CS Lewis
468. Miracles - CS Lewis (1947)
Non Fiction

Miracles – CS Lewis (1947)

Miracles by CS Lewis defends the supernatural, contrasting Naturalism with Supernaturalism, and argues for the rationality of divine acts.
George Orwell
391. Coming Up For Air - George Orwell (1938)
Classics Historical

Coming Up For Air – George Orwell (1938)

Coming Up For Air by George Orwell reflects on a man's nostalgic journey to reclaim innocence lost and discontent in the modern world.
EM Forster
The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster Summary
Psychological Science Fiction

The Machine Stops – EM Forster (1909)

The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster critiques reliance on technology as humanity lives isolated, controlled by an omnipotent machine.
HG Wells
The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells Summary
Adventure Science Fiction

The First Men in the Moon – HG Wells (1901)

The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells explores human curiosity and morality as two men encounter an advanced lunar civilization.
Edith Wharton
Summer by Edith Wharton Summary
Romance Satire

Summer – Edith Wharton (1917)

Summer by Edith Wharton portrays a young woman’s sexual awakening and societal constraints in rural New England, exploring identity and passion.
Kakuzo Okakura
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura Summary
Non Fiction

The Book of Tea – Kakuzo Okakura (1906)

The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura explores the cultural and spiritual significance of tea in Japan, blending art, philosophy, and tradition.
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne Summary
Fantasy Psychological Supernatural

Young Goodman Brown – Nathaniel Hawthorne (1835)

Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a tale of Puritan New England, unraveling themes of faith, sin, and humanity's dark complexities.
William Shakespeare
Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare Summary
Romance Satire

Love’s Labour’s Lost – William Shakespeare (1598)

Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare humorously explores love and language as vows of study are tested by a visiting French princess.
Mark Twain
Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain Summary
Non Fiction

Life on the Mississippi – Mark Twain (1883)

Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain reflects on his experiences as a steamboat pilot and the changing American landscape.
John Steinbeck
489. In Dubious Battle - John Steinbeck (1936)
Classics Historical Psychological

In Dubious Battle – John Steinbeck (1936)

In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck is a gripping tale of labor struggles, exploring resistance, sacrifice, and social change dilemmas.