Insomnia by Stephen King (1994) Insomnia is a novel by Stephen King, published in 1994. It is one of the most famous works of the famous horror writer, and it has become a classic of contemporary literature. The book takes place in Derry, Maine, a fictional city where strange events occur. The novel follows the … Read more
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts (2003) Overview Shantaram is a 2003 novel written by Australian author Gregory David Roberts. The novel is set in 1980s Bombay and tells the story of Linbaba, an Australian fugitive who has escaped from prison and fled to India. Linbaba finds refuge in the slums of Bombay and embarks on … Read more
Rizal’s own story of his life by José Rizal: Summary of the Book Rizal’s own story of his life by José Rizal is a book published in 1897 in Manila, Philippines. It is an autobiography of the famous Filipino patriot and national hero, José Rizal. In it, he wrote about his life experiences and the … Read more
Love Story by Eric Segal Summary of the Book Love Story is a timeless classic written by Eric Segal that has become an instant classic. The story follows the journey of two young lovers, Oliver Barrett IV and Jenny Cavilleri, as they face struggles, obstacles and even death in order to be together. The book … Read more
Ars Amatoria; or, The Art Of Love by Ovid Ars Amatoria, or The Art of Love, is a book written by the Roman poet Ovid, sometime between 1 and 8 AD. This work is part of his larger collection of works, the Metamorphoses, which consists of fifteen books, each divided into numerous sections. Ars Amatoria … Read more
Nostromo by Joseph Conrad: Summary of the Book Nostromo is a 1904 novel by the British author Joseph Conrad. The story takes place in the fictional South American country of Costaguana and follows the adventures of an Italian sailor named Nostromo, whose name means “Our Man” in Italian. The novel is set in the early … Read more
Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris (2006) Summary of the Book Definitely Dead is the sixth book in the Southern Vampire Mysteries series by author Charlaine Harris. The series follows the life of Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress living in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Louisiana. Definitely Dead follows Sookie as she deals with the … Read more
Sharpe’s Eagle by Bernard Cornwell Summary of the Book Sharpe’s Eagle is a historical novel by Bernard Cornwell, published in 1981. It is the first of the Sharpe series and tells the story of Sergeant Richard Sharpe, a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel follows Sharpe from his humble beginnings as a private … Read more
Chronicle in Stone by Ismael Kadare: Summary of the Book Chronicle in Stone is a novel written by Ismael Kadare, an Albanian writer and winner of the Man Booker International Prize in 2005. The novel was first published in 1972 and is one of Kadare’s most popular works. It tells the story of a young … Read more
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Sæmundur fróði The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson is a book written by Sæmundur fróði. It is a collection of two great ancient Icelandic works: the Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger … Read more