The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano The Savage Detectives, written by Chilean-born author Roberto Bolaño in 1998, is a novel that follows two young Mexican poets as they travel throughout Latin America in search of a mysterious poet-sage named Cesárea Tinajero. The novel is divided into two parts: “The Savage Detectives” and “The Sonora Desert.” … Read more
Matched by Ally Condie (2010): Summary of the Book Matched is a young adult novel by Ally Condie, which was first published in 2010. The novel is set in a dystopian society in which an authoritarian government controls the lives of its citizens from birth to death. The protagonist, Cassia Reyes, is a seventeen-year-old girl … Read more
Heidi by Johanna Spyri (1881): Summary of the Book Heidi is a novel written by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, published in two parts in 1881 and 1884. It tells the story of a young orphan girl, Heidi, who lives with her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Through her adventures, she learns to appreciate the … Read more
Little Novels of Italy by Maurice Hewlett Overview Little Novels of Italy is a collection of six short stories, written by Maurice Hewlett in 1892. The stories are set in various regions of Italy, including the cities of Florence, Rome, and Venice. The stories explore the lives of the people living in these cities, from … Read more
Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown is an early American novel, originally published in 1798. It is a Gothic novel, written in the style of a horror story, and is often credited as being the first American horror novel. The novel centers around the strange events that befall the Wieland family, … Read more
The Jetstream of Success (Intellectual Maverick, #1) by Julian Pencilliah Introduction The Jetstream of Success (Intellectual Maverick, #1) by Julian Pencilliah is a book about personal development and the power of positive thinking. It is a practical guide that encourages readers to embrace their full potential and take action to achieve their goals. Through inspiring … Read more
Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman (1989) Neil Gaiman’s Preludes & Nocturnes (1989) is an iconic comic book series that follows the adventures of the Lord of Dreams, Morpheus. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg, the story follows Morpheus as he tries to reclaim his stolen tools of power. … Read more
Blott on the Landscape by Tom Sharpe: A Summary Blott on the Landscape is a 1975 comic novel written by Tom Sharpe. It is a parody of British politics and culture, set in the fictional county of Galshire. Blott revolves around a hapless aristocrat, Sir Giles Lynchwood, and his attempts to keep his estate intact … Read more
White Noise by Don DeLillo White Noise is a novel by American author Don DeLillo, published in 1985. It is the story of Jack Gladney, a professor of Hitler studies at a small liberal arts college in Middle America. Through Jack’s experiences, DeLillo paints a picture of a world in which technology, media, and consumerism … Read more
The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature by William James The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature is a book written by William James and published in 1902. It is considered to be one of the most influential books of philosophical psychology of all time. In this book, James … Read more