2295 Results in the "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 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.
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      Leaving Time

      Leaving Time Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Leav­ing Time (2014) by ​Jodi Picoult​ is a ​mys­tery-dri­ven dra­ma​ blend­ing ​grief, mem­o­ry, and the super­nat­ur­al. The sto­ry fol­lows ​13-year-old Jen­na Met­calf, who has spent a decade search­ing for her miss­ing moth­er, ​Alice, a sci­en­tist study­ing ele­phant grief. After her mother’s mys­te­ri­ous dis­ap­pear­ance from an ele­phant sanctuary—following a trag­ic acci­dent involv­ing an ele­phant and Jenna’s father—Jenna hires ​a dis­graced psy­chic​ and ​a retired detec­tive​ to…
    • Andersen’s Fairy Tales Cover
      by LovelyMay Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of enchanting, often dark and whimsical stories that explore themes of love, longing, innocence, beauty, human folly, and the mysteries of life, blending poetic prose, fantasy, and vivid imagery.
    • Gregor the Overlander Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Gre­gor the Over­lan­der, ​Gre­gor, an ordi­nary 11-year-old boy from New York City, is thrust into an extra­or­di­nary adven­ture when he and his tod­dler sis­ter, ​Boots, fall through a laun­dry grate into the ​Under­land—a hid­den world beneath the city. This sub­ter­ranean realm is home to giant ​rats, bats, cock­roach­es, and pale, vio­let-eyed humans who live in the under­ground king­dom of ​Regalia. When Gre­gor arrives, he…
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    • The Housemaid: An Absolutely Addictive Psychological Thriller with a Jaw-Dropping Twist Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller full of twists and suspense. It follows Millie, a woman with a dark past, who becomes a housemaid for a wealthy family, only to uncover shocking secrets. Fast-paced and full of surprises, this is a must-read for thriller fans.
    • Tower of Dawn Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the next install­ment of the Throne of Glass series, fol­low Chaol West­fall on a sweep­ing jour­ney of dis­cov­ery and heal­ing. While Aelin’s sto­ry takes her east, Chaol and Nes­ryn trav­el south to the leg­endary Torre Cesme in Anti­ca. There, they seek allies for the war loom­ing on the horizon—and heal­ing for the wounds Chaol has suf­fered. But what they find in the south­ern…
    • Books and Bookmen Cover
      by LovelyMay Books and Bookmen is a delightful collection of essays by Andrew Lang, originally published in the late 19th century. This work captures Lang's reflections on books, libraries, and the people who cherish them. He covers a range of topics, from rare book collecting and literary anecdotes to the joys of reading and the quirks of bibliophiles. Known for his wit and erudition, Lang offers insights into the world of books with humor, reverence, and a touch of irony. This work remains a charming read for anyone passionate about literature, book history, and the culture surrounding books.
    • The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants Cover
      by LovelyMay *The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants* is an early 20th-century work attributed to "Eros Urides," said to be a Martian communicating through automatic writing. Published in 1922, the book is a mix of science fiction and spiritualism, presenting itself as an account of life on Mars and the philosophical teachings of its inhabitants. The Martians, as described, are highly advanced beings who live in harmony and possess deep spiritual wisdom. The text explores themes like reincarnation, cosmic unity, and enlightenment, offering readers a unique perspective on Martian civilization and its ideals. This imaginative and speculative book captures the era’s fascination with extraterrestrial life and metaphysical concepts.
    • The Assassin and the Desert: A Throne of Glass Novella Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Assas­sin and the Desert is the sec­ond novel­la in the Throne of Glass pre­quel col­lec­tion, The Assassin’s Blade. This sto­ry fol­lows Celae­na Sar­doth­ien as she is sent to the Silent Assas­sins in the Red Desert for pun­ish­ment and train­ing after defy­ing her mas­ter. Iso­lat­ed and far from every­thing famil­iar, Celae­na must prove her worth with­out the com­forts of her rep­u­ta­tion or alliances. As…
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