The Jungle
Chapter 30
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis visits Elzbieta. Jurgis finds work as a hotel porter and continues to learn about socialism from his co-workers.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 16
by Mark Twain
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XIII: “In Which I See that Which Has Been Seen by Few”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Esther confesses that she’s still worried about their friends Gabriel and Mordaunt. The General comes clean.
Moby Dick
Chapter 64: Stubb's Supper
by Herman Melville
Stubb dines on his kill.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 1
by James Fenimore Cooper
The French and Indian war rages on as the author describes the many dangers of the land surrounding the Fort William Henry.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 18: Anne to the Rescue
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
David Copperfield
Chapter 24: My First Dissipation
by Charles Dickens
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
Moby Dick
Chapter 32: Cetology
by Herman Melville
Ishmael describes the various types of whales.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 5
by Edith Wharton
Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.
Main Street
Chapter 26
by Sinclair Lewis
Will diagnoses the Bjornstams illness as typhoid. Carol agrees to assist Bea and Olaf as they recover from their illness. Vida, Maud, and the minister's wife are turned away from the Bjornstams' home. A tragedy in the Bjornstams home prompts Miles to depart for Canada.
A Little Princess
Chapter 6: The Diamond Mines
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
Main Street
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.
Florida Trails
Chapter XXI: “Easter at Palm Beach”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes Palm Beach as “a gem in a jungle.”
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 13: What Makes a Good School?
by Thomas E. Sanders
The many different ways in which a teacher can judge the overall quality of a school.
Beyond the City
Chapter XIII: “In Strange Waters”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Admiral sets out to go back to sea and instead sees a moneylenders advertisement. He decides to borrow the money to pay the enormous debt and ends up in the shabby office of two scam artists. They try to make a deal and the Admiral refuses with the advice of Charles. Charles resolves to take him to Mrs. Westmacott’s lawyer.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Fleur-de-Lys' and two young heiresses gossip in a house across from the Notre Dame in the presence of a young captain, Phoebus de Chateaupers. The captain, having been born into nobility, currently finds himself ill at ease in polite society. Phoebus, having witnessed a performance by Esmeralda, approaches her to discuss the actions of Quasimodo.
David Copperfield
Chapter 36: Enthusiasm
by Charles Dickens
David decides he will use the new situation to his advantage. Dr. Strong agrees to hire David as his secretary. David becomes suspicious of Jack Malden's intentions towards Annie. Mr. Micawber tells David and Tommy of his plans in Canterbury.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 2
by W.H.G. Kingston
A short history of Florida is presented. The travelers encounter wildlife and Indians.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Lees of Happiness
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Lees of Happiness, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story about the growing love of husband and wife, Jeffrey and Roxanne. When Jeffrey has a stroke, a close family friend frequently visits and helps the couple through the difficult time.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Pigling Bland”
by Beatrix Potter
In The Tale Of Pigling Bland, farmer Piperson decides it’s time to turn his pigs into bacon, Pigling Bland and Pig-Wig must use their wits to outsmart him.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 23
by H.G. Wells
Griffin tells of taking refuge in a house. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 5: The Marriage-Feast
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
During a celebration, Dantes is unexpectedly arrested, without any explanation.
The Professor
Chapter 22
by Charlotte Brontë
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 16”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian tries to escape his troubles. He is recognized by more people than he bargained for, but manages to get away.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XX
by Jane Austen
Catherine prepares to leave for Northanger Abbey with the Tilneys. She is nervous and tries to be on her best behavior. Not all is expected about the Tilney home.