Traveler of the Century
Set in the early 19th century, _Traveler of the Century_ follows the travels of Hans, a young German traveler and translator…
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Paterson
paterson.webp “Paterson” is a long poem written by American modernist poet William Carlos Williams and published in five parts between 1946 and 1951. Williams names the poem “Paterson,” as Patterson, NJ is where he lived and worked as a doctor. The poem is a sprawling and ambitious work that was published in four parts and tend in my reading to go from great (Book 1) to so-so (Book 2), and on downward in overal quality. Just a fragment from the...
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Look Homeward, Angel
…a coming-of-age story that follows the protagonist, Eugene Gant, as he grows up in the fictional town of Altamont, North Carolina, during the early 20th century.
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China Mountain Zhang
The novel follows the life of Zhang Zhong Shan, a young man living in New York City. Chinese culture now influences most aspects of life.
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All I Asking for is My Body
Murayama's novel explores the struggles of the Japanese immigrant community in Hawaii during a time of social and economic inequality. Kiyoshi comes from a poor family. They face discrimination…
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The Purloined Letter
The Purloined Letter begins with Dupin's friend, the narrator, visiting him…
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The Colossus of Maroussi
The book chronicles Miller's experiences traveling through Greece in the late 1930s…
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A Contest for Supremacy
Examines the socioeconomic forces at play in US-China relations. I do not share the author's conclusion, but it's an engaging book.
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The Great Wall of China
a fictional account that explores the construction and purpose of the Great Wall, employing allegory and philosophical themes.
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The Royal Game
It tells the story of Mirko Czentovic, an uneducated but exceptionally talented chess player…
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Desert Queen
The book provides a comprehensive account of Gertrude Bell's life, beginning with her privileged upbringing in a wealthy British family.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
It is a semi-autobiographical account of a drug-fueled journey through Las Vegas…
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The Death of Ivan Ilyich
…a high-ranking Russian bureaucrat, and his gradual realization of his own mortality as he faces a terminal illness.
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Report from the Interior
Paul Auster's memoir.
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Man Walks Into A Room
The story centers around Samson Greene. Greene is a professor of cognitive science who discovers that he has lost all memory.
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The Ruined Map
Set in Tokyo, the story follows a private detective named Mr. Nemuro. Takahashi seeks Nemuro's help in finding his missing brother-in-law, Katsumi…
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The Driver's Seat
…in the psychological thriller genre, dealing with themes of alienation, isolation and loss of spiritual values.
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Life and Death are Wearing Me Out
The story spans several decades of Chinese history, following the protagonist, Ximen Nao, through his various lives and reincarnations.
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The Conservationist
A brief description of your post
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Le Grand Meaulnes
Coming of age novel widely read in France.
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Breakfast of Champions
_Breakfast of Champions_ is set in the fictional town of Midland City…
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Devil in a Blue Dress
the first book in the Easy Rawlins noir detective series
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The Rider
Recounts the author's personal experience of participating in a cycling race called the Tour de Mont Aigoual.
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The Lemon Table
The book explores themes of aging, mortality, and the complexities of human relationships through a series of interconnected narratives.
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Persepolis
…about the author's childhood and adolescence in Iran during the Islamic Revolution and the subsequent Iran-Iraq War.
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Blood Meridian
Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows a runaway known as "the Kid" who joins a band of ruthless scalp hunters.
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Hunger
hunger.webp Hunger is a novel written by Norwegian author Knut Hamsun and published in 1890. It follows the story of an unnamed protagonist, a struggling writer living in the city of Kristiania (now Oslo). He is the epitome of the starving artist. The novel is a psychological exploration of the protagonist’s descent into physical and mental deprivation. He wanders the streets, desperately searching for food and work. He becomes consumed by his hunger and the constant struggle to survive. The...
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The Martian Chronicles
The book presents a series of loosely connected narratives that depict humanity's colonization and exploration of Mars.
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Poems of Philip Larkin
Known for his introspective and often pessimistic view of the world.
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Laughter in the Dark
The story follows the life of Albinus, a middle-aged art critic who becomes infatuated with a young aspiring actress, Margot.