Tempting Providence by Alexander Kuprin
Tempting Providence by Alexander Kuprin is part of his short story collection A Slav Soul, and Other Stories which was published in English in 1916.
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5 Stunning New Books for September 2026
September is a bumper month for new book releases, this month sees the long awaited new novels from Marlon James, Emily St. John Mandel, Hernan Diaz and Min Jin Lee. Enjoy 5 Stunning New Books for September 2026!
Goat Feathers by Ellis Parker Butler
Originally published in 1919, Goat Feathers by Ellis Parker Butler is a humorous essay written in the early 20th century that explores the distractions and diversions that often prevent individuals from achieving their true potential.
10 Must Read Books for Women in Translation Month
August is Women in Translation month, every year readers and literary organisations around the world, discover, discuss and celebrate women writers in translation. Enjoy 10 Must Read Books for Women in Translation Month!
Doctor Ox’s Experiment by Jules Verne
Doctor Ox’s Experiment by Jules Verne was published in 1872. The novella describes an experiment by one Dr. Ox, and is inspired by the real or alleged effects of oxygen on living things
5 Best Evelyn Waugh Books to Read
Evelyn Waugh was an English writer of novels, biographies, and travel books.. His most famous novel, Brideshead Revisited, was written while on leave from the army in 1945. Enjoy 5 Best Evelyn Waugh Books to Read!
The Signalman by Charles Dickens
The Signalman by Charles Dickens was first published as part of Mugby Junction, the 1866 Christmas edition of All the Year Round. It was titled “No. 1 Branch Line. The Signal-Man.”
The Really Old Book Quiz
Test your knowledge of classic fiction with The Really Old Book Quiz. For this quiz we’re rolling back the years with classic literature pre-18th Century. Enjoy!