English Fiction

"The Scorch Trials" by James Dashner is the second book in "The Maze Runner" series, and it plunges Thomas and the Gladers into a new and even more perilous challenge. Having escaped the Glade, they soon discover that their ordeal is far from over....

"The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller that immediately grabs the reader's attention with its intriguing premise and keeps them guessing until the very end. The story revolves around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who shoots her husband five times in...

"The Siren" by Kiera Cass is a standalone novel, separate from her popular "Selection" series. It's a romantic fantasy that blends elements of mythology, adventure, and forbidden love. The story centers around Kahlen, a girl bound to serve the Ocean. Years ago, she was...

"The Spinner's Tale" by Omar Shahid Hamid is a gripping crime thriller set in the volatile landscape of Karachi, Pakistan. It delves into the complex and often dangerous world of law enforcement, politics, and organized crime.   The story follows Akbar Khan, a seasoned...

"The Spy" by Paulo Coelho is a fictionalized biography of Mata Hari, a famous (or infamous) woman of the early 20th century, known for her exotic dancing and accused of being a spy during World War I. Coelho's novel offers a perspective on Mata...

"The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War" by Ben Macintyre tells the incredible true story of Oleg Penkovsky, a high-ranking Soviet military intelligence (GRU) colonel who, at the height of the Cold War, became a double agent for...

"The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood is a sequel to her dystopian masterpiece, "The Handmaid's Tale." Set fifteen years after the events of the first book, it returns to the Republic of Gilead, but this time, the narrative is not solely focused on Offred. Instead,...

"The Dark Prophecy" is the second book in "The Trials of Apollo" series by Rick Riordan. It continues the story of Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, light, and healing, who has been transformed into a mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos by his...

"The Twits" by Roald Dahl is a deliciously dark and hilariously grotesque children's book about the revolting Mr. and Mrs. Twit. They are two of the nastiest, meanest, and most unpleasant characters ever created by Dahl, and they thoroughly deserve each other. Their lives...

"The Valkyries" by Paulo Coelho is a semi-autobiographical novel that blends elements of spiritual quest, self-discovery, and adventure. It tells the story of Paulo, a man searching for deeper meaning in his life, and his wife, Christina, as they embark on a journey to...

"The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells is a science fiction masterpiece that tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth. It's a chilling and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of colonialism, fear of the unknown, and humanity's place in the universe....

"The Winner Stands Alone" by Paulo Coelho is a novel that delves into the glamorous and often ruthless world of the Cannes Film Festival. It's a story about ambition, success, and the price people are willing to pay to achieve their dreams. The narrative...

"The Witch of Portobello" by Paulo Coelho is a novel told through the perspectives of various people who knew or were influenced by the central character, Athena. It's a story about a young woman's search for spiritual meaning, her exploration of various paths, and...

"The Witches" by Roald Dahl is a darkly humorous and imaginative children's book about a young boy named Luke who stumbles upon a convention of witches disguised as ordinary women. These are not your typical fairytale witches; they are truly evil and terrifying creatures...

"The Zahir" by Paulo Coelho is a captivating novel that explores themes of love, obsession, commitment, and the search for meaning. It tells the story of a successful novelist whose wife suddenly disappears, leaving no trace and no explanation. This unexplained departure becomes his...

"Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher is a young adult novel that deals with difficult and sensitive themes, including suicide, bullying, and mental health. The story is told through the perspective of Clay Jensen, a high school student who receives a box of cassette...

"This Girl" by Colleen Hoover is a companion novel to "Slammed" and "Point of Retreat," but can also be read as a standalone. It tells the story of Will Cooper and Layken Cohen, picking up after the events of the previous books, but from...

"Three Daughters of Eve" by Elif Shafak is a captivating novel that explores themes of faith, friendship, love, and cultural identity through the lives of three women with vastly different backgrounds and beliefs. The story unfolds in Istanbul, Turkey, where Peri, a Turkish-American woman...

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is a timeless and universally acclaimed novel that explores themes of racial injustice, childhood innocence, and the complexities of morality in the American South during the 1930s. Told through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl...

"Too Late" by Colleen Hoover is a thrilling and suspenseful standalone romance novel. It delves into the darker side of love, obsession, and the lengths people will go to for what they want. It's not your typical sweet romance; it's a gripping story with...