Mr. Prohartchin by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Mr. Prohartchin by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a short story written in 1846. It was first published in the Annals of the Fatherland.
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Xingu by Edith Wharton
Xingu by Edith Wharton was published in 1916. Xingu is satire of a pretentious ladies lunch and literature group set in the early 1900’s
5 Incredible New Books for December 2025
Rounding off 2025, we’ve got a new edition of Olga Tokarczuk’s early work House of Day, House of Night and a mesmerizing tale from Brazilian author Micheliny Verunschk. Enjoy 5 Incredible New Books for December 2025!
The Trial for Murder by Charles Dickens
The Trial for Murder by Charles Dickens was written in 1865. It was originally published under the title “To Be Taken with a Grain of Salt” as a chapter in Dr. Marigold’s Prescriptions in an extra Christmas volume of the weekly literary magazine, All the Year Round.
Booker Prize Longlist 2025 (Updated with Shortlist + Winner)
The Booker Prize Longlist 2025 has just been announced. The longlist of 13 books – the ‘Booker Dozen’ – has been chosen by the 2025 judging panel and features novels from nine different nationalities in a truly global list.
5 Stunning Malaysian Books to Read
Travel the world without leaving your chair. Malaysia is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in Southeast Asia—home to vibrant Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities—its literature reflects a fascinating range of identities, tensions, and stories. Enjoy 5 Stunning Malaysian Books to Read.
The Lightning-Rod Man by Herman Melville
When the narrator opens his door to a lightning-rod salesman, the two become involved in a philosophical discussion about faith and the will of God.
The Skull by Philip K. Dick
The Skull by Philip K. Dick was first published in 1952. Later it was included in The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick. It has since been republished several times, including in Beyond Lies the Wub in 1988
The Virginia Woolf Book Quiz
Virginia Woolf was an English writer and one of the most influential 20th-century authors. Test your knowledge of her life and work with our Virginia Woolf Book Quiz.
The Metropolitan Touch by P. G. Wodehouse
The Metropolitan Touch by P. G. Wodehouse features the young gentleman Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. The story was published in The Strand Magazine in London and Cosmopolitan in New York in September 1922.