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“Thuvia, Maid of Mars” by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1920, is the fourth book in the Barsoom series. It continues the adventures on Mars (Barsoom) with a new protagonist, Carthoris of Helium, the son of John Carter, and Dejah Thoris.
“The Wind in the Willows,” written by Kenneth Grahame and published in 1908, is a classic of children’s literature. The novel follows the adventures of anthropomorphized animals in the English countryside, primarily focusing on Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger.
“The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost” is a short story written by H. G. Wells and published in 1902. The narrative revolves around an unusual encounter with a ghost, delivering a mix of the eerie and the absurd.
The Magic Shop” is a short story written by H.G. Wells, first published in 1903. Known for his science fiction and fantasy works, Wells delves into the mysterious and whimsical in this tale. The story follows a father and his young son, Gip, as they encounter a magical shop in London.
“The People of the Crater” is a thrilling blend of science fiction and fantasy by renowned author Andre Alice Norton, published in 1947. The story transports readers into a hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface, where ancient civilizations and malevolent forces clash in a timeless struggle.
“The Master Mind of Mars” by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1927, is a science fiction novel set on the planet Mars, known as Barsoom. On Mars, Ulysses Paxton, a soldier from Earth, becomes involved in the complex world of Ras Thavas, the “master mind” who is a master surgeon capable of transplanting brains between bodies.
“Paradise Regained,” published in 1667, is John Milton’s sequel to his more famous epic, “Paradise Lost.” It captures the biblical story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness by Satan, highlighting themes of obedience, faith, and the triumph of good over evil.
“Land of Terror,” written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, is the sixth book in the Pellucidar series. Published in 1944, this science fiction novel continues the adventures of David Innes, who explores the prehistoric inner world of Pellucidar.
“Butcher Bird” by Richard Kadrey, published in 2005, is a dark urban fantasy novel that melds elements of horror, fantasy, and noir. Set against the backdrop of a gritty San Francisco, the story follows Spyder Lee, a tattoo artist whose life takes a wild turn when he becomes entangled in a hidden world of demons, angels, and supernatural conflicts.
“A House of Pomegranates” is a collection of four whimsical and moralistic short stories by Oscar Wilde, published in 1891. This book, written in Wilde’s signature lush and ornate prose, includes “The Young King,” “The Birthday of the Infanta,” “The Fisherman and His Soul,” and “The Star-Child.”
