Classics

A completely reimagined epic of the man known as Robin Hood from multi-award-winning, bestselling author Stephen R. Lawhead - now with the complete trilogy in one volume....

Deep down here by the dark water lived old Gollum, a small slimy creature. I don’t know where he came from, nor who or what he was. He was Gollum—as dark as darkness, except for two big round pale eyes in his thin face.

The War of the Ring takes shape in Helm's Deep and Isengard as Frodo and Sam continue towards Mount Doom. Performed by Andy Serkis.

One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.

Frodo and Sam reckon with the power of Sauron in this conclusion to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Performed by Andy Serkis.

Nearly seventy years after its original publication, Ray Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 stands as a classic of world literature set in a bleak, dystopian future. Today its message has grown more relevant than ever before.

Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world....

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron....

This sprawling and often brutal novel, set in the rich farmlands of California's Salinas Valley, follows the intertwined destinies of two families....

A great American classic with many invaluable teaching moments. It continues to touch hearts and minds.

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....

The sci-fi series continues! The second Dune volume journeys through the changes of planet Arrakis's social order and surreal environment.

From #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical action.

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.

The fellowship forms and the hobbit Frodo begins his journey to destroy the One Ring. Performed by Rob Inglis.

Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire....

On the eve of his marriage to the beautiful Mercedes, having that very day been made captain of his ship, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on a charge of treason....

In her great historical epic Kristin Lavransdatter, set in fourteenth-century Norway, Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset tells the life story of one passionate and headstrong woman....

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession with reuniting with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.

On the 75th anniversary of its publication, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today than ever before....

A wonderfully imaginative retelling of The Wizard of Oz told from the Wicked Witch's point of view....

The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered, and fertile....

In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....

In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend....

The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded.....

In Master Humphrey’s Clock, Dickens invites us into the world of an eccentric, warm-hearted bachelor, Master Humphrey, who spends his days in his cozy London study, spinning tales to entertain himself and others. The clock on his mantlepiece marks the passage of time, but it’s the stories shared around it that truly capture the essence of life—stories of love, betrayal, mystery, and the complexities of human nature.

Charles Dickens: 5 Essential Novels & A Christmas Carol brings together all the five most revered novels written during Dickens' lifetime, as well as his iconic Christmas story. In this collection you'll hear Stephen Fry narrating Great Expectations, Scrooge's ghostly journey narrated by Jason Isaacs, David Rintoul leading us through David Copperfield, and other award-winning narrators bringing Dickens' most beloved stories to life.

Domestic Scandals & Disinclined Suitors Therapist and Werewolf Omega, Harper Pontalba, was born an empath. Her compassion and cheery disposition make her a princess in New Orleans Supernatural society. When scandal erupts, the ensuing salacious gossip dismantles her picture-perfect life. Humiliated by her boyfriend’s public betrayal, she draws The Chariot from an enchanted tarot card deck. As host to this non-corporeal entity from the powers-that-be, she can strengthen her psyche, ignore the tabloids, and find true-love. Green Warlock Ken Thomas’ messy divorce was the source of last ...

Dombey and Son is a poignant exploration of pride, family, and the pursuit of legacy in Victorian England. The novel follows the powerful and often cold-hearted Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate, who places all his hopes for the future on his son, young Paul. Obsessed with the idea of inheriting his business and name, Dombey’s disregard for the emotional needs of his children—especially his daughter Florence—leads to devastating consequences. As the story unfolds, Dombey’s single-minded pursuit of his goals ultimately challenges his understanding of love, family, and success.

100 Classic Books to Read is your guided tour through a century-spanning library of unforgettable stories — from the ancient epics and beloved literary treasures to modern masterpieces that have already left their mark. Across 100 concise, spoiler-free chapters, you’ll discover what makes each book special, why it still matters today, and the fascinating facts that shaped its creation. Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or finding inspiration for your next great read, this collection offers a rich mix of genres, voices, and cultures. From the windswept moors of Wuthering ...

A classic coming-of-age narrative and part-autobiographical, David Copperfield details one man’s extraordinary life and adventures in Victorian England. Termed by Dickens as his ‘favourite child’, this novel was a turning point in Dickens’s career, considered one of his more mature works. The eponymous David Copperfield, born in rural Suffolk six months after his father passes away, undergoes a difficult childhood.

Once upon a time, immortality was a fairy tale. In the kingdom of Aurelion, it became a weapon. Princess Selene’s world is crumbling — famine grips the land, enemies close in, and hope is running out. When a secretive council of scientists offers the Apple of Immortality, a device capable of halting aging, curing disease, and preserving the body forever, Selene sees a chance to save her people. But the promise of eternal life comes with a hidden cost: surrendering control of her future. Flung centuries into a world she doesn’t recognize, Selene wakes to find herself worshipped as a ...

In the Munity world, silence is not peace. It is control. The Council’s axis governs every sound, every word, and every song, deciding what can be heard and what will be erased. Food and water flow only where the system allows, and the hum of machinery is the heartbeat of an invisible cage. Paul never set out to lead a rebellion. His fight began the moment his sister Mara pulled him into the First Choir, a secret group that defies the Council by singing in the streets. One act of defiance sparks a chain of events that will shatter the city’s quiet grip. From stolen maps to sabotaged ...

“What motive in this quest but the search for life, for love, for truth that does not fail? I had come because of my own heart’s need for an answer.” Vera, in Miss MacIntosh, My Darling by Marguerite Young. This book explores the philosophy in Miss MacIntosh, My Darling chapter by chapter. Vera, as the philosopher, is our guide and the sentence above is her quest. While I whole-heartedly urge everyone to read Miss MacIntosh, My Darling by Marguerite Young (new edition available through Dalkey Archive), this book can be read on its own. While it draws information and examples from the ...

Martin Chuzzlewit follows the ambitious and headstrong young Martin as he embarks on a journey that will test his character and shake his beliefs. Driven by greed, selfishness, and a desire for wealth, Martin clashes with his eccentric, self-serving relatives—none more so than his manipulative grandfather, old Martin Chuzzlewit. The novel's twisty narrative takes him across the Atlantic to America, where he is confronted with the greed of the New World, revealing his own flaws in the process.

Dickens weaves a tale of mystery, betrayal, and social unrest, centered around the simple, good-hearted Barnaby Rudge, a man with a mysterious past and a deep connection to the chaos brewing in London. As Barnaby’s journey unfolds, he is caught in the whirlwind of political and social upheaval, facing dark secrets, unexpected twists, and a society teetering on the brink of violence.

After ten years of war, the legendary hero Odysseus embarks on a perilous journey home, facing vengeful gods, seductions, and treacherous creatures. As his kingdom falls into chaos, his wife, Penelope, waits for his return—while the world changes around them.

Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula purchase a property in England, but Harker quickly gets tangled in forces darker than he could’ve imagined, becoming a tortured tool for the development of Dracula’s power.

Beyond Pride, Past Prejudice—A Conversation of Two Hearts If Mistress of Pemberley was steeped in angst and shadowed by tragic events, this new novel offers something altogether different. Beyond Pride, Past Prejudice is not an adventure story but a quiet, resonant reflection on love—seen through the eyes of our two most beloved characters, Elizabeth and Darcy. In this vivid and imaginative variation of Pride and Prejudice, the familiar cadence of the omniscient narrator is enlivened by a daring literary device: a continuous exchange of storytellers. Elizabeth and Darcy reflect ...

Four thought-provoking masterworks for the theater by the Nobel Prize winning author of The Stranger and The Plague, in a restorative new translation by Ryan Bloom that brings together, for the first time in English, Camus’s final versions of the plays, along with deleted scenes and alternate lines of dialogue.

In a world of wealth, debt, and deception, Amy Dorrit has spent her life in the shadows, born and raised in the notorious Marshalsea Prison where her father has been locked away for years. But while the world around her is obsessed with status and money, Amy remains a beacon of kindness and resilience. When she crosses paths with the wealthy, yet troubled Arthur Clennam, their lives intertwine in a journey of secrets, betrayal, and the search for freedom.

Are you ready to unlock the terrifying secrets of the universe? "The Call of Cthulhu" is more than a story—it's a gripping descent into a terrifying world where ancient gods sleep beneath the sea and nightmares bleed into reality. When a professor dies under strange circumstances, a trail of clues unravels into a chilling global mystery: cults, strange carvings, and whispers of a monstrous entity named Cthulhu. As you listen, you’ll feel the suspense build, your curiosity ignite, and your imagination expand into the dark unknown.

The Mask and the Mistress is based on George Etherege's The Man of Mode. At its heart is Mr Dorimant—a charming libertine whose words are as polished as his manners—and the women who orbit his glittering but treacherous world: clever, vulnerable Mrs. Loveit; the innocent yet bold Belinda; and the spirited Emilia, who dares to love with sincerity in an age of masks and manipulation. Will virtue triumph over vanity? Or will style prove the greatest seduction of all?

Man beraubt sie der Früchte ihrer Arbeit, sperrt sie ein, beutet sie aus. Die Tiere auf dem Gutshof haben genug und proben den Aufstand - für eine bessere Welt, in der alle Tiere gleich und frei sind. Doch bald zeigt sich: Gleich heißt nicht gleich, und Freiheit ist ein kurzer Traum.

A Farewell to Arms is Hemingway's classic set during the Italian campaign of World War I. It's about a love affair between the expatriate American Henry and Catherine Barkley against the backdrop of the First World War, cynical soldiers, fighting and the displacement of populations.

In a world where reputation is currency and gossip is a weapon, no heart—or fortune—is safe. London society sparkles with wit, wealth, and whispers. Behind every closed door lies a secret: Lady Sneerwell's elegant drawing-room is a battlefield of malice; Mrs Candour's good intentions spread more trouble than kindness; and Sir Benjamin Backbite and Crabtree thrive on scandalous invention. Caught in the crossfire are Sir Peter Teazle and his young wife, Lady Teazle, whose marriage teeters between affection and intrigue. Meanwhile, Sir Oliver Surface, returned from abroad, must test the ...

Youth by Isaac Asimov is a clever and heartwarming science fiction short story that captures the boundless imagination of childhood against the backdrop of an alien encounter.

Through the story of Thomas Gradgrind, a strict, no-nonsense man who values "facts" above all else, Dickens explores the consequences of an education system that prioritizes logic and reason over imagination, emotion, and humanity. Gradgrind's rigid philosophy deeply affects his children and the lives of many others, including the innocent and idealistic Sissy Jupe, whose life is shaped by her connection to the circus and its emotional, colorful world.

About this Edition: "A Midsummer Night's Dream (Special Edition)" is specially annotated and handcrafted to help readers, to easily understand the complicated and dramatic book of "William Shakespeare". The book consist all the original acts and chapters as well as the illustrated acts and chapters, in some places pictures have been included to improve the overall reading experience. Have a nice reading. Study Guide: A Midsummer Night's Dream is first mentioned by Francis Meres in 1598, leading many scholars to date the play between 1594 and 1596.