A Pickle for the Knowing Ones by Timothy Dexter A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is a book written by Timothy Dexter, a prominent American author and philosopher. The book is a collection of essays in which Timothy Dexter explains his views on life, free will, and the power of knowledge. It is an intriguing … Read more
Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman (2010) Orange is the New Black is a memoir by Piper Kerman, which chronicles her experiences in prison. The book, published in 2010, is based on a true story and documents Kerman’s life in the federal prison system. It is an intimate tale of one woman’s journey … Read more
The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard The Transit of Venus is a novel written by Shirley Hazzard and published in 1980. The book follows the lives of two Australian sisters, Grace and Caroline Bell, who find themselves in postwar London and face a series of moral choices that will shape their lives. The book … Read more
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey Summary of the Book Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey is a classic work of literature that was first published in 1821. The book is De Quincey’s autobiographical account of his life as an opium addict, and it is full of vivid descriptions … Read more
Blindness by Jose Saramago (1995) Summary of the Book Blindness (1995), written by Nobel-winning author Jose Saramago, is an allegorical novel about a strange epidemic of blindness that suddenly affects an entire city, leaving its inhabitants to fend for themselves in a chaotic world. The novel follows the stories of several characters, including a doctor … Read more
Falling Up by Shel Silverstein (1996) Overview Falling Up is a collection of poems, written by Shel Silverstein and published in 1996. It is the third book of poems written by Silverstein, following Where the Sidewalk Ends (1974) and A Light in the Attic (1981). Plot Summary The book follows a wide variety of characters, … Read more
Every Man in His Humor by Ben Jonson Ben Jonson’s comedy Every Man in His Humor is a play that was first performed in 1598, and first published in 1601. It is a comedy of manners that follows the story of a young man named Master Stephen who, in an attempt to prove himself to … Read more
Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton Cry, the Beloved Country is a classic South African novel written by Alan Paton in 1948. The novel is set in the fictional town of Ndotsheni in the Eastern Cape and tells the story of a Zulu pastor, Stephen Kumalo, and his search for his family in Johannesburg. … Read more
The Constant Gardener by John le Carre Summary of the Book John le Carre’s The Constant Gardener is a thrilling and suspenseful story about a British diplomat, Justin Quayle, who takes on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth behind the murder of his wife. He discovers a vast conspiracy involving the British government, a … Read more
The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry by Walter Pater Summary of the Book The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry by Walter Pater is a book that explores the Renaissance period, the rebirth of classical thought. It is filled with Pater’s thoughts on the art, literature, and music of the time, as well as … Read more