The Open Boat and Other Stories by Stephen Crane Introduction The Open Boat and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by American author Stephen Crane. This compilation was first published in 1898, and it is considered one of his most important works. The stories contained in this book explore the themes of human … Read more
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway (1926) Summary of the Book The Sun Also Rises is a 1926 novel by American author Ernest Hemingway. It was one of Hemingway’s most famous works and is widely considered one of the great works of literature. The novel chronicles the lives of a group of American and … Read more
The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore The Home and the World is a novel written by the renowned Indian poet and Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore. First published in 1916, this novel is a classic of Bengali literature and has been praised by literary giants such as E.M. Forster and Satyajit Ray. Set … Read more
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (2013) Summary of the Book Fangirl, by Rainbow Rowell, is a 2013 novel that follows the life of Cath, a freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Cath is a fanfiction writer and is struggling to adjust to college life with her twin sister, Wren. Cath is a shy and awkward girl … Read more
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink (1995) Summary of the Book The Reader is a novel by German author Bernhard Schlink, first published in 1995. It tells the story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer, who as a teenager had an intense affair with a woman who was later convicted for war crimes. The novel takes … Read more
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (1934) Summary of the Book Murder on the Orient Express is a classic mystery novel written by Agatha Christie in 1934. It follows the story of detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a murder on a train traveling from Istanbul to Calais. The novel begins on the … Read more
King Lear by William Shakespeare (1603) Introduction King Lear, written by William Shakespeare in 1603, is a tragedy play about the aging King of Britain, Lear, as he slowly goes mad. It tells a powerful story of family, love, power, and greed, and has been performed for centuries. This classic play has been studied by … Read more
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren (2013) Introduction Beautiful Bastard is a New York Times bestseller novel written by Christina Lauren and published in 2013. It is the first book in the Beautiful series. The story follows the steamy romance between Chloe Mills, a young MBA student, and her boss, Bennett Ryan. Despite their age difference, … Read more
Frost in May by Antonia White Frost in May is a 1930 novel written by British author Antonia White. The novel is set in the 1920s and follows the protagonist, Nanda Gray, as she navigates her transition from childhood to adulthood in a strict Catholic boarding school. Through her experiences, Nanda learns about the power … Read more
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals by David Hume An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is a 1751 book authored by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. The book is a thorough examination of the principles of morals and morality, and is considered to be Hume’s most important work in the field of moral … Read more