A little boy, recuperating from a lengthy illness, is entertained by visits from the Counterpane Fairy, who treats him to stories associated with each...
Carol Bird was born on Christmas Day. She has spent all of her 11 years putting others above herself, always finding ways to make their lives a little...
The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hu...
Meister Zacharius, ein berühmter Uhrmacher in Genf, sieht sich mit einem rätselhaften Problem konfrontiert: Seine Uhren beginnen unerklärlicherweise f...
Clover, the fourth book in the popular What Katy Did series, follows the adventures of Clover, Katy's younger sister. After Katy's wedding, Clover and...
Cinco Minutos é uma história romântica que narra a busca de um homem por uma mulher que ele conhece por acaso e de quem se apaixona. O romance gira em...
Humphrey Challoner, a solitary recluse, dedicates his life to building a private museum. His collection, primarily composed of mammals with skeletal a...
This memoir recounts the personal experiences of Joseph Lievesley Beeston, the officer commanding the 4th Field Ambulance, Australian Imperial Force,...
In 'Little Colonel at Boarding-School,' the young protagonist, Lloyd Sherman, is sent away from her beloved home in Lloydsboro Valley, Kentucky, to at...
Herbert J. Hall, a wise physician, posits that a patient's perception of their illness and life significantly impacts their well-being. This book expl...
This Japanese novel tells a poignant tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of the Japanese countryside. A young aspiring writer and an artist...
This novel by Ishikawa Takuboku, a renowned tanka poet, provides a glimpse into the lives of journalists working in Tokyo. It follows the story of a g...
Meian (Light and Darkness) is Natsume Soseki's final novel, tragically unfinished due to his passing during its serialization. The story centers on Ts...
The Seaboard Parish is the second book in the trilogy that began with Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood. It follows the same characters as they move to...
A touching memoir about a family's experience when their son becomes ill with scarlet fever while attending school in France. The story follows the pa...
Published in 1791, "The Romance of the Forest" is a Gothic novel by Ann Radcliffe, a prominent figure in the genre. The story follows Adeline, a young...
This book, written by a Church of England clergyman during the tumultuous times of Oliver Cromwell, offers a guide to preparing for death. It explores...
In "Florentinische Nächte", Heinrich Heine tells the story of Maximilian, who, following his doctor's advice, recounts whimsical tales to his ailing c...
Johanna Spyri's *Cornelli* is a poignant tale of a young girl's journey through loneliness and self-discovery. Cornelli, a sensitive and introspective...
Uncle Wiggily, a lovable rabbit, finds himself feeling unwell. His doctor, Dr. Possum, prescribes a unique remedy: automobile rides before each meal...
La muerte de Iván Ilich es una novela corta de León Tolstói que explora la naturaleza de la vida y la muerte a través del viaje de un hombre que enfre...
This book, based on a true story, recounts the life of Jeannie Barrett, a young woman whose faith is tested through years of debilitating illness and...
Elsie's Vacation and After Events follows the adventures of Elsie and her family as they embark on a boat trip to visit wartime sites in the Northeast...
This book, 'Post Mortems Two: Mere Mortals', is a collection of essays by Charles MacLaurin, published in 1925, which delve into the lives of prominen...
