A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill
A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill was published in 1893. It later appears in the short story collection The King of Schnorrers.
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5 New Non Fiction Books Feb 2026
Coming out in February, we have a touching and funny memoir from Mark Haddon and Julia Cooke’s fascinating account of three women reporters. Enjoy 5 New Non Fiction Books Feb 2026!
The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde
The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde first appeared in print in the newspaper The World in June 1887. A short touching story about a man, who is poor, but becomes rich through an act of kindness.
Book of the Month February 2026
Quizlit’s Book of the Month February 2026 is the latest mesmerizing short story collection Good and Evil and Other Stories from the wonderful Argentinian author Samanta Schweblin.
The Life and Work of Iris Murdoch
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch DBE was an Irish and British novelist and philosopher. Murdoch is best known for her novels about good and evil, sexual relationships and morality.
Jean Gourdon’s Four Days By Émile Zola
Jean Gourdon’s Four Days By Émile Zola was published in 1874. It is a study of four typical days in the life of a Provencal peasant of the better sort, told by the man himself. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Jean Gourdon’s Four…
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.
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!