Elantris by Brandon Sanderson (2005) Summary of the Book Elantris is a fantasy novel written by Brandon Sanderson and published in 2005. It is set in a fictional world that is divided into two powerful empires. The novel follows a prince named Raoden who is exiled to the city of Elantris and the events that … Read more
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell (1855) Summary of the Book North and South is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, originally published in 1855. The book follows the story of Margaret Hale, a middle-class woman from the south of England who has to move to the industrial north of England. She finds herself in a … Read more
Joy in the Morning by PG Wodehouse Joy in the Morning is a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in the United Kingdom in 1946 by Herbert Jenkins Limited. It is the story of an upper-class Englishman, Bertie Wooster, and his faithful valet, Jeeves, and their humorous misadventures in and around London. The Plot The … Read more
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander Smith (1998) Introduction The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is the debut novel by British author Alexander McCall Smith. Published in 1998, it tells the story of Mma Precious Ramotswe, a Botswana woman who starts the first detective agency in the country. Plot Summary The novel begins … Read more
The Invisible Game: Mindset of a Winning Team by Zoltan Andrejkovics The Invisible Game: Mindset of a Winning Team is a book written by Zoltan Andrejkovics that reveals the secrets of success and provides a roadmap for winning in business and life. It is a comprehensive guide to creating a winning team and achieving success … Read more
Therese Raquin by Emile Zola Therese Raquin is a novel written by French author Emile Zola and published in 1867. It is considered to be one of Zola’s most important works and is seen as a major example of French naturalism. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Therese Raquin who is … Read more
McTeague by Frank Norris Introduction McTeague is a novel written by Frank Norris and published in 1899. It is considered one of the most important works of American literature, and it is a classic in the naturalistic movement. The story of McTeague is set in San Francisco, in the 1890s and it tells the story … Read more
Ecce Homo by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Overview Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche’s Ecce Homo is a philosophical book written in 1888 and published posthumously in 1908. It is composed of four parts: Why I Am So Wise, Why I Am So Clever, Why I Write Such Excellent Books, and Why I Am a Destiny. In it, Nietzsche … Read more
La Condition Humaine by Andre Malraux La Condition Humaine is a novel written by Andre Malraux and published in 1933. This novel is considered one of the greatest works of French literature and has been translated into various languages. It is set in Shanghai during the Chinese Revolution of 1927 and tells the story of … Read more
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard (2006) Summary of the Book Pretty Little Liars, written by Sara Shepard in 2006, is a young adult novel that follows the story of four friends – Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily – as they navigate through their teenage years. The book is set in the fictional town of … Read more