I’ll Go to Bed at Noon by Gerard Woodward I’ll Go to Bed at Noon is a book written by acclaimed British author Gerard Woodward. It tells the story of a young man coming of age in a small town in the English countryside. Set in the 1960s, the novel follows the narrator as he … Read more
The Earthsea Series by Ursula Le Guin Introduction Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea series is a collection of five books published between 1968 and 2001. The series follows the adventures of a young wizard named Ged, and is set in a magical world of islands, dragons and sorcery. The books have been praised for their masterful … Read more
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother of the Resurrection Lawrence The Practice of the Presence of God is a book written by Brother of the Resurrection Lawrence, who was a monk in the 17th century. It is a spiritual guide that addresses how to practice the presence of God in your everyday … Read more
A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, by Unknown A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments is a book by an unknown author, first published in 1716. This book is an important source of information on the scientific development of the time, detailing many experiments, observations, and … Read more
The Firm by John Grisham (1991): Summary of the Book The Firm by John Grisham is a bestselling legal thriller released in 1991. It is the story of a young lawyer, Mitch McDeere, who is recruited by a prestigious law firm in Memphis, Tennessee. He soon discovers the firm has a hidden agenda and that … Read more
The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain Summary of the Book The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson is a novel by American author Mark Twain, published in 1894. Set in the antebellum South, the novel follows the lives of two boys, one white and one black, who were switched at birth. The story focuses on … Read more
The Dead Zone by Stephen King (1979) Summary of the Book Stephen King’s sixth novel, The Dead Zone (1979), is a gripping supernatural thriller set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine. It follows the story of an ordinary schoolteacher, Johnny Smith, who is involved in a car accident that leaves him in a … Read more
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon is a classic detective story set in the 1930s. It follows the private detective Sam Spade as he is hired to solve the theft of a priceless statuette. What follows is a tangled web of deceit, corruption and murder as Sam unravels the mystery … Read more
Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter Nights at the Circus is a novel by British author Angela Carter, first published in 1984 and then re-released in 1992. It is a dark fantasy story, set in a world of magical realism and full of strange characters, bizarre situations and unexpected events. The story follows Fevvers, … Read more
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Summary of the Book Kidnapped is a historical novel by Robert Louis Stevenson published in 1886. The story follows 17-year-old David Balfour, who sets off on an adventure to discover his true identity and destiny. David’s journey takes him through the wilds of Scotland and the high seas to the … Read more