice, exercises, … Read more
The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket (2001) Summary of the Book The Ersatz Elevator is a 2001 novel written by the American author Lemony Snicket, one of the 13 books in the Series of Unfortunate Events series. It follows the adventures of the three Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, as they attempt to find … Read more
Day by AL Kennedy Day by AL Kennedy is a novel about the life and struggles of a woman named Davy who, after a lifetime of trying to make sense of the world and her place in it, is now on the brink of death. Davy is a deeply troubled woman who has been deeply … Read more
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Summary of the Book Jurassic Park is a science fiction novel by Michael Crichton, published in 1990. It tells the story of the fictional island of Isla Nublar, filled with genetically engineered dinosaurs created by an eccentric billionaire. The plot follows a group of visitors to the island who must … Read more
Remembering Babylon by David Malouf Summary of the Book Remembering Babylon is a 1993 novel by Australian author David Malouf. It is set in the early 19th century in a small rural community in the north of Australia. The story follows Gemmy Fairley, an Indigenous Australian man who, after being away from the community for … Read more
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan (2012) Summary of the Book The Mark of Athena is a 2012 fantasy adventure novel by Rick Riordan, the third book in The Heroes of Olympus series. It is set in the same fictional universe as Riordan’s earlier Percy Jackson & The Olympians series. The novel follows the … Read more