Madame Bovary is the debut novel of French writer Gustave Flaubert, published in 1856. The character lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life. When the novel was first serialized in La Revue de Paris between 1 October 1856 and 15 December 1856, public prosecutors attacked the novel for obscenity. The resulting trial in January 1857 made the story notorious. After Flaubert’s acquittal on 7 February 1857, Madame Bovary became a bestseller in April 1857 when it was published in two volumes. A seminal work of literary realism, the novel is now considered Flaubert’s masterpiece, and one of the most influential literary works in histor

Step into the enchanting world of British India with this extraordinary tale that captures the essence of a young orphan detective’s adventures. Kimball O’Hara, known as Kim, is not just any child; he’s a clever and street-smart boy fluent in several languages, making him the perfect recruit for the British Secret Service.

As Kim embarks on his thrilling journey across diverse landscapes, he encounters a vibrant tapestry of cultures and characters. His travels introduce him to a Tibetan lama, a Hindu holy man, and a Pashtun tribesman, each offering wisdom and experiences that shape his understanding of the world.

This coming-of-age story dives deep into themes of identity and belonging. As Kim navigates the jungles and bustling cities, he grapples with the idea of home. Is it the companionship he finds with the lama, or is it rooted in his origins? His adventures pay homage to the rich cultural diversity of India, making every page a celebration of the land he explores.

Every moment in this brief yet profound life of Kim is filled with splendid encounters and meaningful adventures, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys of discovery.

‘It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.’

On the treacherous grounds of Devonshire moors, lives Sir Charles Baskerville. One fine day he is found dead on the foggy moors, and the rumour is that a monstrous hound is responsible for this event.

As Sir Henry Baskerville, the last heir of the Baskerville estate, arrives from America to claim his inheritance, Holmes and Watson begin unravelling the dark secrets around the haunting murder.

Follows the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John H. Watson though a thrilling investigation, as they the discover the supernatural and sinister curse that haunts the Baskerville family.

Their suspenseful journey highlights how the past continues to cast a dark shadow over the present, and the power of folklore and generational fears on the human mind.

« My satire is against those who see figures and averages, and nothing else, » proclaimed Charles Dickens in explaining the theme of this classic novel. Published in 1854, the story concerns one Thomas Gradgrind, a « fanatic of the demonstrable fact, » who raises his children, Tom and Louisa, in a stifling and arid atmosphere of grim practicality

“Of the many things hidden from the knowledge of man, nothing is more unintelligible than the human heart”

Sequal to The Illiad, the story begins ten years after the Trojan War and the Fall of Troy, when Odysseus, one of the war heroes, has still not returned to his kingdom Ithaca.

The Odyssey, which means the story of Odysseus, highlight another universal truth about life which is the desire to return home, the destructions and sacrifices of war.

When assumed dead, Odysseus’s wife Penelope and son Telemachus struggle with a group of unruly suitors who have overrun their palace wanting to marry Penelope and take over his house. But Odysseus is still alive; imprisoned on the island of Ogygia by Calypso, who is possessed by love for him and desires to make him her immortal husband.

Homer’s epic poem, larger than life emotions, and philosophical thoughts is a reminder of the bitter-sweet melancholies and the simplest desires of life.

“Perhaps to lose a sense of where you are implies the danger of losing a sense of who you are.”

Griffin, an ingenious research scientist, develops a process that can render physical objects invisible. He successfully performs the experiment on himself, but soon realises that it is impossible to survive oblivious to the world and all those that matter to him.

This invisible man is now desperate to reverse the process. Will Griffin be able to become visible again? Or his obsession for invisibility will result in his doom?

Considered to be a pioneer of science fiction, this novel explores the deep and unresolved ideas of science vs the universal power, the extent of human mind and the dangers of being swept by the mind’s wickedness. The Invisible Man warns about the destructive effects science can have if not practiced with limits on the human desires.

A relevant story, especially in the age of artificial intelligence.

“It is because I think so much of warm and sensitive hearts, that I would spare them from being wounded.”

A cruel act of fate is disappointing a young heart which has the softest hopes from life. Born impoverished and orphaned at birth, Oliver Twist begins his life in a workhouse an apprentice. He flees to London fed up with the constant beatings by his mentor.

He arrives in London with high hopes for a better life but is met with a series of rude shocks. What happens when he meets Jack Dawkins, goes to work with him only to be taken to the police when mistaken for a thief?

Oliver Twist is a sarcastic, intelligent, witty novel with incredible twists and turns.

The story the strives to overcome the miserable conditions for the lower class, searches for an identity, and a sense of belonging.