Icon is a thriller written by Frederick Forsyth that plays out in 1999 and is set in Russia. Find out about the plot of this novel and why it is recommended reading to readers who enjoy socio-political thrillers.
Reinventing the Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm Fairy tales ought to be spellbinding, magical, and should always have a touch of darkness thrown in for good measure. In Grimm Tales for Young and Old, Philip Pullman carefully selects 50 of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales ranging from classic feel-good fables to obscure stories and…
The Winter Queen Is Both Strange and Enticing Boris Akunin’s The Winter Queen is a thrilling mystery set in 1876. From the very start of the book, readers are guaranteed to be engrossed in the evolving characters, setting, and story. Akunin’s clever writing style creates a potent atmosphere and transports readers back in time and…
Rabbit Is Rich is a Pulitzer-Prize winning novel by John Updike. Find out more about the novel and the late author’s powerful writing style.
The Prime Ministers Is Vital to Anyone Interested in History and the Middle East The Prime Ministers offers an intimate look into the diplomacy and politics of the founding years of the State of Israel. It is a must-read for anyone interested in modern history and particularly in the Middle East. Who Was Yehuda Avner?…
Read more about the plot and writing of Politika by Tom Clancy, a fast-paced political thriller published in 1997 involving Russia and terrorism on the US.
The first half of this fascinating book addresses a scientific approach to reality and consciousness via the concepts of quantum physics, which are laid out in simple and understandable language.
Origin is the fifth novel in Dan Brown’s series about the exciting adventures of Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor and expert on symbols and codes.
Aldous Huxley wrote Brave New World in 1932 – just a century ago, but the plot takes place in 2541. However, the picture he painted of the far future (or at least some of its details), doesn’t seem so distant from today’s world.
Did you know that the way you stand, hold your elbows, gesture with your hands, position your feet – all reveal your thoughts and feelings?
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