1011 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • The Ministry of Time Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Ministry of Time by Javier Cercas follows a secret Spanish agency that protects history by preventing time travelers from changing the past. As agents navigate different eras, the novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of altering history.
    • The Last One at the Wedding Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Last One at the Wedding by Wendy Willis follows a character reflecting on love, loss, and personal growth during a wedding. As she observes the couple and those around her, the novel explores the complexities of relationships and the bittersweet nature of change.
    • The Lady of Lyons Cover
      by LovelyMay The Lady of Lyons by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a romantic melodrama set in 19th-century France, telling the story of a young woman, Pauline, who is torn between the affections of two men, while themes of love, honor, and social expectations unfold amidst moments of high emotion and tragic misunderstandings.
    • The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay The Cir­cus Boys Across the Con­ti­nent by Edgar B. P. Dar­ling­ton is an adven­tur­ous nov­el that fol­lows the jour­ney of two young men work­ing in a cir­cus as they trav­el across Amer­i­ca, fac­ing thrilling chal­lenges and uncov­er­ing excite­ment along the way.
    • The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Charlie Mackesy) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a heartwarming, illustrated book about friendship, kindness, and self-discovery, offering simple yet profound life lessons for readers of all ages.
    • The Book of Love Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin **Kel­ly Link’s debut nov­el, The Book of Love, is a genre-defy­ing blend of fan­ta­sy, com­ing-of-age nar­ra­tive, and explo­ration of love in its many forms. Set in the pecu­liar sea­side town of Lovesend, Mass­a­chu­setts, the sto­ry fol­lows three teenagers—Laura, Daniel, and Mo—who return from the dead under mys­te­ri­ous cir­cum­stances. Guid­ed by their enig­mat­ic music teacher, Mr. Anabin, and a super­nat­ur­al enti­ty named Bogomil, they must…
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    • The Autobiography of A Slander Cover
      by LovelyMay The Autobiography of a Slander by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical short story in which slander narrates its own life, reflecting on how it spreads and causes harm, offering a biting commentary on human nature and the consequences of false accusations.
    • The Autobiography of a Quack and the Case of George Cover
      by LovelyMay The Autobiography of a Quack and The Case of George Dedlow by S. Weir Mitchell is a collection of satirical and poignant tales that explore medical and psychological themes through the experiences of their protagonists. *The Autobiography of a Quack* offers a humorous yet critical look at the fraudulent practices of a self-serving, morally dubious physician, exposing the dangers of medical charlatanism in 19th-century America. *The Case of George Dedlow* tells the haunting story of a Civil War soldier grappling with the traumatic loss of his limbs, delving into themes of identity, resilience, and the psychological effects of amputation. Together, these stories showcase Mitchell’s insights as a neurologist and his critique of both the medical profession and the human psyche.
    • Small Great Things Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Small Great Things by ​Jodi Picoult​ (2016) is a grip­ping nov­el that explores ​racism, priv­i­lege, and jus­tice​ in mod­ern Amer­i­ca. The sto­ry fol­lows ​Ruth Jef­fer­son, an expe­ri­enced Black labor and deliv­ery nurse, who is for­bid­den from car­ing for a new­born after the white suprema­cist par­ents request “no African Amer­i­can staff.” When the baby goes into car­diac arrest and Ruth hes­i­tates to inter­vene, she is charged…
    • She Stoops to Conquer Cover
      by LovelyMay She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith is a celebrated 18th-century comedy of manners that masterfully intertwines romance, humor, and satire. The play revolves around the schemes and misunderstandings that arise when young Charles Marlow, awkward around high-born women but confident with those of lower status, mistakes the home of his intended bride, Kate Hardcastle, for an inn. Taking advantage of the confusion, Kate pretends to be a barmaid to win his affection in her own clever way. With its engaging plot, sharp wit, and commentary on social conventions, the play remains a timeless exploration of love, identity, and the follies of human behavior.
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