Last collection of books

Frozen

1998, Bryony Lavery

"Frozen" is a gripping play that intertwines the lives of three individuals: a grieving mother whose daughter has been abducted and murdered, the serial killer responsible for the crime, and a psychiatrist researching the nature of such evil. The narrative explores themes of forgiveness, justice, an

John

2015, Annie Baker

The play unfolds in a bed-and-breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where a young couple, Jenny and Elias, arrive to stay over the Thanksgiving weekend. Their relationship is tested by the eerie atmosphere of the B&B, the odd behavior of its peculiar proprietor, Mertis, and the presence of her enig

Happy Days

1961, Samuel Beckett

"Happy Days" is a play that revolves around the life of Winnie, a middle-aged woman who is buried up to her waist in a mound of earth, with her situation worsening in the second act as she becomes buried up to her neck. Despite her predicament, Winnie maintains a sense of optimism and routine, often

Faith Healer

1979, Brian Friel

The play explores the life and turbulent career of Frank Hardy, a traveling faith healer, as he roams through Scotland and Wales with his wife Grace and manager Teddy, offering the promise of miracles to the sick and suffering. Through a series of four monologues delivered by the three characters, t

Private Lives

1930, Noel Coward

"Private Lives" is a sophisticated comedy of manners that explores the complexities of love and relationships. The play centers around a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, discover they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Their rekindled passion for each oth

Making Noise Quietly

1986, Robert Holman

"Making Noise Quietly" is a compelling collection of three thematically connected plays that explore the profound effects of war on personal relationships and the human spirit. Through intimate, character-driven narratives set across different time periods and locations, the work delves into the liv

Machinal

1928, Sophie Treadwell

The play is a powerful expressionist work that follows the life of a young woman who feels trapped and dehumanized by the societal expectations and mechanical nature of the early 20th-century urban environment. She is suffocated by her mundane job, an oppressive marriage to her boss, and the overall

One Man, Two Guvnors

2011, Richard Bean

Set in 1960s Brighton, the play is a hilarious farce that follows the bumbling and perpetually hungry Francis Henshall, who becomes separately employed by two men – Roscoe Crabbe, a local gangster, and Stanley Stubbers, an upper-class criminal. Unbeknownst to Francis, Roscoe is actually Roscoe's sis

The Effect

2012, Lucy Prebble

"The Effect" is a thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of the human mind and the nature of love. Set within the controlled environment of a clinical drug trial, two young volunteers find themselves drawn to each other as they partake in an experiment for a new antidepressant. As

Sizwe Bansi Is Dead

1972, Athol Fugard

This play explores the harsh realities of apartheid in South Africa through the story of a black man who adopts a dead man's identity to improve his prospects. After being forced to leave his home in King William's Town due to restrictive work laws, he assumes the name and papers of a dead man named

An Oak Tree

2005, Tim Crouch

"An Oak Tree" is a unique and avant-garde play that explores themes of loss, perception, and the power of suggestion through an unconventional narrative structure. The story revolves around two main characters: a hypnotist who is grappling with the guilt of having accidentally killed a girl with his

Intimate Apparel

2003, Lynn Nottage

"Intimate Apparel" is a poignant play set in New York City in 1905, which tells the story of Esther, an African American seamstress who creates exquisite lingerie for both wealthy uptown wives and downtown prostitutes. As she navigates the complexities of love, empowerment, and the constraints of th

Henry Iv

1922, Luigi Pirandello

In this novel, the protagonist is a man who, after an accident during a historical pageant, comes to believe himself to be the medieval German emperor Henry IV. For twenty years, he lives in a villa with attendants who indulge his delusion. The story delves into themes of madness, reality, and illus

Our Country’s Good

1988, Timberlake Wertenbaker

Set in the late 18th century, the narrative revolves around a group of British convicts and their naval officers sent to an Australian penal colony. Amidst the harsh conditions, an ambitious young lieutenant decides to put on a play with the convicts as a means to rehabilitate them and raise morale.

Pioneers In Ingolstadt

1928, Marieluise Fleißer

The narrative revolves around a group of soldiers who arrive in a small Bavarian town to build a bridge, disrupting the lives of the local residents. The soldiers' presence ignites a series of encounters and relationships, particularly focusing on two young women from the town who become involved wi

Purgatory In Ingolstadt

1924, Marieluise Fleißer

Set in the conservative, oppressive environment of a provincial Bavarian town in the early 20th century, the narrative follows a group of young students as they struggle against the rigid social mores and religious piety that dictate their lives. The central characters, a young woman and a man, find

Old Times

1971, Harold Pinter

The play delves into the complexities of memory and the power dynamics within relationships. Set in a converted farmhouse, a married couple hosts an old friend who shares a past with the wife. As the trio reminisce over old times, the conversation becomes a subtle battle of wits and control, reveali

Bent

1979, Martin Sherman

The play is a harrowing and emotional journey through the persecution of homosexuals during the Nazi regime, focusing on the story of a gay man in 1930s Berlin who is sent to a concentration camp. His struggle for survival becomes both a testament to the human spirit and a poignant commentary on the

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

1984, August Wilson

Set in a 1927 Chicago recording studio, the play delves into the complexities of race, art, and the exploitation of Black musicians in the era of the blues. The narrative centers around the fiery and determined Ma Rainey, the "Mother of the Blues," and her band members as they gather to record new s

Blasted

1995, Sarah Kane

"Blasted" is a controversial and provocative play that explores themes of violence, war, and human suffering. Set initially in a luxurious hotel room, the narrative follows a middle-aged journalist and a young woman as their seemingly private encounter is violently disrupted by the intrusion of a so

Far Away

2000, Caryl Churchill

"Far Away" is a dystopian drama that unfolds through a series of vignettes, revealing a world where everything in nature is at war. It begins with a young girl visiting her aunt, who discovers a disturbing secret that sets the tone for the play. As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that the

Corto Maltese

1967, Hugo Pratt

"Corto Maltese" is a series of graphic novels that follow the adventures of the eponymous sea captain during the early 20th century. A roguish and enigmatic character, Corto Maltese navigates through historical events and encounters a variety of richly drawn characters, from pirates and revolutionar

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

1966, Tom Stoppard

The play is an absurdist, existential tragicomedy that follows two minor characters from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, who are now the protagonists in their own story. As they stumble through philosophical debates and encounter a troupe of actors while trying to understand th

Dona Flor And Her Two Husbands

1966, Harriet de Onís

In this vibrant and humorous novel, we follow the life of a young Brazilian widow, Dona Flor, who is renowned for her irresistible culinary talents and her dedication to her students at the cooking school she runs. After the untimely death of her wild, irresponsible, but passionately loved first hus

The Lambs Of London

2004, Peter Ackroyd

The novel is a historical fiction that intertwines the lives of the Lamb siblings, Charles and Mary, with that of antiquarian bookseller William Ireland, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century London. The story delves into the literary world of the time, exploring themes of forgery, obsessio

Super Cannes

2000, J. G. Ballard

In this novel, a high-powered advertising executive moves to an ultra-exclusive, high-tech business park on the French Riviera, where the world's elite professionals reside. As he settles into this seemingly idyllic community, he begins to uncover a disturbing undercurrent of psychological manipulat

Arthur And George

2005, Julian Barnes

The novel delves into the lives of two very different men at the turn of the 20th century in England: Arthur, a celebrated writer with a penchant for spiritualism, and George, a reserved solicitor of half-Indian descent who becomes embroiled in a notorious legal case. When George is wrongfully accus

Dodsworth

1929, Sinclair Lewis

The novel follows the journey of Sam Dodsworth, a recently retired American automobile magnate, as he embarks on a European tour with his restless wife Fran. Throughout their travels, the couple encounters cultural differences and personal revelations that test their marriage and individual values.

The Tree Of Knowledge

1911, Pío Baroja

"The Tree of Knowledge" is a philosophical novel that delves into the life of Andrés Hurtado, a young man who struggles with the meaning of life and the search for truth in a society filled with hypocrisy and superficiality. As he pursues a career in medicine, Hurtado becomes increasingly disillusio

Traumnovelle

1926, Arthur Schnitzler

The narrative delves into the psyche of a Viennese doctor who, after his wife confesses to having sexual fantasies about another man, embarks on a nocturnal journey of sexual and moral discovery. His odyssey leads him through a series of increasingly surreal and erotic encounters, culminating in a s

Abel Sánchez

1917, Miguel de Unamuno

The book is a profound exploration of envy and its corrosive effects on the human soul, told through the lifelong rivalry between two friends. The protagonist, whose artistic ambitions and personal happiness are overshadowed by his obsessive jealousy of his friend's success and innate talent, descen

The Scholars

1750, Wu Ching-tzu

The book is a satirical novel that offers a critical examination of the Chinese scholarly class and the civil service examination system of Imperial China. Through a series of interlinked stories, it follows the lives, careers, and misadventures of a diverse group of scholars, exposing the corruptio

The Blazing World A New World

1666, Margaret Cavendish

"The Blazing World" is a pioneering work of science fiction and feminist literature that tells the story of a young woman who is kidnapped by a merchant and taken on a voyage to the North Pole, where she enters a parallel universe. In this other world, she becomes the empress of a society inhabited

My Father's Life (Continental Classics)

1779, Restif de La Bretonne

"My Father's Life" is a reflective autobiographical work that delves into the author's rural upbringing and the complex relationship with his father. It explores themes of family dynamics, social class, and personal development against the backdrop of 18th-century French provincial life. The narrati

The Ordeal Of Richard Feverel

1859, George Meredith

The novel is a complex and often satirical coming-of-age story that follows the life of its protagonist, Richard Feverel, as he navigates the trials and tribulations of youth and adulthood. Raised under the strict and idiosyncratic "System" of his father, Sir Austin Feverel, which is intended to pro

The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen

1960, Alan Garner

In this fantasy novel, two children staying in a rural English village stumble upon an ancient magical stone that is the key to a struggle between good and evil forces. As they are drawn into a world of myth and legend, they encounter a host of magical creatures and characters from local folklore. W

Trilby

1894, Charles Lomon

"Trilby" is a novel set in the bohemian art world of Paris in the 1850s, where a young and impressionable English girl, Trilby O'Ferrall, becomes entangled with a group of artists, including the talented but weak-willed Little Billee. Under the sinister influence of the mesmerist Svengali, Trilby's

The Bridal Canopy

1931, Shmuel Yosef Agnon

The novel is a rich tapestry of 19th-century Jewish life in Eastern Europe, following the picaresque journey of Reb Yudel, a poor, pious Jew, as he travels through Galician villages in search of suitable husbands for his three daughters. Along the way, he encounters a vivid cast of characters and ex

The Family Of Pascual Duarte

1942, Camilo José Cela

The book is a harrowing narrative of a man from rural Spain, chronicling his life marked by violence and hardship in the early 20th century. Written as a series of letters from prison, the protagonist recounts his tumultuous journey through a series of misfortunes, familial strife, and brutal person

Cities Of Salt

1984, Abd al-Rahman Munif

The book is a sweeping narrative set in an unnamed Gulf country in the 1930s, chronicling the seismic cultural and social shifts that occur when oil is discovered in a traditional desert community. As American oil companies arrive and begin exploitation, the story unfolds through the eyes of the reg

Infortunios De Alonso Ramirez / The Misfortunes Of Alonso Ramirez

1690, Carlos de Siguenza y Gongora

The book chronicles the harrowing adventures of Alonso Ramírez, a Puerto Rican man who, after being forced into piracy, endures a series of calamitous events at sea and across various lands. Captured by pirates, he survives shipwrecks, enslavement, and numerous hardships before eventually making his

Last And First Men, And Last Men In London

1930, Olaf Stapledon

The book is a sweeping science fiction narrative that presents a grand vision of humanity's evolution and future over billions of years. It explores the rise and fall of eighteen distinct human species, chronicling their cultural, technological, and philosophical advancements as they navigate the ch

Altneuland

1902, Theodor Herzl

The book is a seminal work of Zionist fiction that envisions the transformation of a future Jewish state in the land of Israel into a utopian society. It tells the story of two European Jews who, disillusioned with the anti-Semitism of the late 19th century, travel to Palestine and return 20 years l

The Night Land

1912, William Hope Hodgson

The book is a dark and imaginative science fiction tale set in a distant future where the sun has died, and the remnants of humanity reside within a colossal metal pyramid known as the Last Redoubt, shielded from the monstrous and supernatural creatures that roam the eternal night of the surrounding

Yevgeny Onegin

1833, Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin

The novel in verse tells the story of a jaded aristocrat who, after inheriting a country estate, moves from St. Petersburg to the Russian countryside. There, he befriends a poet and becomes the object of affection of a young, romantic girl. Despite her sincere love, he carelessly rejects her, leadin

Mother London

1988, Michael Moorcock

Set against the backdrop of London's post-war years through the 1980s, the novel weaves together the lives of three individuals who have been profoundly affected by the city's cultural and social evolution. As they navigate their personal struggles with mental health, identity, and the rapidly chang

Passionate Journey

1919, Frans Masereel

"Passionate Journey" is a silent graphic novel that tells the story of a man's life and experiences through a series of woodcuts. Without the use of words, the book conveys a powerful narrative that explores the human condition, society, and the range of emotions that one encounters throughout life.

All The Little Live Things

1967, Wallace Stegner

The novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the inevitable confrontation with mortality through the eyes of a retired literary agent who, along with his wife, seeks tranquility in the California hills. Their idyllic retreat is disrupted by the arrival of various characters, includ

The Dark Between Stars

2018, Atticus

"The Dark Between Stars" is a collection of contemporary poetry that explores the multifaceted nature of the human experience, touching on themes of love, loss, joy, and growth. The poems traverse the emotional spectrum, delving into the depths of the darkest emotions and ascending into the light of

Love Her Wild

2017, Atticus

"Love Her Wild" is a collection of poetic entries that explore the multifaceted nature of love, adventure, and the discovery of self. The poems are a blend of short, sharp verses and longer, introspective pieces that together weave a tapestry of emotion and experience. They capture the essence of yo

Empty Bottles Full Of Stories

2019, Robert M. Drake

"Empty Bottles Full of Stories" is a poignant collection of poetry and prose that delves into the depths of human emotion, exploring themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. The book captures the complexities of relationships and the journey of self-discovery, offering readers a

She Felt Like Feeling Nothing

2018, r.h. Sin

The book is a poignant collection of poetry that delves into the complexities of womanhood, love, loss, and self-discovery. Through a series of raw and emotional verses, the poet explores the depths of feeling and the pain of numbness when overwhelmed by heartache and disillusionment. The poems serv

I Would Leave Me If I Could

2020, Halsey

This book is a deeply personal collection of poetry that delves into the author's experiences with love, heartbreak, family dynamics, mental health, and self-identity. The poems are raw and evocative, offering readers a glimpse into the author's innermost thoughts and struggles. Through vivid imager

She Fits Inside These Words

2021, Samantha King Holmes

This book is a collaborative collection of poetry and prose that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through a tapestry of emotive language and raw expression, the authors explore the depths of human emotion, from the heights of passionate love to the pain of heartbreak.

I Hope This Reaches Her In Time

2017, r.h. Sin

The book is a heartfelt compilation of prose and poetry that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and healing. It serves as a poignant reflection on the struggles of modern relationships, the journey of self-discovery, and the importance of self-love. Through its pages, the author reaches out

Sara's Face

2006, Melvin Burgess

"Sara's Face" is a psychological thriller that delves into the dark world of fame, identity, and obsession. The story follows Sara, a young girl with a disfigured face who becomes entangled with a charismatic but deeply troubled rock star. As Sara becomes more involved with the celebrity's life, she

L8r, G8r

2007, Lauren Myracle

In this young adult novel, three best friends navigate the complexities of high school life while relying on instant messaging as their primary mode of communication. As they face the challenges of senior year, including college applications, romantic entanglements, and a malicious cyberbully, the g

Ttfn

2006, Lauren Myracle

The book is a young adult novel that follows the lives of three high school friends who navigate the complexities of teenage life, primarily through instant messaging. As they deal with issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and family dynamics, the girls' conversations reveal their personalit

The Luxe (Luxe Series, Book 1)

2007, Anna Godbersen

Set in Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century, this novel follows the lives of the city's elite teenagers as they navigate a world of opulent balls, lavish gowns, and social scheming. At the heart of the story is a beautiful young woman, presumed dead, whose secret love affair with a coachman thr

A Light In The Attic (20th Anniversary Edition Book & Cd)

1981, Shel Silverstein

This book is a delightful collection of whimsical and imaginative poems and drawings that capture the essence of childhood wonder and adult nostalgia. The 20th Anniversary Edition includes not only the cherished original content but also a CD, enhancing the experience with audio renditions. Each pag