Reading, decoded
Articles about books worth reading — and what to read next.
July 3, 2026
Why You Should Read Supermarket Supermodel
Sitting among the rows of tills in Supersafe supermarket in the North of England, the fortunes of a checkout girl are on the brink of…
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July 2, 2026
Re-framing education politics for social justice and Books Like It
"This text challenges leaders, educators, and researchers to grapple with the realities of educational politics and to act as positive…
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July 1, 2026
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale: A Reader's Guide
The sailor Ishmael narrates the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for revenge against Moby Dick, the giant white…
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June 30, 2026
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Reader's Guide
A young girl named Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. A whimsical…
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June 29, 2026
Inside Crime and Punishment: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It
In Saint Petersburg, the impoverished ex-student Raskolnikov plans and commits a murder, then grapples with guilt, paranoia, and the…
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June 28, 2026
Why You Should Read Treasure Island
Young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map and joins a sea voyage to find buried pirate gold, contending with the charismatic and dangerous…
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June 27, 2026
Exploring The Picture of Dorian Gray
A handsome young man named Dorian Gray sells his soul to remain youthful while a portrait of him ages and records the corruption of his…
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June 26, 2026
Exploring The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
A collection of twelve short stories featuring the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson as they solve…
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June 25, 2026
Dracula: A Reader's Guide
Told through letters and diary entries, Dracula chronicles the vampire Count's attempt to move from Transylvania to England, and the small…
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June 24, 2026
The War of the Worlds: A Reader's Guide
When Martians invade Earth with overwhelming technology, an unnamed narrator struggles to survive the collapse of human civilization in…
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June 23, 2026
The Great Gatsby: A Reader's Guide
Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, the novel follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with the beautiful Daisy…
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