Babbitt
Chapter 21
by Sinclair Lewis
George achieves a level of success as a member of the Booster's Club, and later learns some unsettling news regarding Riesling.
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Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 21: “A Bashful Brother”
by L. Frank Baum
When Betsy and her friends reach the Metal Forest, they discover Queen Ann and her officers capturing Ruggedo. Upon learning about the shift in power, they free the former King and allow him to fill his pockets with gems and leave. Shaggy Man is reunited with his brother, the Ugly One (who wears a mask to hide his ugliness).
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 1: Shellfish Languages Again
by Hugh Lofting
As the voyage continues, Doctor Dolittle once again attempts to understand the language of the shellfish.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Story of Zoulvisia
by Traditional
Many are enchanted by the mountains but none leave alive. A family loses their seven sons to the mountain until the youngest sets out to try to do what his brothers could not. He manages to break the enchantment, and meets Zoulvisia. Out of kindness, he brings an old woman back to the palace, despite the misgivings of others. The woman is a witch, and Zoulvisia reveals secrets to her that put their lives in danger. The prince and Zoulvisia plan her escape.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 5: The Shellfish Riddle Solved at Last
by Hugh Lofting
Having been visited by various sea creatures attempting to save the trapped snail, Doctor Dolittle suddenly has a breakthrough with the shellfish language.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 16
by Mark Twain
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Sweetheart Roland
by Grimm Brothers
A witch plots against her stepdaughter.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 25: “A Competitive Examination”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee meets with the king’s officer examination board and helps the king choose his army. He makes a valid suggestion that the king readily accepts.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 38
by Jack London
Hump and Maud complete the final rigging of the ship as the ailing captain's health continues to decline.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 29: In Which Certain Incidents Are Narrated Which Are Only to be Met with on American Railroads
by Jules Verne
Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Frederick and Catherine
by Grimm Brothers
A group of thieves are stopped by Frederick and Catherine's actions.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 44: A Round-About Chapter Between London and Hampshire
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky continues to work her way into Vanity Fair. The Rawdon Crawleys spend the holidays at Queen's Crawley. Lady Jane is not impressed by Becky's behavior.
The Iliad
Book 16: The Sixth Battle, the Acts and Death of Patroclus
by Homer
Patroclus asks a favor of Achilles, who is still absent from the battle. Patroclus is slain, but not before telling Hector of his own dire fate.
The Time Machine
Chapter 3
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller experiments with his new invention, starting slowly then accelerating rapidly into the future.
Winesburg, Ohio
Hands, concerning Wing Biddlebaum
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life.
The Four Million
"A Cosmopolite in a Café"
by O. Henry
A tale about world travel.
The Light Princess
Story 8: “Try a Drop of Water”
by George MacDonald
It is discovered that the princess gains gravity in water. Therefore, the two Chinese philosophers determine that she may be cured if she should cry because it is a deeper source of water.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 1: The Eve of the War
by H.G. Wells
From an observatory, the narrator witnesses a series of strange occurrences on the surface of Mars.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Lovely Ilonka”
by Andrew Lang
A prince sets out on a quest to find a bride. He searched for and acquired three bulrushes that contained three beautiful maidens, however when he broke the first two he has no water to offer them, so he saves the third until he is near a well. The prince is swindled by the swineherder and is instead married to his daughter rather than the beautiful maiden. The prince is able to claim the crown and when the maiden is discovered by the prince’s servant, she is brought to the castle as a servant and put under the tricks of the new queen. However, the king discovers his true love and has the swineherder and his family executed.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 28: In Which Amelia Invades the Low Countries
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia's heart is troubled as the continues to follow the regiment.
The Iliad
Book 18: The Grief of Achilles, and New Armour made him by Vulcan
by Homer
Achilles is told of Patroclus' death. Patroclus' body is prepared for burial, while Achilles plots his revenge against Hector.
The Marble Faun
Chapter X: “The Sylvan Dance”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam tells Donatello that she believes he is a true faun. They frolic and revel in the glade.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 27
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Hurons discover Uncas has escaped. Magua and the dead woman are discovered in the cave. Magua persuades the Hurons to follow his lead once more.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 7
by Edgar Allan Poe
Peters, Pym, and Augustus devise a plan for taking back the ship.
Main Street
Chapter 36
by Sinclair Lewis
Will is bothered by Carol's apathy towards the Gopher Prairie boosting campaign. Carol and Will continue to argue about her impending departure. Carol departs for Washington.