Book Lists
7 reading lists, each with a free summary of every book.
Classics you were assigned in school
The novels and plays English syllabuses still set, each with a plot summary, a character guide and the themes your essay will ask about.
Where to start with fantasy
Ten first books into the genre, from Tolkien and Le Guin to Sanderson and Rothfuss, so you can see which kind of fantasy is yours before committing to a series.
Book-club picks
Twelve novels that give a book club something to argue about, from Big Little Lies to East of Eden, each with the plot, the characters and the themes to bring to the discussion.
Psychology Classics
Timeless insights into human behavior
Best Business Books 2024
Top business books every entrepreneur should read
Fiction Bestsellers
The most popular fiction books this year
Productivity Essentials
Books that will transform how you work
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