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“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: published today in 1960
SYNOPSIS: Set in Depression-era Alabama, the novel follows Scout Finch as her father, lawyer Atticus Finch, defends a Black man falsely accused of assault. Through Scout’s eyes, the story explores prejudice, justice, childhood innocence, and the painful realities...
“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini: published today in 2003
“But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.” SYNOPSIS: Amir grows up in Afghanistan alongside Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. After betraying his closest friend, Amir spends years haunted by guilt. The novel explores friendship, betrayal,...
New book: 52 Banned Books in the UK: A Guided Intellectual Journey
A Yearlong Reading Guide Exploring UK’s Most Challenged Literature What happens when a book is considered too powerful to stay on the shelf? 52 Banned Books is a reading guide designed for curious, thoughtful readers who want to explore the stories that have been...
Remembering Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov on His Birthday
Bulgakov’s writing combined satire, fantasy, moral seriousness, and a deep understanding of power.
New Book: Wine Tasting Guide & Journal: A Beginner’s Companion to Tasting, Choosing, and Pairing the World’s Most Famous Wines
Does the wine world feel complex and exclusive? Let Strasbourg-based wine writer Daniel Savin be your friendly guide.
Introduction – Love After 50: From Loss to Love Again
Adrian writes for readers who want honest advice, a bit of humour, and the reassurance that it is never too late to start again
A Brief History of Montreal
Montreal’s history begins long before it became a French colony or a modern Canadian metropolis. The island and surrounding region were used by Indigenous peoples for centuries before Europeans arrived, and the site that later became Montreal was already a place of...
Harper Lee Birthday – To Kill a Mockingbird Essay
Today, April 28, is Harper Lee's birthday, she was born 100 years ago. Here's the essay about her famous book To Kill a Mockingbird, from my new book 52 Banned Books: A Guided Intellectual Journey (U.S. edition): Unlock the Stories They Tried to Silence SYNOPSIS: Set...
New Book: Love After 50: From Loss to Love Again
Honest advice, practical tips, and real stories about online dating, including what works, what doesn’t, and what nobody tells you when you start again.