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The Hound of the Baskervilles
In a chilling landscape of ancient curses and unexplained deaths, a brilliant detective and his loyal friend race against time to unmask a terrifying entity before it claims its next victim.
By Arthur Conan Doyle
The King in Yellow
In a world teetering on the edge of madness, a forbidden play whispers promises of doom, twisting the minds of those who dare to read it and forever changing their reality.
By Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
A Room with a View
A young woman's Italian vacation forces her to choose between the expectations of her society and the desires of her heart.
By E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A young girl chases a talking rabbit down a hole and finds a world where things are never quite what they seem.
By Lewis Carroll
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea
A professor, his servant, and a whaler hunt a massive sea creature, only to discover a reality far stranger than they could have imagined.
By Jules Verne
The Great Gatsby
** In an age of lavish parties and hidden desires, a man chases a dream that may forever remain just out of reach.
By F. Scott (Francis Scott) Fitzgerald
Carmilla
A young woman named Laura becomes enthralled by a mysterious and beautiful female vampire named Carmilla, leading to a dark and tragic exploration of love, death, and the supernatural.
By Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Around the World in Eighty Days
Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout travel around the world in an adventure of a lifetime, facing many challenges as they go.
By Jules Verne
Astral Worship
Uncover the surprising astronomical origins of modern religion, where ancient stargazers transformed celestial movements into the gods we know today.
By J. H. Hill
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
A mistreated orphan battles unkind relatives, scary rooms, and unfair expectations as she grows, seeking love and a sense of belonging.
By Charlotte Brontë
The House on the Borderland
Two men discover a mysterious manuscript in a remote Irish village, which tells the story of a man's terrifying experiences in a haunted house, where he encounters supernatural creatures and unexplained phenomena, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
By William Hope Hodgson
Robinson Crusoe
Driven by a thirst for adventure, a young man faces shipwrecks, solitude, and the ultimate test of survival on a deserted island.
By Daniel Defoe
Don Quixote
An old man loses himself in stories of knights and embarks on a comical journey to revive chivalry, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.
By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Treasure Island
A young boy's discovery of a secret map ignites a thrilling and risky hunt for buried pirate treasure, filled with treacherous characters and perilous encounters.
By Robert Louis Stevenson
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A simple girl and her loyal dog are pulled from their normal life into a world of witches, talking animals, and a wizard who holds the key to their greatest wishes.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
King Solomon's Mines
Driven by the lure of treasure and familial loyalty, a seasoned guide leads an expedition into the heart of Africa, where they confront both natural dangers and age-old mysteries in search of fabled riches.
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
Delia Blanchflower
A spirited young woman fights for independence and challenges societal norms while a curious guardian observes her journey amidst a transforming world.
By Humphry Ward
Romeo and Juliet
In a world of feuding families, two young lovers risk everything for a love that promises both ecstasy and ultimate destruction.
By William Shakespeare
The Cookery Blue Book
Step back in time to explore a collection of late 19th-century recipes, from nourishing soups and hearty breakfasts to savory meats and tempting desserts, revealing the tastes and culinary traditions of a bygone era.
By First Unitarian Society of San Francisco. Society for Christian Work
Dark recess
A physicist's life takes an unexpected turn when his groundbreaking theories on negative space threaten the universe, forcing him to confront his obsessions and the dangerous ambition of others.
By George O. (George Oliver) Smith