January 2025

Book Summary: The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak Elif Saffak’s The Forty Rules of Love is an in-depth investigation of the relationship between love, religion, and the process of self-discovery. The book weaves two distinct stories: one in the present and follows Ella Rubinstein, a disillusioned housewife. The other is set during the 13th century, exploring […]

Book Summary of Ulysses by James Joyce The novel of James Joyce Ulysses can be described as an epic work of literature that is often praised for its distinctive narrative methods as well as its deep exploration of the human mind. It was published in 1922. it takes the reader on a voyage through one day in Dublin, June 16th,

Book Summary: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Introduction The Outsiders is a novel about coming of age written by S.E. Hinton. The novel was first published in 1967. The story takes place in the 1960s in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and centres around the class conflict between two groups of teenagers: The Greasers (poor working-class children) The Socs (wealthy children, wealthy) The story is told by Ponyboy

Book Summary: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Introduction James and the Giant Peach is a classic novel for children created by Roald Dahl in 1961. This fantasy and adventure book is about James Henry Trotter, a lonely orphan who is taken on an unforgettable adventure amid a gigantic peach with a group of humanoid insects. The story explores themes such as friendship,

Book Summary: Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews Introduction “Flowers in the Attic” is a horror-poetry psychological novel composed by V.C. Andrews in 1979. Andrews in 1979. gothic, dark family drama is a haunting tale of the four children locked inside the attic by their grandmother and mother. The novel studies the plight of greed, abuse, isolation, survival, family secrets, and

Book Summary: Maus by Art Spiegelman Introduction Maus is an award-winning graphic novel written by the artist Art Spiegelman, first printed in two parts: Maus I: My Father Bleeds History (1986) Maus II: And Here My Troubles Began (1991) The biographical and historical tale recounts the life of Vladek Spiegelman, who was a Jewish Holocaust survivor, as told by his father, Art Spiegelman. This

Book Summary: Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard P. Feynman Introduction “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! “ is an autobiographical collection of insightful and humorous stories from Richard P. Feynman, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist. The book was published in 1985. The book highlights his imagination, curiosity, and adventurous outlook beyond his scientific accomplishments. Feynman’s unconventional style of living, passion for solving

Book Summary: The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind Introduction “The Smartest Guys in the Room” is a comprehensive report about one of the largest corporate scandals in the business story of the fall and rise of Enron. Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind wrote the book, which

Book Summary: Strong Is the New Beautiful – Embrace Your Natural Beauty, Eat Clean, and Harness Your Power Author: Lindsey Vonn Introduction “Strong Is the New Beautiful” is an inspirational and fitness-focused book written by Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Vonn. This book is not only about fitness in the physical sense but also about self-confidence, mental strength, and the ability to

Book Summary: The Road to Character by David Brooks Author: David Brooks Introduction: The Need for Character in the Modern World David Brooks’ book The Road to Character explores the meaning behind satisfaction and success and argues that our modern society focuses too much on external accomplishments such as fame, wealth and career advancement but fails to recognize internal