“Stoner” is a literary fiction novel, set at the end of the 19th century, that follows William Stoner’s life, a poor son of a Missouri farmer turned university scholar.
Book Review: Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
“Revolutionary Road” is the quintessential American novel, depicting the pitfalls of the American dream, outlining a young suburban couple’s vibrant expectations and their eventual crushed dreams through the lens of marital degradation.
Book Review: A Slip under the Microscope by H. G. Wells
“A Slip under the Microscope” is Book 77 of the Penguin Little Black Classics. (You can buy the collection here.) This collection features two short stories (The Door in the Wall and A Slip under the Microscope) by the renowned science fiction author H. G. Wells.
Book Review: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
“The Turn of the Screw” is a suspenseful gothic short story following a young governess hired to care for two charming orphans.
Book Review: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is a well-known short fantastical horror story perfect to read during the Halloween season.
Book Review: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
If you love the gothic, disastrous romances, and an intense revenge story… then I highly recommend “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë!
Book Review: The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx
“The Communist Manifesto” by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a short book highlighting what was at the time of 1848 the fight of the laboring (proletariat) class from the wealthy and exploitive class (the bourgeoisie.)
I recommend this read – more so – as an understanding of the socio-historical context of its time of publishing.
Book Review: You Come Too by Robert Frost
“You Come Too” by Robert Frost is perfect for people who love nature poetry. Reading Frost made me think of Mary Oliver who also wrote a lot of nature poetry!
Book Review: Dead Poets Society by N. H. Kleinbaum
“Dead Poets Society” by N. H. Kleinbaum is a quick but impactful read. If you love poetry and finding the deeper meanings of life and education, you will love this book!
Book Review: Rumi: Poems by Rumi
“Rumi: Poems” is an amazing poetry collection for avid and novice poetry readers. There’s a Rumi poem for everyone.
Book Review: L’Amant by Marguerite Duras
“L’Amant” is a classic french book that holds a lot of literary significance as it highlights girlhood, culture, and sexuality. It is also autobiographical although it reads greatly like fiction, which adds to its charm!
Book Review: L’Amant by Marguerite Duras
“L’Amant” is a classic french book that holds a lot of literary significance as it highlights girlhood, culture, and sexuality. It is also autobiographical although it reads greatly like fiction, which adds to its charm!
