Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver (2012) Summary of the Book Pandemonium is a dystopian novel by Lauren Oliver, published in 2012. It is the sequel to the novel Delirium, and the second book in the Delirium trilogy. The novel follows Lena Haloway, a girl who has escaped the government-enforced cure for love and has gone on … Read more
The Cider House Rules by John Irving (1985) Summary of the Book The Cider House Rules is a novel by American author John Irving, first published in 1985. It tells the story of Homer Wells, an orphan who was raised in an orphanage, and his journey to adulthood. The novel follows Homer as he learns … Read more
V by Thomas Pynchon Summary of the Book V by Thomas Pynchon is a novel published in 1966 and set in the early 1950s. It follows the adventures of Benny Profane, an ex-Navy sailor, and his associates, as they travel through the United States and Europe in search of meaning and adventure. The novel has … Read more
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie (2006) The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie is a thrilling fantasy novel that was published in 2006. It is the first book of the First Law Trilogy, a series of novels that has gained much popularity in the fantasy genre. It is set in the world of the Union, … Read more
Native Son by Richard Wright Native Son is a novel written by African-American author Richard Wright and published in 1940. It tells the story of 20-year-old Bigger Thomas, an African-American man living in poverty in Chicago, who, after a series of events, finds himself on trial for murder. The novel is widely considered to be … Read more
Daemonologie by King of England James I. Summary of the Book Daemonologie is a book written by King of England James I in 1597. It is an early study of witchcraft, magic, and demonology, and is considered one of the most significant works of its time. In it, James I puts forward his own views … Read more
Titmuss Regained by John Mortimer Titmuss Regained is a novel by British author John Mortimer, first published in 1983. This book follows the life of an English lawyer, Victor Titmuss, and his descent into a life of crime. Mortimer’s novel is a humorous and satirical look at British life and the criminal justice system. It … Read more
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (1992) Summary of the book Dragonfly in Amber is a historical fiction novel by Diana Gabaldon, released in 1992. It is the second installment in the Outlander series and follows the story of Jamie Fraser, a Scottish man in the 1700s, and Claire Randall, an English woman. The novel … Read more
Paradise Lost by John Milton (1667) – Summary of the Book Paradise Lost is a 17th-century English epic poem by John Milton, about the biblical story of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace. Milton’s purpose in writing the poem was to “justify the ways of God to men”. The poem consists of 12 books or … Read more
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick (2010): Summary of the Book Crescendo is the second book in the Hush, Hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick. It was published in 2010, with the third book in the series, Silence, being released in 2012. The book follows Nora and Patch, two angel-human hybrids, as they struggle to keep their relationship … Read more