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Cities in Literature: Paris
by Émile Zola
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
You're invited to wander the streets of Paris with France's literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best romantic writers, tales of love, loss, and laughter never felt so good.
With classics such as Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and Gaston Leroux 'The Phantom of the Opera', you'll peak behind the scenes at some of the West End's most remarkable musicals.
But it's not all rosy and bright. In 18th-century France, Charles Dicken's 'A Tale of Two Cities' and Émile Zola's 'Nana' portrays the harsh and raw reality for some of society's most struggling protagonists. This collection will leave you questioning wealth and worth at a time when struggles were rife.
Ideal for fans of 'Les Misérables' starring Eddie Redmayne, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway, this unmissable collection is a must-read for French history, art, and culture fanatics.
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Classic Children's Books Collection
by Kenneth Grahame
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Dive into this joyous collection of classical children's books from some of the best writers for little hearts and young minds.
Uncover the magic of childhood classics from ´Anne of Green Gables´, ´The Wind in the Willows´, and ´The Secret Garden´ to ´The Velveteen Rabbit´ and ´The Wonderful Adventures of Nils´.
Follow one girl's search for belonging, go on thrilling adventures with our favourite furry friends, discover a magical garden, learn about love and reality with a toy rabbit, and join one boy as he embarks on fantastical farmland adventures!
Weaving a touching and intoxicating collection of coming-of-age tales, this 'Classic Children's Books Collection' is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's 'Anne with an E'.
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Selected Virginia Woolf
by Virginia Woolf
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Explore an epic quartet of 'Selected Virginia Woolf' in this exciting collection of profound and powerful tales.
From following one woman's journey as she reckons with the trials and tribulations of social life in 'Mrs Dalloway' to seeing conflict and heartache resurface amongst the feuding Ramsay family members in 'To The Lighthouse', this collection is bound to have a lasting impression on any reader!
Deep dive into Woolf's first novel 'The Voyage Out' as Rachel Vinrace sets sail to South America or explore the fluidity of time and identity with 'Orlando' and venture through four centuries in the life of a young nobleman who mysteriously transforms into a woman.
Crafting a powerfully perceptive collection of personal, political, and philosophical novels, 'Selected Virginia Woolf' is the perfect companion for fans of Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' and 'Intermezzo'.
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Cities in Literature: New York
by Henry James
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Welcome to the Jazz Age in the Big Smoke. Or the Big Apple. Whatever you want to call it, just make sure your stockings are tight and your hat is held high!
We'll start our journey exploring high society in Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence' before attending the most dazzling and daring party of them all in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.
While Henry James' ´Washington Square´ will see interfering fathers attempt to thwart the path of love, we'll encounter two very different visions of how to change and champion New York's society in William Dean Howell's 'A Hazard of New Fortunes'.
Lastly, we'll return to the rotten roots of New York's foundations in Washington Irving's 'A History of New York'. It will make you stop, think, and reimagine the concrete jungle as we know it today.
'Cities in Literature: New York' is not only the perfect historical companion for fans of 'The Big Short' starring Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, and Brad Pitt but essential reading for fans of Leonardo DiCaprio in the smash-hit film 'The Great Gatsby'.
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Selected Augusta Huiell Seaman
by Augusta Huiell Seaman
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into the marvellous mystery collection of 'Selected Augusta Huiell Seaman'.
Our adventure kicks off with two teenage strangers – and one very strange beach - in 'The Dragons Secret'.
We'll then investigate the peculiar case of a haunted house and its quiet inhabitants in 'The Girl Next Door'. Why can't the careful and quiet Cicely Marlowe leave? And why does the older woman insist on covering her face with a veil?
Last but not least, there are secrets and silence on Slipper Point in 'The Slipper-Point Mystery'...
Weaving together a rip-roaring fun, fierce, and fiery mystery collection full of female leads, 'Selected Augusta Huiell Seaman' is a must-read collection for fans of 'Malory Towers' and Millie Bobby Brown's 'Enola Holmes'.
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Masters of Horror
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Explore an epic trio of 'Masters of Horror' in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales.
In 'Frankenstein', we'll uncover Mary Shelly's masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation.
We'll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count...
Last but not least, you'll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…
This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´.
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Classic Christmas Collection
by L. Frank Baum
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into this crackling collection of 'Classic Christmas Stories' from the very best writers around the world!
We'll start by dissecting Dickens' moral message in the famous and festive 'A Christmas Carol', before whisking away to Russia as one man attempts to secure his fortune and fate at a party in 'A Christmas Tree and a Wedding'.
We'll then encounter elves, demons, and dungeons in 'A Kidnapped Santa Claus' while witnessing two troubled couples attempt to give it all in 'The Gift of the Magi'. Lastly, we're all invited to 'Christmas at Thompson Hall' as one unsuspecting woman is forced to face the festive season with her long-lost ex-lover.
There are family feuds, festive fights, and plenty of personal politics in this crackling collection of 'Classic Christmas Stories'. Perfect for fans of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.
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Selected Jack London
by Jack London
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into the ultimate collection of dark and dangerous survival tales from the master-adventure writer, Jack London.
From questions about hope and humanity in 'The Call of the Wild' and a wolfdog's attempt to adjust to domesticated life in 'White Fang' to surviving an ocean collision in ´The Sea Wolf´, this collection explores loss, love, and trust in a variety of profound adventure novels.
Weaving a rip-roaring collection of daring tales, 'Selected Jack London' is the perfect companion for fans of Leonardo DiCaprio's tense 'The Revenant'.
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Selected Robert Louis Stevenson
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Explore an epic trio of thrilling sci-fi, gothic, and horror tales in this collection of 'Selected Robert Louis Stevenson'.
In 'Treasure Island', Jim Hawkins embarks upon a dark and dangerous adventure to recover hidden treasure. But beware, where there's a prize, there are plenty of pirates and poison. Will he make out alive?
Next up, things take a terrifying twist in 'The Body Snatcher'. When a doctor's supplier of cadavers fails to leave him alone, there's murder and mystery on the cards as the bodies start piling up.
Last but not least, if the streets of London weren't strange enough, get ready for a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…
Crafted a crazed collection of three dark, dangerous, and daring tales, 'Selected Robert Louis Stevenson' is the perfect companion for fans of the 2002 Disney movie ´Treasure Planet´.
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Classic Christmas Fairy Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Rediscover the magic of Christmas with this classic collection from internationally renowned fairy-tale authors, Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.
Our adventure begins in the world of ice and snow as Gerda embarks upon a courageous feat to rescue Kai from 'The Snow Queen'. And for those of us who need to relive and relearn the fantastical festive magic of the season once more, we'll encounter 'The Fir Trees'; a charming coming-of-age Christmas tale.
Stories of selflessness, giving, and moral might are plentiful in 'A Little Match Girl', whilst we try to uncover the identity of the secret and silent helpers in 'The Elves and the Shoemaker'.
Weaving together a crackling Christmas collection of favourite fairy tales, this anthology is the perfect companion for fans of Disney's 'Frozen' and C.S. Lewis' 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.
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Selected Frances Hodgson Burnett
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Familiarise yourself with the master writer of classical children's stories in this ´Selected Frances Hodgson Burnett´ collection.
Featuring the very best moral highs and lows, we'll explore both the rich and poor throughout 18th-century society. From imprisoned Princes to little Lords, this collection features Frances Hodgson Burnett's much-loved classics.
Adapted from page to screen and continuing to behold generations of readers and story-lovers today, this original collection is a must-read for fans of Alec Guinness in the film adaption of 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' and Maggie Smith in 'The Secret Garden'.
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The Elementary Sherlock Holmes Collection
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
From intense deduction methods and trusty sidekicks to supernatural dogs and grizzly murders, ´The Elementary Sherlock Holmes Collection´ offers a generous glimpse into some of the best adventures of the most famous detective of all time.
Follow the notorious detective and his companion, Dr Watson, as they try to solve the eerie mystery behind an attempted murder in ´The Hound of the Baskervilles´, or help them solve the mystery of a father gone missing in ´The Sign of the Four´.
These are just some of the thrilling adventures included in the collection, which also features the first-ever Sherlock Holmes story ´A Study in Scarlet´ alongside ´His Last Bow´ and ´The Valley of Fear´.
Beautifully portrayed by the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr, Sherlock Holmes has appeared in multiple iterations, most notably as a "high-functioning sociopath" in BBC's ´Sherlock´.
With nine exhilarating adventures, ´The Elementary Sherlock Holmes Collection´ serves as the perfect introduction to one of the most famous written characters of all time. It is ideal for fans of "Enola Holmes" on Netflix.
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Selected Joseph Conrad
by Joseph Conrad
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into this cracking collection of 'Selected Joseph Conrad', featuring fantastic tales of love, loss, and adventure on land, sea and in the dark and mysterious jungle.
From rip-roaring tales of voyage and strife such as 'The Mirror of the Sea', to dazzlingly dramatic sagas of greed and guilt in 'Almayer's Folly' and 'Heart of Darkness', you'll explore a powerfully profound compilation from the master writer of nautical fiction.
'Selected Joseph Conrad' is the perfect companion for fans of Chinua Achebe's ´Things Fall Apart´.
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War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
It's 1812. Russia is on the brink of invasion. Three individuals are intent on saving and sacrificing it all.
When Napoleon's army sets foot on Russian soil, Russia swiftly responds by declaring an all-out war on France that leaves no prisoners behind. From the peasants to the nobility, it's impossible for Russian society to escape the clutches of war. And when the entwined fates of three unlikely friends come to fruition, there's no telling who will suffer the most.
Weaving a rip-roaring tale of love, loss, and sacrifice unique to the emerging new era of the long 19th century, Tolstoy's epic family saga ´War and Peace´ was adapted into the 1960s blockbuster hit starring Audrey Hepburn and Henry Fonda.
It is perfect for fans of Ken Follett's 'The Century Trilogy'.
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Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into one of the greatest coming-of-age stories by the master novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens.
Charting young Pip's experiences of poverty, prison, and fights to the death, 'Great Expectations' follows the entwined fates of wealthy spinster Miss Havisham, the beautiful but aloof Estella, and unsophisticated yet kind blacksmith Joe.
As Pip journeys through life, his expectations are shaped and shunned by the people around him. Weaving the ultimate tale of good over evil, he must question love and loss at a time when social struggles are rife.
The novel has been adapted into countless films and stage adaptations, most notably the 2012 blockbuster hit ´Great Expectations´, starring Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter.
Challenging our preconceived judgements, social standing, and moral cues, ´Great Expectation´ is ideal for fans of Dev Patel's 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' and fans of West End's 'Oliver!'
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Charles Dickens' Christmas Stories
by Charles Dickens
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Weaving together a crackling Christmas collection from master novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens himself, this fierce, fiery, and festive anthology will leave you cosy yet cold with the chill of a real and raw Victorian Christmas...
We'll deep dive into Dickens' moral message in the famous 'A Christmas Carol', before encountering more Christmas spirits in 'The Chimes'. This time, however, ghostly spirits are replaced by ghastly goblins…
We'll then step into the tantalising world of toys - and cosy critters - in 'The Cricket on the Hearth'. Meanwhile, 'The Battle of Life' will see the Christmas message of peace, love, and kindness bubble to the surface. Last but not least, we'll have to reckon with a fantastically festive haunted mansion in 'The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain'.
´Charles Dickens' Christmas Stories´ is a must-read for lovers of classical literature, festive fanatics of ´The Muppets Christmas Carol´, and fans of Dev Patel's ´The Personal History of David Copperfield´.
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Dystopian Classics
by Jack London
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into this dark and dangerous collection of 'Dystopian Classics' from some of the greatest writers of futuristic fiction to grace the page!
From three friends' attempts at saving their city in 'Heads of Cerberus', to reckoning with a powerful plague and changing climates in 'The Last Man', this collection features futuristic stories packed with conflicts and dangerous journeys.
We'll stay in the future fast lane in the original tale of the blockbuster hit film adaptation 'The Time Machine'. But beware, humanity has divided into two dark and dangerous tribes. Which one will our hero choose? Lastly, 'The Iron Heel' sees a failed and forced future of the United States in the years preceding World War 2.
Weaving a thrilling adventure collection of futuristic tales, 'Dystopian Classics' is the perfect companion for film fans of 'Back to the Future' and ´The Last of Us´.
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Classic Werewolf Collection
by Guy De Maupassant
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into this 'Classic Werewolf Collection' from the very best fantasy, adventure, and literary fiction writers.
From the creator of 'The Three Musketeers', Alexandre Dumas, to Frank Powell, author of the first pioneering science-fiction novel about lost worlds and the mastermind of the short story himself, Guy de Maupassant, this unmissable collection paints a dark and dramatic anthology of twilight's most frightening foe.
You'll encounter the poetic prose of Marie de France, an intoxicating tale from Sabine-Baring-Gold and the heartbreakingly unjust curses of Frederick Marryat. But beware, when the full moon shakes off its spooky shadow, you'll be howling for mercy when the wolves awaken…
This 'Classic WereWolf Collection' is ideal for fans of Netflix's 'Werewolves Within' and Disney's 'Werewolf by Night'.
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Selected Oscar Wilde
by Oscar Wilde
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into this epic collection of classic Oscar Wilde tales!
In 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', we'll question and query the true worth of excess. We'll then explore the letter written by Wilde to his former student, friend, and lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, in the heartfelt and intimate 'De Profundis'.
Next up is the dark and dangerous murder mystery in 'Lord Arthur Savile's Crime'. Can Savile secure his secret to forge his fate? And things take a twisted turn in 'The Canterville Ghost' as one family face up to a haunted castle.
Weaving a powerful and profound collection of classic Oscar Wilde tales, 'Selected Novels' is the perfect companion for fans of Bret Easton Ellis' ´American Psycho´.
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Classic Horror Collection, Volume 1
by Henry James
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Prepare to tremble and tremor with this 'Classic Horror Collection' from some of fiction's spookiest of writers.
In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' we'll question morals and might amongst scary situations when a schoolmaster takes a liking to a student. We'll also explore the alluring pull of desire and greed in 'The Monkey's Paw'. But be careful what you wish for. You might wake some sleeping souls from the dead...
From discovering the mysterious attempted murder in Edgar Allen Poe's ´The Tell-Tale Heart´ to experiencing strange evil encounters in 'The Turn of the Screw', this collection is packed with powerful and petrifying stories.
Taking us on a dark and dangerous one-way ride through sinister, spooky, and suspicious tales, this 'Classic Horror Collection' is the perfect companion for fans of 'The Conjuring' and 'The Nun'.
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Selected Thornton W. Burgess
by Thornton W. Burgess
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Deep dive into the delightful collection of adventure animal tales from the creator of Peter Rabbit, Thornton W. Burgess.
In 'The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver', we'll join Paddy as he works to build his dam and protect his home. But when a group of humans threatens to destroy his beloved dam, can Paddy use his resourcefulness to save and secure his home, future, and fate?
From escaping the clutches of Granny Fox in 'The Adventures of Reddy Fox' to learning valuable life lessons in 'Old Mother West Wind', the antics of the lovable animal characters of the Green Meadows and Green Forest will keep readers of all ages entertained.
Weaving a thrilling animal adventure collection featuring furry friends such as Peter Rabbit and Reddy Fox, 'Selected Thornton W. Burgess' is the perfect companion for fans of Domhnall Gleeson and Rose Byrne in the animated adventure, 'Peter Rabbit'.
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The Three Musketeers
by Alexandre Dumas
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into Alexandre Dumas' swashbuckling historical adventure tale of honour and chivalry, set during the backdrop of the French monarchy's slow demise, ´The Three Musketeers´.
Kickstarting the epic trilogy, ´The Three Musketeers´ follows D'Artagnan's desperate attempt to leave home and join the elite Musketeers of the Guard in Paris. When he befriends three other formidable musketeers his age, the group soon take it upon themselves to save the state and control the courts!
But when rogue do-gooders step on the toes of France's Ancien Régime, there's bound to be trouble. And violence. Will it be off with the heads? Or will the musketeers show France what a true republic looks like?
Weaving a whirlwind adventure tale of courage and might, Dumas' 'The Three Musketeers´ is a must-read masterpiece for fans of Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, and Logan Lerman in the eponymous blockbuster hit film adaptation.
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Les Misérables
by Victor Hugo
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into one of the greatest epic novels ever written by celebrated French romantic writer, Victor Hugo.
Questioning justice, redemption, mercy, and religious authority, 'Les Misérables' is set during the Enlightenment at an age when rebellion was rife across Europe as the masses questioned the monarch's define right to rule.
Painting a dramatic picture of the 1832 June rebellion in Paris, 'Les Misérables' is a raw and emotional account of the entwined fates of ex-convict Jean Valjean, police inspector Javert, struggling factory worker Fantine, and her daughter Cosette.
When a shake-up of an entire social system is brewing, even the most honourable must face up to the meaning and making of life...
Adapted into one of the longest-running musicals in the world, Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables' has since made it onto the silver screen in the Academy Award-Winning musical drama of the same name, starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.
Ideal for fans of Ken Follett's majestic historical family saga, 'The Century Trilogy'.
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Selected Edith Wharton
by Edith Wharton
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into American literature's famous female writer with this remarkable collection of 'Selected Edith Wharton'.
Detailing the lives, loves and losses of a country's people, we'll start our journey with the isolated farmer and his mean and merciful wife in 'Ethan Frome'.
Next, we'll explore a women's pride and position in early 20th-century society in 'Summer'. We'll then head to the big smoke as Undine Spragg urges her parents to take action in 'The Custom of the Country'.
In 'The House of Mirth', we challenge a woman's chances and choices. Whilst 'Glimpses of the Moon' sees a wealthy couple's expectations shattered, we'll explore the highs and lows of high society in 'The Age of Innocence.'
Weaving together a thrilling collection of social status, chances, and choices for American society, 'Selected Edith Wharton' is the perfect companion for fans of 'The Great Gatsby', starring Leonardo Dicaprio.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
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Edmond Dantès is seething.
Locked up for a crime that he did not commit, he's been brewing an escape plan for the past 14 years. And when it painlessly comes to fruition, Edmond is ready and waiting for the next stage in his revenge. He's going to bring down all those responsible for his fate.
But to do so, Edmond must hoodwink all those who ripped his rights from his hands many years ago. He reinvents himself as the charming and powerful Count of Monte Cristo…
Weaving a whirlwind adventure tale of justice, mercy, and might, Dumas' rip-roaring tale of retribution, redemption, and revenge is a must-read masterpiece for fans of Hugh Jackman's 'Les Misérables' and Morgan Freeman's 'The Shawshank Redemption'.
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Selected Rudyard Kipling
by Rudyard Kipling
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Deep dive into the rip-roaring collection of fierce and fiery adventure tales in 'Selected Rudyard Kipling', the author of 'The Jungle Book'.
Once we've roamed the jungle in Kipling's much-loved classic, we'll follow fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne as he finds himself in dark and dangerous waters in the North Atlantic in 'Captain Courageous'.
We'll then encounter the magic of the Magna Carta in 'Puck of Pook's Hill'. But beware! Where there is money, there are liars and cheats. And gutsy greed is never far away in 'The Man who would be King' when two tycoons attempt to forge their fates.
Last but not least, in Rudyard Kipling's most famous novel 'Kim', we'll follow the trials and tribulations of an Irish orphan in India who balances both the life of a monk and a mysterious spy.
Weaving a rip-roaring collection from a mastermind novelist, 'Selected Rudyard Kipling' is the perfect companion for adventure-seeking fans of Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson in the 2016 blockbuster hit 'The Jungle Book.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking–Glass
by Lewis Carroll
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast…'
When Alice follows a white rabbit in a waistcoat into the extraordinary world of Wonderland, she discovers a place where reality is upended and everyone is delightfully absurd. She puzzles over the grinning Cheshire Cat, attends the Mad Hatter's tea party and even plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts.
Full of word play and whimsy, "Alice in Wonderland" and its sequel "Through the Looking-Glass" have enchanted readers for over a hundred years – offering a timeless escape to a world where imagination reigns and nonsense makes perfect sense.
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Selected F. Scott Fitzgerald
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Deep dive into the star-studded collection of 'Selected F. Scott Fitzgerald' from one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.
In this collection, we'll follow the trials and tribulations of Fitzgerald's wealthy socialites. From exploring Amory Blaine's expectations of life and love in 'This Side of Paradise' to following the young and rich Anthony Patch as he dedicates his life to the reckless pursuit of happiness in 'The Beautiful and Damned'. What could possibly go wrong?
Last but not least, we're invited to the most dazzling and daring party of them all in 'The Great Gatsby'. Crafting a crazed account of wealth and worth in the Jazz Age, there's love, laughter, and plenty of millions to go around – until one suspicious socialite blows it all...
Weaving a thrilling collection of rags and riches in 1920s America, 'Selected F. Scott Fitzgerald' is the perfect companion for fans of the whimsical and wonderful 'La La Land', starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
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Selected Mary Shelley
by Mary Shelley
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into internationally renowned Romantic novelist and author of 'Frankenstein', Mary Shelley's collection.
Beyond the Gothic novel and sci-fi tale of Victor Frankenstein, the gifted scientist who succeeds in giving life to a being of his own creation, this selection features her breath-taking works 'Falkner', 'Mathilda', 'Valperga', and 'The Last Man'.
Dealing with themes such as suicide in the face of romantic love, incest, death, and a dystopian plague pandemic, Shelley's stories urge readers to question and explore some of literature's - and life's - most timeless and trying themes.
Transcending genres whilst providing an early expert example of the novel as we know it today, the 'Selected Mary Shelley' is a must-read for dark academia fans of 'Northanger Abbey', 'Kill Your Darlings', and Disney+'s 'Tolkien'.
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Anne of Green Gables Bundle 1–3
by L. M. Montgomery
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Anne has as many shades as a rainbow and every shade is the prettiest while it lasts…'
Fall in love with the most charming of children's characters, 'Anne of Green Gables', in Lucy Montgomery's complete trilogy.
Inquisitive, insightful, and full of imagination, Anne is a bright, bubbly, and fiery force to be reckoned with. But she's also orphaned and alone – all at the grand old age of 11.
When Anne is mistakenly sent to live with ageing siblings, she soon encounters the trials and tribulations of both an imperfect childhood, alongside the messy facts of adult life. She'll make those around her think twice with her spirited heart, but she'll also learn to navigate social expectations.
Weaving a touching and intoxicating coming-of-age tale of one girl's search for belonging, Lucy Montgomery's much-loved series is the ideal tale for fans of Netflix's 'Anne with an E'.
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Selected Charlotte Perkins Gilman
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
Deep dive into the impressive collection of works from the trailblazing 20th-century feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
From her semi-autobiographical 'The Yellow Wallpaper', written after a severe bout of postpartum psychosis, to her utopian feminist novel 'Moving the Mountain', 'Selected Charlotte Perkins Gilman' is the perfect companion for history buffs looking to delve into the early beginnings of feminist theory.
Ideal for fans of Helena Bonham Carter and Carey Mulligan in Netflix's acclaimed 'Suffragette' film.
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Cities in Literature: London
by Oscar Wilde
Part of the Books to Read Before You Die series
You're invited to wander the streets of Victorian London with the nation's literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best writers, tales of love and loss never felt so good…
With classics such as Charles Dicken's 'Oliver Twist', you'll peak behind the scenes at one of the West End's most loved musicals. You'll then laugh till you cry at the lives of London's high society in Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' and Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs Dalloway'.
But it's not all rosy and bright in 18th-century London. In Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', we'll question and query the true worth of excess. And if the streets of London weren't strange enough, you'll also be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…
Crafting a rip-roaringly dramatic and vivid portrait of Victorian life in London, this impressive collection is perfect for fans of the silver screen adaptions 'Oliver!' (1968) and 'Dorian Gray' (2009).
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