Great Expectations
Chapter 31
by Charles Dickens
Pip and Herbert attend a play.
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Babbitt
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
Feeling guilty for his treatment of his Myra, George breaks off his relationship with Tanis.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 37: The Reaper Whose Name Is Death
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Bad news from the bank affects leaves a void in the Cuthbert house. Marilla tells Anne about her relationship with Mr. Blythe.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 22: “The Banquet”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator takes a walk in the country lost in his memories. He visits the old man sitting on the porch.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 30: Consequences
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 29
by Jack London
Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter II: “Of the Strange Manner in Which a Tenant Came to Cloomber”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The narrator and his sister spy a light in Cloomber Tower and discover two people inside.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 16: Europe
by Booker T. Washington
Booker's travels throughout Europe introduce him to a number of new teaching methods, as well as instilling a since of hope for equality in the United States.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 40: A Strange Interview, Which is a Sequel to the Last Chamber.
by Charles Dickens
Nancy confesses her guilt in Oliver's disappearance before telling Rose the full content of Monk and Fagin's conversation.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 17: Little Faithful
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth's visit to the Hummel family has unintended consequences.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 8
by Stephen Crane
The continuing sounds of the battle prompt henry to return to the front line. On the way back to his regiment, Henry is confronted by a wounded soldier. After being questioned about his wounds, Henry hurries back to the front line shamefully.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 2: “Mistress Mary Quite Contrary”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary is sent to live with an English clergyman and his five children. Afterwards, she is sent to live with Archibald Craven, a hermit uncle. She meets the housekeeper, Mrs. Medlock—she and Mary instantly dislike each other.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 8: “The Robin Who Showed the Way”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary continues her search for the secret garden, to no avail. Martha tells Mary that her mother is truly enchanted by the stories of the girl from India. While skipping rope down a small pathway, she discovers a hidden door which she unlocks with the key she found earlier. Inside, she finds the secret garden.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 9: “The Greek Interpreter”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Mycroft Holmes and tells him of his strange encounter. Sherlock Holmes then becomes involved because of his brother’s laziness.
The Four Million
"An Adjustment of Nature"
by O. Henry
A young man deceives a rich fellow in order to prevent him from marrying a waitress.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 22
by Stephen Crane
The enemy makes another charge. As the battle continues, Henry observes that his fellow soldiers are losing their will to fight.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 12: A Night with Durdles
by Charles Dickens
While proceeding to the Cathedral late at night, Jasper and Durdles secretly observe the behavior of Crisparkle and Neville. Jasper recalls an odd experience he had at the crypt while Durdles later experiences something strange himself.
The Four Million
"From the Cabby's Seat"
by O. Henry
A cab driver's apathy affects every aspect of his life.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XV
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Dashwood, Elinor, and Margaret go to call on Lady Middleton, while Marianne remains behind. Things with Willoughby do not seem to be going well.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 4: A General Survey of the Slave Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, December 3, 1793
by George Washington
George Washington's fifth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 17
by Jack London
Ghost, having reached Japan, takes advantage of the migrating seal herds. Captain Larsen, Mugridge, and Hump, having remained on ship, attempt to reach the sealing ships before the approaching storm does. Captain Larsen evaluates his losses.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Three: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan: Chapter 4
by Jonathan Swift
The author leaves Laputa; is conveyed to Balnibarbi; arrives at the metropolis. A description of the metropolis, and the country adjoining. The author hospitably received by a great lord. His conversation with that lord.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter VII: “The Guest”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe helps Hepzibah make breakfast while noticing her strange behavior. Clifford comes downsrtairs to breakfast and ignores his sister, Hepzibah. When she explains her new occupation as shopkeeper, Clifford assures her that he is not ashamed of her, but weeps over his own life.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 8: A Hand at Cards
by Charles Dickens
Miss Pross is reunited with her long lost brother. Carton comes up with a plan to help Darnay and coerces Barsad into helping him.