The Apparition of Mrs. Veal by Daniel Defoe
The Apparition of Mrs. Veal by Daniel Defoe was published anonymously in 1706 and is usually attributed to Daniel Defoe. It has been described as “the first modern ghost story”.
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The Informer by Joseph Conrad
The Informer by Joseph Conrad was originally published in Harper’s Magazine in 1906. It was later included in his collection A Set of Six in 1908.
5 Incredible New Books for June 2026
Coming out this June, we had a much anticipated new novel from Northern Irish author Maggie O’Farrell and an exiting genre-bending book from Paul Tremblay. Enjoy 5 Incredible New Books for June 2026!
The Sign of the Broken Sword by G. K. Chesterton
The Sign of the Broken Sword by G. K. Chesterton was published in 1911 and was the sixth of his stories to feature Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective Father Brown.
Phantoms by Ivan Turgenev
Originally published in 1864, Phantoms by Ivan Turgenev tells the story of Ellis, a female phantom who visits the narrator at night.
6 Best Danish Books to Read in English
Danish authors have left remarkable footprint in the world of literature despite it being a small county and Danish not being a widespread language. Enjoy 6 Best Danish Books to Read in English!
A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce
A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce was published in The San Francisco Examiner in 1889. The story follows Union soldier Carter Druse who faces a moral dilemma when he spots his own father, a Confederate soldier, while on sentry duty.
The Timeless Shakespeare Quiz
William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet. Widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, he wrote some 39 plays and 154 sonnets. Test your knowledge with The Timeless Shakespeare Quiz. Enjoy!