I first picked up The Brothers Karamazov during a particularly turbulent phase of my life. Having gone through a series of disillusioning experiences that shook my core beliefs, I found myself questioning everything – from the existence of God and the meaning of life to the very nature of good and evil. It was in … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Middlemarch from my bookshelf. I had been meaning to read this Victorian classic for years, but its daunting length of over 800 pages had always made me hesitate. However, with the dreary weather outside and a cozy blanket wrapped around me, I decided it … Read more
I first encountered Les Misérables as a teenager when I saw the musical on stage. I was captivated by the epic story, unforgettable music, and powerful themes. But it wasn’t until recently, in my late 20s, that I finally decided to tackle Victor Hugo’s original novel. At over 1400 pages, it was an intimidating undertaking. … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Alienist by Caleb Carr. I had been searching for a gripping historical novel to transport me to another time and place, and this book immediately caught my eye with its intriguing premise and vivid cover art. Little did I know that I was … Read more
I first picked up The Dante Club during a trip to Boston a few years ago. As someone who has always been fascinated by literary history and the lives of famous writers, the premise of this novel immediately caught my eye in the bookstore. A murder mystery involving Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and … Read more
Ever since I was a young child, I’ve been captivated by tales of high-seas adventure and the romantic allure of pirate life. There was something irresistible about the idea of sailing uncharted waters, seeking hidden treasures, and embracing a life of daring exploits far from the constraints of civilized society. So when I stumbled upon … Read more
The Three Musketeers – A Timeless Tale of Adventure, Friendship, and Heroism It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. I had been meaning to read this classic for years, but somehow it kept getting pushed down my ever-growing reading list. That day, however, the gloomy … Read more
I first came across The Dress Lodger quite by chance. I was browsing the shelves at my local bookstore, searching for something new to pique my interest after a string of disappointing reads. The striking cover immediately caught my eye – a haunting image of a young woman in a tattered blue dress against the … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Scarlet Pimpernel. I had been meaning to read this renowned adventure novel for years, ever since I became fascinated by the French Revolution in a college history course. As someone who loves getting swept up in tales of daring heroes and high-stakes escapades … Read more
The Count of Monte Cristo – A Timeless Tale of Revenge, Justice, and Redemption It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Count of Monte Cristo. I had heard so much about this literary classic, but for some reason, I had never gotten around to reading it. That day, however, something … Read more