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

Book Summary: The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov Author: Isaac Asimov Introduction: The Legacy of “The Foundation Trilogy” Isaac Asimov’s The Foundation Trilogy is among some of the best science fiction novels ever written. The trilogy was originally published as a collection of stories written in the 1940s before being collected into three volumes, which include The Foundation (1951),

Book Summary: The End of Power by Moisés Naím Author: Moises Naim Introduction: Understanding “The End of Power” Moises Naim’s The End of Power is a stimulating exploration of how power has evolved in the contemporary world. In the past, power was concentrated within the control of corporate, government, or military leaders as well as the religious establishments. But in the

Book Summary: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Author: Kazuo Ishiguro Introduction: Understanding The Remains of the Day Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day is a deeply personal novel about regret, memory, and the passing of time. It is the tale of Stevens, an English butler who takes an adventure through the English countryside in the 1950s. When he travels