1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four)
1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four) is a novel written by the English author George Orwell. The book falls into the dystopian social science fiction genre. Dystopian means relating to an imagined world that is undesirable or frightening. And social science fiction explores human society and behavior. The novel was published in 1949. It popularized [...]
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities is a novel crafted by British author Charles Dickens, initially published in serialized form by the magazine All the Year Round. It released 31 weekly installments from April 30 to November 26, 1859. Unlike Dickens’ other works, which often focus on child and adolescent characters to portray [...]
Around the World in Eighty Days
The French author Jules Verne wrote the novel Around the World in 80 Days. First, it was published in parts by Le Temps newspaper from November 7 to December 22, 1872. Then, on January 30, 1873, it was released as a complete adventure novel. It is considered one of Verne’s most acclaimed [...]
Best Short Stories
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most celebrated and influential writers of the 19th century. His short stories are famous for their dark and macabre themes and suspenseful plots. Also, countless films and television shows used Poe’s stories as inspiration. Many people around the world continue to read and enjoy the [...]
Emma
The novel Emma was penned by Jane Austen way back in 1815, though it didn’t actually get printed until the following year. Austen was British, and Emma is considered one of her major works. The story mainly follows Emma Woodhouse, who at the start of the book is 21 years old. Austen [...]
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is the most famous novel by British writer Jane Austen. It was first published in 1813. The story has sold around 20 million copies globally so far. However, the novel should not only be viewed as a romantic tale. It serves as a study of society during that era. [...]
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by the famous American writer Mark Twain, was first published in 1876. This classic children’s book also appeals to many grown-up readers. It follows the escapades of a crafty young boy named Tom who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg along the Mississippi River [...]
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man facing his mortality in his mid 40s. Published in 1886 by Leo Tolstoy, it gives us a glimpse into Ivan’s attitudes and thoughts as he grapples with the fact that he is dying. We see Ivan working through some heavy existential [...]
The Great Gatsby
Whether you are a student, a literature enthusiast, or simply someone looking to immerse yourself in a canonical work of fiction, this edition of The Great Gatsby provides a rich and rewarding reading experience. It invites you to grapple with the novel's enduring relevance and the lasting impact of Fitzgerald's incisive social [...]
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Whether you are a long-time fan of G.K. Chesterton or new to his work, "The Man Who Knew Too Much" offers a captivating and thought-provoking reading experience that will leave you pondering the nature of justice, power, and the human condition.
The Secret Adversary
In January 1922, Agatha Christie released The Secret Adversary, her second crime novel, which debuted in the United Kingdom via The Bodley Head and later in the United States through Dodd, Mead, and Company. Introducing the characters Tommy and Tuppence Beresford for the first time, this novel marks the beginning of their [...]
White Fang
White Fang is a novel written by Jack London, an American author, and was published in 1906. The story is set in the Yukon Territory, Canada, at the end of the 19th century. The novel narrates the story of the domestication of a wild wolfhound. Moreover, White Fang is a companion novel [...]