Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 41: Learning to Forget
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy, having learned of Beth's passing, is joined by Laurie in Europe.
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Behind the Scenes
Chapter 1: Where I Was Born
by Elizabeth Keckley
The author discusses the place of her birth and her memories of her parents.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 2: “The Red-Headed League”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking advice about the disappearance of a bizarre society of red-headed young men that are funded by a man who sympathized with red-headed men.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 16
by James Fenimore Cooper
As Heyward relays Montcalm’s message, Munro accuses Heyward of prejudice and reveals a secret about his daughter’s heritage. A deal is struck between Montcalm and Munro.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 6”
by Oscar Wilde
Lord Henry and Basil discuss Dorian and marriage. Dorian’s views are further influenced by Lord Henry.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XV: “The Day-Book of John Berthier Heatherstone”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack reads a note (written by the General) to Gabriel and Esther.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, December 8, 1798
by John Adams
John Adams' second Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter V: “The Adventure of the Priory School, Part 1”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Thorneycroft Huxtable, a principal at a New England prep school, comes to Holmes with the news that a student has been kidnapped. They must do what they can to track him down.
Ethan Frome
Chapter 9
by Edith Wharton
Ethan insists on taking Mattie to the station.
A Little Princess
Chapter 4: Lottie
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara's presence at the school upsets Lavinia. Sara agrees to help Lottie.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 5
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Prince Dolor finds that the magical traveling cloak can fly and can grant his wishes. He receives a pair of golden spectacles to see things he’d never seen before.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 14
by James Fenimore Cooper
A battle between the English and French puts the group in harms way as they move towards the fort. Munro and his daughters are reunited.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 21: “The Professor’s Lecture”
by Lewis Carroll
The Professor gives a lecture to the narrator about science.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXX: “Donatello’s Bust”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello’s bust is almost completed.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 5: Dobbin of Ours
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Some history of William Dobbin and George Sedley Osbourne's friendship is presented to the reader.
Great Expectations
Chapter 54
by Charles Dickens
Pip and Herbert take Magwitch down river.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Two Letters and a Journey"
by Kirk Munroe
The Elmers send Mark away to his uncle’s house to recover. They send Ruth along to keep him company on his journey and to visit with her friend Edna May. Mark plans to travel to New York with Captain Bill in the Wildfire.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part VII”
by Wilkie Collins
The meeting is intercepted. The Count and Countess step in once again. Marian and Laura find themselves trapped, with hopes of a plan but also with worry for their safety.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Sixth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Robert d'Estouteville heads to court, where Deputy Florian is already holding court. The terribly deaf Deputy Frollo attempts to interrogate Quasimoto, causing much laughter in the courtroom.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 24: “The Beggar’s Return”
by Lewis Carroll
The beggar returns to visit the Emperor.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 19: An Opinion
by Charles Dickens
Lorry and Miss Pross discuss the relapse with Dr. Manette. Steps are taken to prevent further relapses.
Silas Marner
Part 2, Chapter 16
by George Eliot
Eppie, now eighteen, and Silas discuss many plans for the future.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 26
by Jack London
Hump, assisted by Oofty-Oofty, tends to the wounded sailors. Hump, Captain Larson, and Maud discuss temptation and the soul over dinner. Hump attempts to intervene after encountering Larson and Maude in outside his cabin. Overcome by pain, Captain Larsen collapses. Hump, feeling that he can no longer stay on board the Ghost, gathers supplies and sets his course for Japan accompanied by Maud.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 2: One Christmas at Shiloh
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mrs. Mixon leaves her home to move to the North where she can be somebody, leaving her lazy husband behind. She tells him if he ever makes something of himself to come find her. Come Christmastime the pastor at Mrs. Mixon's new church asks her to host a strange guest preacher who is coming to visit.
Stories from Around the World
“The Peasant Story of Napoleon”
by Honoré de Balzac
A story about Napoleon doing all he did because he was immortal, a chosen man of God.