Divergent by Veronica Roth (2011) Summary of the Book Divergent is a young adult novel written by Veronica Roth and published in 2011. It is the first book of the Divergent trilogy, followed by Insurgent and Allegiant. The novel is set in a dystopian Chicago where society is divided into five factions, each with its … Read more
The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Talented Mr Ripley is a 1955 novel by Patricia Highsmith. It follows Tom Ripley, a young man who is sent to Italy by a wealthy American to retrieve their wayward son, but instead finds himself enmeshed in all kinds of criminal activity. It has become a classic, … Read more
This Sporting Life by David Storey This Sporting Life by David Storey is a novel that tells the story of a young man’s search for identity and his struggle to find a place in a society that is not always welcoming. The novel follows the protagonist, Frank Machin, as he tries to find his place … Read more
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy: Summary of the Book Blood Meridian, or The Evening Redness in the West, is a novel by Cormac McCarthy published in 1985. It tells the story of an outlawed teenager and his journey through the violence and brutality of the American Southwest in the mid-19th century. The book was praised … Read more
Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick Beyond Lies the Wub is a science fiction novel by legendary author Philip K. Dick. It was first published in 1952, and is one of Dick’s earliest works. Beyond Lies the Wub follows a group of human colonists who are living on Mars and their encounter with … Read more
Office Politics by Wilfrid Sheed Office Politics by Wilfrid Sheed is a novel about the inner workings of the corporate world. This book, first published in 1973, is still relevant today and has been widely acclaimed for its insight and humor. It follows the story of a young man named Adam who must navigate the … Read more
The Tree of Man by Patrick White The Tree of Man is a 1955 novel written by Australian author Patrick White and set in rural New South Wales. It tells the story of a farming family, and their struggles with the harsh realities of rural life in the early 1900s. Throughout the novel, White explores … Read more
Darwin’s Radio by Greg Bear Darwin’s Radio is a science-fiction novel written by Greg Bear. It was first published in 1999 and won the 2000 Nebula Award for Best Novel. The book follows the story of geneticist Dr. Kaye Lang and her role in uncovering a mysterious virus that triggers rapid evolutionary changes in humans. … Read more
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey (2013) Summary of the Book The 5th Wave is a science fiction novel by Rick Yancey, published in 2013. It is the first installment in the 5th Wave trilogy, followed by The Infinite Sea. The novel follows the story of 16-year-old Cassie Sullivan, a survivor of the alien invasion … Read more
The Recognitions by William Gaddis Summary of the Book The Recognitions is a 1955 novel by William Gaddis. It is a complex and lengthy exploration of the themes of art, religion, and identity. The novel tells the story of an aspiring artist, Wyatt Gwyon, who is struggling to make a name for himself in the … Read more