Two Serious Ladies by Jane Bowles Two Serious Ladies is a novel written by Jane Bowles, published in 1943. Set in an unspecified city in the United States, it tells the story of two women, Frieda Copperfield and Christina Goering, who, despite their different backgrounds, become friends and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Plot … Read more
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (2010) Introduction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were taken in 1951 without her knowledge or consent. The cells, which became known as HeLa cells, were then … Read more
A Month in the Country by JL Carr Summary of the Book A Month in the Country is a novel written by JL Carr in 1980. The book follows the story of Tom Birkin, a veteran of the Great War, who takes a job to restore a wall painting in a rural church in Yorkshire. … Read more
Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem is a complex mystery novel set in 1950s New York. It tells the story of Lionel Essrog, a private detective with Tourette Syndrome who is trying to solve the murder of his mentor, Frank Minna. The novel explores the themes of identity, memory, and justice … Read more
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch (2006) Summary of the Book Scott Lynch’s novel The Lies of Locke Lamora is a thrilling fantasy adventure set in a unique world. The book follows the story of its eponymous protagonist, Locke Lamora, a master thief and con artist. The novel follows Locke as he navigates … Read more
Look At Me by Anita Brookner Look At Me is a novel written by British author Anita Brookner and published in 1984. It is a story about a young woman’s journey of self-discovery and her struggles to understand her identity. The novel is set in London and follows the life of the protagonist, Sarah, as … Read more
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (2006) Summary of the book Sharp Objects is a 2006 novel by Gillian Flynn. It is the author’s debut novel, and was adapted into an eight-part miniseries in 2018. The novel tells the story of Camille Preaker, a newspaper reporter who returns to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri to … Read more
Minute Mysteries [Detectograms] by H. A. Ripley Minute Mysteries [Detectograms] by H. A. Ripley is a classic 1924 detective novel written by H. A. Ripley. It follows the adventures of Inspector Crouch and his assistant, Constable Wilkins, as they investigate a series of mysterious crimes in the small town of Hilltop. The novel is divided … Read more
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us is a book by Daniel H. Pink that explores the science of motivation and its implications for our lives. In the book, Pink argues that traditional ways of motivating people are often misguided and ineffective. … Read more
Plant Whatever Brings You Joy: Blessed Wisdom from the Garden by Kathryn Hall Plant Whatever Brings You Joy: Blessed Wisdom from the Garden by Kathryn Hall is a book that offers an inspiring and uplifting approach to gardening. The book is filled with practical advice, as well as insights and stories that will help you … Read more