“The City and the Stars” is a science fiction novel written by Arthur C. Clarke, published in 1956. It takes place in the city of Diaspar, one billion years in the future. The novel explores the themes of humanity, evolution, and the nature of existence. Clarke’s novel has been praised for its imaginative world-building and …
The Life of Elves by Muriel Barbery is a whimsical novel that explores the mystical connections between nature, art, and the human heart. The book tells the story of two children, foundlings in France and Italy, whose extraordinary talents will bring them into contact with magical worlds and malevolent forces. If they can be brought …
“The Strange Library” is a novella by Haruki Murakami that was first published in 1983 and later translated into English by Ted Goossen in 2014. The book tells the story of a young boy who finds himself trapped in a labyrinth beneath a library, where he is held captive by an old librarian who wants …
“The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents” is a children’s fantasy novel written by Terry Pratchett. The story is a parody of the folk tale genre and a new take on the German fairy tale about the Pied Piper of Hamelin. The novel is set in the Discworld series, making it the twenty-eighth novel in …
“The Book of Strange New Things” by Michel Faber is a science fiction novel that explores themes of faith, love, and humanity. The story follows Peter Leigh, a Christian pastor who is sent on a mission to the planet of Oasis to teach the native inhabitants about Christianity. As Peter navigates through his new environment …
“The Time of the Doves” is a novel written by Mercè Rodoreda, a renowned Catalan novelist. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and the early years of Franco’s dictatorship. The story is told through the eyes of the protagonist, Natalia, a shopkeeper in Barcelona. The novel is a poignant …
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Beautiful and Damned, is a classic work of literature that explores the themes of love, wealth, and the corruption that can come with them. The novel tells the story of Anthony Patch, a young artist, and his wife Gloria Gilbert, a flapper, as they navigate the excesses of the Jazz …
“The Fixer” is a novel by Bernard Malamud that was published in 1966. It is a work of historical fiction that tells the story of Menahem Mendel Beilis, a Russian Jew who was falsely accused of murder and subjected to a sham trial by the Russian Empire. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction …
“The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that has captivated readers since its publication in 2013. The novel follows the life of Theo Decker, a young boy who survives a terrorist attack at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The novel explores themes of grief, trauma, and the power …
“The Sheltering Sky” by Paul Bowles is a novel that has been widely acclaimed for its allegorical representation of the human condition. The story follows the journey of a married couple, Port and Kit, as they embark on a trip to North Africa in search of adventure and meaning. Throughout their travels, they encounter various …