Red Rising by Pierce Brown (2014): Summary of the Book Red Rising is a science fiction novel written by Pierce Brown and released in 2014. It is the first book of the Red Rising trilogy and tells the story of Darrow, a 16-year-old miner who is part of a group of oppressed people living in … Read more
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins (2011) Summary of the Book Lola and the Boy Next Door is a young adult novel written by Stephanie Perkins, which was published in 2011. This novel follows the story of Lola, a seventeen-year-old girl who lives in San Francisco, California. Lola’s life is turned upside … Read more
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Summary of the Book William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a timeless classic, written around 1595. It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers from the two rival families, the Capulets and the Montagues. The two families have been feuding for years, and … Read more
The Time Machine by H. G. Wells: Summary of the Book The Time Machine is a science-fiction novel written by H. G. Wells and published in 1895. It tells the story of a scientist, known as the Time Traveller, who invents a time machine and sets off on a journey to the future. The book … Read more
Persepolis: The Story of Childhood by Marjane Satrapi (2000) Overview Persepolis: The Story of Childhood is a 2000 graphic novel written by Marjane Satrapi. It is a memoir of her childhood in Iran between the ages of six and fourteen during the Iranian Revolution. Persepolis is considered one of the most influential graphic novels of … Read more
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (2009) Summary of the Book Hush, Hush is the first novel of the of the four-part series of the same name, written by Becca Fitzpatrick and published in 2009. It is a young adult fantasy novel set in a modern world filled with angels, demons and mortals. The book follows … Read more
Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love and Happiness by Bradley Nelson Introduction Emotion Code is a book by Bradley Nelson about how to unlock the power of trapped emotions for abundant health, love, and happiness. It is an exploration of the human energy system, which is essential for understanding … Read more
The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete by Samuel Pepys The Diary of Samuel Pepys is an almost complete record of the daily life of an Englishman in the 17th century. Written by the English naval administrator and Member of Parliament Samuel Pepys, it spans the years 1660 to 1669 and is one of the … Read more
Dao De Jing: A Minimalist Translation by Laozi – Summary of the Book The Dao De Jing is an ancient Chinese philosophical text written by Laozi, a sage and philosopher. It is one of the most influential Chinese texts and has been translated into many languages around the world. The text is composed of 81 … Read more
52 Pick-Up by Elmore Leonard The novel 52 Pick-up by Elmore Leonard is a riveting story about a man whose life is suddenly thrown into chaos when he is blackmailed. Harry Mitchell is a successful businessman living in Los Angeles with his wife, Barbara, and his teenage daughter, Alison. Harry is having an affair with … Read more