“The Great Gatsby” is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925. The story is set in the 1920s and explores themes such as wealth, love, and the American Dream.
The novel is known for its commentary on the Roaring Twenties, a time period marked by economic prosperity, social and cultural change, and moral decay. Fitzgerald captures the excess and indulgence of the era, but also critiques it, showing how it ultimately leads to the downfall of many of the characters.
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“Around the World in Eighty Days” is an adventure novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1873. The story revolves around a wealthy Englishman named Phileas Fogg, who takes on a wager with members of his club that he can travel around the world in eighty days or less.
Accompanied by his French manservant Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a journey that takes him through several continents, including Europe, Asia, and America. Along the way, Fogg and Passepartout encounter a number of challenges… Read More

“Journey to the Center of the Earth” is a novel written by Jules Verne and published in 1864. The story follows the adventures of a German professor named Otto Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel, as they journey to the center of the Earth.
The novel is known for its imaginative and detailed descriptions of the underground world, as well as its themes of scientific discovery and adventure.
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“The Call of the Wild” is a novel written by Jack London and published in 1903. The story follows the life of a dog named Buck, who is kidnapped from his comfortable home in California and sold into the brutal life of an Alaskan sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush.
The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of the wilderness and its exploration of the themes of survival, adaptation, and the struggle between civilization and the natural world.
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“Peter and Wendy” is a novel by J.M. Barrie about a boy named Peter Pan who refuses to grow up and a young girl named Wendy Darling, who he takes to the magical world of Neverland along with her brothers. They encounter the Lost Boys, a band of orphaned boys, and Captain Hook, a villainous pirate who seeks revenge against Peter. The story explores themes of childhood, imagination, and the fear of growing up. In the end, Wendy and her brothers return to London, but Peter promises to visit the… Read More

The “Kama Sutra” is an ancient Indian text that is widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior. The text was written in Sanskrit and is believed to have been composed in the 3rd century CE by the Indian scholar Vatsyayana. It is divided into seven parts, each of which deals with a different aspect of human life and sexuality. The “Kama Sutra” covers a wide range of topics, including the duties and responsibilities of partners in a sexual relationship, the importanc… Read More

“Romeo and Juliet” is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The play is set in Verona, Italy and tells the story of two young lovers from rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets, who fall in love and secretly marry. However, they are eventually discovered, leading to a tragic turn of events that results in the deaths of both lovers, as well as several other characters.
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“The Art of War” is a Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu in the 5th century BC. It consists of 13 chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of warfare and provides advice on strategy, tactics, and military organization. The central themes of the book are the importance of flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, the value of strategic deception, and the need to understand and exploit the weaknesses of one’s opponent. The book is still widely read and studied… Read More

“The Three Musketeers” is a historical adventure novel written by Alexandre Dumas and first published in 1844. The novel takes place in seventeenth-century France during the reign of King Louis XIII and follows the adventures of the young Gascon nobleman D’Artagnan, who travels to Paris to join the King’s musketeers. Upon his arrival in the city, D’Artagnan becomes involved in a series of battles, duels, and political intrigues, with the help of the three musketeers, Athos, Porthos, an… Read More

“Antony and Cleopatra” is a play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of the relationship between Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman Republic, and Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt. The play explores themes of love, politics, power, and betrayal, and it is set against the backdrop of the political turmoil in the Roman Republic. The play begins with Antony dividing his time between Rome and Egypt, where he is deeply in love with Cleopatra, but is also torn between his duty t… Read More

“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is a novel written by Lewis Carroll in 1865. The story follows a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a fantastical world filled with talking animals, mad hatters, and playing cards that have come to life. As she navigates this strange new world, Alice encounters a variety of peculiar characters and experiences a series of surreal adventures. The book explores several themes including the loss of innocence, the transiti… Read More

Othello is a play about a Moorish general, Othello, who falls in love and marries a Venetian woman, Desdemona. Othello is an outsider in Venetian society and faces discrimination and mistrust because of his race. Additionally, Othello’s ensign, Iago, manipulates Othello into believing that Desdemona is unfaithful, leading Othello to murder her and then take his own life. The play explores themes of betrayal of love, jealousy, racism, nature of trust, and the destructive power of manipulation a… Read More

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1892. The stories feature the detective Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Dr. John Watson, who investigates a variety of mysterious and unusual cases. Some of the most famous stories in the collection include “A Scandal in Bohemia,” “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” and “The Adventure of Silver Blaze.”
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Macbeth, a William Shakespeare tragedy, chronicles the bloody rise and fall of the Scottish warrior Macbeth. Guided by a prophecy foretold by three witches and his ambitious wife, Macbeth pursues power and the throne. He soon discovers that the prophecy and his ambition have clouded his judgment. Partly inspired by actual events, Macbeth is Book 2 of our Shakespeare series.
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William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is one of the most well-known and enduring plays of all time. The play tells the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who is seeking revenge for the murder of his father, the king. Along the way, he must confront his own doubts and fears, and ultimately make a decision about what he believes is right. The play is known for its complex characters, dramatic plot, and themes of betrayal, madness, and the consequences of inaction.
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For the Cardano enthusiast that needs to master the disobedient dog in their Twitter feed. 40 original covers to the 1865 classic, Dog Breaking by W. N. Hutchinson. Only a true idiot would buy this.
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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895, is considered a classic of science fiction literature. It tells the story of a scientist named Time Traveler, who builds a time machine and uses it to travel to the distant future. The Traveler encounters new species and uncovers a plot that forces him to try to get back to his own time.
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“A Christmas Carol” is a novella written by Charles Dickens in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy but miserly old man who hates Christmas and everything about it. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts – the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come – who show him the error of his ways and help him to see the true meaning of Christmas
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“The Republic” is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It is one of his best-known works and is widely considered a classic of Western philosophy. In the dialogue, Plato explores the nature of justice and the ideal state through a discussion between Socrates and several other characters.
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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas was first published in serial form in the French newspaper “Le Siècle” in 1844. The story follows the life of Edmond Dantes, a young sailor who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the island fortress of Château d’If. After 13 years of incarceration, Dantes escapes with the help of a fellow prisoner and begins to plot his revenge against those who wronged him.
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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861 and set in 19th-century London, is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of an orphan named Pip as he navigates the complexities of the world and his own personal growth. Pip grapples with social class, love, guilt, and the consequences of his actions in this timeless Dickens classic.
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A Tale of Two Cities” is a novel by Charles Dickens set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The story follows the lives of Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, two men who are alike in many ways but come from very different social classes. Darnay is a French aristocrat who is falsely accused of treason, while Carton is a drunken lawyer who is in love with Darnay’s wife. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of the revolution. It is one of Di… Read More

Oliver Twist, first released as a novel by Charles Dickens in 1838, is a classical story that has been adapted for stage and screen for generations. Inspired partially by Dicken’s own youth and the plight of many unfortunate children, the story follows Oliver Twist as he escapes from a “Child Farm” (orphanage) and makes his way to London. Oliver does whatever it takes to survive in this un-romanticized peak into impoverished 1830s London.
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Don Quixote was first published on January 16, 1605, by Miguel de Cervantes. The book is considered by many to be the first modern novel. The plot revolves around the adventures of Alonso Quijano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he loses his mind, and believes he has become a knight named Don Quixote de La Mancha.
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