The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi The Adventures of Pinocchio is a classic novel by Carlo Collodi, first published in 1883. It tells the story of a wooden puppet who is brought to life by a magical fairy. The puppet, named Pinocchio, embarks on a series of adventures and misadventures as he learns to … Read more
The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon by Washington Irving The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon by Washington Irving is considered to be one of the first books written in what would later be called the “American” style of literature. The book was published in two volumes in 1819 and 1820, and it was a huge success in … Read more
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) Summary of the Book A Gentleman in Moscow is a novel written by Amor Towles in 2016. The story follows the life of Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov, a former aristocrat who is sentenced to lifelong house arrest in the Metropol Hotel in Moscow. The Count is a … Read more
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (1859): Summary of the Book A Tale of Two Cities is a classic novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1859. It is set in London and Paris, just before and during the French Revolution. It is a tale of sacrifice, love, and redemption. The novel is considered … Read more
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling – Summary of the Book The Jungle Book is a collection of stories written by Rudyard Kipling and published in 1894. The stories are set in India and follow the adventures of a young boy named Mowgli, who was raised by wolves, and his animal friends. It is considered … Read more
The Crime of Father Amaro by José Maria de Eça de Queiroz Summary of the Book The Crime of Father Amaro is a novel written by Portuguese author José Maria de Eça de Queiroz and published in 1875. Set in a small town in Portugal, the novel tells the story of Father Amaro, a young … Read more
By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart Summary of the Book By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept is a classic of 20th-century literature written by Elizabeth Smart and first published in 1945. It tells the story of Smart’s experience of unrequited love with the poet George Barker. … Read more
Turning a Business Around: How to Spot the Warning Signs and Ensure a Business Stays Healthy by Mark Blayney Mark Blayney’s book, Turning a Business Around: How to Spot the Warning Signs and Ensure a Business Stays Healthy, is a no-nonsense guide for business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives who want to keep their business on … Read more
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (2010) Summary of the Book The Red Pyramid, written by Rick Riordan in 2010, is the first novel in the Kane Chronicles series. The novel follows the adventures of two protagonists, Carter and Sadie Kane, two siblings who discover the truth about their parents and their past. When the … Read more
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (2010) Summary of the Book Dead in the Family is the tenth installment of the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. This novel follows the adventures of Sookie Stackhouse as she attempts to clear her name after being accused of a brutal murder. The novel begins with Sookie … Read more