Persuasion by Jane Austen (1817) Summary of the Book Persuasion is a novel by the English author Jane Austen, written in 1817, and published posthumously in December of that year. The novel is a study of different classes of society, and a reflection on the power of persuasion in the age of Napoleon. It is … Read more
The Sea-Wolf by Jack London Overview The Sea-wolf is a 1904 novel by American author Jack London. It tells the story of Humphrey van Weyden, a literary critic who finds himself adrift in the sea, rescued by the infamous Captain Wolf Larsen of the sealing schooner Ghost. Forced to work as a cabin-boy on the … Read more
Tropic of Ruislip by Leslie Thomas Tropic of Ruislip is a novel written by British author Leslie Thomas and published in 1975. It tells the story of two unlikely friends, an elderly man and a young girl, who find themselves in a small English town called Ruislip. The novel focuses on their friendship and the … Read more
What Did I Do Wrong? by Eveline Sandy What Did I Do Wrong? is a book written by Eveline Sandy that explores the complex and difficult emotions that come with the end of a relationship. Through the story of a woman who has recently experienced a breakup, the book follows her process of analyzing what … Read more
The Fog: By William Dudley Pelley The Fog is a novel written by American author William Dudley Pelley, originally published in 1914. It is considered an important work of early American literature, influencing generations of writers and readers alike. The Fog is set during the early twentieth century in a rural community in New England. … Read more
Through Lands That Were Dark By F.H. Hawkins Summary of the Book Through Lands That Were Dark is a novel by F.H. Hawkins that follows the story of a young man, Thomas, and his journey of self-discovery. When Thomas is sent by his father on a mission to a faraway land, he must face the … Read more
The Unconscious: by Morton Prince Summary of the Book Morton Prince’s book, The Unconscious, is an exploration into the unconscious mind, a concept he developed in the early 20th century. In this book, Prince examines the subconscious, how it operates, and how it influences our conscious life. He defines the unconscious as a realm of … Read more
New Mindsets For New Times by Maurice Duffy New Mindsets For New Times is a book written by Maurice Duffy that explores the concept of new mindsets and how they can help people in these new times. The book looks at how embracing new mindsets can help individuals adapt to the challenges of the modern … Read more
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women by George MacDonald Overview Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women is a fantasy novel written by Scottish author George MacDonald in 1858. The novel tells the story of a young man named Anodos, who embarks on a fantastical journey through a dream-like realm populated by … Read more
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware (2015) Summary of the Book In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of Nora Shaw, a reclusive author who receives a strange invitation from her old college friend to attend the hen do of another old friend. … Read more