822 Results with the "Fiction" genre
Adventure Fiction (1005)
Biography (410)
Business & Finance (1)
Children's Literature (124)
Comics (6)
Culture (51)
Drama (28)
Dystopian (16)
Fable (86)
Fantasy (1108)
Fantasy (145)
Finance (16)
Gothic Fiction (12)
Historical Fiction (537)
History (122)
Horror (55)
Lifestyle (36)
Literary (404)
Literary Fiction (168)
Memoir (167)
Mystery (333)
Non-fiction (97)
Novel (549)
Paranormal Fiction (96)
Philosophical (180)
Philosophy (45)
Poetry (249)
Political Fiction (11)
Politics (41)
Practical (32)
Psychological Thriller (107)
Relationship (5)
Romance Novel (712)
Romantic Melodrama (14)
Satire (91)
Science (55)
Science Fiction (242)
Self-help (64)
Society (65)
Society (2)
Spiritual Growth (1)
story (2)
Thriller (675)
True Crime (55)
view (11)
Women's Fiction (1)
Young Adult (122)
-
Chapter
Part VII — Buttered Side Down
Part VII begins with Jennie pressing her cold face to the glossy pane of a grocery window, where fruits from warm shores sit in tempting disarray. The label “maymeys from Cuba” catches her attention—not for what it promises in flavor, but for what it represents: opulence unreachable. Around her, Chicago’s winter grips the streets with icy fingers, while Jennie’s own stomach tightens in quiet revolt. The glass is not just a physical barrier; it’s a symbol of what she cannot cross. Inside,…-
48.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part VI — Buttered Side Down
Part VI opens with Effie Bauer standing confidently behind the perfume counter, her poise shaped by years of self-discipline and hard-earned expertise in department store prestige. She knows how to match a fragrance to a customer’s personality, just as she has learned to tailor her own composure to a life lived solo. Though admired for her polished manners and tasteful fashion, she often walks home to a quiet apartment, where silence greets her more faithfully than any companion. Years of watching others…-
48.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part V — Buttered Side Down
Part V begins on the last night of the year, with music echoing through marble halls and glittering dresses sweeping past mirrored walls. But behind a swinging kitchen door, Gussie Fink is standing in flat shoes on cold tile, counting silverware and checking trays with unwavering focus. Around her, plates are passed, orders barked, and the air is thick with steam and tension, far removed from the elegance spilling across the ballroom floor. There’s no orchestra in this part of the hotel, only the clatter…-
48.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part IV — Buttered Side Down
Part IV begins in a small Midwestern town just as Ivy Keller returns from finishing school, filled with polished manners and romantic daydreams shaped by poetry and novels. Her days stretch long and uneventful until she notices Rudie Schlachweiler, the town's celebrated pitcher. With his square jaw and local fame, Rudie quickly becomes more than a passing interest. Ivy, once indifferent to baseball, finds herself at every game, learning the rhythms of the sport just to watch him pitch. Her admiration…-
48.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part III — Buttered Side Down
Part III introduces readers to a cramped corner of downtown where worn floorboards creak under the steps of overworked shopgirls and silent managers. In this crowded loft shoe department, Sophy Epstein, dressed in a clinging black gown with more audacity than refinement, catches the eye—and judgment—of her colleagues. Her outfit isn’t chosen from vanity but from necessity mixed with bold defiance. The dress, too shiny and too snug, challenges both her poverty and the dull grayness of her routine. For…-
48.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part II — Buttered Side Down
Part II begins with a man stepping off the train, not in shame, but with a heavy past tucked under his coat and a name that carries weight in a town that hasn’t forgotten. Ted Terrill, once a young man with prospects, returns home bearing the scars of failure, though none visible to the eye. His time in prison had been softened by progressive ideals—no bars, no chains, just a uniformed routine of baseball and discipline. He does not carry the look of the broken, but inside, shame still coils tightly.…-
48.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part I — Buttered Side Down
Part I opens not with polished grandeur or dramatic skyline scenes but with a sly detour from literary convention, settling instead into a worn corner of Chicago life. The setting is rooted in the Nottingham curtain district, where hand-washed linens hang limp, and "Rooms With or Without Board" signs dominate the stoops. In this smoky stretch of working-class tenements lives Gertie, a department store clerk whose days are spent on sore feet and whose nights are occupied by a beauty regimen that owes more…-
48.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Story
Buttered Side Down
Buttered Side Down by Edna Ferber is a delightful collection of short stories that offers witty, poignant, and insightful glimpses into the lives of everyday people. Published in 1912, the stories explore themes of love, ambition, hardship, and the unpredictable nature of life, often emphasizing the humor and irony in ordinary circumstances. With Ferber’s sharp observations and engaging prose, the collection captures the struggles and triumphs of its characters, making it a timeless celebration of human resilience and spirit.-
4.2 K • Nov 8, '24
-
3.7 K • Nov 8, '24
-
3.8 K • Nov 8, '24
-
-
Chapter
Chapter IV — The Choice
Chapter IV – The Choice opens at the height of Link Ferris's transformation, where once-barren land now blooms with prosperity and promise. This growth wasn't achieved through shortcuts or easy breaks—it came from tireless work, relentless faith, and the constant companionship of his dog, Chum. Together, man and animal endured long seasons of struggle, pushing against loneliness and uncertainty, forming a bond deeper than most friendships. Now, with new fences, thriving crops, and money in the bank,… -
Chapter
Chapter III — The Ordeal
Chapter III – The Ordeal captures a moment when the weight of hope, pride, and quiet suffering collides with an unexpected act of compassion. Link Ferris, braced for loss, stood frozen as the girl’s words unraveled the tension gripping his chest. What began as a contest for Chum had become something deeper—a trial of love, loyalty, and quiet sacrifice. The girl, graceful in her humility, acknowledged what Link had earned not through competition, but through heart. Her voice, trembling yet resolute,… - Previous 1 … 84 85 86 … 93 Next
