The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley
The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley was first published in 1833. It tells the story of a man named Winzy, who drinks an elixir which makes him immortal.
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5 Amazing New Books for July 2025
Roaring into summer, this month sees an exciting new book from Silvia Moreno-Garcia and a stunning debut novel from Stephanie Wambugu. Enjoy 5 Amazing New Books for July 2025!
The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant
Originally published in 1884, The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant is a tale of love and betrayal set in the French countryside. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant It was after dinner,…
Water Lilies by Louisa May Alcott
Water Lilies by Louisa May Alcott was first published in 1888 as part of the short story collection A Garland for Girls.
Three Detective Anecdotes by Charles Dickens
First published in 1850, Three Detective Anecdotes by Charles Dickens was an early example of the detective genre.
One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce
One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce was first published in The San Francisco Examiner on October 28, 1888 and was included in Bierce’s 1893 collection of supernatural tales Can Such Things Be?
The Momentous Non Fiction Book Quiz
Test your knowledge of famous works of Non Fiction with The Momentous Non Fiction Book Quiz. 10 Questions on iconic non fiction books and authors. Enjoy!
Top 10 Modern Middle Eastern Books to Read
From a region rich in history, turmoil and reinvention here is our selection of the Top 10 Modern Middle Eastern Books to Read.
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Notes was first published in the journal Epoch in 1864. It is a first-person narrative in the form of a “confession” and was originally titled A Confession.
Chinua Achebe: A Man of the People
Chinua Achebe was Africa’s best-known novelist and the founding father of African fiction. The publication of his first novel, Things Fall Apart, in 1958 served as an inspiration for other authors throughout the African continent.