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Did you know even though Carlos has recieved a number of offers to have his books produced into movies, he has declined all of them? Or, did you know Carlos has a collection of over 400 dragon-related items? What are the amazingly true facts behind Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon?...

This is a Summary of Dan Lyons' Instant NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up BubbleFor twenty-five years Dan Lyons was a magazine writer at the top of his profession--until one Friday morning when he received a phone call: Poof. His job no longer existed....

ABOUT THE BOOK Chuck Pfarrers book is a departure from the norm. It claims to be the first authoritative, inside account of legendary Navy SEAL Team Six, a group so elite that fellow SEALs call them Jedis. It is also the first time details of a SEAL operation have been made public. Previously,...

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Helter Skelter tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Genry’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed...

Unlock the more straightforward side of Three Strong Women with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Three Strong Women by Marie NDiaye. Three Strong Women is a somewhat unusual novel in that it is made up of three smaller tales which, although...

Unlock the more straightforward side of Pale Fire with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov. The book takes its name from a 999-line poem by the celebrated American poet John Shade, which is accompanied...

ABOUT THE BOOK Ten years ago, a motley crew of Montreal-based musicians were recording an EP in Maine, playing their songs in art galleries and basement gigs, and discovering new love. In 2011, this same band is accepting the Grammy for Album of the Year and spawning hilarious reactionary...

Following Common Core Standards, this lesson plan for S.E. Hinton, "The Outsiders" is the perfect solution for teachers trying to get ideas for getting students excited about a book. BookCaps lesson plans cover five days worth of material. It includes a suggested reading schedule, discussion...

Following Common Core Standards, this lesson plan for Sandra Cisneros’, "The House on Mango Street" is the perfect solution for teachers trying to get ideas for getting students excited about a book. BookCaps lesson plans cover five days worth of material. It includes a suggested reading...

ABOUT THE BOOK The Importance of Being Earnest is one of the few books that actually makes me laugh out loud. Or tremor silently, if I’m reading in public. From witty one-liners on marriage, to solemn cake- and muffin-eating, Oscar Wilde surprised me with quick humor in almost every sentence....

Did you know that Giffin considered having Wall Street as the backdrop of the novel, since the story could work in a number of different settings. She came to the decision to write about Texas football because she is a huge fan of sports? Or, did you know that one question Giffin raises in...

ABOUT THE BOOK The book expands on an article, Coach Fitz's Management Theory, Lewis wrote for The New York Times in 2004. A mere 90 pages, the book lacks definitive chapters. Instead, it is simply organized into sections that alternate between flashbacks from Lewis high school years of 1975-8,...

Trivia-on-Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Take the fan-challenge yourself and share it with family and friends!  In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s acclaimed novel, we learn the story of Jay Gatsby  through the words of Nick Carraway,  who was once his neighbor and friend. Gatsby...

Whether you are a member of a reading group, or simply reading A Gentleman in Moscow for pleasure, this clear and concise guide, written by a specialist in literature, will greatly enhance your reading experience. A comprehensive guide to Amor Towles' acclaimed new novel A Gentleman in Moscow, this...