John Preston’s “A Very English Scandal” is a captivating historical fiction novel that delves into the life of British politician Jeremy Thorpe, who was accused of conspiring to murder his ex-lover in the 1970s. The book explores the complexities of the British political system, the class divide, and the hypocrisy that surrounds power and influence.…
Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered is a true crime podcast turned book written by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. The book is a collection of essays and stories that explore the dark side of human nature and the dangers that lurk in the world. The book is divided into three parts, each containing several…
Lord of the Flies is a novel written by William Golding, published in 1954. The book explores the themes of human nature, civilization, and the inherent desire for power and control. The story is set on a deserted island where a group of British boys, ages six to twelve, find themselves stranded after a plane…
Empire of Pain is a non-fiction book written by Patrick Radden Keefe. The book explores the history of the Sackler family, who are infamous for their role in the opioid epidemic that has ravaged the United States. The book delves deep into the family’s origins, their rise to wealth and power, and their involvement in…
Animal Farm is a novel written by George Orwell and published in 1945. The book is an allegorical fable that explores the corrupting influence of power and the dangers of totalitarianism. The story is set on a farm where the animals overthrow their human farmer and establish their own society. However, as the animals begin…
Things Fall Apart is a novel written by Chinua Achebe, published in 1958. The book tells the story of Okonkwo, a young man from the Umuofia clan in Nigeria, and his struggle to rise above his father’s legacy of laziness and debauchery. The novel explores themes of identity, culture, and the impact of colonialism on…
Normal People is a novel by Irish author Sally Rooney, published in 2018. The book follows the lives of two young people, Connell and Marianne, from secondary school to their undergraduate years at Trinity College Dublin. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Introduction The book begins with Connell…
Where the Crawdads Sing is a novel written by Delia Owens, published in 2018. The book follows the life of Kya Clark, a young girl who grows up alone in the marshes of North Carolina. The novel explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the power of nature. Chapter Summaries Chapter 1 The novel begins in…
How to Kill a Unicorn by Mark Payne is a book that explores the concept of unicorns and how they can be killed. The book is divided into three chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of unicorn hunting and killing. In this book summary, we will provide a brief overview of each…
The Nightingale is a historical fiction novel by Kristin Hannah, published in 2015. The book follows the lives of two sisters, Isabelle and Vianne, in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. The novel explores themes of love, courage, and survival, as the sisters navigate through the horrors of war and fight for their freedom. Chapter…