The Adventure of the Empty House by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Adventure of the Empty House by Arthur Conan Doyle was first published in 1903, it forms part of the collection The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
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Most Anticipated Translated Fiction 2026 Part 2 (July – Dec)
Coming out in the second half of 2026 we have the 5th part of Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume series and the International Booker nominated Bury Your Dead by Ana Paula Maia. Enjoy Most Anticipated Translated Fiction 2026 Part 2 (July – Dec).
The Quicksand by Edith Wharton
The Quicksand by Edith Wharton was first published in The Descent of Man in 1904. It portrays the self-examination of the wealthy Mrs. Quentin as she reaches out to help her son and his girlfriend.
The Great American Novel Quiz
The Great American Novel is a canonical novel that generally embodies and examines the essence and character of America. Test your knowledge of Classic American Literature with our fun quiz.
The Genius of Kurt Vonnegut
“The practice of art isn’t to make a living. It’s to make your soul grow.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
Berenice by Edgar Allan Poe
Berenice by Edgar Allan Poe was first published in the Southern Literary Messenger in 1835. The story is narrated by Egaeus, who is preparing to marry his cousin Berenice.
5 Amazing New Books for July 2026
Releasing this July we have the final installment of Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy and the first ever short story collection from the wonderful Sigrid Nunez. Enjoy 5 Amazing New Books for July 2026.
The House of Cobwebs by George Gissing
The House of Cobwebs by George Gissing is one of fifteen stories that make up the collection “The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories”, published in 1906.
12 Best Books of 2026 (so far)
Halfway through the year and so many great books. Our favorite is the amazing short story collection Brawler by Lauren Groff Here are our Best Books of 2026 (so far).
A Struggle With A Devil Fish by Victor Hugo
A Struggle With A Devil Fish by Victor Hugo is taken from his 1866 novel The Toilers of the Sea. A tale of a shipwreck in the English Channel and an encounter with an octopus.