Year of Magical Thinking, The by Joan Didion (2005) Summary of the Book Year of Magical Thinking is a novel by Joan Didion, published in 2005. It is a memoir that recounts the year following the death of Didion’s husband, John Gregory Dunne, and the serious illness of her daughter, Quintana Roo Dunne Michael. The … Read more
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit The Railway Children is a children’s book written by E. Nesbit and published in 1906. It is one of the most beloved books of all time and is considered a classic of children’s literature. The book tells the story of Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis, three siblings who are evacuated … Read more
Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Thomas Hughes Introduction Tom Brown’s Schooldays is a novel written by Thomas Hughes in 1857. It is set in the fictional English public school of Rugby and is based on Hughes’ own experiences at that school. The book is a classic of English literature, and has been reprinted many times over … Read more
The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren The Man with the Golden Arm is a novel written by American author Nelson Algren in 1949. It is set in Chicago, Illinois and follows the story of Frankie Machine, a WWII veteran who is addicted to drugs and gambling. The novel explores themes of freedom, … Read more
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert is a self-help book that helps readers to overcome their fears and get creative. It encourages readers to embrace their creative potential and to live courageously. It is part spiritual awakening, part creative self-help book, and part … Read more
Be God To Yourself by Jean-Yves Crozier Overview Be God To Yourself by Jean-Yves Crozier is a spiritual self-help book about the power of self-love. Written in an easy-to-read format, it provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying the teachings of self-love. The book has a unique method for unlocking the power of self-love, … Read more
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Overview Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. The novel is both a warning against the overreaching of … Read more
Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis Elmer Gantry is a satirical novel by Sinclair Lewis, published in 1927. The novel is set in the American Midwest during the 1920s and tells the story of Elmer Gantry, a salesman and former college athlete who becomes a popular but corrupt and hypocritical Protestant preacher. Plot Summary Elmer Gantry … Read more
Death at 40: The Memoir of a Struggling Christian by Cheryl A. Shaffer Death at 40: The Memoir of a Struggling Christian is a book written by Cheryl A. Shaffer and published by HarperCollins. It tells the story of a Christian woman who is struggling in her faith and dealing with the death of her … Read more
The Kingdom of Heaven: How to Live in God’s Grace by Rick Rosamond The Kingdom of Heaven is a book written by Rick Rosamond, a renowned Christian author. In this book, Rick explores the concept of living in God’s grace, and how it can greatly impact our lives. He challenges readers to examine their own … Read more