2295 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • The Hunger Games Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Hunger Games, ​Kat­niss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl from the impov­er­ished ​Dis­trict 12, vol­un­teers to take her younger sister’s place in the ​annu­al Hunger Games—a tele­vised fight to the death between 24 chil­dren, orches­trat­ed by the tyran­ni­cal ​Capi­tol​ to sup­press rebel­lion in ​Panem, the dystopi­an remains of North Amer­i­ca. Thrust into the ​are­na​ with fel­low trib­ute ​Pee­ta Mel­lark, Kat­niss must use her ​hunt­ing skills,…
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      Black House

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Black House is the long-await­ed sequel to The Tal­is­man, reunit­ing read­ers with ​Jack Sawyer—now a retired LAPD detec­tive liv­ing in small-town Wis­con­sin. But when a series of grue­some child mur­ders plague the com­mu­ni­ty, Jack is drawn back into the hor­rors of the ​Ter­ri­to­ries, the alter­nate uni­verse he once tra­versed as a boy. Team­ing up with an aging bik­er named ​Hen­ry Ley­den​ and a boy with super­nat­ur­al…
      Fantasy • Fiction • Horror • Thriller
    • A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay A Strange Dis­ap­pear­ance by Anna Kather­ine Green is a mys­tery nov­el that fol­lows detec­tive Ebenez­er Gryce as he inves­ti­gates the baf­fling case of a wom­an’s sud­den dis­ap­pear­ance, uncov­er­ing secrets and puz­zling clues along the way.
    • Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Empire of Storms is the explo­sive fifth install­ment in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. As war looms across the con­ti­nent, Aelin Galathynius must embrace her des­tiny as queen and ral­ly allies to stand against the dark forces threat­en­ing her world. With ene­mies clos­ing in and betray­al around every cor­ner, Aelin and her com­pan­ions embark on a per­ilous jour­ney filled with…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Romance Novel • Young Adult
    • 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.
    • Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay Tom Swift and His Elec­tric Loco­mo­tive by Vic­tor Apple­ton is an adven­tur­ous nov­el where young inven­tor Tom Swift designs a ground­break­ing elec­tric loco­mo­tive, fac­ing chal­lenges and excite­ment as he tests his cre­ation and uncov­ers a plot to sab­o­tage it.
    • The Assassin and the Desert Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Assas­sin and the Desert, Celae­na Sar­doth­ien, Adar­lan’s most noto­ri­ous assas­sin, is sent to the Red Desert as pun­ish­ment for defy­ing her mas­ter.There, at the fortress of the Silent Assas­sins, she must prove her loy­al­ty and learn new dead­ly skills to reclaim her hon­or.As Celae­na trains under the Silent Mas­ter, she encoun­ters treach­ery, hid­den dan­gers, and the harsh truths about trust and sur­vival.This…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Young Adult
    • Derrick Vaughan, Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Derrick Vaughan, Novelist is a novella by Edna Lyall, published in 1889. It tells the story of Derrick Vaughan, a young man who discovers his passion for writing and achieves success as a novelist. The narrative explores his journey through the literary world, the sacrifices he makes for his art, and the personal challenges he faces, including the tension between love and ambition. The book provides insight into the life of a writer in Victorian England, addressing themes of creativity, ethics, and perseverance, with Lyall's characteristic emphasis on moral integrity and social values.
    • American Assassin Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Amer­i­can Assas­sin intro­duces ​Mitch Rapp, a venge­ful col­lege ath­lete turned lethal CIA oper­a­tive, in a high-octane ori­gin sto­ry of mod­ern espi­onage. After Rapp’s fiancée is killed in the ​Pan Am Locker­bie bomb­ing, he chan­nels his rage into becom­ing the Unit­ed States’ most for­mi­da­ble weapon against ter­ror­ism. Recruit­ed by ​Irene Kennedy​ and trained by the ruth­less ​Stan Hur­ley, Rapp is thrust into a covert war against…
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      Uncle Vanya

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      by LovelyMay Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov is a poignant and bittersweet play that explores themes of unfulfilled dreams, love, and the search for meaning in rural Russia. Set on a deteriorating estate, the story revolves around the lives of Uncle Vanya, his niece Sonya, and the arrival of Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena, whose presence disrupts the household. As long-buried resentments and desires surface, the characters grapple with their frustrations, longings, and the harsh realities of life. With Chekhov’s masterful blend of humor and tragedy, Uncle Vanya captures the complexity of human emotions and the universal struggle for purpose and happiness.
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