The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 6
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator travels to New York City and describes ragtime music.
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The Pink Fairy Book
Catherine and Her Destiny
by Andrew Lang
Catherine is living a happy life, until one day her Destiny steps in and asks a fateful question. Things change for Catherine, and she finds herself wandering the world, always looking for a new place to work. After some time has passed, her life is not so bad, but not so good either. She and her lady come up with a plan to try to appease her Destiny. A ball of silk is the offer made, and Catherine finds just how important a ball of silk can be.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter VII: “The Convalescent”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Priscilla visits Coverdale with a gift. Hollingsworth and Coverdale argue about the ideas of philanthropy.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter IV
by Jane Austen
The next day, Catherine searches the social meeting places for Henry, but she does not see him again. The chapter introduces Isabella and Mrs. Thorpe and her children.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Tenth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Pierre Gringoire, currently studying architecture in Paris, is approached by a distraught and unhealthy Claude Frollo. Claude Frollo presents a plan to Gringoire that will allow the condemned Esmeralda to escape death. in turn, Gringoire proposes a plan of his own.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 7: “The Crooked Man”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes calls Watson to witness his last move in a case about the murder of a colonel. His wife is the prime suspect because they were having an argument when he died.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter VI
by Jane Austen
Chapter VI is a character study. It consists almost entirely of dialogue between Catherine and Isabella, and can be read as a companion chapter to Chapter III, which has Henry and Catherine interacting in the same style. In Chapter VI we see the development of the dynamic between Catherine and Isabella that will last for all of Book I.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 3
by Mary Shelley
Victor’s mother dies from scarlet fever she caught from nursing Elizabeth back to health just before he leaves for the university at Ingolstadt. He is discouraged in the study of the natural sciences, but continues his studies in the sciences after an encouraging chemistry lecture.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 12: Religious Nature Awakened
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass is introduced to the concept of abolition.
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 Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 51: Pyramus and Thisbe
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Maximilian Morrel visits his love, Valentine, the daughter of Monsieur Villefort.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 6
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men travel through the Keys and meet with more adventure.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 24
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward continues to search for Alice. Magua's arrival in camp does no bode well for Uncas.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Having witnessed the death of Katerina, Raskolnikov wanders the streets in a daze lingering outside Sonia's building. Razumikhin pays a visit to Raskolnikov. Razumikhin leaves as Porfiry arrives to speak with Raskolnikov.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 3: “The Stockbroker’s Clerk”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a case involving a man that is lured away from his place of business and is caught up in strange activity.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 45: Jerry's New Year
by Anna Sewell
Vanity Fair
Chapter 13: Sentimental and Otherwise
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
The Jungle
Chapter 15
by Upton Sinclair
When Ona fails to come home from work one night, Jurgis learns that she is being taken advantage of by Connor, one of her supervisors. Jurgis attempts to kill Connor in a fit of rage, only to be arrested.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Beetle-Hunter”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A medical man answers a strange ad in the paper concerning beetles and is met with a most peculiar task.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 15
by Edith Wharton
Newland departs for Florida in spite of a request by Ellen.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 16: Relates What Became of Oliver Twist, After he had Been Claimed By Nancy.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver finds himself back at Fagin's house, where Nancy prevents Oliver from further punishment.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 1, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Casca and Cicero discuss the strange occurrences of late. Casca informs Cassius of the senate's plans. Cassius tells Casca of his scheme to sway Brutus.
Babbitt
Chapter 17
by Sinclair Lewis
The wealthy Eathorne's approval of George's suggestions gives him great pleasure. George's standing in the church continues to increase.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 18: Anne to the Rescue
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
The Jungle
Chapter 27
by Upton Sinclair
Essentially homeless, Jurgis runs into a woman who attended his wedding and is given Marija's address. Jurgis visits Marija right before the police arrive to raid the house. Jurgis learns that Marija has been working as a prostitute and is addicted to morphine. Jurgis is arrested again.