Measure for Measure by Edith Nesbit
Measure for Measure by Edith Nesbit is an shortened adaptation of the original Shakespeare play. It is part of her collection Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, published in 1907.
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5 Wonderful New Books for February 2026
Releasing in February we have the final work of the legendary Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa and a much anticipated new novel from the wonderful Tayari Jones. Enjoy 5 Wonderful New Books for February 2026!
The Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel Hawthorne was first published in The New-England Magazine in June 1835, it was republished in the second volume of Twice-Told Tales in 1841.
5 Amazing Colombian Books to Read in English
Colombian literature is as varied and changing as the country’s rich history. The Latin American Boom of the 1960s saw Latin American authors gain renown worldwide including internationally acclaimed Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez. Enjoy 5 Amazing Colombian Books to Read in English!
A Cure for the Blues by Mark Twain
A Cure for the Blues by Mark Twain was written in 1872. It appears in his short story collection The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories.
Most Anticipated Translated Fiction 2026 Part 1 (Jan – June)
Coming up in the first half of 2026, we have some wonderful translated fiction including exciting new releases from Mario Vargas Llosa and Mieko Kawakami. Enjoy Most Anticipated Translated Fiction 2026 Part 1 (Jan – June)!
The Empty House by Algernon Blackwood
The Empty House by Algernon Blackwood was published in 1906 in the short story collection The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories
The Definitive Biography Book Quiz
A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person’s life. Test your knowledge of famous bio’s with our Definitive Biography Book Quiz!
5 New Non Fiction Books Jan 2026
Kicking off 2026, we have some fascinating non-fiction releases including a new memoir from Jung Chang and Julian Sancton’s tale of the lost treasure of the San Jose. Enjoy 5 New Non-Fiction Books Jan 2026!
El Verdugo by Honoré de Balzac
El Verdugo by Honoré de Balzac was published in 1829. It is one of the Études philosophiques in La Comédie humaine.